Spring is finally here…rain and all! It is time to climb out of our winter shells, breathe fresh air, and get our bodies into action once again. Remember that exercise does not have to feel like punishment. Just getting outside and wandering or working among spring flowers is a perfect way to awaken your body and spirit – and is a good start to burning off some of that winter fat. Tip: Go explore spring – get out of the house, away from the kitchen, and give your body a chance to move. Knoxville has a botanical garden that not many people know about – it’s a great place to explore spring on foot. Learn more at www.knoxgarden.org.
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It is almost Thanksgiving and a lot of people are in a panic. Food! Desserts! Weird family dynamics and stress. All these tensions can really take away from the spirit of Thanksgiving – a time to stop and be grateful for what we have, even a time to stop and actually give thanks to those who deserve it. As a weight management coach, I understand how threatening this holiday can be to those trying to lose or maintain weight. So much temptation!! Here’s a thought to help make it through:
Pause. Stop. Rethink.
Think of how full you already are. Not full as in full of stuffing and green bean casserole. Full as in full of love, full of the richness of life, full of family, and fulfillment that doesn’t come from food, but from how you’ve lived your life. OK, so life is not perfect. No life ever is! Focus on the good, not the bad. Focus on what you already have instead of what you need. Once you feel this type of fullness, you will notice less of a need to stuff more in.
Aim for a peacefull rather than a panicked Thanksgiving!
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