My number one weight loss tip.

This is my 100th blog post for this year!!!!  I've been thinking about what to post because for my 100th posit it has to be a good post. ;-) So I've decided to tell everyone my number one weight loss tip.  Some people may not agree but I know for me, it is one of the most important steps in starting the weight loss process. For most of us weight loss is a mental game.

We know what to do but we choose not to. Why is this?? For me I know it is because I am a Mom that has a habit of putting herself last.  My weight loss tip has nothing to do with diet or exercise because if you're like me it isn't that I don't know what I should eat and how to count calories etc. But it is the continued lack of self worth, that prevents me from taking care of my needs.  So here is my number one weight loss tip.  Do what ever you need to do to feel good about yourself. Here is why: when I am feeling depressed and fat I sit around, watching TV and eating junk.  I over sleep and throw something on and go to work.  I believe that if we feel better about our selves and have better self worth we will start making better choices because we will feel that we do matter.  What do I do?  First I start with my skin care. As silly as it sounds that is my first, lets take care of me, step. My face clears up and starts to have that natural glow again.  Then I make the effort to put on make up every morning.  Now this I know some people will say you don't need make up to be beautiful and you're right. But it makes me feel better about myself, so that is something I do.  Next I need a couple outfits that don't make me feel dumpy or fat. Not saying buy new clothing but dig through that closet. For example: I have one pair of jeans that fit pretty good & I don't have muffing top in. Those can be dressed up or dressed down. A baggy tee doesn't help me feel better about me, I can hear some people again. Clothing doesn't matter, I can be confident in what ever I wear. That is great & good for you. I am all for being comfortable but I don't think any of us can deny that we walk a little taller when we are dressed to the nines vs yoga pants and a old concert tee. Once we start feeling better about our selves it doesn't seem so difficult to choose the salad instead of McDonald's.  So do whatever you need to do that make you feel more important to you. Once we make ourselves a priority in our lives we start finding the time to make those meal plans, pack lunches and eat right. The healthier I am the better wife, mother & friend I can be. So I try to remember that taking care of myself is the best thing I can do for my family.