Positive Affirmations & Positive Sayings

I am proud to reach out to others, rather than relying on food for comfort, because I know this is sign that I am growing and maturing. I am not ashamed that I need comfort at times and I am a healthier person because I have learned how to ask for help.

I am learning to tune into my feelings so I can view them as a source of life and creativity. I do not run from my feelings or hide behind food. While facing my feelings head on is difficult, I am proud of myself that I have embraced this challenge.

My need for support in the process of losing weight is not a weakness. Nearly every great endeavor in life requires a team of some sort. Why should my weight loss be any different?

When I ask for help, I show that I am grounded in reality. I am no longer hiding behind food and I am proud of this fact.

I will not expect others to look down on me for my struggles. No one is perfect! Everyone has their own set of challenges. When I am open to sharing my own challenges with others, I create a pathway that allows them to share their struggles with me. In this way, we all benefit.

Reaching beyond food and opening myself up to people rewards me, not only in my appearance, but even more importantly in the ever-deepening relationships I am developing with those who care about me.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. In what circumstances do I tend to hide behind food?
2. Do I avoid opening up to people when I am in need?
3. Who could I approach the next time I need support in my weight loss efforts?

I listen to my heart and pay attention to my passions because I love myself. By listening to my heart and pursuing my own interests, I am expressing a healthy appreciation for the unique individual that I was created to be.

I do not believe that I was put on Earth to take up "space." I believe that my interests and passions were instilled in me by my Creator and that He meant for me to pursue them. I believe that I was created for a purpose and that following my passions will lead me to discover the shape of that purpose.

I see my interests as a gift from above. What I do with those interests is my gift to myself and to those around me.

I honor my passions by acknowledging that they are worthy of my time and energy. I honor my Creator by putting what He has given me to full use. I honor His unique creation by tuning in when my heart speaks and by finding ways to facilitate my own success.

In my relationships, I am tuned in to their interests. If they want to share their hopes or dreams with me, I listen. If they feel discouraged, I encourage them. I try to facilitate their success in whatever ways I can. And so, I will do no less for myself. Because I whole-heartedly love myself.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Am I treating my interests with the same respect that I would allow others?
2. What interests have I been ignoring?
3. What is one thing I can do today to show respect to myself and the One who create me?