Many of us have a negative body image. Like those skinny jeans in the back of our closet they we are hoping to get back into, but are they really sabotaging us? Millions of women have undiagnosed eating disorders such as eating less than 1000 calories, smoking to lose weight and exercising too much. Here are a few ways to help you with your body image.
I have a challenge for you: The next time you have a negative thought about your body, write it down. Feeling fat or ugly or comparing yourself to the woman next to you? Write it down. Then read it out loud to yourself. Hearing yourself actually say the words, “My thighs are fat” can be quite a wake-up call. The thing we need to tell ourselves is “You’re being way, way too hard on yourself.”
Why is it that so many of us treat our bodies with so little love or compassion? We would never say these things to a friend. But in our mind, we let the self-hate fly free, and the results can be destructive. It’s called self-sabotage. It’s something many of us do and we need to start working on it. A few of the most common types – and some possible solutions - include:
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There are small changes that can make a big difference in your Weight Loss effort. We all have to fight the urge to do “all or nothing” when it comes to Losing Weight. What I love about our community is the interest and support that keeps people connected. Currently I’m involved in a Walking challenge in an effort to get more people moving. It was started at my husband’s work and they decided to include spouses too. This kind of thing is a must-have when it comes to weight management. Here are some small changes I have found helpful, and I’d like to weigh in on them!
CHOOSE LOW-FAT DAIRY PRODUCTS
Switching from full fat to reduced/low fat products can save hundreds of calories each day, without much of a change in taste. It’s not necessary to select fat free dairy - many people don’t like the taste or texture of the foods. When it comes to dairy foods, it’s not all or nothing - think low fat!
BUY PRE-CUT FRUITS/VEGGIES/SALADS
A major reason many of us don’t get enough fruits and veggies is lack of convenience. While a little more expensive, it’s often worth the convenience to pull out some carrot sticks from the fridge, or some cut-up melon. A bagged salad is ready-to-use, with a little waste and a lot of variety.
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Is the high cost of food getting you down? We are all aware of the bad news that all food prices continue to rise. This is especially true for fruits and vegetables - the basics of lower calorie eating.
Here are some ways to stay on track with your diet without breaking the bank:
1. Drink tap water: No bottled water, or other low-calorie drinks. It’s great for your wallet and the environment.
2. Shop seasonally and locally: If it’s local, and in-season, the shipping costs are largely reduced, with the savings passed on to you.
3. Look for frozen foods (fruits, veggies, poultry, fish) (without any added sauces): the same nutritional quality as fresh.
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Do you want to eat burgers, Chocolate cake, frozen margaritas, and French fries and still maintain your weight? Is life not worth living without brownies and onion rings? Are you looking for a way to tame your cravings? Hungry Girl recipes taste great, but are low in fat and calories. Check it out!
Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World provides low-calorie versions of popular foods as well as tips to help you make smart food choices anywhere, anytime. With easy instructions, simple steps, and hilariously fun facts and figures, Hungry Girl recipes are as fun to read as they are to make! She’s not a nutritionist, she’s just hungry.
Here are just a few examples:
• Eggs Bene-Chick: 183 calories
• Bring on the Breakfast Pizza: 127 calories
• Ooey Gooey Chili Cheese Nachos: 216 calories
• Big Bopper Burger Stopper: 202 calories
• Dreamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge: 65 calories
• Lord of the Onion Rings: 153 calories
• Rockin’ Tuna Melt: 212 calories
• 7-Layer Burrito Blitz: 277 calories
• I Can’t Believe It’s Not Sweet Potato Pie: 113 calories
• Cookie-rific Ice Cream Freeze: 160 calories
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