Which gets me wondering… Why is it that people save all this thankfulness for just one day? Here at eDiets, it seems we have something to be thankful for every single day –every day our members make us more and more proud, and happier to be a part of such a great organization that does so much to help others.

There isn’t a day that passes that we don’t realize how important our members are, and how much your successes mean to us. So, this Thanksgiving, we’d like to take a minute to open up and share what we’re most thankful for… and we encourage you to do the same.

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving everyone!

I love Thanksgiving! You don’t have to buy any gifts and the holiday centers on taking a step back from your life to appreciate the beauty that we may miss in the blur of the everyday. This year I am even more overwhelmed than usual by the grace in my life, my husband’s coming home from military duty overseas, my kiddos growing into such beautiful people, and my work with some of the most inspirational people this last year.

I won’t name names, but watching the chain of winners pull one another up the hill has been amazing. There is a sheer joy in connecting with women (and men) who are hard at the work of becoming better than they are today. I am grateful to have been inspired by your strength. I am amazed by the power of each magical transformation, as newly formed athletes shape not just their bodies, but the spirit, fire, and hearts of those around them.

Thank you for allowing me to share in this life changing community. Happy Happy Thanksgiving!

–Kim E.
eDiets Marketing

I’m thankful for a supportive and loving wife who puts up with my insane regimented lifestyle during my competitive bodybuilding season. I’m ever thankful for a great family, great friends, great health and great people to work with.

I’m thankful for a great life and a job that I love and am intensely passionate about. This past year I’ve seen more members lose significant amounts of weight, compete in marathons, exceed new fitness levels and lower body fat more than I have ever experienced at eDiets. I’m grateful that I’ve been able to play a role in this because one of these great people will inspire someone else in their life — and that’s worth its weight in gold to me. Happy Thanksgiving!

–Raphael Calzadilla
Chief Fitness Pro

Thanksgiving is all about family, friends and fun! The cooking, the dinner is only one small part; it’s the reminiscing, joking and crazy chaos that makes you realize you have a lot to be thankful for! I get to enjoy time with those who mean so much to me and watch my children burst with joy when they get to hug their grandparents, aunts and uncles or cousins.

This is the time of year I reflect on how much others have influenced my life and work and hope that my guidance and love of what I do helps others. I am lucky not only to have my immediate family but my eDiets family as well — fellow colleagues, members and friends! Life is all about learning and to know you have people who are there to support you and help achieve your goals and help you succeed — is the best gift.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your journey to better health and for inspiring me daily! My job is all about you!

–Pam Ofstein
Director of Nutrition Services

Thanksgiving is an amazing holiday just for everyone to sit back, relax and realize what they are thankful for. Right now I’m thankful for my husband, family and friends, and, of course, my new job at eDiets.com.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

–Sara T.
Creative Department

Where my family is concerned, I thank my lucky stars that I have both parents still living, two brothers that I adore, a hubby that truly helps me a lot and a daughter is healthy and happy.

In my professional life, there is nothing more inspirational to me than having been given the opportunity to organize a wellness program for eDiets. Having the chance to help friends and coworkers appreciate all aspects of wellness (mind, body and spirit) is something I am extremely grateful for!

I also want to say that I am very fortunate to have not few but many friends whom I love and who I know love me in return. There is no better feeling that sharing laughter with my friends!

–Renee Brunetti BS, LD/N, ACSM
Nutrition Support

I am thankful for the opportunity to have a career which lets me communicate with so many people. It is a blessing to hear and read and yes, even speak to, women and men who have strong opinions not only about certain subject matters that we at eDiets cover, but also of the human condition and their places in the universe.

I am thankful that people find comfort in opening up to editors like me and those on my sometimes-crackpot team. I thank eDiets members and all of our readers for continuously feeding our heads in the same manner we like to think we feed theirs.

–Nel Hernandez
Content Director

There is so much I am thankful for this year — my family who gives me constant love and support, my husband’s superb cooking skills, his ability to make me laugh — and his sexy accent — my kick-butt spinning classes that keep me fit, healthy and feeling good, and sharing good times with old friends.

I’m grateful for my eDiets family and that I get to work with fun, creative people that help others reach their goals and improve their lives by showing them how a healthy lifestyle can be a reality for everyone.

–Giselle Gerber
Channel Manager

During the past 5 years, I don’t think a single day has gone by when I haven’t given thanks for my job at eDiets.com. Not only do I love what I do here, but I feel very proud to be part of a company that has helped so many people transform their lives. I love the people that I work with everyday, and I have been incredibly moved by the many emails I have received from our readers. I have also had the pleasure to meet and interact with many eDiets members and continue to be inspired by their stories.

Thanksgiving will be a bittersweet holiday for me this year, as it falls on the anniversary of my father’s birthday. I began working at eDiets only a few months after my father died from pancreatic cancer, and I can’t help thinking it was his spirit that led me here. My biggest regret during this and every holiday season is that I have lost so many members of my family already. However, this only serves to remind me how important it is to take care of your health. In addition to helping me develop my writing and editing skills, working at eDiets is giving me a toolkit for healthy living. In fact, I am currently subscribing to the Deliciously Yours 5-day plan, and I fully intend to reach my goal weight by early next year.

To everyone in the eDiets community: Thanks for giving me the courage to become a success story!

–Glenn Mueller
eDiet Senior Writer/Editor

What are you most thankful for? Share with us by commenting below!

It’s not fair!

Well, admittedly, some of it is genetic, but there are also plenty of things you can do yourself… Here’s a list of the 10 Habits of Fit People — some simple things you can do to actually become one of those people yourself!

1. Sleep well and wake up naturally. Did you know there are people out there who don’t use an alarm clock? Just think how much better your morning would start without that annoying thing.

2. Get prepared. Fit people pack their gym bags the night before. It’s much easier to get going if you don’t have think about anything…

3. Exercise in the a.m. Get it out of way early. Then you can relax the rest of the day!

4. Plan meals. If you have your meals all set and decided, you’re less likely to zoom through that drive-thru!

5. Rebound from setbacks. So you went back for seconds (or thirds), had dessert or raided the candy dish. Who cares. Tomorrow’s another day!

Want more? Here’s the rest of the habits of fit people… and way more about the ones above, too! Read on and get ready to be one of those people you’ve always been jealous of! Woo hoo!