{"id":8721,"date":"2016-02-09T10:32:58","date_gmt":"2016-02-09T15:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/burnbootcamp.com\/?p=8721"},"modified":"2018-03-13T16:19:29","modified_gmt":"2018-03-13T20:19:29","slug":"love-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/burnbootcamp.com\/love-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Love Yourself First"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all have an image in our head of what a \u201cperfect\u201d body looks like; maybe it\u2019s the super model on the cover of a magazine or the fitness model in the Nike ad, but we see \u201cperfect\u201d and then look at ourselves as anything but. We only see everything that we\u2019re lacking \u2013 hating our bodies even more.<\/p>\n

So we decide to make a change. We finally hate what we see in the mirror enough to take on another diet and exercise program. But guess what\u2026 negative thoughts and negative energy cannot lead to positive change.<\/p>\n

You must love yourself first \u2013 flaws and all \u2013 before you can see real lasting positive change.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Ugh I\u2019m too\u2026.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/em>I hate how my stomach looks today. Where did my abs go?
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>My legs are too big and need definition. <\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Seriously will my butt ever tone up? Will cellulite ever go away?<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>My shoulders are too big. My arms are too skinny.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>This shirt makes me feel fat. I need to lose weight.<\/em><\/p>\n

I am no stranger to negative self-talk. Over the years I\u2019ve told myself all the above phrases and more! I fixated on my \u201cflaws\u201d and everything I need to \u201cwork on\u201d letting the negativity take over making it impossible to appreciate my strengths.<\/p>\n

It began innocently enough, with simply wanting to improve a body part here or there. I wanted to make my biceps pop a little more, so I included extra arm work in my workouts. But then it progressed and I began to compare myself to other women \u2013 weight, muscle definition and leanness. The negative self-talk increased in both frequency and criticality.<\/p>\n

I just wasn\u2019t good enough.\u00a0And because that’s what I thought – it became my reality.<\/p>\n

Stop the Dirty Talk!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mirror mirror on the wall\u2026. where are your eyes immediately drawn? Do you zoom in on something you don\u2019t like about your body? Do you immediately make a negative comment about a feature?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re like most people, chances are that the first thing you look at on your body is something you want to \u201cfix\u201d or improve. We look at ourselves and immediately focus on our flaws.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time we break this habit for good! It\u2019s time we replace negative self-descriptions such as \u201ccan\u2019t,\u201d \u201cnot good enough,\u201d \u201cflawed,\u201d \u201cugly,\u201d and \u201cimperfect\u201d with words such as \u201ccan,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cstrong,\u201d \u201cpowerful,\u201d and \u201cbeautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n

This isn’t easy. \u00a0It takes work to build confidence and to feel good in your own skin. \u00a0By following my 5 steps below – you can start your journey to Love Yourself first.<\/p>\n

Love Yourself \u2013 5 Steps to talking yourself into a positive self image:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Be Kind. <\/strong>It may seem obvious \u2013 but this is the probably the hardest one on the list. Make it a point to focus on a positive feature and give yourself at least one compliment per day.<\/li>\n
  2. Fake it \u2018til you make it.<\/strong> I know this whole \u201cbe positive and kind to yourself\u201d thing may be easier said than done. In the beginning, you may have to fake it a bit and pay yourself the best compliments you can, even if you\u2019re not actually feeling that good about yourself. Stick with it and be consistent.<\/li>\n
  3. Empower Yourself.<\/strong>\u00a0Choose to focus solely on what your body can do and on becoming the strongest version of yourself by setting positive, performance-oriented goals\u00a0like increase push-up reps, perform unassisted pull-ups, hold a 5-min plank or improving your mile run time.<\/li>\n
  4. Put it in the universe.<\/strong> Dedicate at least 5 minutes per day to visualize where you want to be in all areas of your life. What does your body look like, what are you wearing, what is your financial situation, what are your kids doing? Stay positive and paint the your picture of success.<\/li>\n
  5. Lean on you BBC Family! <\/strong>Choose your social support carefully \u2013 it can be extremely helpful or hurtful. If your close friends also engage in negative self-talk, it could be rubbing off on you. Either encourage your friends to join you or surround yourself with individuals who are strong and confident. Your BBC family will always be there for you to provide positive energy and support.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Bottom line:<\/strong>\u00a0Fuel yourself with positivity. Make words like \u201cbeautiful,\u201d \u201csmart,\u201d \u201cstrong,\u201d \u201cdetermined,\u201d \u201cconfident,\u201d \u201cawesome,\u201d and \u201cbadass\u201d staples in your daily vocabulary\u2014especially when talking about yourself.<\/p>\n

    And please remember: Your thoughts are powerful. \u00a0You can achieve whatever your mind believes.<\/p>\n

    Eat Clean \u2013 Train Dirty,<\/p>\n

    Cortney<\/p>\n

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