Am I the only person NOT agonising over what they ate/got/didn't eat for Christmas?

Just wondering... I let myself have whatever I wanted within reason. I had some cookies and some egg nog and some chocolate and some more chocolate and a lot of Christmas Dinner... and you know what? I don't feel the least bit guilty about it. Part of having a healthy attitude towards food is knowing that one day is not going to ruin your diet - it's okay to have special food on special occasions like Christmas and birthdays. And just because you had one or two days when you ate twice as much as you planned to, that doesn't mean you have to starve yourself for the next fortnight to 'make up' for it. One day, or even one week, is a VERY small fraction of the rest of your life...

I had 1700 calories on Christmas Eve, and 2000 on Christmas Day, and I was STILL under my burn, though not by a lot. I know it seems like more to worry about when you're thinner and your burn rate is that much lower, but still - remember, it takes 3500 EXTRA calories to make a pound of bodyfat, and I seriously doubt anyone here ate ten thousand calories in two days.

Nope!! Im right there with ya hun, I ate well over 2500 on both days and I feel wonderful. I made homemade tamales and enjoyed every bite! People tend to over du it around any holiday. Everybody gets freaked out and doesnt eat. LOL. Everybody should relax and treat themselves on these special occasions.

I'm not agonizing over it either. Sure, I overate some, but I didn't binge or eat any chocolate or cookies. If I gained a pound or two, it'll be from the lack of water and exercise over the 4 day weekend. And besides, beating myself up serves no useful purpose.

You see, I'm not on a "diet" this time...I'm living heathier. Sure, I want to lose pounds, but I didn't get this heavy in 6 weeks, so I'm quite sure it'll take more than a few weeks to get off a significant number of pounds. That's OK, too, because if I lose those pounds too fast, they'll just find their way back!!

So, one day at a time, and each day is a new day!! Enjoy life!!

 

I know I ate too much, but I'm not stressing about it either, I thought about not eating later, but that is stupid.  It is a great point that you had, about it only being a fraction of your life.  By the way it was both my Birthday and Christmas for me. 

Homemade tamales!  I love them.  It's a good thing I can't cook very well.  My mouth is now watering. 

Have a great New Years too!

Me Too!! I ate like 2500 cal yesterday. (Estimate b/c I don't count cals on Christmas) I did not gorge myself and feel overstuffed I just had some desert and snacks I don't normally eat but I am sure I will not gain fat from eating 300 cals more than I burned for 1 day out of the year.

That said I am putting in an extra workout today but I am getting ready for a wedding on the 4th. 

I had ~1500 on christmas eve... just sticking to my calorie goal... then on christmas I really have no idea and don't really care! Brown Turkey, mash potato, sweet potato (two helpings) cheese cake! A glass of wine and two mugs of apple cider! woo.

But I didn't go overboard either. Probably about 2000 calories with everything said and done.

(189.2 this morning Still on the Loosing Track!!)

I'm not.  I didn't eat everything in sight, but I certanily did not I eat my normal portions.  I still exercised, and I enjoyed myself.  I have no reason to obsess.  That's the beauty of adopting a healthier lifestyle, as opposed to being on a diet.  :)

I'm not

I don't do food guilt -- it gets me in trouble.

I didn't even bothering logging for 2 days.  I had a homemade cinnamon roll for breakfast yesterday and I think cookies for lunch....

Today I started back in on my exercise after being off it for a week and I'm just now sitting down to log in today's food (and yes, I'm back on my wagon ;-) )

Got on the scales this afternoon, just to see... and I'm the same as I was a week ago for an afternoon weight.  I am SO with you -- for me to try to limit myself over a holiday is too much stress and it was nice to just let it go for a week or so.

And those cinnamon rolls and cookies are still upstairs... and I don't care.  I *could* eat them if I wanted to, but since I had them on the day I wanted them, I'm no longer interested.  I'm in the mood for a salad for supper, topped with leftover chicken from yesterday... so it's back on I guess.  Unless one of those cookies starts calling my name later.....

I ate pretty terribly for about 4 days now, but I don't feel bad one bit.  I still ate waaaay less than I did last year and I don't feel one bit deprived and I had a great time with the family.  My only goal for the holidays was to not gain more than 5 pounds.  Somehow since Thanksgiving, I've maintained my weight, so I'm happy about that!

I had two very enjoyable Christmas dinners, and didn't obsess over either of them.  Sure, went over my burn cals by about 300 cals each dinner, but that's just 600 cals - .17 of a pound - big freakin deal.

Both dinners I ate okay for the dinner part, and just indulged in desserts and wine.  First dinner I had apple butter pound cake with caramel sauce, and the other I had a slice of banana daquari cake (which was insanely good). 

I had a great time - didn't lose, but didn't gain either.  Back to normal eating now!

I've been everything in sight for the last few days and I don't feel the least bit guilty for it. I love this time of year and I want to enjoy it, and if that means eating half a bag of Chipits (hehe) then so be it! I'm not even counting calories. It's not worth it! I know it's not going to kill me and I'm already back on track today!

totally not guilty.  i knew i would eat a bit more than usual yesterday.  even if i DID go over my 1400, one day won't kill me.   i only had one plate of ham/mashed potato/green bean casserole.  i had water to drink throughout the day to keep myself full and stayed away from alcohol.  no chocolate.  i had a great time talking with family, goofing off with my nephew and helping in the kitchen.  no regrets.  today it's back to the usual grind.

not too much anyway! I didn't have time to log things I was so busy, so I just tried to forget it and enjoy my family. I will try my best to get back in the swing though because I sure don't want to lose my good work. I have given  away a lot of the leftovers so i won't be tempted.

No agonizing or obsessing here.

calories for Dec 22 ... 1487 

calories for Dec 23 ... 1515 

calories for Dec 24 ... 1535

calories for Dec 25 ... 1431

(Note: my BMR is 2500)

=^..^= MOLLY

Well I know I overate on Christmas Eve.. too many appetizers and stuff sitting around!  I did better on Christmas Day... Really took my time eating and enjoyed every bite!  But I'd still be afraid to add it up, because I did have a piece of the evil pecan pie.. but man, was it delicious.  I can forgive myself that one piece of glorious pie, because at least I spent the calories on something I truly enjoyed. 

2500 for me. Not agonizing over it, but it sure explains my tummy ache!

Actually, it was interesting to see how calorie density makes such a big difference. I didn't eat any huge quantity of food, but what I did eat was very rich. hmmm...homemade cream puffs! What a treat. Back on track today, just a few days left to make sure my december calorie average is where it should be.

 

Well I'm on maintenance, so I don't know if this counts. I just know I didn't count at all. ;-)

Let's see, xmas eve I made chili, and had a (very small - just an extra spoonful or two) second serving, which I normally don't do, but I was hungry.

Xmas day we had bread pudding for breakfast, and then for dinner we had ham, spaetzle, rolls, broccoli rabe, sweet potatoes, and wine. Again I had an extra spoonful of everything. I'd gone running on xmas day, so I actually think it all evened out! Oh... yeah, that's right, I also had a very small bowl of ice cream right before bed...

Today was our anniversary. I had a small plate of leftovers for brunch (slept in late) then we went out to a very nice restaurant and I didn't worry about it. We had the whole nine yards... lots of wine, spring rolls for appetizers, lobster in a butter sauce with rice, and each had our own dessert too.

I'm stuffed, frankly... but it was worth every last bite. I haven't had lobster in 20 years. It was lick-the-plate-worthy. Portions weren't too huge but I'm sure there were a lot of calories packed into that.

Hi! ... I didnt count cals on xmas day either..... i felt so good... though I woke up on the 26 .... 3lbs more than the 24th... I got right back on the treadmill and my water, and tea , and my counting... on the 27th.. i had shedded 1 pound...

lack of water and exercise is most likely the reason plus i missed a couple of meals to be able to eat the grand meal lol

i was hoping to lose my last 2 lbs by new years eve.. its ok....Ill start again on the 1st...  :) 

 

 

Good point.... stressing is not going to help the relationship with food. I think I got it too. I was lucky that my body told me to stop when I just loaded full plate of potato salad for lunch like I used to do and after half of it I was icky... I finished it anyway. Later I ate just right and enjoyed quite a lot of wine. I was over 1700, but not over what is my daily calorie consumption is and I'm sure it was higher with all the running and cooking. Congratulation to all happy people who found the balance!

Food is good! But you got to love yourself as well!!!! After all it should not be diet, just little adjustment in lifestyle to make us feel better.

Happy new year!!!!! 

 

As you can see, you're definitely not the only person not stressing.

I'm up 1.5 pounds, but I think it will drop quickly once I get back to the gym this week. I have slacked for the past week and I had a few treats of eggnog and few cookies and some wine, but I feel fine about it. I also suspect I have some water retention, because I didn't drink much water over the 4 day weekend either, since I'm used to drinking it all day at work. I'm trying to make up for that now. :-)

But yeah, I feel like a had a good Christmas with moderate amounts of yummy treats, and I am very satisfied with that!

Me either . . I am just walking extra, and eating healthy now.  ..because on New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. . .I will be throwing down again. . .ummmmm good!!!!