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Post by cherryt38 on Dec 30, 2016 5:22:10 GMT
This 7 in 7 challenge begins December 1st and ends January 18th. Everyone welcome.
Challengers this round:
Bmazzo/Beverly – To enter into the Christmas Holiday & the New Year without caving in, to take things one day at a time as they come.
btygarl/Betty - Focus on increasing activity level
Cassandra18/Lynn - Stay the course over the holidays
cathygeha / Cathy - one day at a time
Cherryt38 - Cherry – Concentrate on exercise
Cindybdb/Cindy - Lose 5 pounds
Jalibmu/Jan – Get back to goal by tracking and being more intentional
jasimons/Judy – at least half of daily liquid as plain water. Spend at least 5 minutes at the end of the day to reflect.
Kem1958/Karen - Lose 7 lbs; checkin in each day; 10,000 steps 5 days a week
Marie/Mariel - drink 6 glasses of water a day/track daily/over 5,000 steps per day
pamt/Pam - continue stringing my OPOP days together by tracking, meeting Fitbit challenge and staying hydrated
Hostesses:
December 1 - December 7 Pam
December 8 - December 14 Betty
December 15 - December 21 Cindy
December 22 - December 28 Jan
December 29 - January 4 Cherry
January 5 - January 11 Judy
January 12 - January 18 Cathy
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Post by cherryt38 on Dec 30, 2016 5:28:00 GMT
Watch the Booze – Most people don’t realize how many calories there are in drinks and think, “I just had a couple of drinks.” But that can be more calories than an entire meal. The old trick of alternating cocktails with water really does help keep calories in check.
Be Choosy – Holiday indulgences should merit their calories. If a cookie just came out of the oven and it’s warm and gooey, have one. But if it’s a tasteless, store-bought leftover, don’t bother.
I think a glass of water in between drinks is a good way to cut back, and I often do that. I also am picky about the kind of holiday treats I choose.
How about you? Any other tips?
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Post by Holly Gail on Dec 30, 2016 5:34:56 GMT
If a cookie just came out of the oven and it’s warm and gooey, have one. But if it’s a tasteless, store-bought leftover, don’t bother. I couldn't agree more! I had one earlier this evening, and it was worth every point and then some. (I did take a small one; it was like a bar cookie, only it was made in a round pan, so I had a pie-shaped piece which was smaller than many of the other pieces I noticed.) |
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Post by cathygeha on Dec 30, 2016 8:01:56 GMT
My daughter and I were talking about booze recently - one new year's resolution will deal with that. As for the sweets...have had a buche de noel cake on the dining room table as a decoration BUT we are not eating it - thus saving calories...not worth the calories so will eventually toss it.
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Post by jasimons on Dec 30, 2016 11:10:31 GMT
The second tip, deciding if an item is really worth it and special is a treat tip and works other times as well. It's one that I apply in other situations as well (food items in staff lounge, for example). I think this also works well in conjunction with what was mentioned yesterday - checking out what's available first and making decisions about what is special.
I don't drink alcohol, however, I think there are some aspects that might apply to other things like punch, hot cider, pop and so on. Easy for liquid calories to add up without thinking of it.
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Post by kem1956 on Dec 30, 2016 12:33:43 GMT
Good Morning,
I don't drink never have so don't have those calories to deal with but I do like punch, Wassil, etc. I quit sodas even the diet ones two years ago NYD so don't have that to deal with either. I drink water throughout the day for my drink of choice just plain nothing added to it.
Now the candy and sweets is another thing I am constantly having to tell myself no there and to limit myself and to say no to store bought and yes in moderation to the homemade.
Karen
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Post by cindybdb on Dec 30, 2016 14:37:01 GMT
I have a glass of beer when we go out to play darts. Generally 3 times a month. I track it (when I'm tracking). The others I play with have 2 and sometimes 3 beers. Not worth the calories for me.
I find the best way to stop myself from overindulging is to figure out the calories/points BEFORE eating it. Many things are so 'expensive' that it will cause me to say no.
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Post by pamthomas46 on Dec 30, 2016 17:49:56 GMT
Not tempted by the alcohol but treats are another story. I like Cindy's tip to pretrack so that I know exactly how much it will cost! That helps me say no thanks.
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Post by jan on Dec 30, 2016 18:42:07 GMT
Happy Friday everyone. I am not a big drinker. I had 1 glass of wine at Thanksgiving. Water and ice tea at Christmas. (there was Martinelli sparkling cider for Christmas, but I don't really care for it and didn't have any.)
Ooey and gooey cookies are the best. I actually bake just a few from frozen dough so as to portion control.
I am going to an appetizer pot-luck/ game night on New Years Eve. I am taking a veggie tray with hummas. Will try to stay away from the chips !
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Post by cassandra18 on Dec 30, 2016 23:07:28 GMT
I also am not a big drinker. I am a water or coffee girl, but the treats do call to me like a Siren. I have been fighting the treats and intend to get back to meetings next week...
On New Year's Eve we will be served family style, so I will be able to pick the better options...
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Post by bmazzo on Dec 31, 2016 4:07:49 GMT
I've never been much of a drinker, but boy, am I an eater!!!
DD is getting married tomorrow, lots of food & booze, we went out to a catfish place tonight & everything was fried!!!
Happy New Year.
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