How To Stop Hating Your Body

Truth be told, there are many reasons why people end up hating their own bodies. Self-hate has become a big problem nowadays thanks to the negative perception of ourselves. Some find disgust in their shape while others might not like the color of their skin or even the texture of their hair. Others hate their bodies due to deformities because of accidents or medical conditions. Self-hate can either be medical or psychological but either way, anyone can decide to love themselves as long as certain measures are taken. If you have an issue about how you look, then try fixing it. And if you cannot fix your looks, then having the serenity to accept yourself will help you a great deal as you travel down the road of life. Most people lag behind in every aspect of life just because they are disgusted by what they see whenever they look into the mirror. Therefore, it is shrewd to accept the fact that whether you are fat or feel unattractive, you are still unique and beautiful in your own special way. If you are one of many suffering from dysmorphic disorder, a visit to your physician should suffice.

A lot of things can make you hate your body, especially pregnancy. Pregnancy has been known to make changes to a woman’s body as she prepares to bring a life to the world. Unfortunately, some women will hate their body because a lot can happen during a pregnancy. For instance, a pregnant woman will end up with an irregularly shaped body. This is because her tummy extends as the baby grows and that might make her hate her body. In the event that this happens, counting your blessings will go a long way in making you not hate your body. Instead of focusing on the changes on your body, try focusing on the bigger picture – that you are about to bring a blessing into the world. The same should apply to all the other aspects of life. Again, do not let a bad experience affect your entire life.

I know this might sound stupid but it has been proven to work like a charm. So, you don’t like the shape of your head? Good, because there are a gazillion brands of stylish hea pieces for you to purchase. If you are disgusted by the stubborn fat on your belly, go shopping for the best fitness clothes on the market or schedule a workout sessions with a Cross Fit trainer to help you shed the unwanted fat. You can also go shopping for gym gear while you're at it because sometimes it's a good thing to treat yourself to something new. Having the right clothes to fit your body shape does a lot to boost self-esteem. If you are suffering from dysmorphic disorder, feel free to go shopping for a good doctor to help you manage your condition as well. If your pregnancy is the reason you hate your body, go shopping for baby clothes and shoes. At the end of the day, shopping might be a short-term solution. But trust me, it sure is a good way to kick-start your healing process.

If you hate your body, then you try complementing other people. When you see someone in a nice shirt, wearing a nice perfume, carrying a nice handbag, or driving a nice car – don’t hesitate to compliment them. Your morale and self-worth will shoot up the moment you see the kind of positive effect that your compliment has done to someone else. Make sure that the compliments are unpretentious. If not, people will see you as a fake and you’ll end up losing genuine friends. So, the moment you find yourself hating yourself for whatever reason, try to compliment others. Once you see the magic working right before your eyes, you'll end up feeling good about yourself.

We all have doppelgangers stashed up somewhere in the world – and some of them happen to be megastars. Therefore, whether you hate your body fat or you hate the fact that you look different, try finding famous people that look like you. Doing this will be a pleasant reminder that looks don’t really matter. If you are a cool person with a cool personality, people will love you regardless. The good thing about this exercise is that there are a ton of celebrities from different fields that look just like you. And yeah, some of them are rocking the red carpet in full display of their pregnancy without a shred of body hate in them. So, even if you are diagnosed with the dysmorphic disorder, you can try this exercise out while taking your meds and you’ll do just fine. But also remember to practice gratitude and self-acceptance in addition to finding people who look just like you!

If you hate your body because you are out of shape or have unwanted fat – you've got this, you can do it. The thing is, however that nothing happens over night. It will take some time before you accomplish the shape you desire but you can start by changing your clothes and discarding those that don’t fit. If possible, donate your unwanted clothing to a local thrift store or resale shop. The small or baggy is a constant reminder of your “unpleasant” shape your body and that only damages your morale. You can, therefore, take care of the disgust first by purchasing new, trendy clothes that are a perfect fit. After that, you’ll automatically start feeling good about yourself which will make it easier for you to go to the next step – hitting the gym. Medical experts also state that a good morale gives the patient an upper hand in keeping dysmorphic disorder in check. If you aren’t that talented in the shopping department, stringing a friend long will not be considered a crime against humanity. You can always talk to the shopkeeper and ask for assistance if you find yourself in need.

Baby fat after pregnancy or skinniness after an ailment can drive one to hate his or her body shape. Search for better fitting clothes and embark on healthier eating habits, will also give you the courage to maybe even hit the gym for a work out. Working out is a very important part of life that each and every person needs to embrace irrespective of how hard it can be. If you put your mind to it, you will get better with time and the results will soon start showing. If you can’t do it on your own, consider finding a good workout partner. Even better, you can find a group of like-minded individuals who will provide you with all of the moral and physical support you need. As a group, you will manage to sculpt the body that you want without knowing it.

Apart from practicing gratitude as a way of dealing with self-disgust, you can always give meditation a try. Meditation is the simplest but most effective way of reducing the effects of dysmorphic disorder and on top of that, it's been known to provide one with much-needed spiritual nourishment. Meditation has also been known to help people develop a much higher understanding of life. It can, therefore, be used as a powerful self-acceptance tool, especially against self-hate. Through consistent meditation, it will be much easier to understand that pregnancy – as well as all the changes that come with it – is natural. Meditation is also very important because it gives you a reason to accept yourself for who you are. Life isn’t all about your physical appearance as you will get to know once you start meditating. The most important thing is that anyone can meditate because it is such a simply executed art. All you need to do is learn the art of relaxation through methodical breathing. Make sure you’re clearing your mind as you breathe so as to realign your mind, body, and spirit which will result to spiritual nourishment. Feel free to pick from a number of genuine spiritual leaders to teach you all about meditation and its importance when it comes to your spiritual growth. And once you’re well versed in meditation and spirituality in general, you’ll end up feeling much more comfortable in your own skin.

Have you ever heard of the saying - There is no such thing as an ugly billionaire? Probably not and that’s because I just made it up. One thing that you can always find synonymous with all the billionaires is confidence. In other words, once you are confident in who you are and what you look like, you automatically become attractive not only to yourself, but to others as well. Therefore, if you ever find yourself hating your body shape or disgusted by your looks, fear not because it happens even to the best of us. Just strive to be more confident and it will definitely quell the situation as sooner rather than later. If you are extra confident, you’ll even fall in love with your unique features. And that will include features that you once thought were making you ugly or unattractive. Beauty is a relative word. This means that things are viewed differently by different people. That said, what matters the most if how we choose to feel about ourselves. For instance, if you feel like the perfect specimen, then you’ll automatically become one. And that’s exactly how other people will end up seeing you. That said, it is imperative for you to start seeing yourself as the most attractive being in the world – because you are in your own unique way. That is the only way that you’ll stop hating yourself. Again, you are the hottest human being ever created. Keep telling yourself that every morning when you wake up and look into the mirror. Repeat this until it becomes a mantra!

The only reason we sometimes hate our bodies is that we harbor the wrong perception. This means that if we change our perception on how we view fat, size or looks, then we will end up much happier that we presently are. We also need to understand that self-acceptance is easier said than done. But the fact that a lot of people have been successful changing their perceptions of themselves, then it means that anyone can do the same. You’ll also need to see a physician for a thorough dysmorphic disorder diagnosis. Changes to your body might be caused by pregnancy, weight loss or weight gain due to ailments etc. In any of these cases, always opt for changing your perception rather than choosing to hate your body. Either way, keep reminding yourself that you are beautifully and wonderfully made – because it is true!