All tagged self-love

Seeing Yourself Through Their Eyes

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Hey there. One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to learn is how to see myself the way the people who truly love me do. For most of my life, I’ve been my own toughest critic. I’ve looked in the mirror and focused on every flaw. I’ve replayed mistakes and convinced myself that I wasn’t enough. And the truth is, those thoughts have stolen more time and energy than I’d like to admit.

You Can Love Yourself and Still Want to Grow

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Hey there. I’ve talked with so many people who feel like they have to beat themselves up in order to make progress. Like they won’t grow unless they criticize everything they see in the mirror. And I get it. Because for most of us, that negative voice has been there for years. It becomes familiar. But just because it’s familiar doesn’t mean it’s helpful.

You Already Have What You Need

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Hey there. At some point, the world convinced you that you had to earn your self-worth. That if you did the right things, bought the right products, followed the right plan… you’d finally feel better about yourself. I want to challenge that. Actually, I want to help you unlearn it.

Because the truth is… you already have everything you need inside you.

Why I Stopped Making Jokes About Myself

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Hey there. For a long time, self-deprecating humor was my thing. I’d make the jokes first. I’d be the one to point out my flaws before anyone else could. I told myself that if people were laughing with me, they weren’t laughing at me. But what I eventually realized is that every time I did that, I chipped away at my own self-worth.

Appreciating Your Body While Working to Change It

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Hey there. What I want for everyone, including you, is to be able to appreciate and love the body you are in while you put in the effort to change it. If you are exercising regularly and following an eating plan based on your preferences, your body is going to change. It may not look like someone else's, but it will evolve in a way that works for you.

The Ghosts of Body Dysmorphia

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Hey there. Body dysmorphia is like a ghost that lingers, no matter how much you try to move forward. It’s something I’ve seen over and over in the fitness space. People lose weight, transform their bodies, and yet, when they look in the mirror, they still see their old selves staring back. It’s not just a passing thought. It’s a deep-seated perception that refuses to let go.

Deciding to Love Yourself from the Inside Out

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Hey there. You ever feel like loving yourself is a concept that sounds good in theory, but when it comes to actually doing it, you hesitate? You’re not alone. For a lot of us, especially when we’re on a weight loss journey or trying to “better” ourselves, it feels like loving who we are right now is the exact opposite of what we should be doing. But what if I told you that loving yourself isn’t just a feel-good idea, it’s the foundation for real change?

Appreciating Your Body Starts with Loving Yourself First

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Hey there. Here’s a truth that might be hard to hear but is absolutely essential: You can’t truly appreciate your body until you love yourself first. I know that sounds cliché, maybe even frustrating, especially if you’ve been working hard on your fitness journey and aren’t seeing the results you want emotionally. But it’s the foundation of real, lasting change. Everything starts from the inside out.

How I Learned to Appreciate My Body

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Hey there. Every body is unique…every single one. While we all share certain physical traits, it’s the little differences, the so-called "wrinkles," that make us who we are. Ironically, these are often the very things we fixate on and critique the most. If you’ve spent any time in the fitness and weight loss space, chances are you’ve scrutinized your body to the point of exhaustion, tearing yourself down over perceived imperfections.

How to Win the Game of Weight Loss for Good

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Hey there. Weight loss is often portrayed as a game, but few of us are ever told how to actually win. We’re handed a set of rules, strict routines, and lofty goals disguised as the ultimate solution. “Follow these steps, adopt this mindset, and want it badly enough,” they say. Yet the reality of winning this game is far simpler—and far more personal—than we’re led to believe.

The First Step to a Better Relationship with Yourself

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Hey there. We hear it all the time—just love yourself. But for many people, especially those on a weight loss or fitness journey, jumping straight to self-love can feel impossible. If you’ve spent years struggling with how you see yourself, trying to force self-love can feel like just another thing you’re failing at.