Comments on: Return to Life http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/2009/12/return-to-life/ weight loss and weight maintenance blog Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:20:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Cammy@TippyToeDiet http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/2009/12/return-to-life/comment-page-1/#comment-7378 Cammy@TippyToeDiet Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:00:05 +0000 http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/?p=1969#comment-7378 I unplugged, too, and it was wonderful! I've learned to appreciate the food-i-ness of the holidays, but only because I always have the knowledge that it's a very temporary event. :) Other than some odd white chocolate chips here and there, I'm back to my new normal! .-= Cammy@TippyToeDiet´s last blog ..<a href="http://tippytoediet.com/2009/12/time-flies-celebrating-second-year.html" rel="nofollow">Time Flies: Celebrating the Second Year</a> =-. I unplugged, too, and it was wonderful!

I’ve learned to appreciate the food-i-ness of the holidays, but only because I always have the knowledge that it’s a very temporary event. :) Other than some odd white chocolate chips here and there, I’m back to my new normal!
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]]> By: Mary :: A Merry Life http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/2009/12/return-to-life/comment-page-1/#comment-7377 Mary :: A Merry Life Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:33:52 +0000 http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/?p=1969#comment-7377 I just plugged in again myself. I hope you had a great Christmas Diane! :) I just plugged in again myself. I hope you had a great Christmas Diane! :)

]]> By: kilax http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/2009/12/return-to-life/comment-page-1/#comment-7376 kilax Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:59:36 +0000 http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/?p=1969#comment-7376 I used to feel that way too - I wished the holidays weren't about the food! But then I just realized I had to deal with it. I do try to minimize it a bit though - cook a little less ;) .-= kilax´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/2009/12/27/training-week-10/" rel="nofollow">Training Week 10</a> =-. I used to feel that way too – I wished the holidays weren’t about the food! But then I just realized I had to deal with it. I do try to minimize it a bit though – cook a little less ;)
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]]> By: Taryl http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/2009/12/return-to-life/comment-page-1/#comment-7374 Taryl Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:25:56 +0000 http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/?p=1969#comment-7374 An issue with this comment form deleted what I said - but long comment short, I still stuggle eith accepting what happened over the past few days, and feeling like a failure (the extended vacation compounded my regain) and though I am still committed to losing this weight (and doing well today) I want to fall off the wagon badly and NOT hate myself for it. I'm doing so much better with self acceptance, but I am not there yet. An issue with this comment form deleted what I said – but long comment short, I still stuggle eith accepting what happened over the past few days, and feeling like a failure (the extended vacation compounded my regain) and though I am still committed to losing this weight (and doing well today) I want to fall off the wagon badly and NOT hate myself for it. I’m doing so much better with self acceptance, but I am not there yet.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/2009/12/return-to-life/comment-page-1/#comment-7373 Nicole Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:19:47 +0000 http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/?p=1969#comment-7373 Holidays are real life, you're absolutely right! Great advice as always, Diane! Glad to hear you and your family had a happy holiday! .-= Nicole´s last blog ..<a href="http://preventionrd.com/2009/12/27/family-friends-and-falling-snow/" rel="nofollow">Family, Friends, and Falling Snow</a> =-. Holidays are real life, you’re absolutely right! Great advice as always, Diane! Glad to hear you and your family had a happy holiday!
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]]> By: Julia http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/2009/12/return-to-life/comment-page-1/#comment-7372 Julia Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:10:45 +0000 http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/?p=1969#comment-7372 Great post again and of course so true. Most of our holidays revolve around food - even the ones where we fast - we fast and then feast - yes crazy. I tried to make it not about the food as much when I had family over for Hanukkah and cooked more healthy. It is tough but very doable. .-= Julia´s last blog ..<a href="http://juliasjourney-finally.blogspot.com/2009/12/satisfying-saturday.html" rel="nofollow">A satisfying Saturday</a> =-. Great post again and of course so true.
Most of our holidays revolve around food – even the ones where we fast – we fast and then feast – yes crazy.
I tried to make it not about the food as much when I had family over for Hanukkah and cooked more healthy.

It is tough but very doable.
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]]> By: Leah http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/2009/12/return-to-life/comment-page-1/#comment-7371 Leah Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:58:59 +0000 http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/?p=1969#comment-7371 I do enjoy real life and I greatly appreciate your positive outlook on this topic. Like you, as much as I love preparing for Christmas I'm always relieved to relax and not think about it afterwards. My twin's birthday is the 31st, so our "partying" isn't over until after that. True normal comes after New Years for us, but it always does come eventually. I'm glad you had a nice Christmas! :) .-= Leah´s last blog ..<a href="http://leahs-new-ending.blogspot.com/2009/12/weigh-in-day-after-christmas.html" rel="nofollow">Weigh-In ... Day After Christmas</a> =-. I do enjoy real life and I greatly appreciate your positive outlook on this topic.

Like you, as much as I love preparing for Christmas I’m always relieved to relax and not think about it afterwards. My twin’s birthday is the 31st, so our “partying” isn’t over until after that. True normal comes after New Years for us, but it always does come eventually.

I’m glad you had a nice Christmas! :)
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]]> By: Deb Willbethin http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/2009/12/return-to-life/comment-page-1/#comment-7370 Deb Willbethin Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:59:10 +0000 http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/?p=1969#comment-7370 Hey, Diane! Glad you had a nice holiday. I'm just taking a peak in on twitter at halftime--Steelers winning so far. :) I got up this morning and felt that relief--the hectic rush and hustle are over! Am looking forward to a Monday of house cleaning (Never thought I'd say that!) Christmas was good, but I must have a better plan for next year. I made some improvements this year, but not enough. It was good to hear that others are also deciding that as wonderful as Christmas is, there must be a more reasonable way to celebrate it. One that includes great food, presents, and family--but w/outthe 'whatever' that makes us glad its over! I have a year to figure out how to eliminate that "whatever." :D Happy New Year! Deb .-= Deb Willbethin´s last blog ..<a href="http://debwillbethin.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-photos.html" rel="nofollow">Christmas Photos</a> =-. Hey, Diane! Glad you had a nice holiday. I’m just taking a peak in on twitter at halftime–Steelers winning so far. :)

I got up this morning and felt that relief–the hectic rush and hustle are over! Am looking forward to a Monday of house cleaning (Never thought I’d say that!)

Christmas was good, but I must have a better plan for next year. I made some improvements this year, but not enough. It was good to hear that others are also deciding that as wonderful as Christmas is, there must be a more reasonable way to celebrate it. One that includes great food, presents, and family–but w/outthe ‘whatever’ that makes us glad its over! I have a year to figure out how to eliminate that “whatever.” :D

Happy New Year!

Deb
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]]> By: South Beach Steve http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/2009/12/return-to-life/comment-page-1/#comment-7369 South Beach Steve Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:34:27 +0000 http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/?p=1969#comment-7369 Great advice, which is no doubt success speaking. Thanks for sharing your wisdom Diane. .-= South Beach Steve´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Logmylosscom/~3/QeZYyKtKaBs/" rel="nofollow">The Dust Settles</a> =-. Great advice, which is no doubt success speaking. Thanks for sharing your wisdom Diane.
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]]> By: Susan http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/2009/12/return-to-life/comment-page-1/#comment-7368 Susan Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:52:06 +0000 http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/?p=1969#comment-7368 Funny, I rely on holidays to maintain my sanity when it comes to food! Holidays are often the only time I splurge on my favourite foods - NOT the healthy versions ;) If it weren't for holidays, my tastebuds would be still be satsfied - but maybe missing out on some of the fun ;) .-= Susan´s last blog ..<a href="http://thegreatbalancingact.com/2009/12/26/boxer-day/" rel="nofollow">Boxer Day</a> =-. Funny, I rely on holidays to maintain my sanity when it comes to food! Holidays are often the only time I splurge on my favourite foods – NOT the healthy versions ;) If it weren’t for holidays, my tastebuds would be still be satsfied – but maybe missing out on some of the fun ;)
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