It's a Cultural Thing

But we ALWAYS have a cookie swap at Christmas. But we ALWAYS have stollen (or plum pudding, panettone, buñuelos, bûche de Noël, or whatever it is in your tradition)! We couldn't have Christmas without that!

I heard this a lot over the holidays. And my answer? You're right! As long as you believe you have to have whatever that traditional food is, that's the way it has to be.

And let me ask you this: is that really the truth? Does it serve your highest good? Or is it just a mindless pattern that you're carrying on and on and honoring as tradition? In other words, are you or are you not mindfully choosing?

Be aware of your cultural traditions. Keep the ones that are healthy and chuck the ones that are not for your highest good. Truly there’s no percentage in sticking with “the way we do things” just because they’re traditional. If they’re not in your best interest, give ‘em the heave ho!

Studies show that Americans gain as much as 10 lbs. over the holidays. Maybe you're one of them. If so, think about pressing your body's RESET button now. Why not? There’s no time like the present. (Unless you're in Sumo training, of course.)

You deserve to be vibrantly healthy and magnificent! Let's get you going!