The Holidays are coming... Am I ready?

When I decided to join this challenge, I wanted to be 20lbs lighter by New Years than when I started WW. I hit that goal today when I weighed in at another meeting. Truth is, I may be lighter but I still don't feel like I am ready to face Thanksgiving with my family. I'm just not sure how I can handle all the foods that I love to eat (way too much of I might add) and the fact that the only WW friendly food that will be there is the green beans and even those have a huge hunk of ham hock and little white potatoes in the pot. I guess I am looking for suggestions as to how best to deal with the temptation. Do I eat a tiny bit of what I want and load up on the few healthy choices? Or do I eat what I want and hop back on the wagon for the next meal? Another problem is that my birthday is the day before Thanksgiving this year, so I know there will be a red velvet cake with "Happy Birthday" written on the top waiting for me when I get there. Left alone with it, there is no doubt in my mind that I would just keep sneaking little bits until it was completely gone. Do I cut my own piece or just eat the one that is placed in front of me?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated; especially advice from members that have gone through the holidays before. Is there any way to stay on plan without cooking the entire meal myself?

Setting a Goal

Hi All,

With 10 weeks until the New Year, I have set myself a concrete goal, and that is to be 2 pounds below my 50-lb weight loss by January 1, 2012. Setting a goal is always a great first step. I have begun to remind myself WHY I am trying to do what I do. I have maintained my original weight loss for 3-1/2 years now, and have recently lost an additional 18 pounds. But I never actually was able to hit my goal, even though I came very close. I know some may say, "Holly, what is the big deal? You were successful! Why keep losing?" I have thought of that, and the truth is this: if we are not moving forward, it is too easy to slide backwards!

Also, I remember how I FELT when I was 48 pounds heavier...no energy...hated my clothes...felt out of control with my eating, etc. It simply feels good to do what is right. It feels good to watch those around me copying my good choices. My children look to me as an example of what is right an wrong, and when I see them reach for fruit, drinking water, etc., it really makes me happy that I make the choices I do. 

So, I am excited. I envision myself fit, healthy, and in control when that ball drops on New Year's Eve. I will not be a part of those who eat out-of-control this holiday season.

Make it a good week, everyone!!!
Holly :)

Welcome Everyone!

Hi All,

Get ready to be supported AND challenged with this blog...let me back up a minute...

My Weight Watcher buddy, Lydia, had a great idea when she decided to take control of her weight loss and set herself weekly goals leading up to the New Year. Now we all know what a challenge the holidays bring to one trying to lose weight...HARD!!! So we are going to support one another and ring in the New Year with a weight loss!

So...we invite anyone at all to join in the fun here on this blog.

Please feel free to post your challenges, struggles, and victories whenever it works for you! That is the beauty of a blog. You can post or read it at a time that is convenient to you and your schedule. Post as little or as much as you like!

I am excited!! We will do this thing together!

Holly :)