Obesity, Weigt Loss and Self Esteem

By Guildford Joe Thomas -

Today I am addressing the topic of weight and its affect on your self esteem. As unfair, and senseless, as it may seem, a major part of your personal attractiveness is measured by your physical size.

Fat and overweight people are definitely discriminated against in many societies. Having extra weight makes you a target for cruel jokes and insensitive comments. It is generally assumed that if you have a weight problem it is your fault entirely, you just eat too much. Is this fair? Shouldn’t we take a collective pause on this attitude and try to understand the real reasons our loved ones are overweight?

Some overweight people will tell you that they are happy and comfortable with whom they are. They accept and love themselves. They may have bouts of low self esteem but it is not entirely related to their weight.

But almost everyone wants the flat abs, the firm figure and the slim waist. What about you? Are you comfortable in your fat skin? Why haven’t you permanently lost the extra weight you’ve been carrying for years? Can you picture yourself living a very healthy balanced lifestyle? Do you think that you have to be rich to eat healthy? Are those super healthy foods too expensive for you?

Well I can tell you that you do not have to buy all the latest expensive organic products to live a healthy life. You do not have to spend thousands of dollars for a weekend retreat with Deepak Chopra to achieve mental and spiritual wellness.

You can take control of your health without buying designer supplements or following Hollywood style diets. Over 64% of Americans are overweight so there is a great market for all kinds of weight loss products. Most of these are useless and some may even be harmful. A lot of them cost great sums of money.

I have been a strong advocate for balanced living for many years. Losing weight begins and ends with your thinking. You have to be mentally committed to not just losing weight but seeing yourself and your life in a whole new way.

It is truly a mind and body transformation. These two must be in harmony for you to succeed. You have to change what you are feeding your mind as well as you are feeding your body. Do you have low self esteem because you are overweight? Or did your low self esteem cause you to overeat?

I am not putting you on the couch here. But this is a good question to ask yourself as you start your mind/body journey to better health and holistic living. Success is yours to have, and it is not difficult if you are thinking right.

The internet is filled with invaluable free and, low cost, information that can help you do just that. Where to look and how to separate the good from the bad is a free service I will provide with a series of ongoing articles on Healthy Living on a Shoestring.

To your total best health,

Guildford Joe Thomas

Guildford Joe Thomas began his wellness journey 30 years ago when he quit smoking, stopped eating meat and became a vegetarian. He is a strong advocate of holistic fitness. For him, mind, body and spirit must be equally nourished and exercised. He is an avid reader and lifelong student of healthy living. His latest project is a series of articles on Healthy Living on a Shoestring. To learn more go to: http://www.healthylivingonashoestring.com

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