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??

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......

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, 200817 yr by Shana183

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.

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.

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!!