As I bake, I listen to music and I reflect on all that is good from this past year. Yes, there have been challenges, but today, and for the remainder of 2013 it is about gratitude.
Thanksgiving has and always will be a holiday about food; purchasing, prepping, preparing and eating.
And oh how we love to eat all that is laid before us!
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But the food is only a metaphor for thankfulness.
Eating is a way to satisfy ourselves, nurture others, show love, and to gather together the ones we care about. There is nothing more pleasurable than sharing a meal with family and friends.
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So this holiday season I encourage you to enjoy the fruits of your labor; not just the food, but people, actions, and accomplishments. Savor and drink in what your life is, and what it can be.
Fill yourself up with gratitude.
For those who are trying to lose or maintain their weight, and find the temptation of food a challenge, remember this:
This is just one day and one meal
You are not obligated to eat everything, or finish anything
Deprivation is not a test and overindulgence is not a reward
You are not a bad person if you eat dessert; you are not virtuous if you don’t
You are surrounded by good friends and family, be present
There are many ways to feed a hunger; through the body, mind & soul
And so I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving filled with abundance, love and joy!
I am thankful for all of you.
Annette
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Annette Alfieri Nutrition is located in downtown Fairfield. Annette is a clinical nutritionist and weight loss coach. She helps women and men gain control of their eating and their lives through motivation, mindset, awareness and nutrition. Private consultations, classes, & workshops. http://www.annettealfieri.com/
