The Greatest Gift Of God
The majority of people do not like their bodies.
They feel their bodies have significant flaws.
Are you too struggling with the thought ‘I hate my body’?
What do you think is God’s greatest gift to us?
You guessed it right, it’s our bodies.
Only because we have a body, are we alive right now.
It’s the single most important thing to experience in life.
Every feeling and emotion that you experience happens within your body.
It works day in and day out to keep you alive, healthy, and happy.
It’s the most complex and sophisticated machine on the planet.
So, it’s both ironic & unfortunate that we sometimes do not like or even hate it.
The reason to hate one’s body is mostly external appearance.
It may not be perfect to you or it may not look as good as you want it to be.
The most common reason to hate one’s body is obesity.
People hate their bodies because it’s fat and out of shape.
But hating your own body isn’t the way to go.
When we hate the thing that is keeping us alive, we are questioning our existence.
Thus, we need to find a way to stop hating our bodies.
Let’s find out the way when you feel ‘I hate my body’.
I Hate My Body
So, how do we move past the problem ‘I hate my body’?
Stop Listening To Other People
When you feel ‘I hate my body’, the first step is to stop forming your opinion about your body based on the opinions of others.
The biggest cause of hating one’s body is because others don’t like it.
They either make fun of you or don’t become friends with you.
And this makes you hate your own body.
Do not be so unfair to yourself.
If some people judge you based on your body, you shouldn’t become friends with them.
The world has many good people too who value your intelligence and the person you are.
If you look at it, your body has saved you from being friends with some bad people.
So, stop listening to what others have to say about your body.
It’s your body and you should love it anyway.
Remember, when it comes to your body, it’s your opinion that matters the most.
When you have stopped listening to people, you are done with the first step in fighting the feeling of ‘I hate my body’.
Stop Comparing Your Body To Others
When you feel ‘I hate my body’, the next step is to stop comparing your body to the body of other people.
Comparisons are never good.
They trap you in an endless cycle at the end of which you are sure to get disappointed.
It’s because you will keep comparing yourself to others till you start feeling bad about yourself.
So, never compare your body to the bodies of other people.
Your body is unique and you have to respect it.
Only when your complete focus is only on your body, do you have a chance to improve it and turn it into something you want to.
Remember, it doesn’t matter how your body looks, it’s your body and you should never give up on it.
When you have stopped comparing your body to the body of other people, you are done with the next step in fighting the feeling of ‘I hate my body’.
Do Not See Your Body As A Means To Achieve Something
When you feel ‘I hate my body’, the next step is not to try to use your body to get something else in life.
Another big reason why one may hate their body is because they want something out of it.
People want to look good so that they get compliments from other people.
They also try to keep their bodies attractive so that they get a good-looking partner of their choice.
When you are looking to use your body as a means to achieve something else, you will be unjust and unfair with it.
You would unnecessarily blame it for making your life miserable.
What would you say if you were really good-looking but still not able to get the partner of your choice?
Do not make your body the easy target as it cannot defend itself.
Be thankful to your body for being there for you and doing the basic necessary functions to keep you alive.
The existence value of your body should be sufficient for you, do not wait for it to give you something more before you start valuing it.
And if you respect your body for what it is, it may start becoming the way you want it to be.
So, do not consider your body to be a means to an end but see it as an end in itself.
When you have started seeing your body as an end in itself, you are done with the next step in fighting the feeling of ‘I hate my body’.
Accept Your Body
When you feel ‘I hate my body’, the next step is to accept your body the way it is and hence make peace with it.
When you have stopped listening to people, comparing your body, and trying to use it, acceptance of your body will become a lot easier.
You now would neither get influenced by what people think of your body nor would you consider your body to be inferior to anybody else’s body.
You would just be fine with it.
To make your body more acceptable to yourself, stand in front of the mirror every day and talk to yourself.
Tell yourself that you like your body the way it is and that you are proud of it.
Do not curtail any part of your life or aspirations anymore because of your body.
Fulfill every single one of them with the body you have.
Wear what you want and do what you have always wanted to do.
Also, acknowledge all the things your body serves you with by providing you with all the functions it performs.
When your body is no longer an obstacle for you in your mind, that’s when you have completely accepted your body.
But the quest has just started and we want to reach a point where you start loving your body.
When you have accepted your body, you are done with the next step in fighting the feeling of ‘I hate my body’.
Be Determined To Improve It
When you feel ‘I hate my body’, the next step is to be determined to change your body for the better.
Denial or hate makes you incapable of changing your body.
And when you have accepted your body, you have also opened the doors of improving it.
But accepting your body should not mean that you give the wish to improve it.
Self-improvement is a lifelong process and it should not be made conditional on a good or bad situation.
Thus, having accepted your body, your next target should be to be determined enough to set it right.
So, make time-bound realistic plans and strategies to make the appearance of your body better.
Decide a particular weight and shape that you want to target.
And most importantly, stay motivated, be focused enough, and take the pledge to stick to your plans and targets.
Tell yourself to stay flexible but adequately consistent till you achieve your dream body.
Your determination to improve your body is the seed of your efforts to achieve success in your efforts.
So, ensure that your determination is rock steady.
When you are determined enough to improve your body, you are done with the next step in fighting the feeling of ‘I hate my body’.
Take Steps To Improve Your Body
When you feel ‘I hate my body’, the next step is to take steps to improve your body and achieve your goals.
So, if your goal is to lose weight and get into shape, stick to your plans regarding proper nutrition, regular exercise, and proper rest.
The most important thing in bringing your body on the right track is to stop doing all the wrong things.
So, if you have been eating too much junk or unhealthy food, you need to stop it.
Not doing the right things doesn’t hurt your body as much as doing the wrong things to it.
The next important thing is to do the right things with your body.
Apart from proper nutrition and daily exercise, improving your lifestyle is important.
A poor lifestyle is a big cause of poor body metabolism and structure.
So, you have to change things like staying awake at night and sleeping during the day.
Similarly, keeping yourself hydrated at all times is important when you are trying to lose weight.
You have to find out such ways to keep your body healthy and then you have to stick to it.
You have to stay consistent in following your set daily routine to bring your body back in shape.
When you have started taking the steps to improve your body, you are done with the next step in fighting the feeling of ‘I hate my body’.
Do Not Give Up
When you feel ‘I hate my body’, the next step is not to give up midway.
Losing weight is a daunting challenge.
It not only takes a lot of mental strength but it also exhausts you physically.
It demands doing things you have never done before.
Thus, you may feel like giving up many times during your quest to lose weight or bring your body in shape.
You have to be ready for such times.
Whenever you feel like giving up, remind yourself of your past struggles with your body.
Ask yourself if you want to stay stuck in the same situation.
Also, incentivize yourself by imagining the time when you will have the body that you want.
Think about how your life would change dramatically for the better when your body comes in great shape.
Thus, even during the toughest of times, find ways to keep going.
Keep telling yourself that you can do it.
And even when you feel that you can no longer do it, take a break, and bounce back better.
It’s all about being in the moment and finding a way which you eventually will if you don’t give up.
And when you reach a point where nothing can stop you, you will effortlessly reach your objective.
You will have the body of your dreams which you will start loving.
When you have learned the art of not giving up, you are done with the final step in fighting the feeling of ‘I hate my body’.
Carve Out A Strong Personality For Yourself
Feeling ‘I hate my body’ is not going to help you in any way.
You have to find a constructive solution to the issue.
Your body is one of the most important parts of your personality.
Thus, neither hate it nor give up on it.
Stop thinking about others and focus on accepting and improving your body.
Support it and be determined to make it the best.
With patience, persistence, and consistency, you will be able to achieve the body that you will fall in love with.
And it will make you fall in love with yourself too which will make your life complete.
So, come out of the feeling ‘I hate my body’ and make it so perfect that you start loving it.