Here is how I handle holidays. I figure there are about 20 food days a year. Holidays, birthdays, bbqs, etc. It is not those 20 days that get us into trouble. It is what we do with the other 345 days. At the beginning of the year I mark down 15 days where I plan on enjoying myself without guilt. I keep 5 aside for spontaneous celebrations. I know these days are coming so I can be super good on the days leading up to them and the days following. I expect a gain/maintain on my next weigh in but I am okay with that because it is temporary and I enjoyed myself. I also have learned that I can eat my Birthday cake guiltlessly, but I don't need to eat everyone's birthday cake. Unless they are part of my 20. For instance, I have cake on my husband's and my moms but not my siblings, niece, nephews, cousins, unless they are milestones. Then I might consider making it one of my 20. As much as I love my work family, I don't use my 20 on work celebrations. My 20 day system works well for me because it make it easier for me to stay on track when I know one of those days is just around the corner. It works for me. Also just so you know. Those holiday candies are the same candy you avoid all year long they are just in fancy magical holiday colored tinfoil. Remember that!
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