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Originally Posted by LadyPetite
meme, that's exactly what I have noticed about myself. when I was younger, with a normal BMI, I excelled academically but the more weight I piled on, the more I had to struggle to stay at the top and eventually, it got to a point where I stopped caring as much about my performance academically and ambition-wise.
Which lead me to wonder: is my obesity REALLY affecting my cognitive abilities? Or is it some form of mild depression that comes along with being overweight for some people?
I definitely believe it is a confidence, self esteem thing. As you get bigger, friendships start fading, people start making comments and you felt inferior. If someone or something makes you feel bad about yourself, you're not going to believe that you have what it takes to be successful in
anything.
I have always been a confident person, even at 260 pounds (the weight I was when I was in high school). I got sick two years ago and put on more weight and the fact that the 15 freaking doctors I've seen can't figure out what is wrong really killed my self esteem. I felt like a useless, worthless failure.
I don't feel that way anymore, thanks to amazingly supportive mother and God, but it takes time getting back to that place. It's not about how badly you want it, it's about believing you can do it and therefor, getting it done.
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Originally Posted by LadyPetite
Slush, I haven't made the dean's list in quite a while but I still do well enough in my classes. It just feels like it takes more effort than it used to, if that makes sense. :/
I'm sure you have a list of accomplishments, so if it helps, write them down and look them over once a day. By remembering what you have already done (even if it's learning how to make a new meal, because I can't cook to save my life so that would be a huge accomplishment for me, lol) it'll remind you that you can do anything. Being in college is already a huge accomplishment, reguardless of your grades. A lot of people don't go to college, or think they wouldn't be able to do it. You're doing it my friend.