Do you gain weight during the holiday season?

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I'm usually really strict at controlling my food intake (except for cheat day) but during this time of year I find myself having a slice of frosted gingerbread (starbucks has a great one) or helping myself to 20 cheese on cracker helpings. And because of the short days I don't walk as far for exercise.

The results aren't horrible, but I've prided myself on having a completely flat stomach (thanks to sacrifice and work) and today I felt just the tiniest bit of roll in the area.

Snow123 · Accepted Answer

I really excel at baking (I especially love making the stuff that tastes absolutely delicious, creamy, sweet, glazed pastries, that sort of thing) so of course I do a ton of that during the Christmas season, and combined with my love of eggnog, combined with the fact that Christmas season is filled with chocolates and food and yeah... I tend to put on a few haha. Not too much though, usually just 3, maybe 4 pounds. But I keep in shape so by the time I may actually notice it, it's pretty much gone. And even if I wasn't, it wouldn't really raise a bunch of "red flags" since weight isn't a big issue for me. I don't really focus on the scale; I usually just go by how my clothes fit and what I see in the mirror.

I have one friend though who's just hooked on Starbucks herself, especially their Christmas drink specials, and she must put on about 15 pounds every December. It's just crazy. But when you look at the calories, fat, etc. that goes into the drinks... it's understandable how a person can gain that much. My favorite cafe in my city has this one Pumpkin Spice Latte and jeez, let me just say: it. is. amazing. So fattening, but so delicious! haha. Love/hate relationship.

AnonChic17 · Accepted Answer

A little. My grandma make freakin amazing cookies!

kinkynconfused · Accepted Answer

This year I am actually losing weight.  I made myself some new lifestyle rules.  No more sweets just because it's the holidays, and if I want to play video games and waste away the day during my break I need to do at least 1 hour of cardio first.  So far I am down 5lbs since Thanksgiving :)

WeaponZero · Accepted Answer

No, but then unlike most Americans I don't treat the entire two month period of mid November to mid January as one big gluttonous binge.  Aside from our Thanksgiving dinner, our Christmas dinner, and my office's Holiday luncheon, I don't do anything differently during that period.

DishLady · Answer

You're in a different age bracket now, babe, and need to curb your cheats a little more or you'll end up with that little roll, lol.

I stick to indulging my inexplicable chocolate addiction once a week -- and happen to stick to my political views about Starbucks, which keeps me out of America's new favorite for fatty treats.

Back things you like at home so you can watch the calories (and fat) but still indulge the irresistible enticement of ginger/cinnamon that the season brings.

OOH, and and if you're into snuggling up with a hot chocolate and a cute gal, steer clear of the whipped cream... LOADS of calories for nothing...

Smud16 · Answer

Yeah, I usually do, but then my New Years resolutions usually help me lose it. Unfortunately, I love baking, and so my house is full of baked goods during the holidays. Delicious, but so not healthy. Luckily I walk the dog every day though they have become slightly shorter walks because of little daylight, and play tennis a few times a week.

dalila · Answer

Yeah December has always Been a killer month for me...i have like 3 family birthdays plus the holidays and there is a yummy Christmas bread that's called Panetone that I love it very much but I ve Been Controlling what I eat Since Last December and I am working out way more this month So the days I eat too much don't impact me, but of course I will eat on these days I am human...

BeerME · Answer

a little, but I lose it pretty quickly once the weather starts warming up and I feel more motivated to go on longer runs.

Feefee · Answer

I actually lose weight during the holiday season and any other holidays because I actually get time to work-out and go to the gym, unlike during school-time when stress causes me to eat more and get hungry so easily! :s

LightUp · Answer

Welll luckily it doesn't snow here, so I can still go to the gym , run or walk. For starters you should try drinking green tea. I can't say where you could fine a good product but a little Google will surely help.

CasaNorba · Answer

not really. because I don't think about it, I noticed that the more you more paranoid you are about your weight the more you will gain because it seems that stress ruins they way your body distributes weight

krisdaschwab912 · Answer

I usually gain weight during the month of December, but that has a lot more to do with finals and massive papers than anything else.

Anonymous · Answer

What ever I gain is muscle. My eating habits don't change like everyone else believes, during holidays. Calories are calories; doesn't really change much if they come from beef, turkey, or ice cream.

Anonymous · Answer

No because I'm conscious of what and how much I eat. I make healthier choices. Even around the holidays, I eat everything I want to in moderation. Exercising daily also helps me keep fit.

AmberChick · Answer

I do, because everything looks so good and they always come up with new delicious foods for the holidays.  It's also cold and for some reason when it's cold I eat more

kmhco · Answer

I don't really pay attention enough for my weight to know for sure, but I don't gain too much if any at all.

raptor · Answer

absolutely. I have an incredibly strong sweet tooth. As in, that  half of a pie in the fridge seems like a reasonable snack...

Quarty · Answer

Sure do! Personally, I enjoy preparing for hibernation.

DivaMonae · Answer

Yes I'm like a bear preparing for hibernation I store weight in the winter and lose it by spring. + I sleep so much I might as well be one.

sourpatchchik2 · Answer

Nope...it's very very hard for me to gain weight.:p  My metabolism is extreme lol.

CorneliaisPretty · Answer

;( yes I do. but I'm gonna see if I can keep myself under control this year

Anonymous · Answer

Haha oh man. It's good that you're healthy and all but that's paranoia.

emzy-89 · Answer

No, I make a conscience effort not too because I hate having to lose weight and I hate the way I feel when i'm out of shape.

JustinCaseUDontKnow · Answer

Yes, it happens usually lot of sweets, too many fats

WoIIie · Answer

I managed to shed a few extra few pounds during stretches where I'm not eating big holiday meals.

lovelylife · Answer

Yes! I think I gain 5 pounds this week! Smh

Love2Ball · Answer

No I'm always paranoid of what I eat.. I'm always dieting

PoeticNinja · Answer

No. Unfortunately, I ended up losing 3 lbs instead.

Rashad · Answer

I wish I could gain weight too -.- no matter how much I eat I can't never pass 185 pounds

Anonymous · Answer

Not much, maybe 2 lbs or so. My weight doesn't fluctuate that much

Anonymous · Answer

It sure seems like it ha ha but yeah I tend to gain weight

thoruppe · Answer

I usually work out more so i can eat a bit more unhealthy, but not like crazy. I have more time to work out in the holiday season too.

Lj236 · Answer

I couldn't gain weight during the holiday season even if a tried

Ugliness · Answer

We have the best solution: we don't own a scale.

briannamarieb · Answer

Yes, then I punish myself on the treadmill lol.

AlsoKnownAs · Answer

Nope, having a fast metabolism is such a blessing.

MixedTwit · Answer

If you eat a lot then yea you will, simple as that

Hyped_up_on_coffee · Answer

I think everyone does

Anonymous · Answer

Yes and also during summer

Ezmotts · Answer

Probably, but I'm OK with that.

Mette · Answer

No the opposite

CestLolaVie · Answer

I doo! :(

Anonymous · Answer

When I plan on losing it I definitely gain it.

Anonymous · Answer

??never ask a girl if she gains weight??

ihatethiswebsite · Answer

No I never do

kittyd7015 · Answer

YES :-( :-(

Anonymous · Answer

Yeah if I eat a lot

Anonymous · Answer

Yes its commen

Anonymous · Answer

Yes

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