How did you do over the holidays?

[lauragshsu 6]

Just wondering how everyone did over the holidays!

I went for a two week trip to see family. I weighed myself the day I arrived and every other day after that. I ended up leaving a pound lighter than I arrived, despite all the Christmas Cookies I consumed.

[Lap Band Gal 41]

I reached my goal weight of 145 lbs over the holidays....yay!

[karebare714 14]

You both did amazing!! I on the other hand did horrible. I have gained a total of 12 lbs in the last 2 months. I am starting over though. I went grocery shopping today and have made out my meal plan for all 3 meals a day for the next week. I find it much easier to stick to my diet when I plan. I have been going though alot of changes in my life over the last couple of months and know that has played a part in my weight gain as well. I feel like my life is starting to get back to normal and I want to get back into gear. I have been over 200 lbs since I was in elementary school and am almost 30 yrs old now. I can't wait to get in the 100's and know I will make it there soon. Congrats to you both!!

[Tami_819 17]

I didn't have a goal to start with the holidays other than being happy if i only put on 5 lbs. To my surprise and great relief even with all the holiday treats, i lost 2 lbs!!! I will take that!

[kosy2 1]

I lost 2.5 pounds the week before Christmas and 6.5 the week between Christmas and New Year's.

[Rsilversea 2]

I lost one pound over Thanksgiving and gained 3 over Christmas. Now I'm getting back to basics again.

[Blaze21 5]

I lost 2 pounds over the holiday.

[velvets143 2]

I slacked and did really bad over the holiday_ All the junk was piling up just at the time I was craving sweets- had cheesecake and Cookies and other assorted no-no's. I kept up with my exercise though. I started the new year with a RAGING abcess tooth that had to be pulled and the abcess drained yesterday so I havent had anything but Water for the past 3 days! I can barely open my mouth, i cant imagine chewing anything. I have to go weigh in this afternoon, i think I lost a few pounds despite my holiday decadance. Guess my swollen mouth is forcing me to reset and I will use it as a positive thing.

Good luck to us all for the New Year

[trishfish 1]

I slacked and did really bad over the holiday_ All the junk was piling up just at the time I was craving sweets- had cheesecake and Cookies and other assorted no-no's. I kept up with my exercise though. I started the new year with a RAGING abcess tooth that had to be pulled and the abcess drained yesterday so I havent had anything but Water for the past 3 days! I can barely open my mouth, i cant imagine chewing anything. I have to go weigh in this afternoon, i think I lost a few pounds despite my holiday decadance. Guess my swollen mouth is forcing me to reset and I will use it as a positive thing.

Good luck to us all for the New Year

I had MAJOR dental work done day #1 of my two week liquid diet...made it do much easier because by the time my mouth had healed enough for me to even think about a popscicle or Jello the cravings.had already passed. My surgeon joked that he's going to recommend that plan to his patients haha

As far as how I did.over the holidays I lost 18 lbs from thanksgiving to new years....not too bass if I say do myself. I an now 22 lbs from my doctors goal for my and 44 lvs away from my personal goal!

[JanB23 23]

We don't have thanksgiving so that wasn't a problem but over Christmas i put on 1.5 kilo but i have managed to loose it again and another 1/2 kilo. I am happy with that. Well done to everyone one who managed to loose weight at this plentiful time of year.

[gatorgal 0]

I gained 10 pounds from Halloween through New Years, but I was allowing old habits to creep in prior to Halloween. So, after a good butt-kicking from my husband (with my permission) and my doctor (whom I pay to kick my butt!), I have written out menus and an exercise plan for the next few weeks. My doctor and I think I need to "detox" from too much sugar which I am now craving like mad. I have removed all sweets from my house and have given my kids permission (and money) to ride their bikes to Baskin-Robbins once a week when they want ice cream. I just can't have sweets in the house right now. Once I get over the intense craving for sugar, I think it will be easier to get back on track.

Also, writing this out has been helpful. Sometimes putting to words my failures help me realize that this is only temporary and that I can get back on track!

[isaviolinist 11]

I did terribly the first week of Christmas Break (we were in Hawaii and it was an eating extravaganza) but then the second week I got a TERRIBLE stomach flu and when I returned I had lost a pound from before we left. So considering I was assuming I had gained 15 pounds, I feel pretty good about that! And then today, I FINALLY hit ONEDERLAND!! Last year this time, I was on my way to regaining 50 pounds. This year I'm grateful to be on the right track and not stopping anytime soon!

[Ms Dottie 0]

Well, I am a new bandster..11/11/10....I was so extremly surprised that I did not gain any weight. I now just need to deal with the cold outside and get walking!!!

[nina874 48]

I did ok, I did get up close and very personal with my stepmums sherry trifle ( mmmmmm it is sooooo good! I actually stole it from her house and took it home ) but other than that I didnt stray too much so I just upped my exercise and maybe put on 1lb?