I suspect youre far more critical of yourself than you ought to be, though most people often are.
I could call myself fat if i wanted to as well, though i know very few people would agree. A few years ago i was far heavier, but one day i decided i had had enough. So i cut down on the amount i ate, and increased my level of activity. Lost about 40lbs as a result, bringing me down to about 170 on a 5'10" medium build frame. Once or twice i went 20lbs up again, but mostly ive stayed leveled off at that 170 whether im active or not. I know i could still burn off another 10 or 15lbs, and i often think about how proud id be to look that ripped. But, despite those few extra pounds, i know i still look good. Sure, i see the perfect bodies and long to have that, but i know the happiness that would accompany that would be mainly superficial. True happiness comes from within and works its way outward. Ive spent the last few years working on finding that happiness within myself, as i used to be very insecure in my younger years. It starts with the decision to start being happy with yourself. It takes time, but its worth it. I know ive made great progress over the years, and i couldnt be happier to have made that decision. Theres still work to be done, but i cant imagine what my life would be like if i was still carrying around those extra insecurities.
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