To all who managed to lose weight during Thanksgiving week, Congratulations!! That’s such an achievement!
I tried but failed on that goal! I made it through the big lunch, even turned down pecan pie! However, I didn’t prepare myself for Thanksgiving evening, going to my aunt’s to watch a football game and just eat leftovers. I took my MWL compliant leftovers (Lentil Shepherd’s pie, which turned out to be very good and a couple of others tried it and commented on how good it was. I can’t imagine the taste being anything but bland when being compared to the SAD Thanksgiving spread,,,). My aunt had all these snack dishes that she’s made since I was a little kid. I had not been to her house for Thanksgiving in probably 10 years. I caved! That broke my MWL compliant goal. I ate a few other things during the weekend. I’m glad to be home and back on my MWL plan. I have a nice pot of soup on the stove now. I didn’t have a way to weigh myself while away. I planned to take my scales with me, but I forgot! That might have helped me stay with my goal! Anyway, I’m sure I’m up a few pounds. I’m not going to weigh until the next weekly weigh-in. I’m afraid it will make me feel really bad. Thank you all for checking in this week. You have made this stressful holiday season tolerable!
Stacey, I love your story about riding the train. Sounds like a great way to spend a break.
Lindsey, that was a great achievement to stay totally McD compliant for Thanksgiving AND manage to lose weight, too! Kudos to you!!
Mark, I hope you feel better soon.
Idgie, a 2 lbs loss is awesome! It should count double since it was Thanks-freaking-giving week!
Arewethereyet, I hope you enjoy your holiday! You can get back on track when it’s over!
Rosey, congratulations on your loss. The bounce down to 260 is awesome. Congratulations! Glad to hear the swelling is easing up.
Kathy Yomom, I read somewhere that one day of letting go for Thanksgiving isn’t a deal breaker. I bet the 3 lbs will drop quickly. It’s probably from sodium. Glad you enjoyed the holiday.
Dea starbright, congratulations on your loss. Isn’t that kind of surprise so motivating!
Svenja, thank you for sharing your experiences with fasting. I bet you are feeling great! Are you at a retreat or going about your daily routine while fasting? How is your energy level?
Amy, thank you for sharing your weight loss journey. I love your pictures! You are such an inspiration. Often you have just the right piece of information to share that keeps me going. Thank you for all your efforts. Congratulations for such an amazing weight loss!! This being conscious of our eating and exercise, making an effort to stay healthy, is a way of life. There’s no finish line to cross.