Coping With Christmas

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

eat bits of everything

be mindful of the choices

and remember, 3500 calories is a pound (ate/drank)

and if we take in more calories then we burn off, we will gain..

xmas time or not....so enjoy the holidays, eat and try not to overthink it..

[lsereno 2,525]

Love PdxMan's reply.

I am also on my third holiday season post op. In addition to doing almost the same as PDXMan (I do drink alcohol but only two max), I also:

Eat low calorie versions of my fav treats, such as adding nutmeg and Splenda to warm milk instead of drinking eggnog, coffee with a splash of milk and sugar free pumpkin Syrup instead of Starbucks holiday coffees, eggnog frozen yogurt instead of ice cream, sugar free hot apple cider, and spinach dip made with Greek yogurt with veggie dippers.

When indulging in full calorie treats, I eat them out instead of having them at home.

I weigh every day to stay in goal range.

I consider staying at goal and healthy my christmas present to myself, not a punishment.

I enjoy non food holiday fun, including walking the neighborhood to see the lights, making crafts with the kids, burning holiday scented candles, and donating time to charities.

Lynda

[fatgirlslim14 23]

Thank you all for the great advice. I really appreciate it.

[7 Bites_Jen 479]

My advice would be to not completely cut yourself off. It's okay to allow yourself a treat now and again - NOT every day, of course! Also, keep high-protein things on hand at all times - nuts, cheese, Jerky ... things like that. And water!! I never believed that Water would help stave off cravings, but it really works!!

Something else to consider - for some sleevers, dumping syndrome does happen - I happen to be one of those lucky few that it affects, LOL. So if you're one of those and sugar, carbs, and /or high fat foods cause this for you, let that be a deterrent!

You can also bring some healthier versions of treats to share with co-workers

[fatgirlslim14 23]

My advice would be to not completely cut yourself off. It's okay to allow yourself a treat now and again - NOT every day, of course! Also, keep high-protein things on hand at all times - nuts, cheese, Jerky ... things like that. And water!! I never believed that Water would help stave off cravings, but it really works!!

Something else to consider - for some sleevers, dumping syndrome does happen - I happen to be one of those lucky few that it affects, LOL. So if you're one of those and sugar, carbs, and /or high fat foods cause this for you, let that be a deterrent!

You can also bring some healthier versions of treats to share with co-workers

Thanks

[Globetrotter 1,340]

I actually look forward to the holiday "challenges"; I take a leaf from Eggface's book, she finds ways to make high Protein low carb treats that are also visually appealing. Protein truffles, protein cake, protein DOUGHNUTS - I love the idea of having my cake and eating it too!

[kcgeeck 8]

I'm 6 days post surgery and yesterday and today was miserable to be quite honest. My doctor said I can't have Protein Shakes until Friday but I had zero energy today. I didn't realize just how hard it would be to be surrounded by all the delicious food ????

[Kiap82 239]

I'm 6 days post surgery and yesterday and today was miserable to be quite honest. My doctor said I can't have Protein Shakes until Friday but I had zero energy today. I didn't realize just how hard it would be to be surrounded by all the delicious food dde14

I'm 9 days post surgery and actually left for my house before Christmas dinner at my parent's place. I took a long hot shower and am much happier than watching my family eat. Luckily they understand and were glad to help me load my car and be on my own. Until I can eat some sort of regular food, I am just choosing not to be around it.