[Arctic Mama]

Originally Posted by freelancemomma

How would continuing to overeat not lead to buying bigger pants?

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Sheer stubbornness until you were finally fed up and *then* decided to take it off.

Like Krampus, I just can't see you rolling over and taking a big gain lying down, without working it off before it snowballed into serious regain territory.

Some folks, especially the all or nothing types, struggle with big, big weight swings following indulgences, because they throw their hands up in frustration and give up for awhile. You're more moderate than that, by your own history on here, at least.

Bravo on the fitness goals!

[Arctic Mama]

Originally Posted by freelancemomma

What makes it doable (I think) for me is that vacations have a clear boundary. As soon as my plane touches ground in Toronto, I'm back on plan. I've been training myself to follow that rule religiously.

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p.s. I've been taking a page out of your book with my dinners: very light on food, plus a glass or two of white wine.

That's a good rule. I've managed to do that with holidays - for birthday, Christmas, and this year. Thanksgiving, too, I allow myself what sounds good with no counting or measuring. But the minute the next day begins it is back on plan like glue. I couldn't manage that in prior years, so I just didn't allow the vacation days off plan. But I've been able to manage that better as time has passed and habits have become automatic. It would have been the kiss of death four years ago, though!

[krampus]

Originally Posted by freelancemomma

How would continuing to overeat not lead to buying bigger pants?

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Arctic Mama beat me to it but I was insinuating you would have an "oh crap" moment and eat a bit less until the old pants fit comfortably rather than purchase new ones. Based on your post history I have the impression your metabolism and mindset are, similarly to mine, more forgiving and instantly responsive than many.