Comments on: 3 Steps to a Healthier YOU! – Step 1. Self-Acceptance

By: SR

SR — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:04:54 +0000

Roni, great post!
Additionally, I believe for some people self acceptance comes from confidence and confidence comes from “Wow, I did it!!” factor, be it losing first 5 pounds or completing a presentation. So I think when people start losing some weight, it starts the process of “Wow, I can do it, I can go far” which tranlates into happiness and radiance that you see when a person is on the journey to lose weight~self acceptance~healthier self.
You are so inspiring!! Keep it up :)

By: Shannan

Shannan — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:52:29 +0000

Two things came to mind for me as I read this. First, that I’ve found so much more joy in being able to say that I am getting healthier and fitter than I do when I get to that next weight goal. It’s because the weight goals are temporary “fixes” that don’t really change who I am. There’s always the next pound that will satisfy me, and it’s never enough to last.

I’m still a little way’s away from my goal, but I’ve come a long way, and I didn’t really start liking my body until I knew I was changing it in a healthy way. Once I started running, the shape of my body started changing and I had more energy, then is when I could see evidence that I was getting healthier. The scale really didn’t show that to me, even thought the weight was coming off. I FEEL better now than I ever did when I used to be this lower weight and 10 years younger, even.

That leads to the self-acceptance. I couldn’t really accept my body or anyone’s compliments until I knew I was becoming healthier inside as well. I knew I was making the effort, and not just shedding pounds. I’m becoming a different person, I can feel it.

Great post! I’m going to link back to here on my blog, if that’s ok by you. I really think others need to hear this.

By: Jennie

Jennie — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:52:38 +0000

When reading this post I realize when I look in the mirror I don’t accept it. Instead I tend to think that I will accept the body I want to attain. When my new body gets here I will be able to accept it then. I know that by putting it off I am perhaps crippling my relationship with my body and food. It makes me sad to see the way I look right now I don’t feel sexy in my skin. This may be why even with exercise I am not where I should be, I am not as consistent as I should be and maybe it is because of all this. I am not very overweight but I am carrying too much for my frame and I am in the overweight BMI range.
I dunno if this makes sense…

By: Michele

Michele — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:32:23 +0000

Awesome post Roni!

By: Charly

Charly — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:12:04 +0000

Thanks Roni! This is EXACTLY what I needed. I have started my journey again after a slight detour and I think that I am doing it this time for the right reasons instead of looking for a number that others find acceptable.

By: Amanda Daybyday

Amanda Daybyday — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:54:45 +0000

Couldn't agree more. We treat things and people that we love and like with respect and care. We need to do that with ourselves too. Check out Amanda Daybydays last blog post..A kick in the pants

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:48:01 +0000

Great Post! I beleive I hit this 'self acceptance' stage recently when I started this whole workout/get healthy thing a couple months ago, and I think the healthy attitude is what is helping me to stay with it. Check out Lizs last blog post..Recovered and back on track

By: debby

debby — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:07:48 +0000

This is good Roni. I think it is true too. What I'm wondering about is time. I mean, I accepted myself at an extremely high weight (about 130 pounds overweight) for over 20 years before I decided to lose this weight for health reasons alone. I really do think I accepted myself, and that is why I was able to accomplish so much, and why I never felt rejected by anyone because of my weight. Thanks as always for all your hard work. I appreciate that you share your hard days (funk) as well as your good. And your recipes...I am LOVING them!!! Check out debbys last blog post..Blog Acedia

By: Giyen

Giyen — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:24:21 +0000

I used to chase a number, but now I just want to feel good and be healthy. Self acceptance is the hardest, but the most important!

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:22:19 +0000

I have been lurking for a about a week now and I am so glad I stumbled into you and your Green Lite Bites site. I agree with you 100%, Self Acceptance is so important. Even now as I am still overweight but have lost 100lbs I struggle to be positive and accept compliments. I am doing better, but it is tough. You are such an inspiration. Thanks for all that you do in the "blogging" community. Check out Matts last blog post..What a weekend!