The month of November seems to be flying by, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner! While many people trying to manage their weight often fear this holiday because of its associations with food and indulgence, there are other special ways to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Giving Thanks for Your Journey with Weight and Health
Let’s go back for a moment to the true meaning of this holiday. It’s not about the perfect turkey or tables piled high with food; it’s about giving thanks for those special people and moments that somehow make our lives better.
Your decision to take charge of your weight and health has made your life better. Even if you’re new to the journey, you should feel proud that you’ve committed to a health and lifestyle change that will help you lead a longer, fuller life.
Thankfulness Quotes to Live by
This Thanksgiving, give thanks for all of the people, moments and decisions that have helped you on your journey toward better health through weight. We’re humbled to bring you some of our favorite thankfulness quotes to help you reflect on what you’re grateful for.
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“Sometimes we spend so much time and energy thinking about where we want to go that we don’t notice where we happen to be.”- Dan Gutman
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“Thankfulness create gratitude which generates contentment that causes peace.” – Todd Stocker
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“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you’ll never have enough.” – Oprah Winfrey
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“If a fellow isn’t thankful for what he’s got, he isn’t likely to be thankful for what he’s going to get.” – Frank A. Clark
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“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” – John F. Kennedy
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“Appreciation can change a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.” – Margaret Cousins
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“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our Thanksgiving.” – W.T. Purkiser
The Your Weight Matters Campaign is grateful for your support and following, and we wish you a happy, healthy Thanksgiving!
