christmas temptations

[LanclosMomma 0]

Well I did so good over Thanksgiving. I actually lost a pound that week. But man, all these goodies around right now are killing me. All the baking that my family and I are doing is so tempting!!!!! Anyone else having problems??

[jackiebee 1]

Yes....I am having a problem with Holiday candy around the house...I also did not work out this weekend. It is getting hard to work out but I am really going to try to still do it during the rest of December......

[Shana183 0]

I know it is very hard. I try to stay focused. Especially don't want to give in with all the hard work that everyone puts into losing.

Banded Sept. 10, 2008

Edited December 19, 2008 by Shana183

[Shamrockgirl60 1]

Due to the economy I stopped most of my baking and gift giving, I sent cards with notes. One branch of my family is having a "Yankee Swap" everyone brings something, less than $10 and we open them and swap them with the person before us if we want their gift. It's a lot of fun and can be totally hilarious. We then eat (I'm making a healthy Greek Pasta salad). It's this Sunday afternoon. I hope we don't get too much snow, we have a big storm tomorrow and I had a "Red Hat Christmas party" to go too, and got word they canceled it and will have it on the 26th instead.

So I don't have any temptations around the house. I am going to make a healthy dinner Christmas day for the family. A nice rib roast, and lots of veggies.

Just hang in there and not eat the goodies. You will be so proud of yourselves when you lose a pound or two and not gain any.

[TQUAD64 9]

The Sees candy is fyling around the office and yes I have had a couple of peices. I do indulge in sweets, but not to the extent before pre-band. Pre-band, I would have ate the whole damn box 1-pound box. Post band, I am satisified with one or two pieces.

Moderation is key, plus exercise to burn those holiday calories.

[luigismama 0]

Yes, the last couple of weeks have been my biggest challenge yet. I am indulging in many sweets and not exercising regularly. I am pretty much at optimal fill, so I can't eat too much of anything. I've actually lost weight and broken through my plateau. I want to keep this momentum up, so I gave away all the Cookies I made and I'm going to the gym tomorrow- in a snowstorm. Although I'm a little disappointed in my choices lately I know I'm doing MUCH better than I ever did without the band. We'll get through this holiday season and maybe even lose weight for the first time!!