What is it with women? I know there is loads of pressure from every Shape Magazine, Project Runway and teeny tiny pop icon to be thin and in shape but I don’t think this gives us an excuse to whine. We are moaning all the time and creating an unhealthy pattern and habit for other women when instead we should rise up and be proud of who we are. Not in an arrogant “too hot for you to tap this” attitude but a dignified and beautiful way.
Ladies, it’s time to stop saying: “I’m so fat.”
When you wake up
So many ladies start the day making themselves feel bad about themselves. Instead of stepping into their day with powerful thoughts, they slip into a dress, stare in the mirror and tear themselves to shreds. “Just look at my thighs.”
Or, “I’m SO gross. Really need to gym.”
This gets your day off to a bad start. Don’t start the day by tearing yourself down. Rather, say things which speak to your value and capabilities and it will set the mood for the rest of your hours.
When you’re going shopping
Alright, I truly understand those mirrors in the stores are awful and yes, they possibly do add 5kgs to your frame. But still, when you go shopping and tell yourself “I’m so fat,” you often don’t end up getting the items you need because you are being so negative, or you end up buying things you don’t need because you are being an emotional shopper.
In your gym clothes
Gym clothes are not flattering for anyone except Kayla Itsines, ok? They are clingy and made to shape your body. They are created so that you can run, jump, reach, bend and climb – not to cover up your lumps and bumps. Don’t stress out and don’t berate yourself by calling yourself “fat.” Often when we beat ourselves up before gym we don’t end up having the workout we planned and instead of feeling good for getting active we douse our endorphins with negativity and ruin all the hard work
On social media
Everybody says everything on social media these days and it’s really not a good idea. When you tell the world about all your “fat feelings” online you end up looking like an emotional basket case – it’s okay, we know you aren’t really and everyone has bad days. It’s just not smart to go sharing them with the world at large.
In front of guys
Guys are into confident ladies, if you go around telling everyone “Ugh, I’m so fat,” it creates a bad impression of you in someone else’s mind. It’s also not fair to expect everyone to make you feel good about yourself. You are a grown women and you have a lot going for you. Why moan about the size of your body?
We were all made different shapes and sizes for a reason. We are each beautiful and unique individuals who God created to be the way the we are. Looking after your body is your responsibility and nobody else’s. Make sure you eat properly and do enough exercise, and then don’t stress!
Keep healthy and keep happy. Don’t be another girl who moans about her size all the time. We need more ladies who work what they’ve got and make the world a better place. You’re gorgeous, now stop telling yourself you aren’t, and go get ‘em.