I'm Dreaming of a Light Christmas. The Lose 7lbs in December Thread (Or at least not gain 7lbs!)

[BitOutOfPractice]

Happy Advent!

Here's the link to the November thread where we cheered each other on to be MoSlender

Now we slide frostily into Christmas with the hope of losing more (or at least not losing our grip completely)

[BitOutOfPractice]

New thread here folks.

[BitOutOfPractice]

Hello! Shall I start a new thread?

[Lorelei76]

Ive sent them home and had a nap!
Ironically I would have taken home leftover food last night, this place does huge portions usually but not yesterday, so I will need to assemble an actual dinner.

There's leftover Prosecco but I should probably save that to take the edge off the first day back in the office!!! ( I mean drink it after, not before, lol)

[BeyondIBringYouGoodTidings]

Oh and ps, happy new year!! 🎉

[BeyondIBringYouGoodTidings]

Good morning guilty concience that I have been avoiding for the last week!!

I'm away at the mo so can't weigh (or start), but as soon as I get home I'll be on the 7lbs in January thread... :)

[Lorelei76]

I'm awake
I would like to wake the guests, feed them then send them home so I can have a nap

[Archduke]

Cheery hello wave to you all.

How are you doing? I feel a teeny weeny bit vague. 2017 seems to be starting the same way 2016/15/14/13/12/11 etc etc started. I think I had a bad glass of champers about 11 last night.

Today I have had museli and banana, then gone back to bed for a few hours. Am thinking about lunch. Might have a rummage in the fridge for some veg.

[BitOutOfPractice]

Happy new year slender friends

Spending it in a splendid country pub with wine and excellent company

[Lorelei76]

I'm waiting for the guests with a bop to Kylie and an Aperol spritz....

[KikisDeliveryService]

Unfestive post, and one that is sidestepping the issue of number of Lindas gained over the holiday (her sister Lindor may be partially to blame). Anyway, my new fitbit just 'recognised' my stripping and changing all the bedclothes as a 20 minute aerobic activity! I had been unsure about the slightly random recording nature of the flex 2 until I saw that alert, because it's about time it was noted how physically demanding the household chores can be!

Well Happy New Year's Eve slenderistas!

For me Jan 1st will involve bacon sandwiches and general finishing off of future forbidden fruits cake, but Jan 2nd is when the torture/reprieve begins. I am not partying tonight so that's a whole load of booze calories I'm already saving at least!

[Chardonnay73]

Islands in the steam will always be ours BOOP 😘
Have a fab time xxx

[BitOutOfPractice]

Sorry about the typos.

Good = food
Hone = home

[BitOutOfPractice]

Chardonnay have a top night. I know you will. But don't do islands In The Stream with anyone but me eh?

Archie I made a face because the amount of good we've packed is a. Middle aged (it includes coriander we've chopped in anticipation and hone made soup in flasks) and b. Not great for waistlines

We are looking for a nice pub to spend NYE in. We have checked in at s gorgeous little seaside studio place on the Isle of Wight. It's so so cute.

[Mummyreindeerlegz]

I used to have a job where I stayed in hotels a few times a month. I always had a three course meal and a cooked breakfast. I had no will power. I always said I'd have steak and salad and fruit salad and poached eggs on toast for breakfast. Never happened.

I have evil snot running down my throat. It's grim.


I have lost two Lindas. Down to 9st11 so that's slightly better.


I want to be at my goal weight next Christmas,8st7 and to be toned and healthy.

[Lorelei76]

sorry that was dull and a very first world problem.

[Lorelei76]

hi Chardonnay

actually maybe i do have a resolution - I need to put my foot down more about eating out with friends. The problem is we all work in central london but live out in different directions, so logic dictates meeting after work and yes, that means we need to eat dinner. But what I am happy to do is bring some extra food for lunch in the office whereas everyone else sees it as an option to go for a nice meal.

I probably won't go down the road of saying "I am not doing food" because that's annoying, but maybe I need to start saying "let's go to Wagamama" or something and then go to a bar. You know, the type of restaurant where people aren't going to have 3 courses etc.

I remain utterly baffled how so many people eat like this and stay slim but they can say "i won't eat all day because I'm eating out tonight" whereas I do better on little and often.

[Chardonnay73]

You'll be pleased to know I haven't set foot outside since Thursday 🙄!!!
Am v excited as off out out tonight! The first NYE for 15 years due to pesky kids and lack of babysitters in the past. Going up to Manchester to see friends and go to our favourite Chinese which is having a big gala dinner, then karaoke and disco after, it's going to be messy.....
Then no doubt a day of eating shit to get over the hangover 😜
So the scales will not be good on Tuesday....😩
Hope you all have a great NYE!

[Lorelei76]

Mummy, I hope you feel better today, sinus infections can be fierce.

Bit why are you making a face that food is packed? I've lost the plot are you in the UK?

Archduke, I don't know if there's been a delay in the mail but the papers for you adopting me so I can escape the thick fog and cold haven't arrived yet?

[Archduke]

My 2017 New Year Resolutions are:

1 Keep running

2 Make healthy and active choices

3 Lose 8kgs - I will be 56kg in 2017

4 I will be $31million richer by tomorrow morning (just spent $50 on lotto tix)

5 Be nicer to dh/world peace/get a good job blah blah blah

[BitOutOfPractice]

1000km?!? That's almost back to Blighty surely?!?

Oh mummy that sounds like no bloody fun at all. I hope you feel better soon

[Archduke]

Oh Mummy that sucks. Glad it's easing a bit but Sinus' infections are grim.

I had a massive blow out day yesterday and still feel stuffed today so haven't had anything to eat yet (it's 10am), I'll try and hold off food until lunch at least. I had some lovely NSV's yesterday - I seem to have lost weight noticeably and my kind chums showered me with compliments (well 2 and dh).

DH got home safely from his 1000km bike ride and then rode 60km to lunch. Today he has a day off the bike before getting back on it tomozza. He is the very definition of a mid-life crisis in action.

Happy New Year to one and all. Shall we state our New Year resolutions?? I'll have a bit of a think and post with mine shortly.

[Mummyreindeerlegz]

AGONY. I spent most of the day with the covers over my head clutching my face and crying. But it has eased a lot. Thanks for the well wishes :-)

[BitOutOfPractice]

We are off on a little jaunt for a couple of days tomorrow. Food all packed

[Lorelei76]

Oh dear mummy reindeer, you're not in pain I hope? Wish you better ASAP.

[Mummyreindeerlegz]

I've got a sinus infection so I think I'll be staying in tomorrow now. I haven't eaten much today so at least a bit of damage limitation.

Family coming for lunch on Sunday. Nice turkey pie and then apple crumble. I'm doing loads of vegetables with it so at least it'll be nutritious.