Dec 29 2008
Sticking To Your Weight Loss Goals This Holiday Season?
I’m scared to step on the scale. 
Laura at Junk-Fundaholics discussed “America’s Worst Holiday Foods ” on Dec. 26th. I’ll tell you–I am guilty of over-indulging myself this holiday season. Yes, we’ve been moving. No, I didn’t have time to cook. But, surely I have more self-control than to eat all greasy foods, drink carbonated drinks, and eat so many servings of the peach cobbler and red velvet cake my in-laws brought us. Right?
Apparently, not.
Laura went on to explain:
“…studies show the average person consumes an extra 600 calories a day between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, which translates to an extra six pounds of belly fat heading into 2009.”
Oh, no! That’s me.
I’ve been complaining about needing to lose more of my preggo weight. I was doing pretty well too. I drank lots of water, had the recommended amount of fiber, stayed away from fried foods, counted calories… and then, boom. Not only have I not been exercising daily, but I started eating Jack-in-the-Box, Sonic, Frenchy’s, and Popeye’s. My goodness. I am really ashamed.
The Fitness Diva just addressed this recently in her blog “The Weight of the Holidays “. She has been reminding me daily about healthy living and I just threw it all to the side this past week.
I’m not even sure I can blame it on the holiday season. I mean, we were moving and I just couldn’t cook. Fine. BUT, I could have at least ordered grilled chicken or a fruit cup or a large water. So, there’s no excuse.
Nicole at Juicy Alligator almost got me one day when she posted about another goodie, chocolate chip cookies. I went to the kitchen to get some cobbler, but got an apple instead. I was proud. But, you know what I ate for breakfast the next morning? That’s right… cobbler. Urgh!
At this rate, I’ll never get in a bikini again… and, even worst–my whole family has been eating poorly. I feel this is a reflection on me since I usually make the dinner decisions. I certainly hope I can get it together this week BEFORE the new year. This is a minor setback and short-lived. We will eat more healthily tomorrow!
High stress and diet is a good way to fail. And beating yourself up is a good way to perpetuate the failure. Don’t worry about what can’t be undone. Just get yourself on an even keel and try again.