The biggest thing I can do for this is limiting the liquid calories. Historically speaking I would stop drinking my calories (in all forms) starting the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve-ish. That has worked well for me in the past because it was calories I didn’t necessarily need so for 30 days I could abstain and that would keep the weight steady. Here are a few old posts about Thanksgiving:<\/p>\n
Rebel Turkey Day<\/a><\/p>\n Setting a Skinny Table<\/a><\/p>\n Any Way You Slice That Pumpkin Pie<\/a><\/p>\n Christmas is harder for me. There’s a lot of events–Michael’s work throws a big party that’s catered and has a full bar. My family always threw a big shindig with amazing food and my aunt’s famous eggnog. So much temptation!<\/p>\n Christmas Cookies \u2013 Part 1<\/a><\/p>\n Christmas Cookies \u2013 Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n Christmas Cheer<\/a><\/p>\n Then of course there is the hot cocoa, which usually satisfies my sweet tooth and is a good low-calorie dessert, but sometimes drinking cocoa makes me want a warm, yummy cookie to go along with it! Dammit more temptations!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Losing during the holiday season is such a struggle. The social eating is what has always been my downfall. I try my best and I go into these situations with good intentions but then there’s always something on that buffet table that I find irresistible. So how do you stop that binge?<\/p>\n There are a few tricks I use. If I am going to a holiday party where I know there will be lots of good food, I make sure that I get my workout in first.<\/strong> If nothing else it gives the day balance. Next, I try to eat sensibly the rest of the day<\/strong>. That does not mean starving myself, but it also does not mean that the entire day is a waste and I should just eat\u00a0whatever\u00a0<\/em>I want.<\/p>\n Sparkling water and diet soda do wonders<\/strong>. If you don’t want to spend your calories on alcohol, or want to limit the intake, this is a great trick. Sparkling zero calorie drinks can fill you up temporarily and you have something in your hand that you are drinking. So it’s not like you’re standing there like a scrooge while everyone is partying. In the past I did this at my family holiday party because was pretty much a whole day affair and that’s a LOT of calories if you just eat and drink the entire time. I pace myself. I start with water. I switch to diet soda. Then later in the evening I might indulge in an adult beverage or two.<\/p>\n Those adult beverages add a LOT of calories<\/strong> to your meal. Is it worth it? Usually not. Read this post if you haven’t:\u00a0I Had a Drinking Problem<\/a>.<\/p>\n Despite not making the dent in my weight loss that I had hoped before the holidays, I am going back to the “just try and maintain” method for the rest of 2014. That is my goal, along with maintaining my fitness routine. Some of my other goals: avoid holiday baking at home (there is plenty everywhere else, I don’t need to make any more!), try not to beat myself up about indulging here and there and most importantly: weigh myself once a week to CHECK IN. Stay on track!<\/p>\n![\"holiday-weight-loss-tips\"](\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/holiday-weight-loss-tips.gif\")
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