The Qualities That Lead To A Healthy Weight

JUST FOR TODAY:  Think back over your past year, and recall your successes and challenges.  Acknowledge how these experiences can help you achieve a healthy weight.  

What was your life like one year ago today?  What is different now?  As you reflect upon your past year, be loving towards your Self.  First, recognize at least five successes you experienced.  These may have something to do with weight loss or eating disorder recovery, but you can acknowledge successes in any area of your life.  Pause to take ownership of these positive changes that you have made.  Appreciate the qualities you possess that allowed these successes to unfold.  Notice how these changes have impacted your everyday life.  Next, identify a maximum of five challenges that you faced this past year.  If you can think of more than five, stay focused on the five that were most challenging for you.  Be loving towards your Self, knowing that everyone has challenges.  Appreciate the qualities you possess that helped you to overcome your challenges.  If you are still in the midst of some of your challenges, acknowledge the steps you are taking to address them.  Transform your challenges into opportunities by noticing what your challenges are here to teach you.  Realize that all that has happened this past year – both the "good" and the "bad" – makes you who you are right now, today.  Love your Self for the qualities you possess to achieve successes and overcome challenges.  How can you use more of these qualities to achieve your weight loss or recovery goals?                

©2009 by "Dr. Dorie" McCubbrey, M.S.Ed., Ph.D. – Eating Disorder & Obesity Treatment Specialist – Denver, Colorado