What To Do When We Feel Fat.
#1 — Stop hanging around skinny people.
That is one.
The point is not about “being fat”, if we realise. It is about emotions and almost all of us are vulnerable to our own emotions. We have good days and we have bad days.
During good days, all clothes look great and fitting.
During bad days, we notice that little rim of tummy tire when we bathe.
It is hilarious to believe that the tummy tire hampers our agility, health and well-being. Of course, we have to strive to be healthy and being fit allows us to enjoy life the way it can be appreciated.
Afterall, trekking in the national park requires a basic level of fitness too.
When do destructive emotions come into play?
When we plague our mind with negative thoughts.
Think about it.
It is likely that the tummy tire has been there for the longest time, during good days and bad days. It is there with us when we celebrate our promotion and it is there with us when we get backstabbed in office.
What actually is the difference?
So, the important thing to address here is the element of “feeling fat”.
Whenever we become aware that we think that way, we have to prevent this emotion from destroying a potentially beautiful day.
What can we do?
I think we can go for a short walk around the park and sweat a little. It is well documented that sunbathing and light exercise lightens our mood and we feel good.
It can neutralise the growing negative sentiment and we feel a lot better of ourselves when we are done.
If time permits, go for moderate intensity exercise. I find that running and swimming works best for me. The moment I get into my aerobic rhythm, I am immediately appreciative that I can perform the sports that I love and that small tummy tire doesn’t impact my performance against time.
As a matter of emotional management, maybe we can hang around people who are visibly fatter than we are. Now, that said, I don’t encourage the growth of superiority measured against those who are struggling with weight issues. What I do mean here is there are always reasons we can appreciate the person we are and that shapes and sizes differ within the population.
And as a matter of fact, why are we so bothered by a tummy tire?
We love Santa Claus, don’t we?
He gets to jump into and climb out of many pipe-like chimneys too.
So, relax.
Give the tummy a pat.
It is a part of us.
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