I’m on a strict diet. I’ve been really good. But yesterday and today I had some pizza. I feel guilty and not guilty all at once. We have family parties going on and eating the food that’s served is just so much easier. I think I’ll recommit after the last get together which is New Year’s Eve
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I’m going to try again once the kids Christmas break is over. Then I’ll give it a good shot.
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Don’t feel guilty. Enjoy the holidays. 
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Does anyone know average weight gain during the holidays?
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I looked it up. On average people say they gain 5 pounds during the Christmas season, but other studies show its only 1 pound.
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I have seen studies say 2-5 pounds. 
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I always eat what is served, if it is a sit-down meal. It’s important to me to be socially appropriate and polite. But my body has taken a hit. I’m trying to read as much as I can about Keto to start in January.
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I’m trying to diet but it’s difficult over the holidays.
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dont feel guilty! it just takes time to learn what your body needs. Look for high fiber, low sodium foods
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I have eaten cake, biscuits, fry up
My sister visiting in New Years after that it’s back to healthy eating
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Even when behaving it’s nice to have treats! I might have gained a little over the holiday season but I don’t feel guilty. Your doing really well so having a treat is a good thing! Tomorrow just get back on the wagon and it’s no big deal!
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When I moved to New Orleans they said you’d gain 10 lbs in a week!
Talk about being spot on hahah. I’ve never seen food and portion sizes like it and relatively cheap so we ate out at incredible food places!
I’m sure it’s true!
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It’s the time of year.
I have gone from dieting to eating pizza over the last few years.
As long as you don’t make a habit out of it, I don’t think the occasional lapse will affect you too much.
Just get back at it in the new year. Only a few days left to go 
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Well new year’s eve and new year day are going to be piggy days. I’m looking forward to a last hurrah before getting on track. Boston Pizza here we come!! Oink oink 
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Lol @FatMama! I’m having pizza tomorrow too. Then it’s back to my diet.
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Man I miss my 20s. I ate three times as much as I do now and my weight was 135 lbs and never budged in either direction no matter what.
Now I have to exercise and eat right? That sounds like an awful lot of work.
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I totally get you @agent101g. For me, I think it’s the APs that keep the weight on.
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I generally don’t get as much fruit and vegetables in the winter and that seems to have an effect.
I think I found a new diet hack though: I haven’t been willing to totally dump diet soda but instead of having it early in the morning I have it as late in the morning or afternoon as possible. This really seems to help me curb my appetite more and seems better for my gut bacteria.
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That’s smart. I eat frozen fruit a lot in the winter so I’m still getting my fruit in. I get veggies fresh in the winter. I’m sure they’re imported but that’s ok. I don’t notice diet pop making me hungry though so that’s good.
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