Healthy Tips

There are so many health fads that exist it is hard to keep up. Most diets fade in and out as if they are apparel. The truth of the matter is, that once one learns to love oneself, wanting the best comes easy. I used to struggle with loving myself and caring for myself but now, I realize that I am given only one body, thus, I better take care of it. I learned to love and be patient with myself. Through loving myself, I have managed to lose weight, without trying, gain healthier hair, and appreciate the way I look.

So, how did I do it?

First, I thought about my why. Why did I want to get healthier? Well, I noticed that my knees were beginning to ache and that I felt sluggish. Also, my appearance seemed sloppy, so it was time for a change. I decided that I would not overeat, not speak negatively about my appearance, not listen to criticism about my body image and that I would not try any diets.

Second, I stopped paying attention to the scale. I started focusing on doing what made me feel better, and walking did that. I walk at least three times a week and I stopped stressing. By not stressing, I was able to see my hair grow thicker and healthier. I was able to laugh at myself, and not take life too seriously, but most importantly I was able to focus on tasks that made me happy.

Third, I spoke positively about my journey. I found myself being pleased with the energy that I started having and how excited I was to see my body change. I shared how I was working out to dance videos (I love to dance), videos that assisted me to break free from the plateau that everyone hits and continued to walk. I spoke life over my health and received blessings.

Fourth, and finally, I learned to accept my body type and appreciate all that it does for me.