How is Your Inner Bombshell?
Self Esteem and Self Acceptance…how are you doing in that area?
In my work, I learn a lot about acceptance, and the importance of loving yourself. This is probably the #1 thing that women struggle with when trying to claim their authentic self.
You’re probably questioning a few things: 
- What will my best friend think…
- My husband will think I’m crazy…
- She will judge me…
- What if she doesn’t like me anymore…
- What if my family thinks I’ve changed…
- What If I don’t like the real me?
All of those fears come to the surface. However, when you have confidence in yourself and you trust that everything will work out, you don’t have to fear the unknown anymore!
Get to know and love your inner bombshell. Everything about her. Her weight, and body size. The way she snorts when she laughs. All of those things that you see as imperfections are actually unique traits that you hold, and things you should embrace! There is nothing wrong with improvement, as long as you start from the headspace that you are already okay. You are doing it to grow, not to make yourself better (that implies there is something wrong with you right now).
All of those areas are the expertise of Gigi Belmonico. She is an image consultant who helps women discover their inner Bombshell! This week on Authentic Self radio, Gigi is going to define what a Bombshell is, and to be one when you don’t like your body, or don’t have a lot of time or money! Gigi is a women I have come to admire for her authenticity and spirit (and she is a lot of fun!) I cannot wait for you to hear this interview!
Tune in to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/authentic-self October 28 at 4:30 MT (3:30 PT, 5:30 CT, 6:30 ET) for a lot of laughs and insight!
Happiness and Self Acceptance
I have my Authentic Self show this afternoon. The show, “Eat Shrink and Be Happy” is roughly based on the action guide I wrote, but it’s not really about weight loss (the action guide or the Authentic Self show). It’s deeper that that. I wonderful colleague of mine talked about “weight acceptance”, I put it in terms of self esteem, self love and self acceptance. It’s a guide to happiness: body mind and spirit! I’m talking about how to be happy no matter what while answering some questions that people have been sending me regarding authentic weight loss.
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When you’re unhappy with your outer appearance how can you get to a place of happiness in your whole life? One simple tip to remember: you are not your thoughts. You don’t need to believe everything your mind tells you. It’s your mind causing you pain. It’s telling you you’re not skinny enough, that you shouldn’t have eaten that brownie and that you should now feel guilty because of it. Its your mind that is getting upset over the number on the scale.
Here’s the thing, you’re not any of those things! You are not the number on the scale, the brownie or the guilt. You don’t have to look in the mirror with loathing — all of those things are a complete illusion. I know right you’re thinking I’m crazy. You might be swearing at me, thinking I’m just some skinny brat who has no idea what she’s talking about. That’s fine, you can take your anger out on me…but that will not change a thing.
Thoughts are the ONLY reason you are struggling in life. Whether it’s general unhappiness, dissatisfying career or relationships, or physical ailments, your thoughts are bringing you more unhappiness than is necessary. What if you decided that today you’re going to just be happy? What if you decided to look in the mirror and list the things you love about yourself rather than what you hate? What if you decided to show your body some gratitude and go for a walk instead of watching tv until you went to bed? What if instead of complaining you made a list of things you were grateful for? I bet that after 3 weeks of doing this, you’d notice a difference in how you feel. Something crazy happens when you stop believing all of your thoughts…your perspective changes. When your perspective changes, so do your circumstances. It takes time and effort, but that one little tip is the thing that is going to make the biggest difference in your entire life. Like a muscle or any new task you want to learn, exercise and practice makes perfect!
Try it. Let me know how it goes. And if you want to believe that I’m just some crazy person, that’s okay too, everything in life is a choice.
If you decide to change your thoughts, start by listening to Authentic Self: Eat Shrink and Be Happy at 3:30 PT / 6:30 ET today, or listen to the archives later. Also grab your own free copy of my Authentic Weight Loss Report, at http://www.kimberlyenglot.com/weightlossreport before Friday! As of August 28, 2009 at 11:59 ET this free report is disappearing for good. Grab yours today!
How to Set ANY Relationship Up for Long Term Success
Today on Authentic Self radio I am talking to Marie Forleo. Through her dynamic training products and coaching programs, Marie educates and inspires with a rare mix of humor,
wisdom, and razor-sharp insight. She is well known for her down to earth, tell-it-like-it-is style. Marie is the Fox News online relationship expert as well as the author of Make Every Man Want You: How To Be So Irresistible You’ll Barely Keep From Dating Yourself! Which is the topic for today’s show! It’s a really fun, light hearted book that will get you in authentic self mode in no time.
Ladies, it’s not just for single gals either…I’m married (and my husband thought I was nuts, but I told him it was research 
) and I got a lot out of it. It is a simple, easy to read guide to living authentically. It just happens to also be a relationship book.
Definitely check it out whether you’re looking for a relationship or not. Now Marie’s book is not the topic for this post, but the theme. The book (and Marie too) is all about being yourself. And that really is the key to a long lasting, satisfying relationship. You can’t go in pretending to be something you’re not. If you don’t like jazz music, it’s okay. Don’t pretend to like it and then spend the next 6 months (or 6 years) listening to stuff that makes you cringe. Same with food, movies, sports, friends. Value yourself and your opinions enough to be honest. If you have to pretend to get someone to like you, they don’t really like YOU!
The secret is to be yourself. That it. Be your regular, fun loving, authentic self! When you are focused on what is in front of you, and being the very best YOU that you can be at that moment, you’ll naturally attractive. Men love a gal who is comfortable in her own skin, has an opinion, is kind, and loves to have fun. That describes you, I know it does!
Check out today’s show to find out more information, you will love every minute of this interview, I promise!!!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/authentic-self at 5:30 CT
