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We wish you a slender Christmas and a happy New You: the Slenderistas try not to gain 7lbs in December

394 replies

BitOutOfPractice · 01/12/2017 06:28

It’s that time of year again when mince pies attack and the baileys is calling.

Trying to stay on the wagon is easier when you ihave the Slenderistas on your side

Link to November thread here

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Therealjudgejudy · 19/12/2017 20:21

Hi everyone. Loving all the fab Christmas nights and days stories. Came down with a horrendous cold yesterday. Didnt go to work today and have spent most of it in bed shivering one minute and sweating buckets the next Xmas Sad. Have only managed three pieces of dry toast and a packet of plain crisps in 2 days. Typical to be sick this time of the year. Must drink plenty more Lemsip now as I can't miss work tomorrow.

Quim sorry about your dog Flowers

Topmummy90210 · 19/12/2017 21:18

:)

twinkledag · 19/12/2017 22:42

Quim Thanks

Struck down with norovirus! Xmas Envy

KikisReindeerDeliveries · 20/12/2017 08:15

Quim Thanks*
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I have festive stomach aches from over eating/drinking. Not huge amounts even but I need a couple of golden days to mitigate. Today needs to be good!

My back is in pain again, not badly but enough that contemplating running or any of my usual stuff feels out of the question. Walking and cycling is ok so will do that.

HairsprayBabe · 20/12/2017 08:29

10.1

I am pleased with that, I ate loads yesterday and was sure i was on for a gain. Lady at work makes the most AMAZING pakoras and I had 4 and took some home.

I also had the best mince pies I have ever eaten I told the woman who made them they were better than my grandmothers.... not even lying!

Ate 4 took 3 home Xmas Blush

Meant to skip dinner, but what I really did was eat more leftovers and some quality street. So put myself to bed at half 8 to stop the madness!

HappyGowerGirl · 20/12/2017 08:40

Relieved to still be 9.5 after yesterday's outrageous pastry feast. Must be better today.

BeyondAssignation · 20/12/2017 08:51

Quim I just saw :( I'm so sorry Flowers xxx

The weight I lost in the first week has stayed off, but I haven't lost any more. I'm hoping it's just stable as it's long term loss, rather than off a bit on a bit. We'll see, I guess.

Least favourite week of the year diet wise coming up. Xmas isn't just the one day 😬 we have my birthday, then Xmas, then my nans anniversary, then my birthday party, then a friends child's birthday party, then new year!!

splatattack · 20/12/2017 10:00

Quim, how horrible for you..sending positive vibes your way...

I have been a little absent from this thread as so busy wrapping up work and wedding prepping. I have been watching what I am eating too much but seem to have lost..good signs:

  1. Scales say 9 st 12 (at my parents so different scales than norm)
  1. My mum gave me a pair of size 8 jeans yesterday to wear and they fit?!!! (Next though so I think their sizes are generous)
  1. My wedding dress fits!!! (Well actually I have to have it taken in Shock). The top part is too big because I am a proper pear, and the bottom finally isn't too tight and I can sit down!!

Thank you all for posting everyday, even when I have been hiding/lurking this has been so so helpful!!

So fingers crossed I can maintain and tone up for the next 10 days!! Then after the wedding it is carbfest 2018!! CakeCakeCake

QuimReaper · 20/12/2017 11:45

splatattack wow, well done on slimming into your dress, that's fab! Not to mention the size 8 jeans! You are ever so brave planning a Christmas wedding Xmas Grin Remind us when it is? NYE?

Hairspray I am ever so envious of your Christmas bugger, I haven't had one Sad Unless you count my cheese party, but it's not the same when it's your own sweat and toil that's prepped it!

Beyond I've got a similarly mad 10 days or so coming up. One more Golden Day scheduled for Thurs, then it begins. Boozey lunch on Friday and it's all downhill from there.

I just weighed in and it wasn't great... Well, pretty normal for a Wednesday but I imagine it'll be the same Friday morning. Eek. At least it's absolutely forcing me to be good until my evening plans, I simply cannot afford to throw the towel in from the moment I wake up because it's an "off day"

twinkledag · 20/12/2017 12:34

Hairspray I am ever so envious of your Christmas bugger

Best typo ever Grin

TVHubbyClaire · 20/12/2017 12:43

I haven't weighed this week and to be honest I'd be too scared with another week or two of socialising on the horizon. Going to try and be sensible and get some walking in where I can Hmm

Finish work tonight until 3rd Jan and may not be following usual online habits...hope you all have a fab time over the holidays. Smile

I'm sure I'll be back with a renewed sense of purpose on the January thread...

TheDonald · 20/12/2017 13:23

I haven't had a Christmas bugger yet either Sad

There's still time though. Xmas Grin

ponygirlcurtis · 20/12/2017 14:46

Not sure the traditional Christmas bugger will catch on, Quim! Xmas GrinXmas Shock

Sorry to hear there are people feeling poorly, that's not part of the plan at all.

KikisReindeerDeliveries · 20/12/2017 20:33

I'd forgotten about the Christmas bugger! Xmas Grin

Well my attempted 'golden' day has not really been golden. I did at one point manage to eat a plate of actual vegetables at least. Looking at the positives...

poorpaws · 20/12/2017 22:15

Sneeze, sneeze, sneeze, that’s all I’ve done for two whole days. Hoping for a sneeze free day tomorrow, burger the diet.

splatattack · 20/12/2017 22:22

Poor paws...'burger the diet'...hilarious mistype!!!! Grin

poorpaws · 20/12/2017 23:17

Haha I didn’t even notice. I want a burger 🍔 now.

HairsprayBabe · 21/12/2017 06:28

10st dead, today is probably my last chance to be reasonably good untill after the big day. I might manage one good day between xmas and new year....

Mince pies are currently a pretty alarmin peecentage of my diet 😂

lastqueenofscotland · 21/12/2017 09:27

Chortle at Christmas Buggar

Really lost my appetite so by default doing quite well

splatattack · 21/12/2017 11:23

Just managed to squeeze in a kettle bell class..eaten some gluten free porridge with shredded apple and going to go for a walk now..

I think I am still 9 st 12 so won't reach my goal weight by next week (9 st 7), but might get down to 9 st 10...

The last time I lost weight like this was the last two times I was on the heartbreak diet!! It is a very new feeling losing weight and not feeling depressed...

QuimReaper · 21/12/2017 12:45

The Christmas Bugger wasn't my coinage, it was a typo from last Christmas Xmas Grin I'm loving its evolution into "burger" though, Burger The Diet indeed!

Last Golden Day today. I feel fat already...!

QuimReaper · 21/12/2017 12:53

splat I misread that as "just managed to squeeze into a kettle bell class Xmas Grin I thought you must have really overdone it if you were struggling to fit through doorframes...!

HairsprayBabe · 22/12/2017 06:23

Can some one point me in the direction of the wagon?
Holy smokes, Ill probs drop off over the next few days, have an amazing chistmas ❤🎄
Love you ladies this thread has changed my life xo

Softpebbles · 22/12/2017 09:46

Have a good one Hairspray! See you on the other side 😂

10st 9. New low. 😂

Out tonight but I'll take it for the 12 hours it lasts 😀

lastqueenofscotland · 22/12/2017 11:24

Hairspray the wagon is not for the last week of the year have a good one!