“I need to lose weight to be healthy.” Try: “What does my body need to feel good today?”
True wellness acknowledges that chronic stress about body image is detrimental to physical health. Cortisol, the stress hormone, spikes when we are in a state of shame or self-loathing. Therefore, forcing yourself into a lifestyle that makes you miserable is, by definition, "unhealthy."
Instead of aiming for a goal weight, aim for a functional milestone. Can you carry all your groceries in one trip? Can you walk up three flights of stairs without being winded? Can you hold a plank for 30 seconds? These victories feel better and last longer. The Mental Health Connection
“You don’t have to hate your body into changing. You can love it into caring for it.”
