Changing your mindset can change your life: How my friends helped me be my healthiest self

Disclaimer: This article includes terms like “weight loss,” “fitness,” and “diet” that can be triggering for some people, and if they do- I would not recommend reading this.

The purpose of this article is not to make anyone feel bad about their lifestyles or advise them on what they should do- it’s what I did because I was tired of years of complaining without making the changes I wanted.

Most people are tired of the unrealistic expectations regarding appearances that social media can ingrain in our brains. Scrolling these feeds for hours can make many people feel worse about themselves. You could limit your social media intake or try not to let it affect you personally, but it’s easier said than done. It’s important to realize that what we see on social media is what people want us to see, and often it’s edited, so what we see isn’t how things look in real life, but it does take a toll on many people. That said, just because we see perfect bodies on Instagram and TikTok doesn’t mean we give up or go to extremes to achieve that.

There’s a balance that we can train our minds to accept with time, age, and guidance.

Like many people, I have read countless articles on “how to be healthy” and “how to lose weight…