If you had a magic wand...

I fear that way too often we find ourselves stuck in the "if only" or "I'll be happy when" mindset.

Have you ever said...

"If I was a size ____, I would ______"

"I'll be happy when I can fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes"

"If I was just 20 pounds lighter I would get back into my favorite hobby"

"I'll get on an airplane when I don't need a seatbelt extender"

"If only I could get on rollercoasters at a theme park..."

My hope is that while we should be working towards a better version of ourselves (whatever that may look like) we can still have gratitude for the days we have in our currrent body and our current state.

Here are some examples:

- I appreciate my strong, muscular legs because they carry me wherever I have to go.

- I'm thankful for fresh water to drink to hydrate my body.

- I appreciate my body continuing to pump blood through my heart and allowing me to live.

- I'm grateful for a kitchen to prepare healthy food.

- I appreciate a moment to relax and breathe at the end of a long day.

- I'm thankful for a purpose in this life bigger than the number on the scale.

If you could wave a magic wand and fix your struggles around your weight or your health, what would you change?

What is it that holds you back from reaching your health goals?

If you've ever started working towards these goals and then found yourself falling back into old habits, what is the barrier?

What questions do you have about your health or weight loss?

What is one question you have that you need an answer to in order to take the next step?

If there is a barrier in your way that I can help with, let me know!

I'd love for you to answer these questions in your head and then share your answers with me. Send your responses to miranda@lifeinbalancenutrition.net

I want to personally respond to your email and support you! I'd also love to hear any topics you'd like to see an email or a blog post about.

I'm here for you and I believe in you.