How do adjust your mind to accept that you are plus size?
I am 5'11" and probably 200 pounds at this point. Big girl. Yeah, I hear you all already. I DO work out. I have for about 8 years steady. So please don't suggest that. How does someone like me finally just accept that they are plus size and deal with it? I have always hated myself and my size. I can't keep going on like this. I work out 6 times/week…I really don't think that is the answer anymore.
You might want to talk to other women who are plus size and happy, thriving, and otherwise living normal lives. you should visit www.curvychick.com - there are thousands of plus size women there who are just doing what they do regardless of their size. In fact, the majority of them are living quite well because of their acceptance of their bodies.
You really need to find happiness - that is the only way to accept yourself. You can do that in many different ways, not just in terms of your weight. Maybe the idea is to find other things in life that make you happy NOW, not when or if you lose weight.
Good luck - I know what you're going through.
October 2nd, 2008 at 8:41 pm
I would keep working out. Even if you don't lose any weight, it's still keeping you healthy. I believe you can be somewhat fit even if you're not at your ideal weight.
Know that you're more than a size. Tell yourself that you're the best you can be and that's all you can ask of yourself. Find happiness in other aspects of your life. It's not an easy thing to accept something that you wish you didn't have to, but remember in the end it's your happiness that counts, not the size of your jeans.
Never let another person tell you you're less, but more importantly…never let yourself be your worst critic.
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October 2nd, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Just accept it. Start planning the things you want to do and do them. Don't wait for a dress size to dictate the rest of your life. I am 175 and I climb mountains on weekends. I am who I am and so are you.
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October 2nd, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Well if you are also watching your diet and exercising then you should look good as well as big…so love yourself…I am 5' 10" and 180lbs and I really don't care…I exercise and eat well too…some of us are just big…my husband is shorter and smaller than me and it is no problem…
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Daily, drink 64 to 80 ounces of water/water-based beverages, i.e. 8 glasses of water
Include 2 to 4 servings of fruits each day.
Include 3 to 5 servings of vegetables each day.
Include 2 servings per day of calcium rich dairy products like milk, yogurt and cheese group.
Include 2 to 3 servings per day of high-protein foods like fish, dry beans, eggs and nut groups.
Include 3-6 servings per day of Whole grain foods like rice, bread, cereal etc
Include 20 to 30 grams of fiber like oats, wheat bran, raisins, vegetables, grains etc. each day
Use fats, oils and sweets sparingly for energy.
Limit salt and alcohol consumption.
October 2nd, 2008 at 10:26 pm
You might want to talk to other women who are plus size and happy, thriving, and otherwise living normal lives. you should visit http://www.curvychick.com - there are thousands of plus size women there who are just doing what they do regardless of their size. In fact, the majority of them are living quite well because of their acceptance of their bodies.
You really need to find happiness - that is the only way to accept yourself. You can do that in many different ways, not just in terms of your weight. Maybe the idea is to find other things in life that make you happy NOW, not when or if you lose weight.
Good luck - I know what you're going through.
References :
http://www.curvychick.com