Most of us think our weight is the main problem that needs to be solved.
I wholeheartedly disagree.
When our obsession with our weight is front and center, we’re unable to focus on any aspect of self-care that doesn’t involve shrinking our bodies.
I’ll be kinder to myself once I lose weight.
I’ll start walking (or go to a yoga class) once I lose weight.
I’ll buy quality clothes that fit well once I lose weight.
I’ll eat what truly feels good in my body once I lose weight.
I’ll book that vacation once I lose weight.
I’ll stop starving myself once I lose weight.
Essentially, we’re neglecting our basic needs and desires until we feel we “deserve” it by losing weight.
This is incredibly unhelpful.
What leads to a healthy body image and long-term healthy behaviors is not a lower weight, but an ability to practice self-care no matter what your weight is.
If you’re wrapped up in hate and shame around your body, you’re not very likely to want to truly take care of it. At least not long-term.
A far more helpful approach is to focus on feeling your best in the body you have now. It’s starting with the end point – practicing daily behaviors that you know make you feel better.
We cannot “control” our weight. But we can shift the focus to practicing healthier habits – a much more attainable goal.
Weight loss is simply a likely side effect of healthy behavior change and consistent self-care.
Starting from a place of kindness and compassion boosts your chances of creating results that stick.
💙 Robyn
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