Over Weight: Society vs Self-Esteem

Being over weight is not just a physical condition. It is just as much mental. It is a condition that can take its toll on your self-esteem and sense of self worth. You are not alone. Very few people are comfortable in their own skin whey they are over weight. Only the so called Plus Models, who are the ones who truly represent the average American woman, are happy with themselves at the weights they are.
Society doesn’t make it any easier. Magazines, movies and television show you all of these beautiful women that are size 2 and present them as the ideal women. It is as if being anything but skinny makes you less of a person and if you are skinny you can do anything. The truth of the matter is that the ones that are sizes 2 through 10 are the minority. They are not the reality of the world we live in.
All of these factors along with the way you are treated by the rest of the world around you, as if you are some kind of slob, can and often does begin to erode your belief in yourself and your self confidence. You can begin to believe that everyone must be right. There must be something wrong with you. That if you were a stronger person you wouldn’t be in this mess to begin with and would be able to get yourself out of it. Depending upon the amount of weight that you need to lose you may be able to make some changes and reach your goals. If you need to lose significant weight, 50 pounds or more, you should consider seeking help.
Weight loss is a slow and sometimes agonizing process. It takes time and dedication to reach your desired weight. What took years to put on will take time to get off. Don’t be discouraged if the pounds don’t fall off quickly. With consistent effort and determination people will begin to take notice and ask if you have lost weight and tell you how good you look. These small words of encouragement can often make all the difference and help you to continue down the path you have chosen.
Being over weight is not a crime and don’t let others tell you differently. When you are mentally ready to begin losing the weight you will know and you will do what is necessary to accomplish your goals. It isn’t society’s picture of you that you need to be concerned with. It is the one that you have in your own head that truly matters.