Weight Loss Wisdom

by Health Stand Nutrition | Apr 17, 2019

A short dietitian reflection about your food choices and your body weight

“Those extra 5-10 lbs – that place where your body naturally wants to be… that’s your life. That’s your late night pizza with friends, your Sunday morning brunch, and your favourite cookies just because you want to treat yourself. Those 5-10 lbs are your favourite memories, the unforgettable trips, and your celebrations of life. They are your spontaneity, your freedom, your love.”
Wyn Wiley

So. Much. Yes.

I can’t take personal credit for these words- they popped up randomly on social media a while back however I will say that I absolutely LOVE them.

These words paint a beautiful picture of a message I speak frequently of with clients, friends and typically anyone who will listen.

What is it worth?

What would that ‘dream goal weight’ realistically cost you in your day to day life?

And more importantly, what’s a more realistic goal that provides health, comfort, happiness and WON’T involve sacrificing all of the awesomeness that life has to offer?

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