[CyndiM]

Okay, here it is, our South Beach making it through the holidays thread. I usually gain about 10 lbs through the holidays and spend the rest of the winter taking it off. This year I'm already up 10 so no room for any gain. I want to change my pattern and get back on plan right now and breeze into the new year healthy and fit.

I plan to check in here every evening and stay accountable to my goals. Knowing I will report in just might be that extra help I need to say no to unplanned eating. I'm going to start Sunday because I've got a 4 day vacation starting tomorrow. I want to set myself up for success.

My goals:
1 - write everything down! I've gotten away from that and it really makes a difference.
2 - exercise a little every day, even 10 minutes helps. I need to re-establish the habit of exercise.
3 - Starting 11/12 I'm doing at least one week of Phase 1. I will reassess at the end of the week.
4 - no unplanned eating, no eating in the car

I know I can do this! Who else is in? What are your goals?

[jekel383]

Cyndi I love this idea!!

Goals
1 - continue training for four day cycling event in May
2 - No eating in the car or in front of the TV (second one is harder for me)
3 - If I made it and brought it to work, I will eat it
4 - only eat when hungry, not bored or anxious. If I am willing to eat veggies for
a snack than I can indulge (been eating too many off plan snacks lately

I will check in daily too. I will be honest, I am not perfect. If I slip up, I will take ownership and do better I am up 7 pounds from my ticker. Not going to change it, instead get back to 139. I would like to stay under my goal weight in 2013

[weezle]

Ok ok ok ok.

Goals:

1) Log all food in my Lose It app.
2) Consume ACTUAL portions (not what my stomach says is a portion.)
3) Stay out of the candy basket/vending machines at work.
4) When unable to be 100% OP (holidays are tough, especially with DH's family) eat large portions of the OP choices and very small (if any) portions of the non-OP choices.
5) Stay hydrated, drinking 8-12 glasses of water a day.

That's all I got.

[jekel383]

Achieved all but one goal yesterday. I snacked in front of the TV. However the choice of snack was red pepper slices, celery and two TBS roasted red pepper hummus.

[FurnaceOfAchievement]

Yes for this thread! I'm in the same spot myself, Cyndi.

Goals:
1 - re-establish and strengthen habit of exercising daily
2 - stay committed to food journal
3 - always have meals planned for at least 1 day in advance

[pinkcandiez]

I like this !
My goals:
1. No grazing. Anything I eat will be served on a plate.
2. Limit coffee to one to two cups a day (had 3 today :s)
3. No eating after 8pm
4. Eat only when hungry

I really hope to do this since grazing is my major problem !

[weezle]

Checking in. Did fine today, resisted candy, oops need a little more water. But otherwise ok. This weekend will be interesting, as one of my besties is coming down from Chicago and staying with us. I imagine there will be eating out at restaurants, which is always a challenge.

But, one day at a time.

Oh Cyyynnndddiiiii...... How are yoooouuuuuu?

[CyndiM]

I am on vacation and all bets are off until Sunday. I didn't do any unplanned eating or eat in the car. Unfortunately it's so windy that a walk on the beach was out of the question.

[jekel383]

Yesterday was great until the commute from he**!!!! It took us 3.5 hours to get home. Broke down and ate the emergency Halloween candy (snack size Almond Joy and 1/2 of a Reese's PB cup). We made a quick pit stop at McDonald's (only place open). Did I choose wisely......NO! Small fry and a chipolte chicken wrap, fried not grilled. Not beating myself up over it as I had not eaten fast food in probably 6 months. Today will be a good day

Cyndi enjoy your much deserved weekend!!

[jekel383]

Resisted temptation, but still retaining water hmmmm. Maybe a few days off will get my system back to normal. How is everyone else fairing! Cyndi hope the wind dies down and you can enjoy the beach

[jenne1017]

Great Idea Cyndi - I am in! I've gained 10 since my surgery and I want to get it off (as much before cruise as possible but I plan to stay OP during it, save a few drinks) so PH1 for a week for me!

GOALS
1. Log my food here every day.
2. Not be lazy - I am home through Tuesday now so I need to cook more, prep snacks, etc.
3. In addition to my PT, go to the gym 2x more a week and swim once a week.
4. No eating after 9p and only water at that time!

[TwynnB]

UGH - I really really need to change my 'frame of mind', and can't quite get myself to do it. I think part of it is just having skinny young children that can/need higher fat foods!! A large part of my problem is to nibble before bedtime, when I'm not truly hungry. Thinking of my goals...

**not to eat past 8 pm
**drink more H2O
**stop the nibbling! I don't need a few nuggets of kid's cereal!
**dark choco is okay - but limited, Tammy!!

[jenne1017]

Day 1 (green is done, red not accomplished and black is TBD)

GOALS
1. Log my food here every day.
2. Not be lazy - I am home through Tuesday now so I need to cook more, prep snacks, etc.
3. In addition to my PT, go to the gym 2x more a week and swim once a week.
4. No eating after 9p and only water at that time!

[CyndiM]

Two days of not eating in the car and exercising. Tomorrow food will be limited to what needs to be finished then Monday Phase 1 starts. I'm also going to start logging again tomorrow. That should be scary

[jenne1017]

Day 2 (green is done, red not accomplished and black is TBD)

GOALS
1. Log my food here every day.
2. Not be lazy - I am home through Tuesday now so I need to cook more, prep snacks, etc.
3. In addition to my PT, go to the gym 2x more a week and swim once a week.
4. No eating after 9p and only water at that time!