2,725 Comments

• Krystal

  This makes perfect sense. I have tried diet after diet and none of them have led to me being happy with myself. I’m psyched to implement the steps and work on myself. I am going to eat without distraction and tonight I’m gonna go for a walk with my husband and grab some frozen yogurt 🙂
• Charmaine

  I am not happy with my body. I dislike having a pudgy tummy and choosing clothes to try and disguise it. I went out today at lunch and got the Clinque bonus and my real bonus was enjoying some sun and running into a friend.
• Amanda

  I have never been skinny since puberty. My lowest weight as an adult was 205 and my highest was 267 before getting pregnant. I’ve struggled to be slender while saying “I’m not made to be slender”. So it’s a confusing relationship.
  For fun I love to dance. So I’ll be putting on a dance DVD and dancing for awhile while I follow along.
• Cindy

  My biggest struggle with my body has always been negative thinking. I have always hated the way my body looks. I have struggled my entire life with my weight. For fun, today, believe it or not, I went to the gym and spent a half hour on the elliptical (my favourite piece of equipment). I have been out of the gym for quite some time,due to surgery and I am slowly working my way back. So for me that was fun because I really missed it ☺️
• Meraiah

  1. Challenge for me is adapting to physical limitations… I am not 20 anymore and my body can’t be the weekend warrior, it once was

  2. Fun,things I do… Take in nature and walk..
  3. Eating without distractions is tough, I try and incorporate it at least for two meals a day, others might be a stretch….
• Kerry McGann

  Ihave had a hate-hate relationship with my body since college.I have done Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Slim Fast, Atkins.. you name it, I’ve tried it.I am currently 50+ pounds overweighto and no matter what I eat or don’t eat, that weight just hangs on. I’m the Queen of eating sweets…hide the cookies, the cakes, the ice cream. I’ve gotten to a place in my life where I just accept the status quo and don’t question my need to order plus size clothing online.
  For fun today, I’m going to watch a movie with my better half. That NEVER happens. On my way now to eat dinner without distractions. Keep you posted. xo.
• Jess

  Current relationship: trying to lose more weight and love myself

  My journey; My struggle with my weight has been a problem for 24 years. I am 43 now. I have tried every diet. I have prayed for relief …I always thought if I lost weight then the right guy would find me. I would think people look at me less because I am not thin. Shame, negative self talk, felt not good enough.

  One thing I will do for fun: I will dance.
• Sarah Schultz

  Current Relationship With Body- Accepting.

  My journey- Years of dieting, restriction, over-eating, exercise bulimia, shame, hiding, etc.

  One thing I’ll do For Fun- I’m gonna DANCE!!!
• Jen

  I have been at war with my body since the aGe of 7. I can clearly recall the teacher saying that I weighed 72 pounds and therefore was overweight at the school screenings. It must have had a profound effect as it is quite a vivid memory for me. I have always struggled with my weight. I had a lapband, lost 100 pounds only to have it slip and gain 120 back. This is where I am now. I hear so much of what you’re saying. Everything is just a quick fix and I am looking for the long term solution.
  As far as fun, I love being with my kiddos and we laugh every morning on the way to school. I find it sets the tone for a positive morning! I would like to relax and have a few glasses of wine and play cards for fun! I have a few friends that I really enjoy and this is a very fun thing to do! Also going to get back to reading the magazines that have piled up!! Hope I can hold me to it!! Cheers to the fun that awaits you!
• Piper S.

  My relationship with my body has not been positive since I was 14 when I started to realize I was heavier than other girls and since then I have found myself disgusted by my body frequently and letting that get in the way of being myself and having fun. I am slowly starting to get better. For fun I can’t do anything today because it’s bedtime but I am going to change into my gym clothes before leaving work tomorrow so I can feel relaxed and then sing along to my favorite songs in the car.
• Jerilynn

  My current relationship with my body is not good at all ! Most of the time I actually hate my body and the way it looks. The video above pretty much sums it up…I will be happy when I lose the weight. I will start living life when I am comfortable with my body. The one thing I did today for fun was to go shopping for organic makeup.
• Andrea

  My relationship with my body is a codependent nightmare. I guess I always thought my butt was big, or my knees or some other completely unrealistic opinion. Truth was I was 5 feet tall and 105 lbs. When I had my 1st child at 23 I didn’t really know how to lose weight since I had never had to diet or anything. Then slowly the weight continued. I am 45 now and the heaviest I have even been in my life. I look in the mirror and wonder how did I get to this place? I feel like a failure in most areas of my life even though from the appearance of society, it would seem like I am a success. I will try to concentrate on just eating tomorrow. One thing I did for fun today was walk back to the garden and see the beautiful leaves and veggies.
• Kitty

  My relationship with my body currently feels like one of neglect. I feel guilty and less than when I don’t go to the gym and work out traditionally, like my partner, and even worse when I start to mentally compare myself to the other women that my partner sees there. I feel unmotivated to find a way to consistently move my body in a way that makes me feel fulfilled and happy. I am so looking forward to the next video series which includes your insight regarding that!
  Today for fun I took the time to really connect and listen to an old friend, which was a blast! I definitely had some much needed laughs and felt ten times lighter once we got off the phone.
  Looking forward to the challenges ahead, I’ve forgotten how to take time for myself!
• Christine

  I think like all people i wish i was thinner. I get out and walk 40 minutes everymorning. Making sure my heart rate is up and it feels great and recently quit smoking. I love myself and am taking steps to show my health some love as well
• Mary

  I was always thin until 40. Last fall/winter in lost six lbs which showed because I was doing sit-ups. I felt really good because I carry my weight in my tummy and it was finally flatter. I felt powerful. But I hate exercise and routine is hard to keep up so I stopped doing sit-ups and ate more things that I like. Bam! All six pounds back on as if last year didn’t exist. I want to be back in that place I was but haven’t had the motivation to back into the routine of sit-ups and daily smoothies. Even though I know I feel lots better when I do. Ugh!
• Angie

  My current relationship with my body is basic avoidance. I tend to breeze past the mirror on the way to the shower to not have to see myself without clothes on! My husband loves my body whereas I equate it with a student’s first car…it ain’t pretty but it will get you to point A to point B. I actually do have alot of fun and good belly laughs often between my husband and my son..Tonight we did one of my favorite relaxing things which is taking our books to the park by the water on the way home after work before going out for pho. Impromptu date night with my hubby!
• Siobhan

  1. My biggest struggle is negative thinking about my body when I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror
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• Beverly Bennett

  I have never felt good about my body. I got married in my 20s, had two kids, and divorced in my 40s. I met my second husband, and knew it was “meant to be”. Just before our first anniversary he asked me to leave, and I was devastated. I looked for answers, and found them. I am comfortable in my own skin for the first time. I don’t worry about what I looked like or what anyone may think. It feels amazing. But there is still the eating issue…sugar, snacking mindlessly, and feeling guilty, and sometimes ashamed. For my life to change I must change. So, if fun is a place to start, then let’s have fun. I’ll start tomorrow…haha just kidding. I will sitry on my patio with a glass of wine, cok dinner with my teenager, and play with the cat. Perhaps eating miND fully will make a huge difference as I tend to eat while distracted. I am willing to find the path to the self-love that will lead to freedom and happiness.
• Christa Sigman

  3+ years ago I dropped 75 lbs (it took almost three years to do it) and I have kept it off. This video resonated with me because what made it possible was exactly what you describe -not dieting but changing my relationship with food and developing a new lifestyle where food is fuel! Today for fun I went for a run before dinner.though I am training for a half marathon I left my gadgets and the plan at home and just turned on the music and did what I felt like doing -no judgement or self pressure. I ate my lunch outside today just enjoying the sun on my face and the city paying by.
• Amy

  I am unhappy with how I look and my clothes are starting not to fit. Like many others who have commented, my weight has bounced +/- 20 pounds for my whole adult life. I never felt held back by my weight until my 30s and I have started really looking at what is the origin of this change. A number of points in your video resonated with me. I am looking forward to trying a new philosophy because although I can diet and lose weight I have never been able to permanently keep it off.
  For fun I am going to take my dog for a walk and start a new book. 🙂
• Jennifer

  I am focusing on the good things in my life, after a long life of negativity. I have always been “bigger” and have finally gotten to the point where I am happy with me. I am excited about living more! I have it really lived yet, only exhisted! Thanks to this program I will start. I am going to go color in my adult coloring book and relax. Thank you for your insight and wisdom!
• Michele Tremaine

  1. Staying active
  2. Bubble bath
  3. Quiet
• Jenna G

  You ask what my current relationship with my body is and if I’m being completely honest, it’s bad. Almost every day when I see myself in a mirror I am overcome with hate and disgust and I don’t even recognize myself. My entire life I was a very small girl. Only 5 feet tall and never weighed more than 110 lbs but after having my first child at 23 everything changed and now I’m 28 an almost 200 lbs and I’ve just completely lost sight of who I am. I’ve given every part of me to my spouse and my children and I’m just really ready to give myself the attention that it needs.

  As far as something I am going to do for fun.. I am going to go out (by myself) and get a Diet Coke and listen to music that i love in my car and belt it out as loud as I can.

  I have really enjoyed reading other comments and it is very comforting knowing that I am not alone.

  Thanks so much for this opportunity!

  -Jenna
  • Andrea

    Wow this really sounded exactly like my life! Thank you for sharing
• Jessica

  I have a love hate relationship with my body. Some days I think I look pretty good and by the end of the day I hate the way I look. I just want to be able to wear a t-shirt and jeans and feel comfortable in how I look and feel in them.

  Today for fun I am going to sit out on the patio and watch the storm roll in. I will just enjoy the cool air and the quiet that it brings.
• Kelly

  Hi loved your video. You seem so down to earth. My number 1 struggle with my body is having to exercise so much every day and finding the time to do it. To lose weight for me its how much i move. The fun thing i already done today was my mom and i went for a hour walk with our dogs and the sun was so noce and warm on our faces. It was a large day !
• Tammy

  Thank you for this video.
  I have struggled with my weight and body image after my husband passed away. Trying to get back into loving who I am and what I look like.
• Elizabeth

  I have always struggled with weight even when I was thin. So many people have judged my self worth by how I looked. I think I rebelled against that and decided that I would do what ever the hell I wanted. I never thought about the damage I was doing to myself by indulging myself.I am gradually seeing things differently.
  • Tanya

    Very unhappy with my body at the moment. Unattractive. I feel like everytime I go out people are looking at me with disgust and judging me. It is my own fault and I am the only one who can change it. I just can’t stop going for the wrong foods. I am tired of having to think about eating right or following DIETS! I just want to be FREE!!
• Chelsea

  First of all, thank you for providing this program to those who want to participate. So far, in the last two days, I have found myself feeling less obsessed with food and more relaxed and comforted in knowing that I am not alone and that everything is okay.

  I listened to the first video twice. Once while I was on my way to work, eating oatmeal in my car and rushing to find parking. It struck me as ironic that you mentioned eating without distraction. This is definitely something I need to work on.

  Also, all day I found myself pondering what I would do for fun….trampoline park? Reading at my favorite coffee shop? Enjoying a nature stroll? Seeing a movie by myself? All of these things I love, but rarely have time for. Rarely MAKE time for, that is. That being said, with the day I have had and my workload, I didn’t do any of those things. I DID however come home, enjoyed my dinner without distraction, and took the time to take a hot bath by candlelight. That was very fun for me and a much needed break. Also, I have not binged at all today, and I feel really good about that.

  Over the last 5 years I have lost 90 pounds. I did this through diet and exercise only. Sometimes the diets and exercise was extreme, other times more healthy. I am happy to say I got down to a healthy 140 pounds after many many years of being very overweight. As mentioned in the first video, you always tell yourself that if you lose the weight that your life will be perfect. My life got much more complicated and stressful and I struggle with depression. I am happy in a relationship however, and getting married in December. I am also training for the NYC marathon in November. However, with the stress and training, I have put on weight instead of losing weight and I am beating myself up about it. I am always struggling with my body and with food. I am hoping that this program will give me perspective on a healthy relationship with my body, a more positive outlook on life, and hopefully help me shed 20-30 pounds. I am so appreciative and excited about this new approach to life and health.
• Jen

  I’m 42 years old and I have been in a hateful relationship with my body for most of my life. It stems from the unhealthy body images of the adult figures in my life when I was a small child and teenager. By the time I realized my self image was so poor, the self loathing was so ingrained that feeling bad about myself became the norm. A marriage and two children later I cannot take one more day of feeling this pain associated with my body and how it ties to my self worth. I want better for me, for my children and for my family. I joined the Mastery program in June and was derailed by July. I know that you can’t wait for the right time to start but this June was truly not the right time based on the enormity of the summer commitments that I could not change. I am excited to say that I am committed to starting over with the modules and am just finished reviewing the jumpstart. I have made the time in my schedule and allocated special time just for me to work on loving me! I am excited to re-start this journey and I know how rewarding it will be! And as far as fun…..I have planned a special day for this Friday. I have a wedding to attend and have decided to spend the day getting pampered and getting my hair done. I will enjoy doing these things and I know I will feel better that evening! I hope everyone else enjoys their something fun as well!
• Vanessa

  I am a single girl and have a total love hate relationship with my body.
  One day I will look in the mirror and think wow you look really pretty today (that new eye shadow colour really makes your eyes pop.. bat those lashes at the boys you gorgeous girl.) and & the next be like.. ugh scale is up yet another pound; Don’t know why you bother trying to look good, nothing is going to help you when you look like a whale. -& what man in his right mind wants to date a whale?
  So I binge and deprive, and the cycle continues. Its exhausting!!

  *For fun tonight, I truly considered not having any at all.
  I received a phone call today from the family member of a dear friend of mine. They called to tell me that my friend had lost their battle to cancer and is no longer with us.
  My initial instinct was to curl up in a ball.. cry and feel nothing but sadness. Though as the day continued on, (though still fighting back tears) I came to the conclusion that if my friend were hear talking to me right now they would say.. Life is to short girl. Stop crying for me, and go and live life! Live for me, live for yourself.. Live because you can.

  So with my dear friend in my heart and mind tonight, I am going to take a walk along the waterfront, breathe the fresh air and remember the good times we shared.
  Some might not call this “fun” but for me a little healing/clarity is just as good.