Holiday weight spike!
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I gained 5 lbs or so (hadn’t weighed myself for several weeks until today so not totally sure). I totally asked for it though. Had beers almost every night the last week and a bit and of course holiday treats. I now weigh the most I’ve ever weighed (mind you only by two lbs) which is exactly the kick in the *kitten* I needed to get back on track.4
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I was around 54.6kg / 55kg at the beginning of December. I went up as high as 57+kg towards end of December, but i went back into a normal routine from boxing Day so as of today I'm back around 55.2kg and almost back to maintenance weight.6
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gained 3.5lbs over de holidays.1
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I gained 2 lbs at Christmas, which disappeared the following days, and 2 lbs again at New Year's, which is already going down now. I ate 1300kcal above maintenance in total for the three holidays combined, so it's just a little blip for me, a few weeks delay.
My biggest issue is the hunger. For several days after these large meals, I'm a lot hungrier, so some discipline is required.
Yes, this! I'd not clocked it before, but this year has been amazingly noticeable. (Though, being female of middle age, I have other factors influencing my hunger...)
Happy Scale says: I'm weighing just over 1 kg more than my lowest December rate. It's very slow going down, but I'm pretty sure I know why (sleep being a huge part, for me.) Still at about 4 kg over the high end of my maintenance range, 7 over actual goal weight. Hoping to hit those before my 42nd birthday in March.5 -
I gained 1.6 pounds, and was really surprised that was all! Now it's time to get back to it!2
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I weighed in at the low point of my maintenance range Christmas morning and was on plan except for husband's birthday and new years (also anniversary). I enjoyed more wine than planned and then, less inhibited, leftover pizza the kids brought home. It was a big unplanned splurge (~1000kcal), but not too big for a moderate deficit to bring it in at maintenance for the week. I too was waylaid by a cold and skipped strength training for almost 2 weeks and cardio several days. I'm more concerned about losing strength than weight gain (still in maintenance range).
I haven't noticed being a lot hungrier after a big meal, but I definitely notice being hungrier the day after drinking more than usual or eating late. Sticking with good habits really saves effort in the long run.
Wishing everyone peace of mind and good health in 2020.7 -
I gained about 3 lbs from Christmas week through New Years Day. I ate everything I wanted in decent moderation thanks to months of healthy habit building. Those of us who cook most did cut down the menu and also modified some things (less salt, sugar and butter, more grains etc.) we did cook to be healthier than in the past. That said most in my family enjoy sweets and there we’re plenty made and eaten by me. Back on the walks and/or treadmill after some time off as well so that feels good. Still in my maintenance range (which I just hit my low end target 2 days befor Thanksgiving!) All good here! Happy New Year to everyone! I hope everyone reaches their personal goals this year and has the best health possible!5
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Before Christmas (12/20) I was 151.4 and Monday morning (12/30) I was 159.6. Yes... you read that correctly. I knew a good amount was sodium/water weight as my body grabs hold of it like crazy. BUT I also knew some was actual weight gain too. Back to my regular workouts and healthier eating since Monday morning and as of this morning (Friday, 1/3) I am 151.2 All gain is GONE and a tad more. Returning to my healthier habits caused my digestive system to claim WAR and for 3.5 days this week my stomach was in turmoil trying to adjust. <~~ Just one of the many reasons I could never go back to the eating habits I used to keep when I was more than 100 lbs heavier.9
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up roughly 3lbs but I expect it to drop back down relatively quickly, I had more food than usual and a lot of salt, I was expecting a spike (2 christmas meals - one with each set of grandparents, new years, and then my dad's birthday.. not to mention everyone baking cake, cookies, etc)
I'm sticking to a slight deficit and more water until I get back to the same weight as before holidays5 -
I have no idea ...
I only landed back in the UK last night after two weeks away. I’ll not be hopping on the scale until tomorrow as I always retain water when flying. Whatever the “damage”, and there will be some, I’ll just snap back into proper eating and strict logging for a few weeks. I’ve already done my weeks menu plan and shopping list this morning.5 -
Up about 3 pounds between, my birthday, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Years which isn’t bad considering I usually gain around 10 pounds. Starting back on track today8
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Haven’t been able to exercise much because of tennis elbow, no weights and foot problems not much elliptical still walking, getting at least 10,000 steps a day in.4
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I'm on my 2nd year of maintenance, but I've been slacking since October 31, up 7 lbs since then as of December 30 (6 lbs over maintenance weight of 200), but 3 lbs of that is gone as of this morning. I want to get to 190 (I'm 6'6" at age 61) by springtime.8
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This year I threw some IF into the mix to help mitigate the holidays. Skipped breakfast 3 days per week, rest of the time at fairly normal. Weight has stayed stable...9
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I was up 5 lbs on the morning of the 1st relative to two weeks earlier, but three have already come back off. Sweet!
I'm aiming to lose 8 from the peak, and I'm guessing about 4 of those will require some real work.5 -
I let myself eat whatever and I definitely gained 2-3lbs, but mostly I’m annoyed that it looks like I have to keep eating at 1200 to maintain my goal weight. Whenever I eat more (even if it’s like 1500) my weight goes back up.
I’m hoping maybe that’s because when I “reached” my goal weight (just before Christmas) it was more of a temporary dip and I should keep to 1200 for a couple more weeks for me to actually settle there, but it’s frustrating.6 -
Ekaterinalle wrote: »I let myself eat whatever and I definitely gained 2-3lbs, but mostly I’m annoyed that it looks like I have to keep eating at 1200 to maintain my goal weight. Whenever I eat more (even if it’s like 1500) my weight goes back up.
I’m hoping maybe that’s because when I “reached” my goal weight (just before Christmas) it was more of a temporary dip and I should keep to 1200 for a couple more weeks for me to actually settle there, but it’s frustrating.
How fast are you losing on 1200? If faster than just a tad over half a pound a week, you shouldn't gain on 1500.
What can happen, though, is that a jump of several hundred calories will involve a little extra water retention (becuase there's usually a bit more carbs or sodium in the added food, and those involve holding a little water to metabolize) and a little extra average digestive system contents (because food in transit has physical weight). Neither of these things is fat, so not worth worrying about.
If this bugs you, when you get to what you think is goal weight (or overshoot it just a bit, if you feel like you must, for wiggle room), consider adding 50-100 calories per day, every week or two, and evaluating the results over a period of time. After the first couple of weeks, if it's going OK, you can even space it out a little more. If you get to 100 calories a day over maintenance, the worst that will happen is a gain of 1 pound of actual fat in a bit over a full month, and you know how to lose a pound, obviously.
A weight trending app (like Happy Scale for iOS, Libra for Android, Trendweight, etc.), plus patience, would be a help in this scenario. You may even find, as some people do, that your energy level subtly (maybe invisibly) increases over a period of time, and your maintenance calories become more than you would've expected.
Either way, give yourself a maintenance range of a few pounds, not a single goal number, because weight fluctuates daily for random reasons.
Best wishes!13 -
Gym classes were cancelled for the holidays. I worked out on my own. I was sore every day and gained 7 pounds. Classes back on schedule and I’m back to normal weight.4
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stayed the same thru out the holidays2
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This thread has me feeling better! I was back on track after Christmas then relatives came to town (out to eat plus desserts) and we all went to a family Christmas party all day today. Brunch was like eating at a bakery plus my salad! I think 3 of us had salad, I definitely had my fair share of treats but didn't stuff myself like normal. I hope the scale is gentle, I'm waiting a few days!4
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