One of the first things I have had to do to lose weight is change my inner dialog. I was telling myself that I was no good, that I would never lose weight, that I was ugly, that I would never accomplish the things in life that I wanted to do and that I didn’t deserve it. Well, I have changed my inner dialog and can appreciate what I see in the mirror even though I’m not where I want to be yet. Here is a challenge for you. On this post comment and tell me, but more importantly yourself why you deserve to lose weight. Then I challenge you to write down your list and post it on your bathroom mirror or the mirror you look in the most. Then on the fridge put a note that says I DESERVE THIS, so when you go to snack you will have a visual reminder. Eventually you will believe that you deserve it. I will start and then please think about this.

1. I deserve to live a long life and not die young like my Mom

2. I deserve to be able to walk in a room with confidence.

3. I deserve to be able to walk up a flight of stairs without feeling like my chest is going to cave in.

4. I deserve to walk into the Normal clothing section in the store

5. I deserve to walk with my head held high

6. I deserve to be my kids best role model

7. I deserve to feel sexy for my hubby

8. I deserve to laugh and feel happy

9. I deserve to try new things

10. I deserve it because I am pretty and I am a beautiful woman.

Please accept my challenge to write down why you deserve to lose weight. You DO DESERVE to be happy. Take care, Melissa