Losing 50 poundsand maintaining a new goal weightis no easy feat.

In fact, it’s a journey The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond knows well.

Ree Drummond’s #1 takeaway is “trying not to waste calories.”

Ree Drummond

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“What motivated me the most was just wanting to feel better and have more energy.

or ‘You’ve lost weight!’

Drummond recently shared with TODAY.com that combining exercise and moderate diet tweaks really helped her succeed along the way.

“I tackled it from different directions,” Drummond explained.

And the “biggest takeaway” Drummond learned from the process?

It’s one she revealed she doesn’talwaysstick to: “trying not to waste calories.”

Sometimes, it’s the donut, but it’s just a good thing to have in mind.”

In fact, she noted it’s what helped her boost her muscle and body tone.

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Here’s how Drummond stays on track throughout the holiday season.

Drummond shared with TODAY.com what helps keep her on track during the holiday season.

I upped my movement a bit.

I take a couple extra walks with the dogs each week.