Accept and Respect Your Current Body

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

I received this quote in my email today and I wanted to pass it on.
You must unconditionally and completely accept and respect your current body--right now--no matter how many pounds you wish to lose. If you don't fully accept and respect your current body, you will never treat it as the most precious gift that has every been given to you. If you don't respect your body and treat it as a precious gift, then you will never find the willpower and motivation to exercise each day, stick to healthy food portions, drink plenty of water, and get enough sleep. Jorge Cruise - 8 Minutes in the Morning for Real Shapes Real Sizes
I have spent the past year losing weight, but for several years before, I really worked on learning to love, accept and respect my body as it was. My entire life I have never had the energy, health or looks that I would have chosen, but before I started Fat Loss 4 Idiots, I had really learned to accept myself as I was. Not the type of acceptance that gives you permission to stay the same, but the acceptance and positive attitude of my current situation, so that I could move forward and make appropriate changes. This weight loss program has helped me not only lose weight, but have more energy, it has stengthened my immune system and has improved my overall health and wellness. Along with all of that, I find myself being happier and more spiritually focused because I feel good.