Starting a diet during the holidays? WHAT?!?!?!?!

caslowe
caslowe Posts: 1
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So, is it crazy that I am attempting to start my official weight loss journey just two weeks before Christmas?!?!?! What the heck am I thinking?!?! All that delicious food will be everywhere, beckoning to me with its sweet delectability!!! AM I INSANE?!?!?!?! Well yes, probably...... but maybe just a little bit more desperate.
It's just that I'm loathing these 20 lbs that I've put on since I got married in August, but the process of gaining them sure has been fun! Haha! I've been cooking all sorts of deliciously succulent joys for my sweet-toothed husband. I've never done the online community thing before though, so this is my attempt to actually make myself accountable to someone......anyone!!!! FOR REAL! I need your help Myfitnesspal World!!!!! Soooo..... this is my plan

MY PLAN
1. Track those calories like crazy!!!
2. Workout! I must workout! How is it that I have let myself get out of the habit of running 5 times a week?!?! It's given me a delightful 40 lb. gain overall! Yuck, yuck, yuck!
3. Find people to be accountable to. Are you out there?!?!?!? I NEED YOUR HELP!!!!
4. I'd also like to incoporate Paleo aspects into my diet plan. So to anyone who has experience with it: Your wisdom and knowledge will be a delight unto my soul!!
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  • harleydall76
    harleydall76 Posts: 586 Member
    Good luck! You CAN do it!
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    Best of luck. I would change step one to "accept this as a lifestyle change and stick to it" then shift the rest down a spot.
  • LittleBallofFurr
    LittleBallofFurr Posts: 242 Member
    You got this! I went to my mom's yesterday and she had made chocolate cake..I just politely said no thanks and explained I was eating healthier. Her response "you're still doing that?" *facepalm* Most people wont understand that this is a journey, its not a one day, one week, or even one month thing. YOU CAN DO IT! and we are all here to help!
  • Missjulesdid
    Missjulesdid Posts: 1,444 Member
    Not crazy at ALL... Crazy is gaining 20 MORE pounds during the holidays! Good luck!
  • andreamelo1
    andreamelo1 Posts: 161 Member
    YES you are crazy but you can do it i however have started earlier and will try to double my diary intake for christmas than i did on thanksgiving but good luck crazy lady
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    Dont kill yourself or expect miracles during the holidays. If you do half of your goals you are more ahead then you were a month ago.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I started exactly two years ago.

    I didn't even bother trying to log my food on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day... the way I looked at it, two days off would make exactly two days difference in the day I'd reach my goal weight. In other words, in the grand scheme of things, two days doesn't matter one hill of beans.
  • eliz5210
    eliz5210 Posts: 3 Member
    You can do it!! I'm working on a similar plan. I had slacked off of watching what I eat and now I'm back. I need to lose some before I go on a New Year cruise to the Caribbean. Yay! So at least I've got something to shoot for! Take it one day at a time and don't beat yourself up if you have a set back. Remember it takes a while to get your body used to less or different food and to create new habits.
  • snowboardn
    snowboardn Posts: 43
    I plan on making my Christmas dinner much smaller, that way there aren't as many leftovers and I am not eating Christmas food for a week.
  • GrannySparkle
    GrannySparkle Posts: 225 Member
    No it is not crazy. You have to start somewhere. Why wait till after the holidays? I have a friend who wants to quit smoking. Problem is every day she has another excuse as to why she can stop. This is going on, the kids are sick, she has to work extra hours, she has her period. It's always something. If you wait to the "prefect" to start a new plan, you might never find it.

    Your plan sounds great. Feel free to add me as a friend. :wink:
  • Colleen118
    Colleen118 Posts: 491 Member
    Definanately remember that this is a lifestyle change, not a diet. Other than that, starting today is better than putting it off until tomorrow. When it comes to the days and meals where there is such delectable food, remember your new lifestyle enough to be aware of what you are consuming.Enjoy the delectables in acceptable moderation. have one of Aunt Mary's pieces of fudge, rather than several... just be aware. You will do great! We are all here to help. Welcome to the crowd :)
  • cocodiva31
    cocodiva31 Posts: 37
    dont feel bad, i started mfp the week of thanksgiving and im down as of today 12lbs!! GO FOR IT!!! :flowerforyou:
  • RubyRed8067
    RubyRed8067 Posts: 301
    Just bump up the exercise when you know you're going to be eating more, track it and don't make a habit out of eating holiday food. I'm not one to talk (right now b/c I've gained so much), but people who've maintained do so even during the holidays...and they don't deprive themselves of good eats.
  • Lizzy0509
    Lizzy0509 Posts: 3
    Good Luck! you can do, I started a week ago and thought the same thing. :smile:
  • MrsBikiniBound
    MrsBikiniBound Posts: 120
    You got this! I have been doing my journey for 2 weeks now and am pushing through the holidays! We got this!
  • grumpy2032
    grumpy2032 Posts: 92 Member
    I started just before Thanksgiving and am down 18 lbs .Stick to your plan and drink your water it helps keep you full .And I think over the lip stays on my hips .:laugh: It helps me stay away from sweets .
  • Rocio2382
    Rocio2382 Posts: 15 Member
    I am the same way girl. I started around the holidays myself. Its a great thing... U have to over come obsticals and have strong will power. Counting your calories is a good thing just dont get to obsessed with it lol. Recording to me is key cuz it gives you a visual and keeps you on ur toes. Even if I went over my calories as shameful as I am for it... I dont let it stop me from putting it on the record just to see my mistake and learn from it and to knw I have to straighten up my act. Your not alone here. STAY POSITIVE, MOTIVATED. It will take time, dont be discouraged. Best of Luck! :smile:
  • missdelajay
    missdelajay Posts: 45 Member
    You know what, I was telling my co-workers today that I'm starting earlier too. I always gain around the holidays and I said not this year! Hate being a statistic.
  • worldgirl28
    worldgirl28 Posts: 68
    You can totally do it!
  • Bajandoll
    Bajandoll Posts: 12 Member
    I know right?? I have been asking myself the same thing since I started counting my calories yesterday. We must be insane but we got this :) Good luck!!
  • RonnieLodge
    RonnieLodge Posts: 665 Member
    I hope it's not crazy because I only joined up a couple of days ago - after I spent the weekend eating so much I felt physically ill!

    Now have lots of christmas functions to attend - which will no doubt make logging everything a challenge.
  • ThaRealNicki
    ThaRealNicki Posts: 322 Member
    good luck! I started mine 2 days after thanksgiving and ive been doing alright hopefully when christmas rolls around I think ill be fine.
  • littlewhittles
    littlewhittles Posts: 402 Member
    Nope! I started mine last year on 12/5. Everyone TOLD me I was crazy, but I did fine. I think it helped, actually, because my resolve was still really strong.
  • GetITgurl86
    GetITgurl86 Posts: 10
    Going to add you! I'm in the same boat, decided to start after Thanksgiving. It's definitely difficult to be on healthy regimen and count cals during the holidays but I always end up overdoing it and telling myself that it's ok because tis the season! I figured that if I'm going to make a lifestyle change then I will have to figure out a way to make it work during all times of the year.

    Good luck!
  • Grafty
    Grafty Posts: 28
    HI Caslowe,

    I'm in the same boat too.
    Only just found this site and well no time like the present to start!! Christmas is just around the corner and food and alcohol will be right under our nose's so I thought..... eat what i wanted until I'm full and don't over do it on the sweet stuff or wine, beer... eat the right amount of carbs and protein and set yourself time to go and have a long medium paced run to burn off those cals to keep your goals insight. Easier sad than done ? depends how much you want to keep on track... If all fails just run for longer after all that temptation has gone... ITS GONNA BE HARD FOR ME!! add me to your friends list would be good to know how you get on

    Grafty
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    Dont kill yourself or expect miracles during the holidays. If you do half of your goals you are more ahead then you were a month ago.

    this. don't beat yourself up because you ate a little too much, but treat the next couple of weeks as a time to become a bit more aware of what you are eating and how much exercise you are doing. Eat a little less but don't forget this is a time of festivities and you should enjoy it!!!
  • MasterKat
    MasterKat Posts: 149
    Crazy? Nooooo! I'm with ya dalin! It's brave! Why wait? There is no better time to take care of yourself like right now. :happy:
    Need some support or just a friend...add me.
  • rfsatar
    rfsatar Posts: 599 Member
    So, is it crazy that I am attempting to start my official weight loss journey just two weeks before Christmas?!?!?! What the heck am I thinking?!?! All that delicious food will be everywhere, beckoning to me with its sweet delectability!!! AM I INSANE?!?!?!?! Well yes, probably...... but maybe just a little bit more desperate.
    It's just that I'm loathing these 20 lbs that I've put on since I got married in August, but the process of gaining them sure has been fun! Haha! I've been cooking all sorts of deliciously succulent joys for my sweet-toothed husband. I've never done the online community thing before though, so this is my attempt to actually make myself accountable to someone......anyone!!!! FOR REAL! I need your help Myfitnesspal World!!!!! Soooo..... this is my plan

    MY PLAN
    1. Track those calories like crazy!!!
    2. Workout! I must workout! How is it that I have let myself get out of the habit of running 5 times a week?!?! It's given me a delightful 40 lb. gain overall! Yuck, yuck, yuck!
    3. Find people to be accountable to. Are you out there?!?!?!? I NEED YOUR HELP!!!!
    4. I'd also like to incoporate Paleo aspects into my diet plan. So to anyone who has experience with it: Your wisdom and knowledge will be a delight unto my soul!!

    Good luck on your journey - I took a couple of weeks just to get my head around how "light lunches" were actually ridinkidonk amu nts of calories!!!
    Step 1 is spot on - get used to tracking and doing it as accurately as possible, but be aware you may be out by a few from time to time.
    Step 2 - if you haven't exercised for a while ease back into it, but seeing it in stark numbers - I did much the same as you when I had to quit sport through injury and put on 3st in 3 years.

    Feel free to add me if you want for a bit of support and have fun here in MFP :-)
  • lovelight30
    lovelight30 Posts: 30
    I'm doing the same thing... starting right before all the cookies and ham and all the good food comes out!!! My family is italian so all the good lasagna and meatballs and everything is coming out. Ugh!!! I'm crazy for starting now. But I can do it!
  • runfatmanrun
    runfatmanrun Posts: 1,090 Member
    Good for you. I like it that you are not waiting until the new year and then making it a resolution. Why wait. I am not trying to lose anymore but add me if you like. Yeah, impressed with the decision.

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