I’m Overweight, How Do I Get More Self Confidence?
August 29, 2009
Hi Katie,
So I’m what people call “over-weight” or “fat” and most of the time I just ignore them, but lately it’s been getting harder, and I’m starting to feel like it’s impossible to get this weight off and that I’ll never be at a normal weight.
I was wondering in you had any tips or anything on how to get more self-confidence?
Thank you! <3
Ashlea, 13
Dear Ashlea,
It’s hard not to get discouraged and feel the way you do about never being able to be a normal weight. But I think you are on the right track when you asked about your confidence and losing some of the weight. You already realized that confidence plays a BIG part in being happy with yourself and feeling good about your weight.
And also you have a realistic outlook at losing weight, as you mentioned that you want tips to lose SOME of the weight. Sometimes girls start to think that there is a way to lose it over night, so they buy into the diet scams that sell bogus pills that claim to take pounds off overnight. So to answer your question, here are some tips on how to boost your confidence:
Remind Yourself Out Loud How Beautiful You Are Every Day…Say “I’m Confident!” “I’m Gorgeous” “I’m a loving and caring person!” And believe it! And if you don’t feel beautiful on the outside at first, try focusing on your beauty inside. This may sound kinda corny at first, but over time you will start to believe it and feel that way about yourself!
Stop using negative phrases such as “I can’t…” Telling yourself this will stop you from ever trying. Substitute negative words with positive ones and your will see that you really can do it!
Be careful how you talk to yourself. We are our own worst enemies and talk to ourselves worst than anyone we know. So try and stop yourself from repeating put downs or negative comments you have been told about yourself.
Learn how to accept compliments! Next time someone says something nice about you, thank them and remember what they said and believe in it! If you stop focusing on the negative things people say and remember all the good things, you will feel much better about yourself!
Stay positive at all times! Try hard not to complain or talk negative to yourself or in conversations. When you start to be more aware of what you talk about, you may be surprised how much negativity that comes out of your mouth.
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