A Healthier Us : Best Way To Lose Weight Fast - Weight Loss

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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For many one of the biggest challenges in life is eating right. It sounds simple, but for most it is complicated. There are five foods that we should take in everyday. The first is whole grains. They contain a lot of fiber which we need 3 servings a day or about 20 grams. The second food we need in our diet everyday is green veggies and ice berg lettuce does not count. It needs to be dark green such as broccoli, asparagus and spinach. Next we need nuts and seeds. They are rich in omega 3’s and antioxidants. Great choices are almonds, cashews and walnuts. Be careful with this category because they are also high in calories. It only takes a small handful. The next group we need everyday is yogurt and milk which are rich in vitamin d and considered an essential nutrient. Lastly is green tea. Try replacing your coffee with this drink that is rich in antioxidants.