Self appreciation.  This isn't some cheesy overly sappy post about how we should love ourselves.  If you want to be a positive influence on yourself and the people around you as well as reach your health goals you must respect where you're at.  Even though you may feel under rock bottom you can always build up.  Period.  No matter what is going on with you other people have been there and gotten better.  It's a statistical truth.
     So treat yourself with gentleness and kindness.  Even if other people don't treat you with respect show yourself respect with what you eat and your daily habits.  I always tell people "Fake it till you make it." It's ok not to feel the way you want to feel emotionally. They're just emotions and they will pass.  Are you really going to let the way you feel steal your victory?  What's important is what you do to make things better.  Actions speak louder than words and emotions come and go like the wind.

Eat Well,
Coach Daniel Riehn

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