Visit your family for the holidays. You haven’t seen them in six years so any talk for potential resolutions is highly probable.
Get chummy with mom. As you get back into the groove of being with family, it’s inevitable mom will have something to say about something. And you know it’s not going to be good. It’s actually tiresome. In fact, you’re waiting for it. Begging, in your mind, for her to get it over with. She has no shortage of judgements. Especially when it comes to your health.
The moment finally arrives! Unprompted. She’s concerned and worried. Always worried about your health but also, let’s be frank, you look a bit large. You could really cut down on the carbs. Eat less sugar, she suggests.
Listen, politely, and nod your head when appropriate. Extra bonus points for responding with agreements.
Oh snap. Make a resolution. A promise. Short of a blood oath, you’ve fallen into the trap! You’re now losing weight as your new year focus. Mom is, too. And we’re comparing notes at the end of the year.
Congrats! You know you can’t disappoint mom. You wonder how you got into this situation but begrudgingly begin to accept that it, in fact, is not a terrible idea after all.
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