January 2025 Starters - Maintenance, Progressing and Avoiding Traumatic 💩

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Hit me up losers!

Weighed this morning and was at the low end of my band, so that's made me happy going into the next few days. Skipped lunch, but made up for it in snacks and scampi and chips for tea. Now feel bloated 😔 Will run it off tomorrow.

Work is now done. Everything is wrapped. House is clean and I bought myself a new jigsaw board that I can use on the coffee table in the sitting room, so I didn't pick up my phone all night!

Very much looking forward to the next few days. Shall try not to punish myself if I eat too much, while also remembering that eating too much doesn't actually always feel that good...

Morning, pleased to report that my weight is still heading ⬇️ post holiday. I had a small glass of wine and two of my special truffles last night (bought them for myself 🤩), I was really not bothered about either!

I’ve already taken DS to work and only have to go to the butchers Christmas prep wise, plus write cards 🤦🏻‍♀️ for several neighbours.

A couple of hours of work to do and then get ready to go to stay with my family.

Happy Christmas losers, see you on the other side 🎄.

Morning my festive fairies

finally finished yesterday 3 hours later than planned. On the plus side by the time I got to the supermarket it was fine. I made a ginger cake (dds Christmas fave) and the extent of my Christmas indulgence so far was licking the spoon…..

I went to bed and I slept! About 9 hours with only one brief wake up. I think my hrt is kicking in (downside is sore boobs which I’ve always been prone to).

I am due to weigh today but tbh I may not - I do have some hormonal bloat and this is not the week to try and figure out how it is impacting weight.

plans today are up for a run in a second, shower then down to town to butchers and coffee with dh. Back for some kitchen pottering, fam arrives then our traditional
lights walk to kick off Christmas fun times.

have a lovely one all

Merry Christmas all.

It’s been eventful but how fab we all are 🎄

Checking in. All sorted and ready for the big day here.

I ate crap all day yesterday but no actual meals. Pre MJ I would have eaten meals plus crap. So that’s progress, yes?!

I think I will hold off weighing until new year.

Had a horrible falling out with my friend who previously bitched at me about WLI. She chose something else to berate me for but I genuinely think it’s my weight loss that is behind her animosity.

I don’t really know what to do about it as I bit back this time, on a group chat. She’s part of my closest group of friends so we have to find a way forward.

I might be overthinking it as I have had 2/3 drinks the last two nights and I do suffer from hanxiety. I’m sixty and too old for this shit!

DS and DD went out last night. Only DD returned. DS stayed at a friends and will probably be MIA for most of today. This is part of our Christmas tradition 🤣

At least I remembered to pop the turkey in the fridge to defrost!

Merry Christimas all! We celebrate Xmas Eve and not the day, so there will be a big dinner this evening. And Santa will come, literally - it's also part of our tradition that someone will dress up as Santa and kids all need to either sing or recite a poem to get their presents. My DC are too old to believe, but my 3yo niece will take it very seriously.

Merry Christmas Eve everyone! The rhino household is all ready for the big day tomorrow. Just need to wear out the DC which I will attempt by taking them to a soft play and out for lunch before coming back home for a chilled out afternoon/evening including a looooong bath for them and clean pyjamas. Fingers crossed they don’t wake up at silly o’clock tomorrow (a girl can dream right!)
Hope everyone had a great day tomorrow and enjoys themselves.

That sounds lovely @HeidiLite ! Merry Christmas Eve to you 🧑‍🎄

I've been up since 6, also took DD to work this morning at 7 then have made Christmas tree meringues and a biscoff cheesecake (cheesecakes are the only dessert I really like on MJ!). 5 min break with a cup of tea then it's on to prepping veg. Although how I can fit anything else in the fridge, I'm not sure.
DH has just rolled out of bed and decided we needed more pressies for nieces and nephews (I've already bought and wrapped extras for them). He really likes to get involved in Christmas Eve when it's too bloody late to do anything about it. We don't argue often, and he's genuinely a really good guy, but this is an annual bone of contention...

Hope everyone has a wonderful and peaceful Christmas 🎄 What an amazing source of support and friendship this has been through the year, you're all marvellous 😘

@RockyisMYRhinomy kids are all teenagers now and don't get out of bed until we make them on Christmas morning 😭, I quite miss the excitement of the early starts and the squeals when they find that Santa's been and their stockings are full ❤️
good luck with wearing yours out!

Awww @RockyisMYRhino I loved those Christmases. Even the silly o’clock waking.

like @MJalltheway I now had the teen version. Dd1 had her first proper Christmas party yesterday - booze, boys and god knows what. I apparently acquired an additional child overnight as her best friend ‘couldn’t get a lift’ aka was too pissed to go home to her own parents and front it out. She’s now gone but dd is on the sofa under a pile of blankets mainlining carbs. She better shift her arse as she’s got a nigella lime and chocolate cheesecake to make this morning…..

I also loved those Christmases! DS is a true teen now but still manages to wake early!! Christmas plans all sound wonderful. @HeidiLitehappy Christmas Eve and have a fabulous time!
Feels surreal being somewhere hot albeit there are lots of Christmas trees and carols. We’re about to go for Christmas Eve dinner and tomorrow’s plan is the beach and beach club for dinner. Merry merry Christmas everyone and good luck with dd and cheesecake @myladyjane🤣

like most husbands, DH is generally as surprised as the DC when he sees what 'we' have bought them 😁

That cheesecake was my signature dish in my 20s!

I’m sure I will look back fondly on the early starts in years to come but a 5:30 start from DS2 this morning stang a bit! In fairness my 8 year old has done a much better job of keeping a lid on things this year but is definitely relishing the opportunity to get rid of some excitement bubbles 😂😂

@HeidiLite we always celebrated/had presents on Xmas eve growing up - grandparents' influence. I'll revert to it when I can one day, I have very fond memories of it, the darkness, the dinner, glass of fizz, presents .... and no pressure to get up at sparrows fart on Xmas day.

I'm ready to leave, just waiting for DS to get back and make himself decent. Might paint my nails while I am waiting.

I have been very sociable this morning, a friend and separately a neighbour popped in for tea and mince pies. Four last minute deliveries have arrived - good news.

We used to always make sure that each child had something in their Christmas stocking that would keep them amused for awhile so that we got a bit of extra time in bed. These days it’s more a case of wondering when they’ll get around to waking up 🙃

We are hoping for a silent night tonight. Went out to meet friends last night and we ate in Nando’s (not something we usually do). Two of the kids were up puking all night so today we’ve all been like zombies. Early bed tonight please!

Merry Christmas to you wonderful people. Wouldn’t recognise any of you in the street (with the possible exception of Heidi if she flexed) but you’ve become friends and you’ve been there for my highs and lows.

Special mention to @Zempy for snapping at your frenemy. She had it coming. Things will sort themselves out in time but I share your view that you’re too old for this shit. This is why I love being 60+.

No sign that anyone is awake yet so I have time to breathe. DS1 is due about 10 for the ceremonial opening of the bag of shite, brother and niece around 1.30. Looking forward to a day with close family before the storm breaks in the new year and 2026 turns medical.

Baking complete, ham cooked, cake iced and my Xmas card to you is this photo of the most perfect florentine I have ever made

That looks delicious 😋

Merry Christmas all. Currently in bed, about to make a cuppa and enjoy the day. Middle daughter haa compromised on waking up at 830 to do stockings as 13 year old wakes up earlier. They wanted to do it together which makes my heart sing, as it's my favourite part of the day. But I expect it may be the last year...

Hope the kids are better @Polkadotdash and I don't blame you snapping @Zempy.

Enjoy your days, make merry and here is a pic of our Xmas cake which we iced for some colour and to go with @Jins Florentine.

Thanks for all the support throughout the year Losers. This has been a transformative and important year for us. Look at what we have achieved!!

I am first up, but desperately in need of tea. Have a lovely Christmas Day.

Merry Christmas to all of you, lovely ladies! May you have the day as you want it to be!
I’m the only one up so far, enjoying my coffee in peace. ☕️

Merry Christmas 🎄

Treat breakfast today. Impressed with all the home baking (I’m not much of a cook!).

@Zempy she doesn’t sound much of a friend. It’s hard to break ties sometimes but maybe you should? Does she bring any joy to your life ?
I’ve a friend of many years, I’ve decided to keep my distance from for multiple reasons. I’m sure she’ll be baffled …

@Polkadotdash hope tour DC are better.

The florentine looks amazing @Jinsyum! Love the decorating on your cake @Thelittlestranger, in awe of the icing writing! Hope everyone fit, well and enjoying a very Merry Christmas with loved ones. Agree with everyone else, this little corner of Mumsnet has been an amazing support through what’s been an amazingly transformative year for us all, thank you and long may it continue into maintenance! My mum keeps commenting on how different I look ( maybe a bit too much, think she’s where my weight issues came from bless her!). No cooking or food photos I’m afraid, but here’s my view from earlier today! Just about to go out for dinner and drinks and festive frolics.

Not sure why my photo is sensitive, it’s a view of a beach!