You know what’s easier than making resolutions? Well, technically resolutions are fairly simple to make, it’s the keeping of them that gets thorny. But anyway, looking on the “plus side” of what you’ve got is MUCH easier than that whole goal making/self-improvement hoohaa. By the way, “plus side.” Get it? Because we’re spin doctoring talking about extra weight? Laughter is the best medicine, People, get on board.

So while we’re squeezing into our 2013 jeans because of holiday confectionery-bacon-whiskey-sour-slushy-roast-beast gluttony, we give you nine reasons we think it’s great to be a little fluffier.

1. You have no fear of ice! When you fall on your butt, you’ll bounce like a Bumble instead of cracking that tailbone. Even if you aren’t a klutz, a little extra cushion always comes in handy when you’re logging those hours on Candy Crush.

2. Subzero temps don’t put a chill in your heart! You’ll be content as a polar bear with your extra insulation as you fire up the minivan for morning carpool. While others are saying, “Brrrrr,” you’ll be proclaiming, “Brrrring it!”

3. Extra poundage adds extra rad to your rack! Know what we mean, Ladies? Bonus: you have a little more capacity in your Cleavage Crumb Catcher. Comes in handy when devouring those stale Christmas cookies in the pantry because it hides the evidence from prying little eyes.

4. Your problem with missing clothes is over! Your teenage daughter certainly didn’t “borrow” the pants you’re going to wear today. Nobody wants the fat jeans. Waa waaaa.

5. No more fighting with Grandma! One look at the junk in your trunk and she’ll stop pushing that last piece of pie on you.

6. Your fear of heights is a moot point! You’ll always get to be the bottom of that team-building pyramid.

7. You’ll get more bang for your buck! No longer will your spouse feel like the “All-You-Can-Eat” buffet is wasted money on you.

8. Your sense of accomplishment in the everyday is renewed! Successfully bending over to tug on those Uggs is celebration worthy. And actually tying shoes? Get outta here!  Treat yourself to that leftover fruitcake cluttering your counter.

9. People won’t bug you about your New Year’s Resolutions! They already know. Oh, yes, they already know.

Ellen and Erin