Our lives are lived with more NOs than YESes. And if you keep pounding yourself down, it will be more challenging to pick yourself back up.

So stop the nonsense.

Look at what really matters in this season of life.

• What are you celebrating?
• Why are you celebrating it?
• When are you going to celebrate it?
• Where is the celebration going to take place?
• How can you celebrate it and end the time with a smile?

If your focus is on the celebration, the less drama you create with your relationship with food and fitness.

Now, I’m not saying that you get to throw in the towel to healthy living. But I am encouraging you to be reasonable with your personal demands.

If you keep putting up boundaries that you know are not attainable (for whatever reason), then you will never get to where you want to be with your health.

So take a page out of mom’s book, and focus on what matters in the bigger picture.

The K.I.S.S. ~ Focus on what matters in the bigger picture!

Our minds are not made to be told over and over again what we can’t do. You and I desire freedom, especially when it comes to what we like.

The food is pretty tasty. Maybe the workouts aren’t grand. Yet, we still torcher ourselves in thinking that we can eat what we want if we exercise a certain way. But, that just squelches our inner desire to be the best both inside and out physically, mentally, and emotionally.

You can’t do what you aren’t willing to commit to. It doesn’t matter how many carrots you dangle in front of yourself; it will not happen!

So escape the drudgery of the typical fad start times and focus on what matters in the bigger picture.

1. Define what freedom means to you when it comes to healthy living.
2. Take that definition and create the first step to healthy living.
3. Take A.I.M. during the holidays. Don’t wait for Monday to come.

How you make healthy living easy starts with you!

There’s no magic formula or pill to help you do it all.

“One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!” ~ Kristianne Wargo

PRAYER: May your mind understand what your body needs to sustain the health you desire both now and into your future. Be cautious not to confuse your goals with social media posts and society’s reflection on what healthy looks like. Let God lead the way in how you live your every day. Ask for His divine intervention. God’s got you!

“Train for life. Love your journey!“