Thanksgiving Peace or Panic?
Friday, November 21st, 2008 | Weight Loss | 1 Comment
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!