christmas break? wise?
btetsola
Posts: 40 Member
I've been doing pretty well recently but I just adore christmas and all its trappings. Is it wise to have a break for 2 weeks? Or will I regret it?
PS: I've just had a works lunch and I refuse to update my mfp ;-)
PS: I've just had a works lunch and I refuse to update my mfp ;-)
0
Replies
-
Break from a healthy lifestyle??? Why?? Enjoy a treat or two, move your body and have a great holiday. It does not have to be one or another.0
-
two whole weeks seems excessive....i mean, do you take vacations from your job for that long? or from yoru family....friends.....etc, you get the picture. why take a vacation from taking care of your body for that long?
dont be lazy. suck it up.
eat *some* treats and keep doing the hard work!!! you can do it!!!0 -
Don't miss out on things you really love. You don't have to go crazy, but don't deprive yourself either. You have to enjoy your life no matter what.
There will always be time for exercise and healthy eating. If you're making it a change in your regular life (like you should be) a few days off won't make any difference.
Moderation. Live your life.0 -
I think you just need to do things in moderation. I also have two weeks off from work and Tae Kwon Do (dojo will be shut) yet I intend to do some form of exercise nearly every day as well as eat, drink and be merry. Enjoy yourself.0
-
^Don't miss out on things you really love. You don't have to go crazy, but don't deprive yourself either. You have to enjoy your life no matter what.
There will always be time for exercise and healthy eating. If you're making it a change in your regular life (like you should be) a few days off won't make any difference.
Moderation. Live your life.
this0 -
I wish my Christmas break off work was 2 weeks.
But seriously, I think you would regret it. I took a birthday weekend off and I felt really guilty, plus I found it hard to get back into the swing of things.
If you want something, don't deprive yourself, but just make sure you don't go on a full out binge eating everything in site.
Good luck.
**edit to say: not putting things into your log if you are doing it seriously, hurts no one but yourself. You should be honest no matter what you eat. That can sometimes be an eye opener.0 -
Why not make it three?0
-
Moderation, even in celebrating, isn't a bad thing. And you'll be so happy not to have a car wreck to clean up after two weeks. Have a helping of this and a serving of that. Keep track and stay at a maintenance number of calories per day! Then you can start off the new year full of renewed energy and not beating yourself up.0
-
Don't miss out on things you really love. You don't have to go crazy, but don't deprive yourself either. You have to enjoy your life no matter what.
There will always be time for exercise and healthy eating. If you're making it a change in your regular life (like you should be) a few days off won't make any difference.
Moderation. Live your life.
This is why we get along so well - OP - This ^^ 0 -
Eat it and Log it.
Don't think of it as a "break" as this isn't something that you are doing and then stopping (unless it is, then just ignore me) but this is a change in the way you live and feed your body.
Up your calories to a maintenance level for the holidays - if you can maintain your weight between Christmas and New Years then you are being successful. Still fit in your exercise as you normally would, or as much as you can.
Don't feel guilty about your choices.0 -
Don't miss out on things you really love. You don't have to go crazy, but don't deprive yourself either. You have to enjoy your life no matter what.
There will always be time for exercise and healthy eating. If you're making it a change in your regular life (like you should be) a few days off won't make any difference.
Moderation. Live your life.
^^^ He must be one of those "3 wise men". ^^^0 -
Don't miss out on things you really love. You don't have to go crazy, but don't deprive yourself either. You have to enjoy your life no matter what.
There will always be time for exercise and healthy eating. If you're making it a change in your regular life (like you should be) a few days off won't make any difference.
Moderation. Live your life.
Christmas isn't 2 weeks, so if you take a Christmas 'break' it shouldn't be 2 weeks long .... JMO0 -
I definitely think you will regret it. Two weeks is a LONG time. That's only my opinion and I would definitely regret it. I would take a meal here and there and splurge a little but I also would cut back the other 2 meals that day and watch out. If you really need a break then try to maintain for those 2 weeks.0
-
By your ticker, you're one pound from your goal. At this stage of the game*, your calorie intake shouldn't be so restrictive that you can't enjoy the holidays and eat healthy.
I do think that a break from logging food can be good for your mental well-being, but that doesn't mean eating everything in sight.
* Personally, I think at ANY stage of the game, one's calorie intake shouldn't be so restrictive that you can't enjoy some goodies and still eat healthy.0 -
i agree with all the above....i think Christmas is bad timing for a "break". Too many reasons to go over-board and use it as an excuse to eat whatever you want. However, people have to learn on their own schedule also. I say pick the things you really love out of the whole season and eat them...enjoy them....in the company of good friends and family and focus on the season as a whole.0
-
Don't miss out on things you really love. You don't have to go crazy, but don't deprive yourself either. You have to enjoy your life no matter what.
There will always be time for exercise and healthy eating. If you're making it a change in your regular life (like you should be) a few days off won't make any difference.
Moderation. Live your life.
^^^ Exactly besides just keep working out so you don't fall out of habit but if anyone touch my peppermint chocolates I might hurt them.0 -
two whole weeks seems excessive....i mean, do you take vacations from your job for that long? or from yoru family....friends.....etc, you get the picture. why take a vacation from taking care of your body for that long?
Actually yes. I take a vacation every summer for 2 weeks from my job, I also take 12 days off at Christmas.
There are times when I stay away from my family and friends for that long too because its either step away or kill someone...
OP. Be mindful, enjoy the season, if you want to be less strict do so. If not than don't but you do not need to dive face first into the box of chocolates to enjoy the season. Also..if you do dive into the box of chocolates ( I already have - but its not my fault someone brought me my fave chocolates and I really lack the self control - relax people its a joke it was totally my fault) get your butt up and get moving too.0 -
You need to do what works for you. I am taking a break from weightlifting due to neck injury- but planned a rest week of Christmas.
I still log and still Move my butt. But,a break is fine-I have maintained my weight and continued exercise after breaks. If you can jump back on, then do it. If not,consider upping cals a bit and enjoy, just dont make it an eat-a-thon;-)
Note-for me aside neck injury-Break is from heavy lifting to recover.Not a break to eat everything and couch surf;-) I do eat treats, just work them in to daily totals.
Good Luck and Happy Holidays0 -
Eat it and Log it.
Don't think of it as a "break" as this isn't something that you are doing and then stopping (unless it is, then just ignore me) but this is a change in the way you live and feed your body.
Up your calories to a maintenance level for the holidays - if you can maintain your weight between Christmas and New Years then you are being successful. Still fit in your exercise as you normally would, or as much as you can.
Don't feel guilty about your choices.
Perfectly said.0 -
Christmas isn't 2 weeks, so if you take a Christmas 'break' it shouldn't be 2 weeks long .... JMO
I agree, and doing this was my downfall in the past. Getting back to normal after a 1 day break is a hell of a lot easier than after a 2 week break. I took 4 days off over Thanksgiving and it took me three weeks to get the weight off that I gained in those 4 days. It was TOTALLY NOT worth it.0 -
I agree with those who are saying have some treats, in moderation, log them, but don't turn the holidays into an excuse to binge. Eat normally, don't deprive yourself, but don't go overboard. That's been working brilliantly for me so far. :-)0
-
Why derail all the work that you've done by taking such an excessive break? You might not want to or you might be very slow to get back into the lifestyle that you're living right now.
Don't sacrifice. Have some treats but try to be cognizant of calories and get some exercise in. It doesn't have to be this way or that way. You can do both and maintain your health.0 -
I've been doing pretty well recently but I just adore christmas and all its trappings. Is it wise to have a break for 2 weeks? Or will I regret it?
PS: I've just had a works lunch and I refuse to update my mfp ;-)
I don't know if it's wise for you, but it wouldn't be a good idea for me. If you could take 2 weeks off, and get right back on track, I would go for it. For me it would be too hard to get back on track. However if you feel deprived and can't really enjoy the holidays, then take those 2 weeks off, expect a weight gain or for your weight to remain steady, and then get back on track after the holidays. I know how you feel about not wanting to update mfp. I recently had to update and admit that I had gained weight after not following any kind of plan.0 -
you guys are spot on, 2 weeks is a bit excessive.
I'm on it, I hope.
mmmm...temptation(s)0 -
I'm thinking of taking a break from the guilt of the holidays. I'm still trying to be good and watching and working out, but I'm not going to say that I can't have that Christmas cookie or that fudge. I just have to try and not be STUPID about it. I try and stay under my calories still or be close at least. I ran an extra 15 minutes the other day, I'm sure if was guilt from the truffles that begged to be eaten, but.... I think you just have to know that it's temporary and you go back and don't just pig out and eat everything as an excuse to it being the holidays. I think if you keep your mind in the right then you can make it work without it being a huge back-step on what you've done.0
-
Why not make it three?
will someone give me four? do I hear four?0 -
Eat it and Log it.
Don't think of it as a "break" as this isn't something that you are doing and then stopping (unless it is, then just ignore me) but this is a change in the way you live and feed your body.
Up your calories to a maintenance level for the holidays - if you can maintain your weight between Christmas and New Years then you are being successful. Still fit in your exercise as you normally would, or as much as you can.
Don't feel guilty about your choices.
Perfectly said.
Gotta agree with these posters! Log it, and work it!0 -
I agree with those who are saying have some treats, in moderation, log them, but don't turn the holidays into an excuse to binge. Eat normally, don't deprive yourself, but don't go overboard. That's been working brilliantly for me so far. :-)
This. I do splurge when I want but I just zig-zag (calorie cycle) so I might cut down for a day or two before and after a big meal. It all evens out and keeps me to my weekly calorie target. Also, splurge wisely. I don't bother eating something I can eat anytime (like mashed potatoes) but I do enjoy the turkey dressing. I don't eat the potato chips, but I enjoy a nice piece of Aunt Virginia's carrot cake.0 -
I log everything for accountability's sake. I will still enjoy the holidays and my body knows its going in either way. If you don't log it you are just playing a mental game with yourself.0
-
Go for it. Eat, drink, and be merry in excess and enjoy it. Then, afterwards, when the scale screams, do what it takes to get back in the game....as long as you are 100% sure you CAN get back to it afterwards. Just remember...you are accountable to no one but YOU. 0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions