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Post by cherryt38 on Dec 31, 2016 6:14:42 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 31, 2016 6:26:01 GMT
Take Treats to Go – Sometimes we eat out of obligation when someone is offering a treat, especially if it’s homemade or a family recipe. Say, “Thank you – this is so nice. I’m not hungry now, but I’m going to save this for later.” Then take it home and put it in your freezer. You’re not throwing it away, you’re not saying no, you’re not insulting anyone, and you can still try it another time.
Shift Your Perspective – The holidays are about connecting with people. It’s not just about eating. Take the time to put your fork down and talk to people, because that’s why you’re there in the first place.
How do you handle offered treats? Any other good ideas about saying no gracefully?
Have you thought about the idea of the occasion being more about connecting with people rather than the food?
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Post by cathygeha on Dec 31, 2016 7:34:21 GMT
Good ideas!
How do you handle offered treats? Any other good ideas about saying no gracefully?
I usually eat them if inclined or decline them if not interested. I don't feel I need an excuse if I really don't want to eat something being offered.
Have you thought about the idea of the occasion being more about connecting with people rather than the food?
I have thought about it but so often it is about the food and traditions and memories revisited. Hmm...
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Post by kem1956 on Dec 31, 2016 12:47:51 GMT
How do you handle offered treats? I usually eat them to keep from hurting feelings. Any other good ideas about saying no gracefully? Ask for a smaller portion. I like the idea of taking it with you for later. I will try that.
Have you thought about the idea of the occasion being more about connecting with people rather than the food?Yes I have thought about it and try to focus on people but don't have a lot of success doing this. I tend to do mindless eating.
Have a happy NYE
Karen
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Post by pamthomas46 on Dec 31, 2016 15:36:51 GMT
How do you handle offered treats? Any other good ideas about saying no gracefully?
My family is getting used to the idea of our not taking leftovers, especially sweets. It's easier to have a small portion while we are there and then leave it there.
Have you thought about the idea of the occasion being more about connecting with people rather than the food?
Focusing on conversation and making memories with family is important for me as we get to be with family more than we have over the years.
Have a wonderful NYE everyone.
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Post by cindybdb on Dec 31, 2016 16:50:30 GMT
Definitely good ideas.
I usually take a small piece. Need to say no or later more often.
I do try to focus on the people but still end up eating too much food.
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Post by jasimons on Dec 31, 2016 17:19:42 GMT
Offers of food - If it is a special dish or item, and I didn't want to eat it, I would follow the hint and ask to postpone or take home. Or, at the least, find a way to acknowledge the intention of the gift - they are offering it as a good thing and a gift (I know that some struggle with family members who try to derail progress - that's a different story!) Most of the time for me, family gatherings involve my husband's side of the family and are large gatherings. No on usually notices or cares what anyone else is eating.
Again, the events we tend to be involved in are usually a meal with family, probably a few snacky things around, but I can use the other hints we've talked about to physically keep away from the area the snacks are, have a low cal/no cal beverage, choose snacks with care and eat slowly.
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Post by jan on Dec 31, 2016 19:38:51 GMT
How do you handle offered treats? Any other good ideas about saying no gracefully? I might say that I am full right now but I will try it later. Or take it home and either freeze it or throw it away (if I didn't really want it in the first place, but couldn't say no.)
Have you thought about the idea of the occasion being more about connecting with people rather than the food? Tonight I am going to a house to play card games for the evening. They will have a break for snacks at some point. I will be choosy and (I am taking a veggie with hummas) and only eat what I really want. Some of the people there I won't see again til summer, so I will concentrate on visiting and not on the eating.
Everyone have a safe New Years Eve.
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