The Free Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines self-esteem as; a feeling of having respect for or favorable impression of oneself. In the last couple of days my self-esteem took a kick to the teeth courtesy of my doctor! After completing my yearly physical he told me that everything looked healthy except for my being overweight. I am painfully aware that I need to shed some pounds and am in the process of working towards that goal.
I guess I was bothered by his comment because in previous appointments in the last 2-3 months he mentioned how I was looking good and looked like I had lost some weight (which I had). Those comments seemed much more positive to me than how he stated his most recent comments.
I went from feeling positive about how my physical had gone so well to feeling like a worthless blob. I try to exercise as much as I can throughout the week doing cardio. and lifting weights. At times my diet is not necessarily only salads and low calorie meals, but I do try to limit portion size. I felt I had been living a healthy lifestyle setting a good example for my children but now I am not so sure.
As we get older it is harder to lose weight as age and metabolism gang up against a lot of us. If anything I am stubborn and instead of allowing those negative comments to keep me down and out I am going to use them as motivation. My self-esteem is not so low that I will linger over his words another day. I may not be at the weight I want to be YET, but that does not mean I cannot be proud of who I am right now! So take that Dr.!
Thought of the day: If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?
Quote of the day: Your self-esteem won't come from body parts. You need to step away from the mirror every once in awhile and look for another reflection, like the one in the eyes of the people who love you and admire you. Stacy London (T.V. host)
I guess I was bothered by his comment because in previous appointments in the last 2-3 months he mentioned how I was looking good and looked like I had lost some weight (which I had). Those comments seemed much more positive to me than how he stated his most recent comments.
I went from feeling positive about how my physical had gone so well to feeling like a worthless blob. I try to exercise as much as I can throughout the week doing cardio. and lifting weights. At times my diet is not necessarily only salads and low calorie meals, but I do try to limit portion size. I felt I had been living a healthy lifestyle setting a good example for my children but now I am not so sure.
As we get older it is harder to lose weight as age and metabolism gang up against a lot of us. If anything I am stubborn and instead of allowing those negative comments to keep me down and out I am going to use them as motivation. My self-esteem is not so low that I will linger over his words another day. I may not be at the weight I want to be YET, but that does not mean I cannot be proud of who I am right now! So take that Dr.!
Thought of the day: If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?
Quote of the day: Your self-esteem won't come from body parts. You need to step away from the mirror every once in awhile and look for another reflection, like the one in the eyes of the people who love you and admire you. Stacy London (T.V. host)
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