December Dreams - Dec. 2025 W.I.S.H. Thread

[PollyannaMom]

We're a group of dis-ers of all ages and geographic locations who are here to support and encourage each other in our healthier living goals. Whether you are looking to exercise more, lose weight, eat better, work on self-care, or any other healthy living goal, please join us!

We have weekly volunteer hosts and typically follow a Monday-Sunday format:
MOTIVATION MONDAY / TOPIC TUESDAY / WOOHOO WEDNESDAY / THANKFUL THURSDAY / FREE-FOR-ALL FRIDAY / SOCIAL SATURDAY / SELF-CARE SUNDAY

December Hosts:
12/1 - 12/7 - PollyannaMom
12/8 - 12/14 - ShannyMcB
12/15 - 12/21 -
12/22 - 12/28 - Summer2018
12/29 - 1/4 - Summer2018

 

[PollyannaMom]

What's motivating you on the new week / new month Monday?

 

[Oneanne]

I was shocked yesterday when I realized today was December 1, absolutely shocked. I guess I didn't realize Thanksgiving was so late this year?

Goals for this month... to keep working on how to stay better regulated and not get so burned out.

 

[Summer2018]

I have been very loosey goosey with my eating habits this fall mostly due to the incredible stress I have been under. Before I gain a bunch of weight, I need to get a grip. So today I was more careful about what I ate. I will be taking it one day at a time and focusing on my wellbeing.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Topic Tuesday - How are you planning to keep things at a reasonable pace this holiday season?

 

[Summer2018]

I already dropped 1.5 pounds just eating normally. I’m sure I was retaining water from too many treats.

I’m going to be super busy, and no, the stress has not gone away, but I have my head on straight…finally. I’m no longer feeling out of control. I’m going to eat as healthy as possible for the next three weeks to prepare for the next week+ of celebrations and all of the indulgences that go along with them.

 

[piglet1979]

Topic Tuesday - How are you planning to keep things at a reasonable pace this holiday season?

I am not sure how I am going to keep it together this month. This whole year has been horrible and December wants to pile it on as well. I had an ultrasound yesterday. This was the final thing to do with the urologist stemming from the stints I had from the hysterectomy. Thankfully, all is well and I am done with that. Tomorrow, I am getting a root canal that should have been done back in August but my dentist at the time (I have since switched) ignored the pain I was having. Then the week of the 15th I have jury duty. After that is Christmas and then on the 29th I get a crown for the tooth that I have to get a root canal in.

I somehow need to get shopping done. I talked with DD yesterday and it looks like she will not be here early on Christmas morning and I am a bit bummed. I understand and I just need to get used to the new normal for the holidays.

 

[piglet1979]

1. What is your dream holiday vacation? WDW is on my list as well as visiting a Hallmark movie type of town.
2. What is your favorite holiday smell? Cinnamon
3. Which holiday movie character do you relate to the most? I am not sure. One that is always stressed at the holidays and a bit chaotic
4. Did you ever believe in Santa? If so, when did you stop believing? Yes. I don't remember how old I was when I stopped though. I am one of the youngest on my moms side and an older cousin told me but I didn't believe her. It was never talked about in our house and all of us continued on like we believed. It was the same with my kids. I don't know when they officially stopped believing.
5. What are your favorite holiday foods? I always want a chocolate cream pie and stuffing and mashed potatoes.