This goes way beyond losing weight to look better. What do you see when you look in the mirror? If you hate what you see, you may have an unhealthy body image--even if you are actually at a healthy weight.
According to a Mayo Clinic article, "Body dysmorphic disorder," it states:
"Body dysmorphic disorder is a type of chronic mental illness in which you can't stop thinking about a flaw with your appearance — a flaw that is either minor or imagined. But to you, your appearance seems so shameful that you don't want to be seen by anyone. Body dysmorphic disorder has sometimes been called "imagined ugliness."
When you have body dysmorphic disorder, you intensely obsess over your appearance and body image, often for many hours a day. You may seek out numerous cosmetic procedures to try to "fix" your perceived flaws, but never will be satisfied. Body dysmorphic disorder is also known as dysmorphophobia, the fear of having a deformity.
Treatment of body dysmorphic disorder may include medication and cognitive behavioral therapy."
I have always stressed health before weight loss and beauty. I have constantly stressed that it does you no good to look great if your body is a total wreck and unhealthy.
Optimal health involves making lifestyle changes to improve your:
1. health
2. fitness
3. energy levels
4. quality of life
Credible personal trainers teach that fat loss, weight loss, health and wellness fit together. You can't really have one without the others. A balanced life is definitely your best chance for a quality life.
Make a commitment TODAY to a lifestyle of health and fitness. Without this commitment, you will eventually go back to short-term solutions like quick weight loss.
If you need to schedule that doctor's appointment to see where your health stands, get it done soon.
Mark Dilworth, BA, PES
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