{"id":10,"date":"2008-02-11T07:06:54","date_gmt":"2008-02-11T07:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/2008\/02\/thigh-to-thigh-love.html"},"modified":"2008-02-11T07:06:54","modified_gmt":"2008-02-11T07:06:54","slug":"thigh-to-thigh-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2008\/02\/thigh-to-thigh-love.html","title":{"rendered":"Thigh to Thigh Love"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nSelf-love and weight loss go hand-in-hand and thigh-to-thigh, if you will. <\/strong>
\nI know how it feels not to like myself and to lead a life of compromise. It\u2019s a big, fat drag. And now I know how it feels to like \u2013 even love myself. I promise you, it\u2019s a whole lot better and there\u2019s no pastry, chocolate bar, or basket of bread that\u2019s worth it putting self-love on the back-burner.
\nLove is an art that requires conviction, faith and daily practice. Self-love is within you, always available \u2013 ready to comfort and embrace.
\nFully accept yourself this St. Valentine\u2019s Day. You deserve to love yourself, no matter your size, hairstyle (I had the ultimate bad cut a few weeks ago and struggled with self-love.),or I.Q. (my brother was the smart one!).
\nSix Sensational and Sassy Tips on How to Exercise Your Self-Love Muscle
\n<\/em>
\n1. Write out a list of all the things you like about yourself. If you are short on ideas, ask a couple of good and kind friends. (Caution: steer clear of critical relatives.)<\/em>
\n2. To get your day headed in the right direction, start the morning with a few self-loving affirmations. Write them first and then say them aloud. \u201cMy loving energy flows through me and out into the universe, connecting with all the Gods and Goddesses of love.\u201d (Okay, a little over the top. I like a touch of drama.) <\/em>
\n3. Every night jot down three things that you are grateful for. \u201cI am grateful that I love myself.\u201d
\n4. Praise and compliment yourself as often as possible. Criticism is soul crushing. Praise builds. \u201cWow, that chocolate smoothie I just whipped up was awesome”. “I am great.\u201d \u201cAnd woo hoo! Girlfriend, look at yourself in those tight-ass jeans.\u201d
\n5. Look adoringly at yourself in the mirror. Accept yourself just the way you are. No kidding, you are really fabulous. No need to wait. Love yourself NOW.
\n6. Shop for thyself. Here are a few links to some fun gifts for self.
\nSkull Love Earrings<\/a> – $7.00
\nFab earrings from Emily the Strange. Check out the rest of her skull heart jewerly. Necklaces, key chains, the works! Ranging from $13 to $7 …
\nGlamour Black Tissues<\/a> – $1.50
\nBlow your nose in glamorous love style! Cheap thrill for only $1.50 a pack
\nVotive Candles Beautifully Box<\/a> – $45.00
\nOn the high end, Red Envelope has put together a gorgeous box of votives. Check them out! Nice to take into the bath with you! Light ’em up, slip into the hot bath and let the tensions of the day go………..
\nNew Point of View<\/em>: I’m worth it. <\/strong>
\nHow do you love thyself<\/strong>? Write me<\/a>
\nDeliciously yours,
\nJanice
\nVisit Our Lady of Weight Loss<\/a>
\nfor a full KICK in the TUSH (read Our Lady’s Monday’s e-letter<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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