I am so angry at myself. I've falling into the same "holiday pattern" that I do every year. People are constantly dropping off snacks at my desk at work, and my family is making sweet treats out the WahZoo. And pretty much since Thanksgiving I've been having a treat here or there and it has really stalled my weight loss. I'm sooooooooooo close to being at the 50 lb loss mark.. like 3 lbs. But for some reason I keep justifying "just one more bite" of fudge, etc. Anyone else having trouble? Got any good tips?

I am so angry at myself. I've falling into the same "holiday pattern" that I do every year. People are constantly dropping off Snacks at my desk at work, and my family is making sweet treats out the WahZoo. And pretty much since Thanksgiving I've been having a treat here or there and it has really stalled my weight loss. I'm sooooooooooo close to being at the 50 lb loss mark.. like 3 lbs. But for some reason I keep justifying "just one more bite" of fudge, etc. Anyone else having trouble? Got any good tips?

Hard to answer not knowing when you were banded, # of fills...Green Zone? Any problems with hunger when it comes to other foods?

Do you track your calories? I've been having treats, but I always track everything, and make sure I stay within my calories. I find that the easiest way for me to snack on holiday goodies, without feeling guilty and over doing it.

Do you track your calories? I've been having treats, but I always track everything, and make sure I stay within my calories. I find that the easiest way for me to snack on holiday goodies, without feeling guilty and over doing it.

I agree with you Manda....

It's a joyous time of year and food is a part of that....I am NOT on a diet FINALLY and am so happy about that. I do not deprive myself of anything I want this time of year...for some of the delights I will not see again until next Christmas so I indulge. Yes, I do....one little bite or one piece and I account for every thing that goes in my mouth. I pick and choose what I want to have and TRULY enjoy that bite or piece. And then I move on...onto celebrating with friends and family and watching my two little ones enjoy everything about the season.

Stop making it about the food...remember why you started on this journey. Nothing I can or will eat will feel nearly as good as the 64 lbs I've lost and how wonderful I feel....thats what I try to remember when I am tempted by the goodies of the holiday.