There are a million reasons you don’t need to lose 5 pounds. But, today I offer you one of my favorite reasons: your LIFE pounds.
Since the beginning of humankind, food has brought us together. Think about all the places where food is shared with others: weddings, birthdays, promotions, baby showers, street festivals, and so much more!
You should be eating these amazing, fun foods! When your birthday rolls around again or your best friend is in town visiting, there are bound to be sweets and treats around. That is okay! These are special treats and are part of celebrating life itself.
I read something genius recently and want to share it with you.
People who want to lose 5 pounds should change their perspective…Those 5 pounds are LIFE POUNDS.
They stick around because you are so lucky to have yet another slice of birthday cake, they show that you’re a loyal Cubs fan and just can’t pass up on a Chicago dog at the game, and they remind you that you traveled to wine country and tried every wine Sonoma had to offer!
There is no need to beat yourself up over 5 pounds when those are the very pounds that make you, YOU!
Eating these fun foods and drinks in a positive mindset during celebrations or fun experiences is very different from eating these foods every day and making it a habit.
Drink the wine, eat the cake. Don’t lose 5 pounds – forget about them. Eat with intention, intuition, and pure joy!
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In Good Health,
