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I Am Worthy of Weight Loss
Article By: Diana Kelly

I Am Not My Weight
Are you appreciating your changing shape as you drop pounds, or are you comparing your body to everyone around you, including celebrities and models?Our culture seems to celebrate skinny women so it's easy to get caught up in impossible ideals and undermine your own self-worth. Instead of comparing yourself to others, focus on your body and how it has improved since you started a weight-loss plan.
By reversing your negative thoughts about your body image and setting realistic goals, you'll reap benefits on the scale. Use the Positive Self-Talking tool from Tools for Living and learn to be your No. 1 cheerleader.
Here are three pessimistic statements and the positive talk to counteract them.
Negative thoughts
Positive self-talk
"My weight loss is slow. I'll never be able to reach my goal weight."
"I'm looking and feeling better each week. I can stick with it until I reach my weight goal."
"I've been so bad this week."
"I am not my weight. My feelings of self-worth will not be affected by whether I lose or gain weight."
"I don't deserve to lose weight."
"I do deserve to lose weight. I'm worth it."
Changing your thinking will improve with practice. Designate a time every day — perhaps when you first wake up or while brushing your teeth — to practice this "positive" skill. Be aware of when you are comparing yourself to others. By focusing on your uniqueness, you'll build a more realistic view of weight loss and how you want to look and feel at goal.