Holidays: To Diet or Not?

[Scout200]

Amidst the holiday season, do you maintain your diet through the holidays or do you cheat? Especially over Thanksgiving, I found it difficult to "stay on track"... What methods do you use to overcome those holiday pounds?

-Scout

 

[Natzo]

if your keen on sweets and other treats wich I'm not, you just need to have a strong mind.

I would mantain my diet if :
- I'm trying to loose weight for the last couple months
- I'm getting ready for a contest

I would cheat if:
- I'm lean
- I don't care how I look/weight right now
- I'm dirty in the off-season
- hey it's actually a cheatmeal day

 

[Storm]

Natzo's got it right for once.

 

[Natzo]

Natzo's got it right for once.

HI5

there's a conspiracy against me .... I feel it

 

[tim290280]

I've never gained weight over the holiday period. I still enjoy snacks and good food, just I don't go nuts. Oh and I still tend to be active, even if I don't hit the weights.

 

[mvsf1]

I started my diet last night with Mr Jack Daniels. Oh ****, my head.

 

[Scout200]

if your keen on sweets and other treats wich I'm not, you just need to have a strong mind.

I would mantain my diet if :
- I'm trying to loose weight for the last couple months
- I'm getting ready for a contest

I would cheat if:
- I'm lean
- I don't care how I look/weight right now
- I'm dirty in the off-season
- hey it's actually a cheatmeal day

Thanks for your insight!

 

[BigBen]

I've never gained weight over the holiday period. I still enjoy snacks and good food, just I don't go nuts. Oh and I still tend to be active, even if I don't hit the weights.

totally agree. I dont understand what the deal is with gaining weight over the holidays. Eat like normal just have the holiday foods. I suppose there is a lot more sugar fat ect but cut back a bit on portion size and enjoy the foods and stay active.

 

[Scout200]

totally agree. I dont understand what the deal is with gaining weight over the holidays. Eat like normal just have the holiday foods. I suppose there is a lot more sugar fat ect but cut back a bit on portion size and enjoy the foods and stay active.

Very true! And personally speaking, we go to a couple of different gatherings throughout the holiday and big elaborate meals are always served... so it's not just the contents of the food but the quantity too...

 

[Chalmers]

Hi All,
I don't cheat in holiday as I know I won't exercise much to burn calories.
I do cardio in off days and eat diet healthy but balanced diet.