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Need to look amazing on the 9th Dec, anyone want to join?

31 replies

RudolfsLeftToe · 28/11/2023 12:46

I’m going on a Christmas night out next weekend and after a year of feeling less than brilliant I want to do everything I can to look my best.
I started yesterday and ate pretty well, made sure I ate 5 portions fruit / veg, drank lots but mainly tea so working on drinking more water today. I’ve done two short home workouts per day and I’ll try and add in a walk too.
Started using Sunday Riley good genes every other night again, and I’ll start coating my legs in moisturiser from tonight.
Anyone else want to join in and hold me accountable?

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KarmaisYOURboyfriend · 28/11/2023 13:09

I need to look like that for this Friday! I've been donning the eye cream and stopped drinking alcohol for the last week and it's made a huge difference

piod · 28/11/2023 13:15

I will join! I have something on 12th December.

secondtimemumma · 28/11/2023 13:21

I will join! I am eating healthy and also stopped drinking. Are you getting any beauty treatments done for your event?

Summerscomin · 28/11/2023 13:30

I'm in too! Got a little longer (16th) but away this weekend so I'll have to start later too.
I was thinking about getting my nails done @secondtimemumma but I broke one this morning so I'll see how well it grows back.
I plan to dye my hair a slightly different colour and have been filing/moisturising my trotters 😅

RudolfsLeftToe · 28/11/2023 13:33

Yes! Glad to have more people on board 😁 I’m just about to start my collagen sachets I got in a liberty set.
@KarmaisYOURboyfriend I’m off alcohol too so I’m hoping I’ll see a difference! Can you up your water, that makes a massive difference in a few days. What eye cream are you using?
@secondtimemumma I’m not getting any beauty treatments before, annoyingly I’m having my nails done the Monday after and it’s too late to change, are you getting any done? Might be tempted to see if elsewhere can fit me in…

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Notcookie · 28/11/2023 13:35

A bit random but I think my skin always looks good after drinking pomegranate juice. Also good to have healthy fats like salmon and avocado.

You could try some face yoga? I keep meaning to have a look at the youtube videos on it but never seem to make the time.

RudolfsLeftToe · 28/11/2023 13:37

If anyone’s looking for home workouts, the Caroline Girvan 30 minute full body one is a killer, my abs, bum and legs are so sore in a good way. I found a 15 minute abs blast followed by a 15 minute bum blast today.

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piod · 28/11/2023 14:40

RudolfsLeftToe · 28/11/2023 13:37

If anyone’s looking for home workouts, the Caroline Girvan 30 minute full body one is a killer, my abs, bum and legs are so sore in a good way. I found a 15 minute abs blast followed by a 15 minute bum blast today.

Do you have a link to that one please 🙏🏻

AutumnOcean · 28/11/2023 14:44

Wow great job so far OP. Keep it up!
I'll join. I have a work Christmas party on the 14th and am feeling not quite myself one week post hysterectomy. I'm getting my hair coloured tomorrow as a treat.

Ihateboris · 28/11/2023 14:48

Oooo, can I join...? I also want to look amazing on 9 December, as it's my birthday 🎂. My eyes are the main problem (puffy/dark shadows), so I've started using a jade roller! Also going to get at least 8 hours sleep a night!

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KarmaisYOURboyfriend · 28/11/2023 15:18

RudolfsLeftToe · 28/11/2023 13:33

Yes! Glad to have more people on board 😁 I’m just about to start my collagen sachets I got in a liberty set.
@KarmaisYOURboyfriend I’m off alcohol too so I’m hoping I’ll see a difference! Can you up your water, that makes a massive difference in a few days. What eye cream are you using?
@secondtimemumma I’m not getting any beauty treatments before, annoyingly I’m having my nails done the Monday after and it’s too late to change, are you getting any done? Might be tempted to see if elsewhere can fit me in…

It's a CeraVe one!

rasellagirl · 28/11/2023 19:22

Can we all look like the girl in the booty workout pic by 9 th December?

KarmaisYOURboyfriend · 28/11/2023 19:34

Ihateboris · 28/11/2023 14:48

Oooo, can I join...? I also want to look amazing on 9 December, as it's my birthday 🎂. My eyes are the main problem (puffy/dark shadows), so I've started using a jade roller! Also going to get at least 8 hours sleep a night!

This has been amazing in a few days!

Need to look amazing on the 9th Dec, anyone want to join?
Ihateboris · 28/11/2023 20:08

KarmaisYOURboyfriend · 28/11/2023 19:34

This has been amazing in a few days!

Thanks so much....off to amazon now 😍

piod · 28/11/2023 20:44

Thanks @RudolfsLeftToe

Littleguggi · 28/11/2023 21:44

Yes please I'd love to join too!

I've been trying to drink more water (having it warm helps and reduces my cravings for needing tea/ coffee)

Also been trying to go to bed at a decent time.

Need the get better at eating as I'm snacking like crazy at the mo!

Loving the suggestions for eye cream and facials, I might have to venture into my m&s beauty advent calendar early!

PrimalLass · 28/11/2023 22:25

Me. I could do with losing quite a few lbs by then too so am off the wine and reducing cals/carbs.

RudolfsLeftToe · 29/11/2023 10:01

I’m trying to get more sleep but the dog was up for a few hours last night so I need to ignore all my tired sugar cravings today.
I’m 2kg down though, that will be all water weight after eating crap all weekend but it’s a start.
I want to do a 5k walk later and at least one YouTube video.

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39and · 29/11/2023 10:02

Me! I need to look great for 8th and 9th December. Crap sleep 2 nights in a row so not off to a great start!

RudolfsLeftToe · 29/11/2023 11:24

Today’s home workout was this one Waist I’m definitely feeling the workouts now, I started an arm one but as soon as I get on the floor I get attacked by the dog so I’ll wait until she’s asleep.
Two huge spots have appeared but better now so they can dry out by next week!

SMALLER WAIST & FLAT BELLY WORKOUT/No JUMPING/Abdominales de pie /Aplanar abdomen 20 minutos

Hi everyone!!!!This workout targets the waist and abs using cardio & toning exercises. Do this 20 min ab home workout for a smaller waist & flat belly/flat s...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bETLZGn3ihY

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RudolfsLeftToe · 29/11/2023 11:31

To make sure I’m getting my 5 a day today I’m having an apple with a tsp of peanut butter, Greek yoghurt and raspberries then dinner is a cassoulet with onion, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, chopped tomatoes.
This isn’t all I’m eating, just the fruit/veg I’m having.

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Gnomegnomegnome · 29/11/2023 11:36

I don’t have a date to aim for but I would like to join.

Already low carbing, 2L of water a day and gym 3 times a week but the walking has reduced due to current work load and day light!

I’m having my nails done and eyebrows tamed this weekend but want/need to dye hair and need to swim in moisturiser Grin

PrimalLass · 29/11/2023 20:32

I seem to be putting on weight rather than losing, despite halving my calorie intake...