I gave up trying to do things at one time of the year. I have come to accept that during winter I put on about 5 lbs. and they come off during the spring and summer when umpiring takes off and I can get out and play more golf. (Although the beer consumption goes up because of golf)
I know about 5 people who were overweight by a bunch of pounds, they took the easy way and got the thumb stomach and now they are miserable, can't eat anything, can't drink any alcohol. I'd rather be right where I am, A little overweight but enjoying life. If other folks thing I am big that is there problem.