Holiday weight gain check in!
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Anonymous
| Up 2.5! |
Anonymous
| Down 2...stomach bug! |
Anonymous
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I stepped on the scale after a week with my parents and almost had a heart attack because I was up 5 lbs. Which made absolutely no sense because I'd run 5-6 miles every day of my vacation, and not eaten too badly.
My dad was convinced that I had actually gained 5 lbs. He has absolutely no idea how things work. (he is convinced that he gained 2 lbs in one day, and I was just shaking my head, trying to explain that it was likely water weight and not that he had somehow eaten 7,000 additional calories in a day.) I stepped back on the scale and I was at my normal weight. Go figure. |
Anonymous
| I'm up 2.5, but was already up another 3 lbs after a bout of pneumonia this fall that left me unable to exercise for weeks. I'm just starting to get back to exercise and already feel so much better. |
Anonymous
| Stayed exactly the same...a feat! |
Anonymous
| Up 3 lbs. We spent 2 weeks traveling abroad and eating out every meal. So I’m pretty pleased with only being up 3 lbs. some of which is probably bloat and not fat. We were very active on our trip. Walking a ton and did a few hikes. |
Anonymous
I always think I’m up in weight after trips because of all the heavy restaurant food but I never am and it has to be because in between stuffing my face I’m walking constantly. |
Anonymous
Up 6. The horror! When I'm working I usually do two small meals for breakfast and lunch but when I'm on vacation... plus it's cold and snowy and we're not very active. |
Anonymous
Same here but even longer. I’m giving myself a full week to eat better and reset and de-puff. |
Anonymous
| I am afraid to step on a scale! Fasting today. I can't eat chocolates and baked goods so I bought sugar candy and dates! Ate a whole Costco pack of Medjool dates in 2 days! And orange slices, a whole small bag yesterday! Not eating now. I ate so much I was sick! |
Anonymous
Yuck. Eating those dates makes me sick to even think about! |
Anonymous
| I don't weigh myself (history of somewhat disordered eating, doesn't help me to micromanage) but had a doctor's appt on 12/20 and asked if she'd noticed any weight loss since last year because I had some middle-aged pant tightening last year and have tried really hard to exercise and eat a little better. She said yes and that my BMI dropped so that's enough for me. I sometimes actually lose weight during the holidays because we travel to DH's family and their food SUCKS. ...then I return in January and make all the foods I wanted, so now is the time to be mindful! That said, even if I gained a pound or two I'm fine with it as long as I'm overall down from a year ago. Moderation is key and allowing no holiday splurge is a recipe for failure. |
Anonymous
I actually love dates! But, since I rarely eat sugar I felt the nasty sugar taste in my mouth whole night! Don't get me started on the orange slices! That is why I avoid sugar, it is all or nothing for me! |
Anonymous
| I’m up 12 pounds in 6 months. Will get it off with 3 months though probably sooner. |
Anonymous
You think? I’ve always heard it takes twice as long to take it off as to put on if you’re doing it sustainably. |