The Role of Self-Esteem in Successful Weight Loss: Many individuals have searched the world over, looking for that ever-evasive ‘magic’ weight loss pill. Given the value our culture places on appearances and the health implications of excess weight, this is not surprising. But, what if the ‘magic’ can come from
For too long, individuals with obesity have been unfairly labeled and defined solely by their weight, with phrases like "the obese patient" being used even in medical settings. This kind of language can feel dehumanizing, as though your entire identity is being reduced to a single condition. Living with obesity
Nurturing a positive self-image is essential for your overall mental well-being. In this series of articles, we will explore ways to boost your self-esteem, uncover techniques to amplify it, and examine strategies to uphold or restore your self-confidence. “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your
Relational Self-Care and You: If I were to ask you, “When was the last time you did something nice for yourself?” What would be your answer? If you had any hesitation in answering, I’m guessing it’s been too long. You’re not the only one. In having a career of helping
Be Your Own Valentine: Your Guide to Self-Love. The relationships we have with ourselves are equally important as the relationships we have with others. Why? Because the relationships we form with ourselves create a foundation for other relationships in life. The more we put into loving ourselves and treating ourselves
The journey to a healthy weight can be arduous not just because of the lifestyle changes but our own battle within ourselves. Negative self-talk is an enemy of our ongoing success. Who among us has not shamed ourselves after overindulging? We need to not only change our habits but change
What Is Self-Esteem? Self-esteem refers to the cumulation over a lifespan of thoughts and feelings that construct our perceived self-worth in the context of our relationships. Self-esteem supports or empowers us to achieve goals, make changes, and determine the course of our own lives. When it comes to creating a
Avoiding Verbal Toxicity: Everyone in their lifetime has had experiences of being told painful things about themselves. What people say to you is not in your control; what you do with the message can make a difference to an outcome of self-care or self-harm. Not everything people tell you is
We often hear that people who are overweight must have low self-esteem. Many weight loss programs encourage those individuals to 'love themselves,' and that weight loss will automatically increase their self-esteem. This could not be furthest from the truth. Weight loss is never a guarantee your self-esteem will increase issue.
Obesity and Self-Acceptance After Weight Loss Surgery: At one time or another, all of us who have struggled with obesity fall victim to the voice of self-doubt and insecurity. This voice takes the form of seemingly automatic and negative self-talk that can be persistent, loud, discouraging, and predictably destructive to
