Alright, here we are, several days into our Holiday Challenge! I'm going to be posting a "tip of the day" as often as possible to keep us all motivated and focused on our goal, which of course is better health! Don't you always feel so blah by the end of the holiday season when you've gained a ton of weight thanks to all of the holiday goodies that are constantly surrounding you? Yeah, me too! So this year is going to be different! Now I'm not suggesting that you try to cut out the goodies altogether because that's just a recipe for failure (no pun intended). What I am suggesting is MODERATION! Instead of eating that entire plate of peppermint caramel brownies, why not just have one? And don't be afraid to throw things away if there gets to be too much stuff around. Your sweet neighbor who brought it over will never know, so don't feel obligated to eat it all.
Okay, now for today's tip: Be nice to yourself! You do not have to be perfect (in fact we couldn't be even if we tried), so don't be yourself up just because you slipped up. If you ate a little too much pie over Thanksgiving, forgive yourself and let it go. Keep your focus on the now, and just work on doing better today, or even this moment, rather than beating yourself up for yesterday. If there's one thing I want you to learn through this challenge, it's to love yourself. So be nice, and tell your body how much you love it and how grateful you are for it!
Okay, now for today's tip: Be nice to yourself! You do not have to be perfect (in fact we couldn't be even if we tried), so don't be yourself up just because you slipped up. If you ate a little too much pie over Thanksgiving, forgive yourself and let it go. Keep your focus on the now, and just work on doing better today, or even this moment, rather than beating yourself up for yesterday. If there's one thing I want you to learn through this challenge, it's to love yourself. So be nice, and tell your body how much you love it and how grateful you are for it!
Yes, thank you, Denise! I am so grateful to be so happy and well this season. I love a variety of goodies of all sorts. The visual feasts are even more sweet than the neighbors' treats. I love hiking in the snowy mountains, and feeling the sharp, crisp air in my lungs as I sweat in the cold temperatures. A cookie when I get home is sometimes just the thing! Blessed Season- Happy Holidays to you!
ReplyDeleteHey Kelly, I love what you said about those non-edible holiday goodies! Such a great reminder that we have much more to enjoy this season than just sweets!
ReplyDeleteDenise, thanks for the motivation for today. I'm not sure today's RevAbs workout can really count as being nice to my body, but it is definitely allowing me to "let it go"! (o: Besides, my body and me are a team, and I do love and appreciate this precious gift from God. Sometimes it has to hurt to feel good. (o:
Awesome, ladies! You both have the right idea! Keep it up, and keep posting your motivating comments and ideas.
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