My thirst to find different ways to have a happy life (using our talents, our passions and through our fashion) made the mirror work an interesting exercise. When we look in the mirror, we see what? We see our perception of ourselves, yes, it's through our own personal filter. It's made up of all our experiences, our values and beliefs we have accumulated over the years. We all have filters.
I remember someone said to me when I was having a fat day, you've probably not put on weight, your feeling energetically heavy. Wow, never thought of that! So I did look at myself in my jeans and I hadn't put on weight, I just felt fat. Hence it brings me to my heading, how to do we REALLY lose weight, well I believe we have to start with how we see ourselves in the moment. If things are heavy in your life, then I believe we may actually put on weight to protect ourselves energetically. Personally I know it's true, when I go on holiday and eat my way through the days (yum) AND don't put on weight, it's because I'm happy and stress free - stress is a big weight gainer.
I believe when we look in the mirror, we need to see what is REALLY happening. Do we need some nurturing? Generally yes, so throw on your fav T-shirt & Trackies with a good book or movie, do some yoga, walk, doodle, wear something to work that makes you feel comfortable but amazing - spend some time on doing what will make you feel good.