Do you think you gained any weight during Christmas?  

I've lost 21lbs in the last 5 months, so I was a bit concerned about gaining over Christmas. I didn't exactly limit what I ate, but I've got used to eating less, so I didn't totally pig out either. My husband has just been diagnosed as diabetic, so I haven't opened any chocolates - we just had a few at our neighbour's on Christmas Day.

I weighed myself this morning, and I've put on 1lb since the day before Christmas Eve. I'm happy with that, as I can get that off again in a few days.

I already know I didnt put any weight on over christmas as I weighed myself when I arose from bed this morning and was oh so pleased to see I actually weighed about a pound less than I did last Monday morning. I weigh myself every monday morning without fail
I had no reason to think I would have put any weight on as we didnt really eat anything over and above the usual and I think we bought less stuff like cakes and chocolate etc.

I've gotta laugh because I've been really freaked out myself about it...and I wound eating wayyy more than I should've..those cordial cherries got the best of me! The scale is lying to me saying I haven't gained, but my clothes are so tight I can't breathe! I think it's more bloat than anything, so I'm on the 30 minute daily walking routine again-and hopefully this time I'll keep it up!

Aye, I gained weight, but maybe only five pounds. I sort of wanted to. I lost, on purpose, going from a hefty 207 to 167.


However, I have noticed in photos of me in recent years my lack of weight makes me look old and worn out. I can dig looking old and enjoy the term "grandpa" by our grandchildren but I do not want to look worn out. So, I am tweaking my weight a bit. The mid 170's might do it.

I actually lose weight over Christmas and other breaks from college.

At college its all fast food or microwavable dinners for me. I'm constantly on the go and I have a ton of stuff to do so I don't really have time to plan out better meals and spend the time cooking a lot.

So when I'm home things are more relaxed and my parents do most of the cooking so I eat better. Plus even around holidays I don't eat more than I normally do so its never been a problem.

Yes! This is definitely the case with me and I'm not too happy about it! I'm an enthusiastic cyclist but I guess I stopped this for a short while and so the pounds have started to build around my waist! Still, we are approaching yet another new year and I have made the intention to get out there and cycle everyday. I know that this will work but I have to persevere with it and it's not going to be easy either. I have strong resolution once more and I want to start off the New year by doing my best in terms of getting fit! I went out for a long cycle ride this morning actually and I'm pleased that I did it. Christmas is the worst time when it comes to putting the pounds on, that's life I guess! Andrew

I don't think so, I don't usually eat that much more than usual on the holidays. I may eat slightly bigger meals, but I usually eat one larger meal instead of 2 small ones during the holidays, and I really did not go crazy on cookies and pies and things like that, so I don't think I gained any. My jeans are not tight and in fact are a bit loose so I feel good about that, but I still plan on losing 10 to 15 pounds during January and February.

I can honestly say I wish I had put on a few pounds with the holidays. I've lost 30 lbs due to bad teeth and being limited on what I can eat.
If the scale is right, I've manages to put 6 lbs back on...now to keep it that way. Part of it is making sure we do have plenty of the foods I can eat in the house....applesauce, cottage cheese, eggs, pork and beans, yogurt, and pudding.

Marsha