Not too shabby!

  • So even though I have been eating things that I don't normally eat during the past week and a half (at work mostly because of the season), I haven't gained any weight back of the 7 lost! on the scale this morning: 166, which is where I've been for the past week or so - this isn't where I would LIKE to be, but I'm just happy that I've been able to keep it there, especially with New Year's Eve looming in the very near future. The thing is, is that I am still logging what I eat and being mindful of my calories, which does seem to help (I'll admit there were a few days including Christmas day where I didn't log anything!). AND I've stayed in the gym. Step class tomorrow night - this class ALWAYS makes me feel great when I'm done . It's about a 600-700 calorie burn, and the instructor mixes it up with sculpting and toning exercises using dumbbells and a body bar while stepping. I do lift weights, but since I moved in July I haven't been very on track with it, which is why when I bench my strength isn't up to par as it was before. I used to be able to bench 150 for my one rep max! Oh well, I'll get it all back now that things are settling down. Once New Year's Day passes, I look forward to seeing the numbers on the scale continue their retreat!!!
  • I've been doing things very similar to you and my weight has been pretty steady as well. Even when I eat things I don't normally eat, I log it as well. I was doing as much damage control as possible by going to the gym (I also do a step class at the gym that I LOVE) and running a few miles on the treadmill. The holidays are hard to resist completely, but staying completely conscious and aware of your decisions really helps! I look forward to the stabilization and the continuance of fat loss after the holidays have past. Until then, I'll eat a little here and there, stay accountable, and enjoy! Congrats on keeping those 7 pounds off!
  • Yay for not gaining
  • Quote: I've been doing things very similar to you and my weight has been pretty steady as well. Even when I eat things I don't normally eat, I log it as well. I was doing as much damage control as possible by going to the gym (I also do a step class at the gym that I LOVE) and running a few miles on the treadmill. The holidays are hard to resist completely, but staying completely conscious and aware of your decisions really helps! I look forward to the stabilization and the continuance of fat loss after the holidays have past. Until then, I'll eat a little here and there, stay accountable, and enjoy! Congrats on keeping those 7 pounds off!
    I was thinking it would be nice to have a calorie counting log on this site, so that everything is in one place, but if there is one I haven't found it. I use Fitday, though...it's great
  • Way to go!
  • Good job!! This season is def a challenge. Keep up the good work
  • Congrats on keeping steady! During this time of year, that's an accomplishment all by itself! Good luck getting back into a routine.
  • congrats!!! I can't say the same, been visiting with my parents, and have gotten completely off track . . .
  • Well done! Ive found it so hard to keep the pounds off during christmas!
  • That's awesome for not gaining.