For some, weight is a mine field, especially for women. It used to be for me. I have a long history of weight loss followed by weight gain. Before attending family, events I was busy figuring out if I was heavier or lighter since the last gathering as my family was the type that would said something. When someone commented that I looked great, it was when I lost weight, so what I heard was I didn't look great before. There was also the "you have such a pretty face, if only you lost weight," comment I heard far too many times. All of this became a source of shame and self hatred.
Have you ever felt the same way? Is there something you feel shame about?
It could be about your weight, but could be around something else. According to Brene' Brown, "shame needs three things to grow exponentially in our lives: secrecy, silence, and judgment." Breaking free from shame takes courage and the willingness to stop being silent. I assist clients in doing this and it is such an honor to be witness to their transformation. When they get to the other side of shaming themselves they experience such freedom, freedom they only dreamed of or didn't think could ever happen!
Here's what Kathy said of her experience:
"There are not enough positive words in the English language to express how beneficial the work with Beth has been. I have been on a diet most of life. I’ve tried every fad diet in existence and own every book ever published. Nothing worked long-term. I saw an ad for Beth and did my research on her credentials, which were impressive and I was desperate. I met with her, liked her immediately, but remained skeptical. She will tell you her story which is similar to every overweight person’s story. Once you start on the path, you may be apprehensive but give it an honest chance. Beth is a facilitator on your journey and a knowledgeable one because of her background. You will reap side benefits in other aspects of your life that are amazing when you stop and listen. I am forever grateful that Beth is in my life and look forward to tomorrow."
What are you looking forward to?Beth
Have you ever felt the same way? Is there something you feel shame about?
It could be about your weight, but could be around something else. According to Brene' Brown, "shame needs three things to grow exponentially in our lives: secrecy, silence, and judgment." Breaking free from shame takes courage and the willingness to stop being silent. I assist clients in doing this and it is such an honor to be witness to their transformation. When they get to the other side of shaming themselves they experience such freedom, freedom they only dreamed of or didn't think could ever happen!
Here's what Kathy said of her experience:
"There are not enough positive words in the English language to express how beneficial the work with Beth has been. I have been on a diet most of life. I’ve tried every fad diet in existence and own every book ever published. Nothing worked long-term. I saw an ad for Beth and did my research on her credentials, which were impressive and I was desperate. I met with her, liked her immediately, but remained skeptical. She will tell you her story which is similar to every overweight person’s story. Once you start on the path, you may be apprehensive but give it an honest chance. Beth is a facilitator on your journey and a knowledgeable one because of her background. You will reap side benefits in other aspects of your life that are amazing when you stop and listen. I am forever grateful that Beth is in my life and look forward to tomorrow."
What are you looking forward to?Beth
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