Holidays

     Well, here we go.  We are heading into the most joyous season of the year. That is how I want you to look at it. That is what it is.  Allow yourself to be excited and happy.  Feel all the joy around you and live every moment being "here" and living in the moment.

    You are working so hard and every time you are sore, you are changing your body and growing. Growing on a cellular level (muscle fiber by muscle fiber) and growing in your connection to your physical selves.  Whatever your plans for the holidays, do not let fear into your life. If you are cooking, choose wonderfully healthy food to put into your body. My dream Thanksgiving dinner is: Turkey, roasted turnips, green beans and a sweet potato roasted.  If you are going to be with family, do not feel badly bringing some healthier options that you love to eat.  I am going to bring baked apples and veggies with me to my family's house.

    Eat and ENJOY what you love.  Take your time and savor the flavors and the memories that many foods bring.  If you spend the entire time putting food into your mouth while at the same time having an internal dialogue that is negative ("I should NOT be eating this, this is the last thing I need, I am so fat....") you will miss the joy of the food you are eating and will not satisfy you.  

     Choose what foods you adore. Healthy or not.  Decide what is not "worth it" and then really ENJOY what IS.  Savor it slowly and feel great about eating it.  Let yourselves be proud of all the hard work you are doing.  We have all gotten SO much stronger it is incredible.  We are able to do more and more every week.  This winter is going to be amazing watching all of you grow ever stronger and seeing  your bodies and attitudes change.  I am so proud of the work we do together.  Be positive and feel joy and love this holiday season.