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What a waste of time?

or was it?

Years seem to fly by these days and with each year coming the transition into the next also seems to have much more philosophical baggage with it. I’m holding onto a lot, happy about a lot, and getting over a bunch of things. The new year allows for a big sigh of relief and a chance to motion, with a toast, everything into “that was last year”. It honestly feels like one of the only moments each year where it’s relatively easy to live in the moment. A few drinks down and a count down away from closing a book and opening a new one at the same time.

What is next?
Are we sad it’s over or happy for what is next?

Maybe, most importantly, this is a time to reflect. Treasure the space you have to yourself or the friends that are surrounding you. Time can slow for a moment as bubbles from your bubbly tickle your nose. Nothing else can be a greater lesson in learning how to live from book to book, year to year, and day to day. It’s a great chance to understand how to find joy, or live in the tough reality of a lifetime of transitions.

Is someone not there or something missing?
Who IS there? What did you get out of this past year?

Stop comparing yourself to dreams and actually work towards them. If you are the type to set out some resolutions, let your one resolution be to have none.

Look at your hands.
Look at your eyes in the mirror.
Tell yourself, this is the new year and I have already accomplished what I’m setting out to do.

There is something that I realized when it comes to holiday food, it’s good. That said, where is the fiber!?

Meal after meal filling your tummy often before Thanksgiving rolls around and lasting until those leftovers finally leave your fridge deep into January. Also, for those of us with Holiday birthdays, add one more meal. Meats, cheeses, some fruits, rolls, pies, dessert, some veggies (albeit fatty-fied), and on and on. A lot of stuff that will sit in your stomach and gladly rest itself as some weight on some part of your body but not push anything through your system. Processed treats, meats, and sweets are going to be your worst chance of ingesting some fiber. So while you indulge and we near the end of this glutenous period, search out those whole grains. The last thing you want is a little bit of constipation to ruin your New Years Eve party.

Quick and easy sources of fiber:

-Whole grains (bran has the highest fiber content); this includes breads and cereals, whole-grain pastas, and brown rice
-Nuts and seeds
-Legumes (such as dried peas, beans, lentils)
-Fruits
-Vegetables
-A dietary supplement of fiber products such as Citrucel or Metamucil, which are mixed with water and provide about 4 to 6 grams of fiber in each 8-ounce glass

Tips from ehealthMD

You need a variety of fiber, so vary your intake.

I hope the holidays pass through easily!