People believe that losing weight and changing their body image is going to make them feel better. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth. Indeed, you may feel better for a while, but these are merely short-term results. How you feel about yourself on the inside is how you're going to present yourself on the outside. No diet, fancy clothing, new purse, makeup, hair style, car, new house, will change this.

Many people believe that they need to lose weight, become fit or eat a different way before they develop a healthier self-esteem. The problem is, though there are many things that we can do on the outside that will contribute to our well-being, none will have long-lasting benefits unless we develop a healthier self-image first. Self-image involves feeling good about yourself - your whole self - and not merely your physical appearance.

If you want to change something about yourself, then you have to go to the cause. If you feel you need to lose weight, then you must determine why you feel this way and where did it begin.

It is not the weight loss that I am proud of, it is the merging of my body; mind and spirit that I can honestly say made the difference.

You may discover that you are trying to live an expectation that was placed upon you by someone else. Perhaps you had been criticized by a well-meaning parent or subjected to peer pressure. The most important thing that you must consider is that you remain healthy in mind, body and spirit. When you work toward this state of wellness, you will notice changes within your body that occur with ease. You will see that your mind and body work in partnership for your betterment.

No one is put here to suffer - and since your body has been created with the same life source energy as with all other creation - it has all the necessary mechanisms to keep you healthy. However, it is what you believe to be true in your mind that is demonstrated through your body.

If you believe yourself to be unattractive, then it would not matter what outfit you buy, you will still feel unattractive. You must first accept that you are created with the same essence as with all life - each of us unique and splendid in our own way. You must accept that you are perfectly imperfect for a reason - as no person could strive to be what mankind has defined as perfection. You are unique, talented, and have the ability to live a fulfilling life - all you need to do is choose to let go of what has been holding you back.

People come in various shapes, sizes, talents and abilities. One person is no more significant than another. You have a very special purpose within you - and it is your responsibility to the Universe to live a life that makes you feel good.

When you loss the weight from your mind, the weight on your body will take care of itself. This will help the merging of your body; mind and spirit. It helped a friend of mine.

Do not underestimate the power of your mind. If you choose to alter your physical body in any way, determine where the original source of this desire stems from. Then you will be able to make a healthier decision based on your own beliefs, desires and motives.

No matter what you do, ensure that it is in the best interest of yourself and all those involve - such as your children. The day you were born you were significant to the Universe; do not deny yourself the pleasure of living a life of abundance, health and wellness.

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