Why you shouldn’t feel guilty when you SPLURGE this Holiday Season or EVERRR
With Christmas a day away and New Years minutes later, I wanted to send out a quick reminder for you to enjoy. And don’t feel guilty if you go big with friends and family.
If you saw a story I posted on Instagram, then you already know I was having a hard time with this just after Thanksgiving. I had an epic time in LA, I certainly enjoyed myself, but I kinda went big. Drank a little too much, ate a lot of savory and sweet treats.. I felt uncomfortable. I started talking down to myself, I started feeling guilty. I’m not sure what for- I workout all the time. I eat well 95% of the time. SO why would I feel guilty for letting myself indulge, for a weekend? With family?
*Fast forward to just the last 24 hours and you have seen me already getting my fingers on fresh made cookies, making pasta for the holiday, and drinks being had at my Nana’s house*
I am writing this because I know I am not the only one who has had these thoughts. I think the trick is to recognize them, and get a ahold of them. Or if you were lucky enough to follow Robin Arzon - VP/Head Instructor, you came across this message..
@robinnyc
I have never felt more seen. These words deeply resonated with me- so much I wanted to reshape it in a permanent space here on my blog. I took this and literally ran with it, in my mind on repeat. And once I changed my tone, I changed my perspective. I started thinking how amazing our bodies are- how 10 days, 5 days, 24 hours of positive thoughts and refueling yourself with exercise, and positivity truly truly can make the difference.
How fkn rude I was being to a body and a person ( that is me)- to be having any self doubt, after all we had been through. After all the workouts, and all those delicious homemade healthy meals- why am I turning my back on me like that? Our bodies are incredible machines. They create life and nourish it. They heal. They fight.