Weight Management for Professionals & Dieters

All I Want For Christmas: A Dieter's Letter to Santa

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Dear Santa:

All I really want for Christmas this year is good health and happiness, and those are two things that even you can’t squeeze down the chimney. And really, that’s okay. I’m now starting to understand that the two things that top my list are things that I can give myself – guilt free.

Of course, I could ask you for the motivation to get up and be more active, the willpower to make healthy choices, or the understanding and support of my family and friends as I make a go of it this time. But I learned long ago that intangible items really aren’t your specialty. So, if that’s what I really want then I need to go after it myself. And that’s what I’m going to do!

But if you feel compelled to deliver a box (or two) under my tree this year – I have been good after all – I’ve thought of some things that you can get to support me in my goals:

1. New Sneakers: Getting up and moving more in my old sneakers is probably not the best idea. The support in a new pair of sneakers will help me prevent an injury setback.
2. A Stainless Steel Water Bottle: Keeping this on hand will remind me to stay hydrated – in a stylish and green way of course!
3. Journal: Writing down my progress, what I’m eating, and my daily activities will hold me accountable for my actions – so throw a pen in there too!
4. Camera: I’d really like to take some before (and after) shots. I know I won’t be able to see my progress in the mirror from day to day, but taking these pictures will show my hard work and dedication.
5. MP3 Player: Listening to tunes and moving along to music will help take my mind off of my workouts. I’ll be sure to pick upbeat songs that set a good pace!

Your support means everything to me, as does that of my husband, mother, sister, friends, and kids. I think these things will let me know you’re thinking of me (without thinking badly of me). So, if the elves have a little time to spare this year, keep these ideas in mind.

And if not, that’s okay too. I’m still – and will always be – a work in progress, and just understanding that is really present enough.

Happy Holidays!

-A dieter