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Teen Weight Loss and Self EsteemSelf Esteem in Adolescence and Teen Weight Loss All people who are overweight experience some
level of low self esteem. This is because as a society we
place too much emphasis on weight. Without going overboard on
clichés, beauty is on the inside and not the outside. Even though I do believe this, I too am trying to once again lose weight. The difference with me is now I am trying to lose weight for me and not because someone thinks I am overweight.
I was lucky in two ways; 1) I did not have to worry about teen weight loss and 2), I had wonderful parents. Early on they taught me to find the positive in just about everything, including finding the good in me. One of the clichés my mom used but is very true is “no one can love you fully until you learn to love yourself”. Although this is a common cliché, it is one I use to this day. Teen Weight Loss and Taking back your Self Esteem Taking back your self esteem is something we all have the power to do. Although when your self esteem is low, words like these don’t seem possible or is something that you just don’t want to hear. But learning to have a positive attitude will go along way to help you achieve your weight loss goals. If you have a low self esteem due to being overweight, I want you to ask yourself if your weight is the only thing that defines who you are. My guess is the answer is no. There is a lot more to you as a person than your weight.  Begin to focus on what you do like about yourself. For instance, are you good at a particular subject in school, or maybe you are a straight A student. Are you kind to animals or have a great sense of humor? Are you easy to talk to and give good advice to your friends? Perhaps you are always the top scorer on the video games. It does not matter how small you may think these accomplishments are it means that there is more to you than your weight.
Work on building your self esteem by focusing on these positive things you like about yourself or what others have said they like about you. Once you begin to have a more positive outlook on life and yourself, it will be easier to then start focusing on your weight loss. Again, don’t let your weight issues consume all your thoughts. Always keep positive thoughts along your weight loss journey. As you begin with your teen weight loss and lose weight, reward yourself. Don’t use food as a reward but instead think of alternatives such as new clothing or a night out with your friends to the movies. So remember, focus on the good, reward yourself for a job well done and know that you are worth it. Back to Teen Weight Loss Related Articles The Don'ts of Teen Dieting Make sure you don't let your self esteem drive bad decisions. Find out the don'ts of teen dieting. Exercise 4 Weight Loss
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