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

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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

I'm really not doing very well at the moment. I'm feeling quite run down and it's making it all a bit difficult. Plus there's wine and cheese. It's tricky times for sure. Not quite sure how to get my head back into it

twinkle what possessed you to hit the coffee at 9pm?! I think the exercise bike is a great idea. It certainly can't hurt weight loss, it's better than vegging on the sofa. I was under the impression we were inheriting one from DH's grandfather and wondered about doing the same but it doesn't seem to have materialised.

TV it doesn't sound like you're doing that badly at all actually! The old TV wouldn't have panicked about a couple of mince pies and some soup (Incidentally why was your carol concert serving soup? That's so random!)

Well done two, and lady that's truly remarkable!

I think we're all in survival mode atm Kiki and Donald - just take Golden Days when you can fit them in, and enjoy the cheese and wine when it crops up - life's too short, and that's what January's for!

Oh don't quim I came in from my night out on Friday and made two very large amaretto, cream coffees! God knows why when we were already hammered! I felt it on Saturday!

Im wearing a work outfit I havent worn since before I lost the weight. Its about e sizes too big and yet only a medium.

Oh Gawd Hairspray that does sound divine though! I am very impressed with your drunken creativity though, I normally go for toast and more Prosecco

We wanted a baylies to round the night off, non available so I got all heston with mums cocktail cupboard!

Weighing in tomorrow and now sure how it's going to go. The main thing is three interviews in the next two days. Pray for queen...

Praying!

I have an interview in approx 8 mins....

ahhhh frightened!

Ooo good luck hairspray what's the role?
Did I see something about you having interviews in London or did I make that up?

yes, got 1st reserve for that one annoyingly!

went ok , feel a bit sick now though need a lie down!

hairspray hope the interview went well.....good luck for a positive outcome

quim - outdoor carol singing rather than a concert so warm mince pies from local sainsburys and soup from local hotel....

Ah nightmare. I really really hate interviews

same I have been gunning for the same promotion for 6 months now I am starting to think they don't like me....

So many interviews! Good luck lasty and haispray!

And thank you quim for your sensible words. Taken on board.

Niki it's time for you to accept you are a slenderista small now! None of this medium malarkey.

Kiki I cant get my head around it. Im used to being chubby.

1lb down to kick off the month

It's such a tricky time of year for healthy moderation! I've got my book club Xmas curry night tomorrow. I'm going to stick to no seconds (I am such a piggy). I'm a very small person so am really anxious I don't put any weight back on. I've been so much happier since I lost the stone.

Morning all 9.11 so back at lowest low so far and -1 lb for the month.

Day off work today for sorting out my christmas hampers, will have to muzzle my self to prevent "tasting"

I making today two types of fudge, peppermint bark, giant chocolate buttons dark with ginger and macadamia, white with almond and apricot and milk with pistachio and cranberry, more spiced nuts mini meringues, peanut brittle... er I am sure I have forgotten something.... the list goes on 😂😂

Hairspray that sounds amazing... do you need any help?

My scales couldn't decide if I was 1 or 2 down for the week but considering I've been taken out for so many commiseratory drinks and brunches in the last week I'm happy with that. Just getting ready for interview no. 1 now

Hairspray I think I have just gained a pound from reading your list!

Lasty good luck. I hate interviews but mainly because I'm not good at selling
myself.

My last easy day of the week today. Should be able to stick to 1200. Tomorrow I'm organising a big fundraiser with chocolate fountain, loads of homemade cake and mulled wine. Hopefully the nervous energy will stop me eating too much.

Christmas do on friday then guests all weekend.

Donald this is an interview at a company run by a good friend so I'd be surprised if it doesn't go well but I've one tomorrow I really really want and can end up sounding a bit desperate in those situations

Good luck to all the interviewees

That hamper sounds amazing! Yummy!

There are no more Baileys coffees so temptation removed, they’re sooooo nice!

Yesterday’s menu - was off work -

Eggs and sausage
Lunch was halloumi and chorizo salad, dollop of houmous
Dinner was chilli and salad
Snacks were cashew nuts and some crisps

I walked with the pram to and from the shops and logged 7,500 steps

Morning! Checking in on the new thread
Went off piste a bit after reaching goal
It involved wine, Chinese, wine, pizza, wine,shots, bacon sarnie and big fat gravy dinner with crackling oh and more wine
But back on it as from Monday and would like to lose a few more lbs to have some in the bag for Xmas, currently a Linda up from goal. But my running machine arrives today, I'm so excited! No more shlepping to the gym ! That is the theory anyway... 🙈
Think this is the period of damage limitation though, have work night out on Friday, then big posh Xmas do next Friday. Then all bets are off until 1st January....

Been called back for a second interview tomorrow so that is now three interviews I have tomorrow... I will be devastated if none of them come off