Holidays!!

I'm not going to work my butt off during the holidays because there are family who I don't get to see through out the year except for xmas. I'm not going to stress out over every single piece of food that I put in my mouth because I would like to enjoy the holidays with my family and engage in conversation and enjoy the company. Does this mean that myself and everyone else who isn't paying that close of attention is going to shove everything in sight down our throat? No. Just because some says they'll get back on track after the holidays doesn't mean they are going all the way down to the bottom, or let the wagon run them over.

Maybe some people who are just starting aren't to that point of control yet. Maybe some people don't have control like you do.

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isn't enjoying some great food with your family and friends one of the best things about the holidays? It is okay to enjoy the food and not just worry about how it will make you bigger. You do not have to eat tons to enjoy it either! Actually pick the things you like best in moderate amounts and eat them slowly to really enjoy the flavours and textures!! I rarely gain weight over the holidays and am more likely to gain weight during beach season, when I get really stressed! And I have yet to use the holidays as any kind of excuse. I hope everyone out there enjoys the holidays with as little stress as possible, and has a great time! It's about being present, being kind, giving, and loving not worrying about your weight!

Best wishes for a healthy and Happy Holiday Season!

Cheers! - Amber

I knew a woman at my previous job that was so beautiful & had a awesome body....she worked out all the time & wore beautiful dresses to work. She would always say when somebody would offer her sweets during the holidays or birthdays that she was allergic to sugar...I said WT???:noway: She brought me into her office one day & opened her top drawer to her desk & there was a BEFORE picture of her when she was overweight...I was so impressed with her willpower..:drinker: She had won the battle of the bulge

Some people can handle it & some cannot. :grumble: I'm like a alcoholic once I eat 1 bite it's all she wrote. some people can have 1 bite & be satisfied....If I were to do that I would want more & more & more...so I guess it depends on the individual if they can/cannot regain their "control". Good Luck with that because I cannot :smokin:

I hear you! Whenever I'm around goodies, ESPECIALLY now that it's Christmas, I can't seem to find ANY control! :noway: :grumble: But, I'm not worried, because I WILL get back on track AFTER I enjoy the holiday! :bigsmile: It CAN be done.

Thats a pretty big assumption to make about people. Unless you live in these peoples shoes you can not know that they are just using the holidays as an excuse not to say no. Motivation should be about building people up not reducing them to a joke.

I believe you took that out of context. I have been reading other peoples blogs like back in nov. and they say well I will start in January my opinion is that is a long time to not try and eat healthy and at least workout. I feel as though if you don't learn how to handle the holidays then when will they learn. There is nothing wrong with having sweets I am not saying that at all. I am just saying how will people learn there will power if they don't try.

I just think the way you approached the subject was very judgemental and I don't think it is right to make assumptions about everyone when you can't possible know everyones reasons for what they do. And to end a post talking about how funny it was to see people join a gym and then stop coming is disrespectful. To me it would be sad I might feel bad for them but it would not be funny at all.

I have to agree with you on that Bamarose.

jdavis193-I have a friend who has fibromyalga (not sure how to spell it) and has spells where she physically can't get up some days. But she's lost a huge amount of weight. Now she is sick. So, for her waiting until after the holidays according to you is BS? You have no idea why people do the things that they do. She's waiting until after the holidays because she's sick and can't really move around right now but has stated that she'll try to get back on track after the holidays when she is hopefully feeling better. That's just one example right there of how totally off base you are for that making that comment. If some one joins the gym and after a month realizes that it isn't for them maybe financially, or mentally is that funny? No. There are reasons people do things that you don't know about. How dare you sit there and judge others.

I'm not gonna lie, I've gone to Christmas parties in the past couple of weeks and I've eaten and drank what I've wanted. During the week I continued with my normal eating and exercise. This is my favorite time of the year because of all the get togethers with friends and family, and I'm going to damn well enjoy it all! I know what I need to do for myself to continue to lose, and as long as I don't lose sight of that I think I'll be just fine.

I don't ever want to be one of those people who hate the holidays because of the food factor. I'm good all year, and I feel if this sets me back 2 pounds, it will be worth both of them!

Merry Christmas!

I read it somewhere on this board and it is so true: so many people worry about what they are eating between Thanksgiving and New Years when they really need to focus on what they eat between New Years and Thanksgiving.