Tuffy Luv Sez: Love That Bod!!!

May 15, 2012 3:00 pm     Posted in Body, Fitness, Food, Health, Homepage Exclusive  Tuffy Luv g+ page


By Tuffy Luv

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Dear Tuffy Luv,

I’m fat. I hate my body. Now what?

Fatty

Dear Girl,

That’s right. I refused to call you Fatty. Because–what the floop?! Girl, you have got to address these issues now before they eat you whole–literally. Look, sometimes people gain weight. But people also lose weight, right? Right. So here’s what you do:

Figure out what’s making you gain weight. Is it the types of foods you’re eating? The amount of food? Or are you not exercising enough?

If it’s a food issue, start reading up on what’s healthy and what’s not. If you know what is good for your body, you’ll want to give it food that makes it run better. Vegetables, whole grains, lean protein–these things can be prepared deliciously, and they’ll make you feel great.

For amount of food, think portion control. At the beginning, weigh your food. I’m not kidding. Read up on portion sizes (from nutritionists and health experts, not crazos) and weigh it until you know what the right amount looks like. Limit yourself to eating only that amount. You might feel hungry at first, but within a week or so, your body will adjust. Most of us are used to overeating–you’ll feel much better when you’re actually eating the right amount.

Exercise is good for everyone. You want cardio AND weights. Find something you like to do (dancing, running, whatever) and make a schedule that has you doing it four times a week. And then stick to it!!! And do NOT reward yourself with food–reward yourself with the knowledge that you’re taking good care of yourself and starting better habits for the future.

And in the meantime, girl, seriously lay off. I’m sure you’re absolutely beautiful just the way you are. It is not healthy to be significantly overweight, but that doesn’t mean you should feel unattractive for it!!! Lots of men like a little extra meat. Don’t slim down for that; slim down because you’ll feel better, and you’ll have fewer health problems as you age. Do it for yourself. And in the meantime, always, always love the body you’ve got. Because that’s you, baby!

Hearts & Skulls,

Tuffy Luv

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5 Comments on "Tuffy Luv Sez: Love That Bod!!!"

  1. Maria says:
    Tue, 15th May 20128:07 pm 

    I'm tired of hearing girls hate on their bodies. I used to be obese, and I hated it so I decided to something about it and lost 90 lbs. When it comes to your body, you have 2 choices; 1)You accept it for what it is 2)If you are unable to accept your body then do something about it.

  2. Lisa says:
    Tue, 15th May 201211:42 pm 

    I tried for so long to loose weight, lately I have honestly stopped worrying and lost 2 kg

  3. Lisa says:
    Wed, 16th May 20121:37 pm 

    Let me explain…. I have always been eating healthy meals, my favourite food is spinach and egg, and i exerciser every day.
    I have just been so focused on the lack of success, and felt sorry for my self. And people who are a bit addicted to food tend to eat when they are sad, and so did I, without noticing. I am an overeater.
    By not worrying that much I have changed, and it somehow just showed on the scale.

  4. Max Kagan says:
    Sun, 20th May 201211:12 pm 

    don't hate your bodies girls! You should be proud of what you have. It's understandable that there will always be someone who you think is prettier, skinnier, or smarter, or whatever, than you, but you are YOU and that is special, regardless of those other girls. If you wanna feel good about yourself do exercise and eat healthy and love life and the way you look. I recently started using this workout bar called the Fitryo Total Bar, and it's toning my body a bit, which is great because it's summer, but also it making me feeling healthier and happier than I've ever been before.

  5. Tomika says:
    Fri, 8th Jun 20123:08 am 

    You accept it for what it is 2)If you are unable to accept your body then do something about it.

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