Keep on keepin on through the holidays!

ethieman
ethieman Posts: 99 Member
in Motivation and Support
Holiday season is upon us...this morning at breakfast, I decided to not give myself a "pass" regarding food and exercise. Pool is closed, but I'll figure something else out! I'm packing my own food and snacks to take with me, hopefully that will help. I'm going to avoid the mindless snacking and eating by continuing to log EVERY bite that goes into my mouth! Who is with me?!?!

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  • tpt1950
    tpt1950 Posts: 292 Member
    Me - I'm with you!!! Gonna do whatever I can do take off the next 30 pounds - even thru the holidays!!
  • ethieman
    ethieman Posts: 99 Member
    Awesome! Tpt1950: love the image in your ticker!
  • hjanssen
    hjanssen Posts: 1 Member
    I'm with you! I am committing to enjoying my family and friends and the moment. I plan on reminding myself of how hard I've worked and not undo it with food that just leaves me feeling bloated and lethargic. I'd rather have the energy and positive mental state to be fully present with my kids. Plus! I finally like how I look in pictures. I don't want to undo that! I'm with you! We've got this!!
  • LMT2012
    LMT2012 Posts: 697 Member
    Just had oatmeal, which leaves me gloriously full. Off to a good start!
  • neen6270
    neen6270 Posts: 82 Member
    I am with you too! I ate oatmeal for breakfast and will try to stay on track over the next 4 days. I agree.....if I log EVERYTHING it might keep me accountable. Also, some foods are hard to get calories for (like casseroles made by others) so might be easier for me to just not eat that stuff. I hope to drink as much water as I can to keep me filling full.
  • OspreyVista
    OspreyVista Posts: 464 Member
    I'm not letting myself go over my calories until Christmas. However, I'm having family over for Christmas and I'm not worrying about calories for it. :) But until then I will continue to exercise and eat healthy! ^_^ Oh, and even though I'm not worried about calories for christmas, the ONLY thing that is going to be unhealthy on Christmas is the Sugar Cookies I'm making, but everything else is really good for you! ^_^
  • nehushtan
    nehushtan Posts: 566 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/nehushtan/view/your-body-is-more-holy-than-any-holiday-97907
  • jiz35
    jiz35 Posts: 64 Member
    I'm going to try to keep on track over the next few days. I'll be logging everything as usual and will try keeping away from the prawn cocktail, mince pies and Christmas pudding. I have earmarked a slice of Christmas cake though for Christmas day, but it will only be a small slice.
  • ethieman
    ethieman Posts: 99 Member
    I'm with you! I am committing to enjoying my family and friends and the moment. I plan on reminding myself of how hard I've worked and not undo it with food that just leaves me feeling bloated and lethargic. I'd rather have the energy and positive mental state to be fully present with my kids. Plus! I finally like how I look in pictures. I don't want to undo that! I'm with you! We've got this!!

    I really love this perspective! Really speaks to my mindfulness and meditation :)
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I just had bacon and eggs...toast, and half an orange. That said, I'll still be under my calorie goal for the day. I'm not going to worry about anything on Christmas...I'm going to enjoy myself. I'll probably be right around maintenance calories...maybe a little more on Christmas day...and I'm not worried about it. One day of cutting loose doesn't undo what I've done. I did the same at Thanksgiving and I still lost a pound that week.
  • zhiking
    zhiking Posts: 161 Member
    Yes quit a challenge over the holidays when good baking and chocolate is everywhere!
    maybe folks should check out my new blog post :
    Healthy foods to bring to holiday party and how to avoid the un-healthy ones! (website resources)
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/zhiking/view/healthy-foods-to-bring-to-holiday-party-and-how-to-avoid-the-un-healthy-ones-website-resources-458624
  • annepage
    annepage Posts: 585 Member
    Definitely with you! Don't want to screw up the past few months' progress with the holidays. Held my own on Thanksgiving and will do the same for Christmas. :D
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    I'm in. Thanksgiving and the days surrounding it really messed me up. I let too many carbs and sugars sneak back in and the cravings really got me.

    Christmas dinner this year is going to be all about the ham and turkey. I don't want to deal with the aftermath of the side dishes.
  • ethieman
    ethieman Posts: 99 Member
    AWESOME!!! Glad to have everyone on board! Feel free to friend me if you would like to give and receive support!
  • MUSTLOSENOW55
    MUSTLOSENOW55 Posts: 181
    I'm with you!! I'm losing weight this week even though it's Christmas!! Nothing can stop me

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