In almost all parts of the world, overweight people struggle with their health and fitness. It is a constant battle for them to be accepted and therefore live a normal life. Their self esteem is so poor they find it hard to get out and enjoy themselves. This poor perception of their body image has created unhappiness and has destroyed lives. To add to this, fashion magazines and media outlets have always showcased models with size zero which further adds enormous emotional stress.
The need to love one’s body
It is essential that everyone overweight or not, learn to love and appreciate their body as it is a fundamental starting point in behavioral change. This however begins in the mind. The consciousness that we all are beautiful from within heightens self image and creates a greater sense of self worth. Stress, fear and anxiety are our everyday companions; we need to learn how to accept them instead of resisting them. Methods such as self hypnosis and mind therapies all seek to accomplish greater spiritual, mental and physical well being.
Nordine “Avtar” Zouareg: an inspiration
Nordine “Avtar” Zouareg is a perfect example of what the mind can accomplish no matter what the obstacles maybe. Born from illiterate nomad parents in the back of a truck in the Sahara desert. His survival chances were minimal considering his numerous health problems as a child. In fact, many people had given up on his prospects at reaching adulthood. Inspite of facing all the odds, Nordine decided to leverage mental exercises to overcome physical constraints that he faced. His phenomenal success prompted him to share his methodologies and practices with many people around the world ranging from business tycoons to celebrities and soccer moms.
From Rickets to Mr. Universe
Nordine was almost abandoned by his parents who could not take care of their child who fell constantly ill. However, his mother could not bring herself to abandon him. After a few months Nordine was diagnosed with rickets at which time he was hospitalized in Algeria. He also underwent advanced treatments in France where he lived with his parents and 13 other siblings.
Being the subject of constant bullying on account of his poor physical health, Nordine was the victim of a dismal childhood. Then came a turning point in his life when he saw his siblings watching a gymnastics show on television at which time Nordine decided that this could be the ticket to new found success.
Nordine spent most of his teenage years in aiming to become a successful gymnast. Utilizing the methods he outlines in his book Mind Over Body: The Key To Lasting Weight Loss Is All In Your Head, he overcame his poor health and gained success. From gymnastics Nordine moved to competitive body building. His body structure improved and this strengthened Nordine’s resolve to get into the international competitive arena. Soon after this, at 23, Nordine won Mr. France, Mr. Europe, Mr. World and Mr. Universe making the youngest Mr. Universe ever after the famous Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Current Situation
Today Nordine is an internationally acclaimed fitness coach, author and speaker. He also has a lucrative coaching business based on his program called The Mind Over Body Coaching Solution.
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