{"id":550,"date":"2014-12-24T10:48:38","date_gmt":"2014-12-24T17:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yogapantsdiary.com\/?p=550"},"modified":"2014-12-24T10:48:38","modified_gmt":"2014-12-24T17:48:38","slug":"the-best-christmas-present-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yogapantsdiary.com\/?p=550","title":{"rendered":"The Best Christmas Present Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year I have been shocked by the generosity of family and friends for Christmastime. I keep finding myself wishing I was able to give more or do more for those around me.\u00a0 It hit me just yesterday that I’ve already given all those I love the best present I could have: my life.<\/p>\n

My biggest reason for losing weight was to extend my life expectancy.\u00a0 I know I say this all the time, but I want more time on this earth with all the people I love. So this year for Christmas, I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been.\u00a0 While you can’t wrap it with a bow or put it in a stocking, I know my family recognizes my weight loss as not only for me but for them too.<\/p>\n

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Losing weight can often feel selfish. I hear this all the time, especially from women who have children.\u00a0 Losing weight takes time and energy away from other areas of life.\u00a0 I won’t pretend that it doesn’t.\u00a0 However, learning to be selfish for your own health is a great lesson to learn.\u00a0 Everyone in your life deserves the best version of you possible.\u00a0 This goes for all areas of life, including health.\u00a0 So this year, if you’re short on cash or just want to give the best present EVER, make a commitment to those around you to get healthy, whatever this may mean for you.<\/p>\n

Remember, if you are already on your own journey, you can’t force those around you.\u00a0 This year I sent out business cards in my Christmas cards for this very blog. I realized later that this may have been offensive to some.\u00a0 I was trying to boost the views and get more support for those that are looking for advice.\u00a0 But, I realized later that maybe some people thought I was sending them a backhanded clue.\u00a0 But, then I realized I didn’t care.\u00a0 Maybe if it offended someone, they will think twice about getting on this site.\u00a0 You can’t force someone else down the path to health.\u00a0 They have to decide for themselves.\u00a0 But if you’re ready to start reaching out to others, just let them know you are there for support if they are ever needing it.<\/p>\n

So for all of those that thought maybe their gift from me was a little light, that’s because it’s filled with years of extra life and time to spend with you! Merry Christmas Everyone!<\/p>\n

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This year I have been shocked by the generosity of family and friends for Christmastime. I keep finding myself wishing I was able to give more or do more for those around me.\u00a0 It hit me just yesterday that I’ve already given all those I love the best present I could have: my life. My … <\/p>\n

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