Losing Weight Before Christmas?

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MerryMandy

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We're less than 90 days out and I'm freaking out about pictures with the family. I had my third child earlier this year and my body still hasn't really bounced back :eek: I just picked up Beachbody's Cize workout since I used to be a dancer and I'm really hoping that'll give me the push I need: https://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/cize-dance-workout.do

Any of you trying to lose weight before the holidays? if so, how? Maybe we can help keep each other accountable!
 

AuntJamelle

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You got this, MerryMandy! Now is the time to start! Hide the Halloween candy from yourself!!! :) That is my nemesis this time of year!
 

Cindylouwho

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Well after this last 3-day weekend I sure am NOW! :) I follow a loose Paleo diet. (Unlike the bags of potato chips, gluten free peach cobbler and wine that I just put down with my relatives). I strictly avoid gluten due to intolerance. I minimize dairy and nuts and watch the alcohol because it lowers my inhibitions when it comes to food. My chocolate is 85% organic. Having food prepped and on-hand is key to my being good. I also try to get in at least 10,000 steps per day. If you used to be a dancer I'd think that would be a super fun way to stay fit! :) After this past weekend I will have my angel halo on til the kids are out on Christmas break. (Except for Thanksgiving Weekend). I'll still make cookies and such -- I just won't eat them til Christmas.
 

AuntJamelle

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You've got this, Cindylouwho!!! And yes, I think we will all splurge on Thanksgiving weekend, it just happens - lol

As of this morning I am down 18.4 lbs from where I started really working on dropping a couple of months ago - I'm hoping to do the same as you and keep on track - other than Thanksgiving - until Christmas hits. DH is doing GREAT on his Keto diet - as of this morning he is down 40lbs!!!
 

Cindylouwho

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As of this morning I am down 18.4 lbs from where I started really working on dropping a couple of months ago - I'm hoping to do the same as you and keep on track - other than Thanksgiving - until Christmas hits. DH is doing GREAT on his Keto diet - as of this morning he is down 40lbs!!!

Nice job!!! High Five!! That's gotta feel great! You will have to share your meal strategy since we are both cooking up a storm of freezer meals on that other cooking thread!

My weight loss journey was a few years back. Today I only have one more size to drop to be truly healthy for my height. There's about 10 lbs left that I've tried EVERYTHING to bust through but I truly believe it is inflammation caused by one of the foods I am still eating. (That would most likely be the organic Peanut Butter - which is my last vice). Man, I just can't kick it! I have done Keto but have found I do best with berries and occasional boiled sweet potatoes in the mix -- otherwise my body comes back and hits me twice as hard if I ever stray off plan. But that's me and I do use a lot of Keto principles. I have already lost the weight from my October Weekend I mentioned above but I'm just back to my normal self - which needs some fine-tuning. One of the things I'm looking for right now (over on our Freezer Cooking thread) are quick grab fat/protein bombs to replace the quick grab spoonfuls of peanut butter that I go for in the afternoon when I'm in a hurry -- and I'm ALWAYS in a hurry. Maybe something with coconut.... Also looking to jack my vegetable & salad intake even more -- and I already do green smoothies and roasted veggies. I've cut back this past month though because I'm racing around so much. Ugh.
 

Holiday_Mom

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Great job, AJ and Cindylouwho! I'll pop over to the Freezer Cooker thread to see what you ladies are doing with meals.