Hey ther Challengettes, I'm posting this a week early, since I'll be out of town this Monday and may not have access to the net.
STALLING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
It’s amazing how I can so easily develop a brain freeze when I go to any social affair, or am hosting one myself. This week could be filled with them and the “days after”.
So, for any of you out there who are like “minded” – and brain befuddled, I’m throwing out the topic of our WW leader this week. STALL… do not immediately beeline for the buffet table… do not collect 200 points… do not immediately reach for the eggnog… do not inhale the candied nuts, fruits, dips, chips (anyone getting hungry???). If you’re bringing food that’s not on program, perhaps you could let someone else “set it up”? I just read a suggestion to bring the food in a throw-away container, that way you don’t have to take any home. If you’re cooking for the gang (beware those BLT’s) and have a friend / supportive family member around to help set up - and for me, more importantly - clean up. Also, have a bunch of disposable containers to make goodie bags for people to take with them.
Wait FIVE minutes before you sample anything. Down a club soda or water if handy and you’re desperate (I usually am). Put your hands in your pockets. Hold a friend’s hand, put an arm around a beloved family member you haven’t seen in a while, play with a child, a pet…get the idea?
The when the urge to splurge strikes - wait TEN minutes more, and scout it out. If you find yourself reaching for something, yet you're questioning whether or not you really do want it or should be eating it....maybe you don't…wait…
After the time is up, if you still want it, THEN HAVE IT! The fact that you waited and thought about it is a sign of success, it's a step in the right direction and it's a behavior change...putting more thought into what you're eating and why, is so important.
Congratulate yourself for that - and enjoy without guilt. Remember what Seasaw said to me, “Patch, it’s only one cookie!”
What else can you think of? Whether serious or silly come share with us.
Have a Happy and Healthy, Joyous, and Heartwarming Holiday Season!
I would like very much to join in on your 12-week challenge too!
I'm a WW lifetimer who desparately needs some accountibility! I'm doing alright weight-wise ( slightly below goal ) but, I have a hard time remaining true to my journeling! I think that joining you in the challenge will help me remain true to my little book!
I look forward to getting to know each of you in the weeks ahead!
Welcome Nancy - we're thrilled to have you join us.
Check out Week 1 for details, and join us on this week's -- Week 2 Challenge -- through this Sunday (Dec 23rd). I know what you mean about journaling, the daily threads are probably the only thing keeping me accountable this holiday season.
I've posted this Week 3 Challenge a bit early, since I most likely won't be around an Internet connection, and wanted to make sure we had a topic for next week.
Thanks for getting this going Patch and welcome Nancy.
I probably won't be anywhere near a computer over the next week, so I was happy to see you had already posted this week's challenge. Great topic - so timely. I sorta practiced that approach yesterday at a neighbourhood get together, altho I really wasn't aware I was doing so. I ate a lot less than I normally would have, and I felt no guilt whatsoever in sampling the cranberry almond bark (spelling??). I only had one small piece, and I'm glad I did - it was delicious!
Have a wonderful holiday everyone. See you in 2002.
Yes, thanks for starting this thread now. It helps me remember that there is life after Christmas. I am not optimistic about this week. I've been on the high end of my range or over all week, eating out like crazy, stressed like crazy, celebrating like crazy. And I WI the day after Christmas. Yikes! But there is always next week as this thread reminds me.
Well, I haven't had a chance to post any of my journel yet for the week, as we've all had an awful flu bug at our house! Yuck! It has kept me from indulging in all of the leftvover goodies but, I'd much rather be feeling well again!
I hope all of you are doing well and are able to enjoy this very special time of year with friends and loved ones!
Myra: Congrats on maintaining! That's a huge accomplishment this time of year.
Nancy: Welcome to the group!
I went to my meeting the day after Christmas and faced the scale...I was up 1.4#; I didn't feel like I was since my rings were loose as were my slacks. Anyway, I'm sure part of the cause was the ham I've been munching on along with not getting my water in. I have such a hard time when I'm not at work to get those glasses of water in. I'm at work today and tomorrow and I'm hoping to get myself on track with the water and get back to journaling. I've been terrible with all the holiday preparations.
I'm working at WW tonight and again on Saturday so I'm hoping to keep myself on track. New Year's shouldn't be too bad as the only thing going on will be a pork dinner. I'll have to watch on the sauerkraut as that tends to make me retain water I have two parties over the weekend (Saturday & Sunday) so I'll have to plan accordingly. I want to weigh in on the 2nd without having to pay. I'm at the top of my range so there's no room for "splurging."
Patch: I love the suggestions and I'm going to put them in place when I go to the two parties over the weekend. I'll stay away from the food area and work on drinking water/diet soda and making smart choices.
Hey there gals... Well, I "survived" the slopes - I have to say I'm surprised and thrilled I still like to ski. I guess the racewalking really had toned my legs more than I realized.
My guess regarding points this past week and this one is somewhat questionable probably averaged 35 pts / day. I ate a great deal and know it wasn't in range. The skiing made me so much hungrier. However, I drank a good amount of water and exercised every day - either skiing or brisk walking. Won't be able to get on a scale until Monday. Trying to get back to program.
Good to get back and connect with you all.
Patch
Mon --- 35
Tues -- 35
Wed --- 35
Thur -- 30
Fri --- 35
Sat --- 30
Sun --
It's Sunday and the end of this Week 3 Challenge... I'll be posting next week's (#4) tomorrow, Monday and will see y'all there!
Hi everyone. I want to extend my congratulations to anyone who was brave enough to go near a scale last week. I bow in the presence of your dedication and determinedness.
I am guessing, from the feel of my jeans, that I've gained 3-4 pounds since my last weigh-in. The good news is, I'm craving healthy food and exercise, and since I will not be imbibing any alcohol tonite, I should be in great shape for a New Year's Resolution Run tomorrow
I should actually have numbers to post at the end of this week (the good, the bad and the ugly).
Seasaw, I think anyone brave enough to even post during the holidays -- gets major kudos. I think my WW meeting is actually open today but I'm dithering as to whether I want to drive "alllll" the way over there. Ah well, keep ya posted.
Tonight we're going out with friend for a Near Years dinner. I'm feeling somewhat subdued at the moment, don't really feel like celebrating... but glad this year is over.
If I do go to a WW weighin - I'll be posting on the new Week #4 posting.
Congrats Myra for maintaining... Melissa for sticking with it during a really tough time, and all you gals who help me remember that we are all worth it!
Have a wonderful evening tonight all, and may all your New Year Wishes come true.
I need to figure out my weekend pts and recalculate. I did weigh in on saturday and I was up .8, but hey, them's the breaks....
myra darling- you are amazing. To stay so focused
and so on program even when you think you aren't is truly inspiring. Don't beat yourself up for a
25 pt day!
seesaw- I know the jean test well. I figured since I need to get to a goal soon and get off my 1 year plateau, I better recommit myself. The meeting I went to was jam packed and really lots of fun.
melissa- you'll also see your 1.4 off again..
everyone else- I am recommitting big time. Back on week one. Made the soup (ugh- needs something ) and I looking forward to a better 2002!
Everyone sounds like they have had a good holiday.....like they say it is time for me to defluff....I got a little fluffy over the holidays. But I got my stuff together the last few days. I haven't been near a scale....not brave enough yet. I am probably up a couple of pounds. The thing that saved me was walking 5 km a day.
12 Week Challenge -- Week 3 -- Dec 24 - 30
I have two parties over the weekend (Saturday & Sunday) so I'll have to plan accordingly. I want to weigh in on the 2nd without having to pay. I'm at the top of my range so there's no room for "splurging."
probably averaged 35 pts / day. I ate a great deal and know it wasn't in range. The skiing made me so much hungrier. However, I drank a good amount of water and exercised every day - either skiing or brisk walking. Won't be able to get on a scale until Monday. Trying to get back to program.
But I got my stuff together the last few days. I haven't been near a scale....not brave enough yet. I am probably up a couple of pounds. The thing that saved me was walking 5 km a day.
