Its true what they say, grazing will undermine everything.

This was my first Christmas since VSG this past spring.

With so much bad stuff in the house - Christmas Cookies, chocolate, and other holiday goodies ... I found myself snacking throughout the day and night (something I had not done since VSG).

After consistently losing 2-3 lbs a week since surgery, I actually gained 1 lb the week before and though Christmas.

Went on a trip right after Christmas to FL. While I was eating out all meals, I didn't eat anything in between.

Just got home AND ... lost the pound I had gained and 2 more. My body picked right up where it left off.

Conclusion: Grazing is the DEVIL!

-RC-

I absolutely agree with you and learned the same thing myself. I've been off work since the 23rd, and we made treats to give out as gifts. We also hosted Christmas Eve so there were lots of goodies around the house. I was able to eat healthy meals but the grazing and snacking basically stopped my weight loss for over a week.

I went through the house yesterday and threw away anything that was left that was snack food. I'm sure I'll get back on plan, it was just surprising how easy it was to get off track!

Over the holidays, I've been trying to make myself sip on a bottle of water anytime I am tempted to snack at parties and stuff. Then I have to wait at least a half hour after I finish to eat something and often the urge has passed by the time I can eat.

I had the same problem! Holidays are hard. I am starting the new year back to the basics. Lots of protein and veggies and no carbs and sugar! It is nice knowing that once I get back to eating correctly that the weight will start coming off again!