Self-Compassion as a Weight Loss Tool

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself as I am, then I can change.” – Carl Rogers, Psychologist

Self-compassion as acceptance

I think our biggest struggles come from not accepting what is and who we are.

And it shows up in a word:

SHOULD.

  • “I should be further along by now.”
  • “I should know better.”
  • “I should be exercising more.”
  • “I should eat this, and I should stop eating that.”

When you’re “shoulding” yourself, it’s because you haven’t accepted yourself or your actual situation.

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