
Managing Weight Loss During the Holidays
As we are facing the December holidays, I thought it would be cool to post about managing weight loss during the holidays. I’m in this boat too! I lost 15 lbs this summer and fall and now have to try to maintain it. These posts are reminders for me as well!
The Problem…
So you lost some weight, or you’ve been dieting and exercising, hoping to drop a size, or two, or maybe more. But now the holidays are coming. If you’re dreading December… Wondering how you’ll possibly resist all of those scrumptious desserts, high-carb and high-fat choices at the Christmas buffet table… Rest assured you’re not alone.
The weight loss industry booms in January at least partly because so many people fall off the wagon in December. It’s no joke that the holidays have even the most hard-core healthy eaters packing on the pounds. They too can cave into Christmas cookie cravings and overindulge in rich, heavy foods.

With so many parties and occasions happening throughout the entire month of December, it’s nearly impossible to say no to all the delicious foods tempting us at every turn. And yet, there must be a way to reach a happy medium when it comes to enjoying all your favorite holiday fare. There must be some way to achieve your daily veggie intake while keeping control of your fat, sugar, and carb consumption.
Can you manage to stay on your diet, healthy eating plan, or commitment to a low-carb lifestyle while still being a part of the delicious indulgence that is the holiday season?
What’s the Answer?
The answer is yes — but not without some planning…

During December, I’ll publish several posts with tips for handling the holidays when you’re trying to lose weight. Hopefully, at this festive and food-filled time of year, it will let more than your heart be light.
Loving Life — The Reboot!
Dominique



24 Comments
Monica
This morning I woke up and told myself that I needed to skip making fudge this holiday season because as much as I love gifting it… I definitely do my share of eating it too! Great tips – maintaining daily veggie intake is a solid one.
Dominique
Oh, I feel your pain. I love making decorated cookies because it makes me happy but I eat so many of them too! It’s going to be different this year LOL
GiGi Eats
It’s definitely ALL ABOUT PLANNING and making sure you’re equipped with the tools to NAVIGATE the holiday season. I posted a healthier ingredients SWAP IN list the other day on my blog, which I really hope helps people eat healthier this season! But people have to WANT TO do it in order to make it happen!
Dominique
YES! I remember your swap list. I’m the hater of most nuts (we exchanged comments LOL). I am going to post most suggestions about how to survive the season and one of them could use a link to your swap list. If that’s the case, I would love to reach out to you to link to your post. I will send you a note if that’s the case if that’s alright! Thanks!
Bill Sweeney
I call the holidays the battle of the bulge LOL! With all the rich sweets and tasty appetizers, it can be difficult to manage one’s weight this time of year.
Dominique
I love it — the battle of the bulge! I happen to agree. Good luck with your “battle” this year!
Emman Damian
Managing Weight Loss During the Holidays is so difficult! It’s also so fun to eat. It’s all about the portions.
Ntensibe Edgar Michael
Aaaahhhh…this is going to be a very tempting festive holiday! Lots of food and sugar to have. I’ll simply have to abide by my rules.
Julie Cao
I decide to give up on the idea of losing weight this holiday. It is too brutal for me not eating sweets treats and all other delicious food.
Dominique
I can understand that too! Everyone doesn’t have to be on a diet — you have to do what works for you! Have a wonderful holiday!
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Toni
Really awesome tips!! Thank you so much for sharing this!
joy
i’ll look forward to seeing your tips in the coming days. funny though you chose to post the pic in the maroon dress. so not the body time you think of needing to worry about weight loss lol.
Joy at http://www.thejoyousliving.com
Tiffany La Forge-Grau
It can be very challenging this time of year to maintain weight. So many amazing dishes are all over the place!
Heather
I feel like the holidays are so hard for me! I want to eat everything I see! I’m always happy to hear any tips to help!
Dominique
I love to eat the sweet things — I like to make them too. I understand your pain! I hope the tips in this post and some other ones that I will be posting during the month help!
Dana Brillante-Peller
Planning does help and I can’t stress enough how much the holidays can take a toll on your health. Even just with the stress.
Angelica Sereda
Managing our diets and eating habits is sooooo hard during the holidays. I’m up a few pounds already 🙁
katrina Kroeplin
i actually do pretty good most years. most the time i dont really gain anything.
Amber Killmon
These are great tips. I’ve never been able to stick to a weight loss regimen during the holidays but this may help me this year.
Lyanna Soria
That holidays can surely be something we are dreading especially if you are trying to maintain your weight loss. So many delicious foods that temp you at every corner. Those are some wonderful tips to keep in mind for this holiday, thanks for sharing them.
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