How are you surviving the festive period

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  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I'm just going to eat what I want and enjoy the holiday. I can deal with whatever happens afterwards.
  • salembambi
    salembambi Posts: 5,585 Member
    edited December 2014
    business as usual until Christmas day then ill be eating whatever I want for a couple days...and new years eve too obviously
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    edited December 2014
    I am always having days with a lot of extra calories - usually every Saturday. Not a cheat day (I hate that term) but a day that I go over a little (or a lot) and deal with. I have learned not to panic. When the holidays roll around, there are just more "Saturdays" to contend with. I enjoy them and move on.

    As for my specific M.O. it is usually to go for the most nutritious option and the most delicious option (as I see it).

    Example: buffet table with cocktail sausages, smoked ham, cheese tray, vegetables, dip, several types of crackers, fudge, cookies, and chocolate cake.

    Before MFP - I would have eaten a little bit of every single thing. After going out to dinner beforehand and being "good" by having 1 slice of pizza or a small sandwich, something like that.

    Now - medium sized piece of smoked ham, 1 small piece of cheese, a bunch of veggies, no dip, 2 squares of fudge since I really like peanut butter fudge OR 1 cookie if they look good and it's a fudge I don't like much. And, it's my dinner.

    Same with alcohol. Last night I went to a party and nursed a really amazing craft beer. Going out with friends I may have two of those. Most females present are downing lots of sugary punch, margaritas, etc, and I would have done the same in the past.
  • Macsbac
    Macsbac Posts: 3 Member
    I plan ahead for certain days to be "off" where I allow myself to eat whatever I want. So I'm super disciplined at work even when treats are being passed round right under my nose b/c I know I have a planned "off" day to look forward to. It helps me to take a break from logging and being super disciplined all the time. Now I'm just maintaining and continuing to build muscle so I don't necessarily need to lose any more weight. I get right back on my plan after the off days. Personally for me, I leave a few hundred extra calories a day to help me on my off days. My trainer has me eating a lot of calories though so I can do this and not be hungry. The allowed "off" days, which usually fall on weekends or holidays help me a lot. I had one Saturday where I had two Christmas parties so that was a scheduled "off" day for me. I definitely allow myself more "off" days during the holiday season but as long as I get right back on track and not gaining weight, I'm o.k. with that. This has been working for me so far!
  • 970Mikaela1
    970Mikaela1 Posts: 2,013 Member
    I'm eating what I want. Mostly my goals are to not miss a workout. That's more important for my goals.
  • KGRebelRanch
    KGRebelRanch Posts: 109 Member
    I eat the foods I only get once a year-pie, homemade candy, dressing, etc. and steer clear of what I can have any old day like rolls, sweet potato, gravy, etc.

    This usually means three square meals made of pie. Circle meals? Hmm....
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    same way I survive every other day of the year.

    Workout.
    Eat.
    Drink.
    Eat
    Drink
    Have sex
    Sleep.

    lather rinse repeat.
  • SkFarmMom
    SkFarmMom Posts: 46 Member
    Started THMing my eating habits a couple weeks ago. My biggest temptations have always been the chocolate-fest that happens at Christmas. Well stocked up on rich, dark, silky "skinny chocolate"...indulging in whipping cream laden, stevia sweetened, hot chocolate. ..and if I face any exceptional temptations that I can't sufficiently satisfy with "on plan" foods, then I plan to indulge in moderation. :wink: After all, it's Christmas!
  • janicept77
    janicept77 Posts: 9
    I just restarted going to the gym frequently after being lazy for the past year. The old me would have put it off until after the holidays but no time like the present. I work as a PT in nursing homes so I know what you mean about treats. One of our therapist just started a new hobby of baking every Sunday then bringing the stuff in to work. I did so good today - two Oreo truffles, ate one this am and took one home for later.
  • feralX
    feralX Posts: 334 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    same way I survive every other day of the year.

    Workout.
    Eat.
    Drink.
    Eat
    Drink
    Have sex
    Sleep.

    lather rinse repeat.

    Excellent routine...might want to step up the sex to 2 a days for the holidays though, for the cardio benefit of course ;)
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    well with extra days off to me that means longer mornings- so yes- clearly 2 a day sex sessions is a minimum around the holidays- perfect time to get that extra cardio in.

    I concur.
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,009 Member
    Fortunately I am in a bulk until March 1st so I have been enjoying every minute of it...
  • KHalseth
    KHalseth Posts: 104 Member
    Since I haven't gone to any christmas parties or events, the only problem is the boxes of chocolates that work keeps putting out in the copy rooms. I stayed away from them today. Not so much last week.
  • maoribadger
    maoribadger Posts: 1,837 Member
    Did Lol at your post JoRocka. Everyone seems to have their shizz all sorted. Hope you all have a lovely time
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    I'm not making treats. Last year was easy because I couldn't indulge, so I didn't indulge. Made the treats, gave them away with only a few, "Woe is me, I can't eat it" moments.

    This year, I know I'd eat them. So, I'm taking a year off. :grinning:

    I may cave and make the Pumpkin bread, though. I can freeze it. :)
  • Juvenica
    Juvenica Posts: 460 Member
    I'm guessing I'll try to redo last year. ate all I wanted , wasn't on mfp so didn't log, worked out a bit more and danced my bottom off trying to lose as much as I could of what I probably had gained. Bottom line I ended up not gaining or losing anything at all over the holidays and was thrilled!
  • myheartsabattleground
    myheartsabattleground Posts: 2,040 Member
    Lots of presents, a turkey gravy IV and play fighting with my nephews step kids :3
  • Momjogger
    Momjogger Posts: 750 Member
    Being a good girl during the week, naughty on the weekends, and working out a lot of course.
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  • janicelo1971
    janicelo1971 Posts: 823 Member
    xtiansalcedo wrote: »
    I'm at maintenance now. Basically, I've been trying to eat under my calorie goal during the week, leaving myself a nice cushion so when I get to the weekends and the attendant holiday parties/dinners, I can go over on those days while still staying at or near the weekly goal.

    this!
  • TopazCutie
    TopazCutie Posts: 386 Member
    At work there's going to be a ton of my weakness - chocolate. It started today... my plan is to definitely have a few pieces but not go overboard and make these treats into a meal, like in previous years.

    I have a dessert potluck coming up and instead of bringing something unhealthy I was thinking of making a healthy dessert of some sort, ideally gluten free.

    The holidays are all about dodging bullets and turning potential mess-ups into an opportunity to reinforce your eating plan.
  • maryrichen
    maryrichen Posts: 14
    I have been doing as I have been. Sugar cravings or cravings come and go. I will definitely not be as strict for Christmas dinner. That is one thing that I will enjoy but exercise so much to minimize the damage.
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