"If only I had long
legs like my sister.... I wish I could still fit into those
medium size clothes that are hanging in my closet.... If only I could lose just 5 kilos from around my middle."
Most women have such
thoughts every now and then. It's no wonder we experience discontent with our
bodies: Look at movie stars and models. Who could ever match this fat-free
standard? Not too many of us!
Ladies, we do have a
cause for concern!
Majority of the women and
some men too, spend a great deal of time and energy worrying about their
physical shape and size. Chronic body dissatisfaction can be exhausting and
demoralizing. It can also escalate into full-blown eating disorders and
depression.
If this is the case for
you, you are in need of help!
Here are some tips for
improving the way you feel about your body and yourself so that you can get on
with your life, doing the best you can with what you've got.
Focus
on Fitness, not Fatness
If you need to lose some
weight, focus on improving your lifestyle rather than
attaining a specific
weight goal. Your lifestyle is really the only thing under your control. A
healthful lifestyle will eventually help you reach the best achievable weight
for you -- a weight you can maintain in good health. Avoid restrictive diets,
since they lead to food cravings, failure and guilt.

