‘Tis the Season
Friday, December 19th, 2008 | Weight Loss | 2 Comments
‘Tis the season (to gain weight)…but does it have to be that way? Maintaining motivation during the holidays can be difficult, especially when you find yourself at a holiday party, cookie swap, or family gathering at every turn. Is it even worth trying to maintain your weight this month, knowing the worst of it is yet to come? Yes! Focus on the things you CAN do this holiday season instead of letting the overwhelming temptations that surround you lead you to give up completely. You can still control what you buy at the grocery store and what you bring into your home. You can still control what foods you prepare for yourself and/or your family on days that don’t include a special gathering. Maintain as much of your normal healthy routine as possible to counterbalance all of the extras over the next few weeks. It will make a difference, and may even make the difference of several pounds. Do what you can. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing this year.
Wow, what an important thing to remember, “it doesn’t have to be all or nothing”. After having made a not-so-good eating decision this week, my thoughts were “now I’ve messed up, I’ve ruined everything”. Your message reminds me that I’m only in this hole if I choose to stay there – the way to climb out is to be gentle with myself while I resume my good habits and choices.
I found success in planning ahead what I was going to eat at my family celebration and asking everyone to not eat certain things around me since I am new on this journey.