In America, we are constantly bombarded with society’s opinion of what’s pretty, skinny or fit. No wonder so many folks have eating disorders and low self esteem. My clients come to me wanting change their appearance because they don’t like what they see. So often we need to change what’s inside us before we can be happy with what we see in the mirror. During the course of my time with my clients, we talk about how they view themselves and how we can rehab our self-destructive thinking.
So here’s your new assignment: Be thankful for what you DO HAVE. Instead of putting yourself down all the time because your thighs bulge or you’re on your last belt loop, say “I’m thankful that I have no back problems.” Or “I’m thankful that my legs are strong enough to carry me to and from work.” Being a professional fighter, I’m prone to injury but I am SO BLESSED that I have made it this far in my career without any. I am constantly thanking God for giving me this strong body. Once you focus more on what you DO HAVE going for you, you’ll find that the weak points start getting stronger.
