Being Overweight Makes Me Sad

Dear Martha:

I am a woman who feels fulfilled in my professional life, as I have reached every goal I set for myself, and I feel really good about it. I’m very careful about my personal appearance, but I have always struggled with my weight.

I can go several years with healthy weight that I like but whenever I undergo pressure or stress I tend to gain a lot of weight and that makes me feel awful, insecure and I suffer from low self-esteem. I work out and go on strict diets, but when I stop I gain weight very quickly.

I don’t know how to face all the emotions that come with my weight gain. My life changes and I get very anxious and sometimes doubt if Ill ever reach my ideal weight again. What can I do?

–Heavy and Unhappy

Dear Heavy and Unhappy:

I understand how difficult it can be to struggle with weight since it is a very common problem among women. Besides eating in a nutritious way that doesn’t affect your body you need to be sure that

1. Yes, you CAN reach your ideal weight.
2.  An appropriate eating plan and daily exercise need to be a permanent discipline.
3. There are ways you can help yourself through it, like hypnosis, which can help you build a path and find motivation that can lead you to your goal.

If you feel your problem is out of control, seek professional help. I am sure that everything you have been through will help you rediscover your path towards success. Look at pictures of you in your desired weight and remember that you hold the power in your hands.

-Martha