Developing An Attitude of Gratitude

A Healthy Mindset Is Key

Having a healthy mindset is absolutely key to overall health. At the end of the day, it does not matter what we eat or how much we exercise if we do not love ourselves and feel grateful for our bodies and our health. After all, what does it matter if we take great care of our bodies but it does not make us feel good about ourselves? Total health is interconnected: body, mind and spirit. 

Canadian Thanksgiving is coming up and soon we will be gathering for delicious meals and giving thanks with family and close friends. In the spirit of this holiday, this week I wanted to talk a little bit about developing an attitude of gratitude ​and being thankful for our bodies and our health. 

Being Grateful For Our Bodies

As women, we can be so critical of our bodies. We try and live up to unrealistic body ideals. We often fixate on perceived flaws, such as not liking our tummy, hips, thighs and so on. This is completely normal, but it is also a pattern that we should work on addressing and breaking down. We should focus on being grateful for all the incredible things our bodies allow us to do.

In an effort to continue to develop a positive perception towards my own body, I find things to be grateful for instead of looking for flaws. When I think about my tummy, I come up with 3 reasons why I love it. Inside my core is where I carried my 6 children, it helps me to have the strength to walk and move with ease, and it allows me to hold my new grandson. 

Each day this week, first thing in the morning, let's look in the mirror and find 3 parts of our bodies that we are grateful for. Let's make sure to remind ourselves why we are grateful.

The Difference It Makes

When we begin to love our bodies, we naturally take better care of them. We are more conscious of the foods we are choosing, the personal care products we are using, and moving our bodies to maintain muscle mass and agility. 

Only when we truly love our bodies in all of their shapes and sizes, and with all their amazing capacities, can we really achieve true health! Let's keep working towards that each and every day. Happy Thanksgiving!

Keep reading for a healthy take on Thanksgiving stuffing...

A Thanksgiving Recipe

Recipe: Healthy Rice Stuffing for Chicken or Turkey

Ingredients:

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup raw brown rice
• 1-2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2-3 teaspoons dried dill

Directions:

• In a medium saucepan, sauté onion in olive oil until tender.
• Add broth and spices and bring to a boil.
• Add rice, stir, cover and simmer on low-med heat for 15-18 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. 
• Remove from heat, stir and cool. Serve.
  

Pro Tip: If desired, cool completely in fridge until cold and then stuff your chicken or turkey. Roast until internal temperature reaches 82 degrees Celsius. 

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