We really enjoyed the big family meals
with home-cooked roasts and all the trimmings this holiday season.
We loved the pies, cookies, stuffing, gingerbread and latkes while we ate them.
Loved the eggnog, champagne, mulled cider and punch while we drank them.
Loved the fancy Hors D’Oeuvres while we nibbled on them.
Had a great time eating and drinking at all the parties too.
However…
I bet I’m not the only one starting the New Year feeling a bit bloated and sluggish.
And I guarantee I’m not the only one whose jeans are a bit tight right now!
Count the number of times this week someone complains about the weight they gained over the holidays.
Listen for people whining about going on a diet and whipping themselves back into shape.
Newly formed resolutions are fresh in everyone’s mind, and losing weight is the #1 resolution people make.
In reality, “whipping yourself into shape” is often torturous exercise followed by giving up.
Going on a diet is often deprivation followed by over-indulgence.
No wonder we can’t stick to this popular resolution!
Instead of body bashing and self remorse, diet tips and fitness routines,
I simply offer quiet encouragement and a simple affirmation to counter all the body bashing common in this post-holiday season :
I make daily choices that allow me to feel better physically, emotionally, spiritually.
Choose food and physical activities that:
Make your body feel strong and energized.
Make your mind alert and calm.
Make your heart satisfied and full.Set your intentions on having a full life, not just a thinner body.
And even if you don’t always make the “best” choices, poor choices are not a sign of failure.
They are simply choices.
There is almost always another chance to make a different choice next time!
Many thanks for your positive comments!
I promise to be kinder to my reflection – you're so correct.
Stopping by via SiTS to welcome you to the gang – you're truly an inspiring addition!!
A-MEN! I always try to have that attitude (although I'd love to lose 30 pounds as well!)
I came by to welcome you to SITS! We're happy to have you with us!
Staying positive is always a good thing!
Welcome to SITS! It's great to have you in the SITStahood!
Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest! Love your drawings! Your blog is just beautiful because it has your special touch! ~Lanie
Happy SITS Sharefest!! Love this post. off to read some more. have a great day
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You always have the best advice. Thank you.
Thanks for your comment on my blog today! I promise I didn't mean to make you cry! I'm glad it touched you though. I hope you visit again!
I really really like reading what you have to say. This is a wonderful post.
I try to avoid that trap myself. When I look in the mirror, I try to see how strong and healthy I look rather than how fat I am. I agree that making healthy choices is the best thing.
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Great post.
Visiting from SITS! Happy New Year! Here's to good choices!
I too appreciate your thoughts, keep posting!
I guess this was the first time ever we didn't over eat or drink.
But it was easy because we were only my husband and me…
Have a great day,
sunny greetings from Cairo!
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I like your style.
The goal is to get healthy, be happy, have fun!
Love the positive tips! As a dietitian I get frustrated hearing young girls (I'm young too..so they are my peers) say they want to be "skinnier." I try to convince them they should be concerned about their HEALTH not what they look like. It's hard to change some people's minds.
You are so right! I love your attitude.
I so totally agree with you! Love yourself first…that's my mantra!
Great postive thought …I really am trying to think about them!!!
Amen, sister! Found you on SITS, added you to my Google reader!
I always love reading what you have to say! Thanks for the positive thoughts!