Thanksgiving Is Approaching –
Be Thankful
 

By Angela Steward, Fitness Motivator

The Truth Contributor

Thanksgiving is approaching, families are gathering and our favorite foods are being prepared! As I’ve stated over the years in my articles, I love good food and I love our family gatherings! Thanksgiving is a great time to place less focus on the food and more focus on being healthier and happier!

As the holidays approach many people believe that they’ll be so much happier if and when they lose weight. But really, learning to appreciate yourself and others is a key to a happier life. Be thankful for the blessing of everyday life.

Develop an attitude of gratitude. Stay focused on the good things that can be easily forgotten in our day to day living. Remember to acknowledge what you do have instead of what you don’t. You’ll soon recognize that most of the positive things in life are the consistent ones: health, family and friends, while the negatives come and go.  

Angela R. Steward

Creator of Fabulously Fit

Certified Group Fitness Trainer & Healthy Living Motivator

Certified Weight Loss & Nutrition Consultant

Owner of FABULOUSLY FIT *GEM*

Classes: Mon 9 am, Tues – Fri 6 pm & Sat 8 & 9 am.

Email: Fabfitu@yahoo.com

Cell: (419) 699-9399

I believe happiness is a direct result of thankfulness. Happiness involves recognizing all the areas of your life that are important to you, and actively focusing on improving those areas every day.  Just the simple act of paying attention to your needs and nurturing yourself (and others) is a powerful source of  fulfillment and happiness. Be thankful for the small things that bring you joy, you’ll find that you’ll pay better attention to your good health by making time to take care of yourself! 

Everyone wants to be happy, but most of us think of happiness as black or white. We’re either happy or we’re not. It’s not like you wake up one day and think, Wow, I’m happy! 

What makes one person happy might not necessarily make another one happy. I’ve come understand that at this point in my life happiness is being able to handle the ups and downs of life without becoming to attached to the good or feeling like a victim during the bad!  I choose to keep my heart open! I’m compassionate towards others!  I live in the moment! I’m spontaneous!  I try to be fully present in my day to day activities! 

While driving down the street last week listening to the Oprah Winfrey radio station, she talked about fulfillment. She stated, “Every human being wants to know - do you hear me, do you see me, do I matter?

We are all happiest when we feel purposeful and feel that we are making a difference-whether it be in the life of a child or in the world. Creating a life of thankfulness that is full of activity, that is surprise!  Fun is the key to happiness.  

This Thanksgiving, focus on happiness. Take small steps towards improving your life. Laugh a lot, eat a little!  Create memories that will last. Find the good in most situations. Open your heart. Develop positive relationships others! Be thankful - Give thanks – Fill your Life, Not your Plate!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Angela R. Steward

Creator of Fabulously Fit^tm

Certified Group Fitness Trainer & Healthy Living Motivator

Certified Weight Loss & Nutrition Consultant

Head Instructor & Owner of FABULOUSLY FIT *GEM*

1855 S. Reynolds Rd., Suite C, Toledo, OH  43614

Classes: Mon 9 am, Tues – Fri 6pm & Sat 8 & 9am.

FabFit is at Scott High School every Mon @ 6pm

  Free and Open to the Public!

Email: Fabfitu@yahoo.com/Cell: (419) 699-9399

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