We are in fact our own worst critics.
As I pinch my waist and tell myself, "If this wasn't here, I would look so much better."
We all do it. We complain about our bodies and wanting it to be different.
I recently tried the perscription HCG diet for 30 days and droppped 17 pounds and still find myself saying the same thing. Why? I mean, I workout as much as possible! I strength train in the mornings then in the evening I run a few miles...and yet I am still pinching myself here and there. Who am I trying to change for?
Answer: Myself. Ultimately.
There is a healthy boundary to be your own worst critic. And then occasionally you get those fit people who criticize and pinch themselves explaining that are so "oh my!" Fat. Then you are left feeling uncomfortably awkward. No response can be said except a few words of encouragement because you disagree...
although in your own mind you think "What the hell are they talking about, they are already skinny and beautiful...why are they complaining to me?...I have way more to lose than they even do!" Comparisons are easy to make, right?
Since the HCG, I have found more motivation to make healthier decisions and do my best to abide by the parental rule of eating "my veggies."
I have always been a confident person, and in the last year or so I found myself staying focused on everything else around me that I kind of forgot about me. HCG was introduced to me and it was a real challenge of committment. I told myself I could do it every morning and when I saw the scale slowly drop, I became more excited to stay motivated.
I used to be Vegan and although it was a rewarding experience, I never felt strong within. I looked good and was in a size 6 at one point but even then I was still pinching my "fat!"
So, when are we ever going to feel good enough about ourselves?
My conclusion is this:
The fact is that we will always be our own worst critics. No matter skinny or fat we are. Confidence will over-ride those negative thoughts and we can continue to try and be the best we can be everyday. Never give up and always be willing to take in new perspectives to gain growth. We will continue to share those words of encouragement to our fellow doubters...because more than likely we will need to hear them at some point ourselves as well. As long as you are feeling good and setting goals for yourself and your heart is full of joy and happiness....that is all that matters. What it comes down to is remembering to be thankful for everything we are blessed with.
