Some of the things that are making me happy today….,
• Work pants that fit comfortably. Now that I’m down 12 lbs, the midsection of my pants seem to be a lot more comfortable and I don’t have to hold my breath all day at work. Which, is a plus that will help to preserve some of my brain cells..so yaay!
• Healthy and delicious snacks. I know, it probably sounds funny that I jumped from weight loss to talking about food…but, the two pretty much go hand in hand.
One thing that I’ve learned in the last few months is just how important it is to have a healthy relationship with food and ENJOYING snacks! Snacks are saving my life..literally. I feel satisfied with 2-3 light snacks throughout the day. Because of this, I can completely avoid falling victim to making high fat, high calorie, “fast and convenient” BAD choices.
Snacks keep my motor running and a smile on my face. Some of my favorites are string cheese, apples, pears, Clementine oranges, Fiber One bars, almonds and 100 calorie bags of popcorn.
• The holiday season! Usually, around this time of year I’m stressed out, tired, and ready to hang my hat on the last 12 months..but not this year. It’s been a great year for me and I am enjoying every single day that is left in 2009 while looking forward to next year! I expect next year to be even better. I’m thankful that I have made many healthy lifestyle changes this year. I know that it’s those choices that are providing me with the energy and high spirits to enjoy this holiday season.
And one final thing that is making me happy today….
• Good friends & family. I’m planning to spend a lot of quality time with my two best friends during this holiday season. Julie will be here visiting from Honduras next week, I’m so thankful that she always makes time to spend with us when she visits the US twice a year. Then, my parents are coming out to visit for a couple of days after Christmas. And, the fun doesn’t stop there. We will be heading out to Apple Valley to spend the New Year’s eve week with Hilda and her kiddos to break in their new home with cookie decorating, charades, laughs and fun.
I hope that you will take a moment today to reflect on the things that are making you happy too!
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2 comments:
Thank you for the inspiring post. Congratulations on your weight loss. I know what it's like to be strangled by my pants all day. Not very comfy. Stick with it. This is the first holiday season where I won't be equating celebrating with stuffing my face. Happy Holidays everyone!
Thanks for the comment, Myke. Here's to celebration without stuffing faces... :-)
Do you have a blog?
-Jen
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