Wednesday, April 05, 2006

STOP OBSSESSING
Stressing about size won't make you look or feel better. But if you learn to respect your body, you'll take better care of it-- and love the results.

Change Your Mindset

Get Technical
Studies show if you appreciate your body, you are more likely to treat it well by eating right and exercising (the things that lead to healthy weight!). Athletes like Michelle Kwan respect the amazing things their bodies do, so they take care of themselves-- you can too!

Forget Mirrors
You're much more than your looks: You're a whole person with talents and ideas. If you don't realise that, you'll always judge yourself by what you see in the mirror-- not by your accomplishments. The older you get, the less satisfied you'll be with yourself-- so you'll be less likely to take care your body.

Be Honest
When you "feel fat", you really feel insecure or sad-- "fat" isn't a feeling! It's easy to blame your thighs, but if you deal with the real problem (like the guy who blew you off), you'll see "I'm fat" is code for "I'm sad" or "I'm upset". Then you won't beat up your body. You'll address the real issue.

taken from the april issue of seventeen

2:10 pm
ilovedjason

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