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Tricia...
You said, "how do I...start counting my blessings?"
Start! That's not a flip answer. My mind races with the things you talk about...don't like my body...blah, blah...I have to make an effort to count those blessings.
Get a pad and pencil right now and start writing. What are your good points? Who loves you? What are the good things in your life. Don't stop until you've got a page or two full. Read over those things. Keep the list. Read the list to fill your head when those other thoughts come along.
You're great. You're loved. You're bright. You are valuable. Know those things and MORE! Practice saying them. Keep on telling yourself these things.
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I think I'm too hard on myself and deep inside I want to look perfect tricia, You don't have to look perfect for anyone. That's very hurtful of your mother to compare you to your sister like that, you are your own person. Like stated before me...focus on the good in your life and it will give you energy to work through the bad.  |
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quote: Originally posted by tricia:
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Even though I've finished the program 2 years ago, I still suffer with a poor self image of myself. I can't accept the fact that I'm about 20 lbs. overweight. I look at pictures of myself, and my face looks puffy and kinda fat. I don't look the same way I used to in my 20's (I'm in my early thirties) and it depresses me. I exercise and watch what I eat and the pounds still remain. I think I'm too hard on myself and deep inside I want to look perfect. It's hard to accept that I'm getting older and gained weight. Also, my sister is so thin and my mom always compares me to her saying that I need to lose weight and exercise. I know that I'm doing my best at it, but it just takes so long. How do I get over picking myself apart physically and count my blessings instead?[/qb]
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"Focus on others and giving to them and not yourself and you will have less time to worry about yourself" Mr. Torres Originally posted by Rob805: [qb] quote: Originally posted by tricia:
[qb]Hi
Even though I've finished the program 2 years ago, I still suffer with a poor self image of myself. I can't accept the fact that I'm about 20 lbs. overweight. I look at pictures of myself, and my face looks puffy and kinda fat. I don't look the same way I used to in my 20's (I'm in my early thirties) and it depresses me. I exercise and watch what I eat and the pounds still remain. I think I'm too hard on myself and deep inside I want to look perfect. It's hard to accept that I'm getting older and gained weight. Also, my sister is so thin and my mom always compares me to her saying that I need to lose weight and exercise. I know that I'm doing my best at it, but it just takes so long. How do I get over picking myself apart physically and count my blessings instead?[/qb]
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