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Decadent December

155 replies

Octopus37 · 30/11/2021 06:55

Its been a long, difficult year once, so I thought maybe we could all be a bit decadent in December whether or not this involves food.

I'm starting at nearly three pounds up since last month, but I did have Covid so it was an abnormal low., 8st12.5. Aiming to go for damage limitation throughout December.

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HeyGirlHeyBoy · 30/11/2021 08:48

Sounds good to me! Thanks Octopus! I will weigh in the morning for start of the month. LadyDanbury, these slips will happen for sure. A drop of a few pounds before Christmas would be great for sure. I am at the stage of giving myself credit for all the good choices rather than being too tough on the slip ups. So I haven't bought junk since I started back at end of October compared to pulling in to inhale junk a few times a week. I have been getting more exercise and earlier nights, all these things will make a difference over time rather than instant results. Plus I'm happier trying than not. Hope everyone has a good day!

NutellaEllaElla · 30/11/2021 08:52

Thank you. Overall I'm doing well with done lapses here and there. Hoping to not completely lose all sense of moderation this month.

LadyDanburysHat · 30/11/2021 09:06

Thanks @HeyGirlHeyBoy. I definitely have some water retention going on. I wanted to be 11st 7 by December. I am 11st 8.7 today, which is still a loss of 4lbs this month, the best I've done for a while.

I'd like to lose a couple more pounds in the next couple of weeks, then definitely damage limitation. Going to try and fast over the Christmas period still. Even if only 1 day a week. Will see how it goes.

HeyGirlHeyBoy · 30/11/2021 10:44

4 in 4 weeks is fab!

LBB2020 · 30/11/2021 14:47

Thank you for the new thread
4lb is brilliant @LadyDanburysHat you should be really pleased with that!

TheHoneyBadger · 30/11/2021 18:01

Thanks Octopus. I was still 12:4 this morning so I ended November 9lbs lower than I started. Mostly thanks to super stress and loss of appetite. I do actually look and feel a bit slimmer and some clothes are too baggy now.

Would ideally like to get below 12 stone this month but obviously there's Christmas in the mix so not sure how realistic that is.

LadyD 4lbs is great - it's very very unusual for me to lose a lot in a month and I'd be more than happy with 4lbs.

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 30/11/2021 18:41

Here you all are! I was 10/8 yesterday, 10/7 today. It’s all fluctuations, I know, but I think I started the last thread at 10/10.

Annoyingly DP’s work trip has been cancelled because of Covid so my “great reset” will not happen.

HeyGirlHeyBoy · 30/11/2021 20:35

I am logging for the day and tbh if there was a chocolate or a biscuit within reach, I'd devour it but I'm exhausted so I am staying put and having an early night. I'll be glad in the morning I hope!!
Kiwi, blueberries and Greek yoghurt and cappuccino
Parsnip soup from a nearby deli, amazing
Chicken casserole
Probably hit the two litres of water. Feel cross and cranky after a disturbed sleep last night, being on the go since return from work (a stereotypical 'I haven't sat down' day) and dc not accepting bedtime is bedtime!!

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Octopus37 · 01/12/2021 07:32

Well done @TheHoneyBadger, hope you have a less stressful month this month. Nine pounds is loads, you must really feel the difference.

No weigh in for me today, v busy but also eating too much. Will aim to drink more water today

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HeyGirlHeyBoy · 01/12/2021 07:37

9 pounds is massive Honeybadger and you're maintaining it! Here's to a less stressful month and a relaxing nreak ahead. This cranky pants is 9st, delighted. Three neals, gallons of water, bed at 10.30.

TheHoneyBadger · 01/12/2021 08:36

Well done HeyGirl. And yes Octopus it has made a difference. I'm now at a stage where I can actually see some kind of end in sight and signs of a waist Wink

No weigh in today. Had lunch out with my sister yesterday (managed to pick a small plate and to leave half of chips) plus some crisps and a mini packet of chocolate buttons in the evening.

Today is a busy-ish work day and I won't eat till the evening and then hopefully something fairly light.

LBB2020 · 01/12/2021 08:47

I wasn’t going to weigh today but thought I should as it’s the start of the month! 10st6.5lbs so 1.5lbs up from last week Blush

HeyGirlHeyBoy · 01/12/2021 08:55

Oh try and put it put of your head and go again in a few days LadyD!

LadyDanburysHat · 01/12/2021 08:58

Well done @TheHoneyBadger. What a great month. I know you've been like me for a while and kind of stuck, so really pleased for you.

I am ruining all my good work by eating chocolate. Blaming pms. Might have to aim to just maintain in December.

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 01/12/2021 10:47

10/8 this morning - we had the most delightful chorizo mac and cheese for dinner last night, so all good!

HeyGirlHeyBoy · 01/12/2021 11:04

Yum Judy!

Sorry LadyD, I mixed you up with lbb!

HeyGirlHeyBoy · 01/12/2021 18:08

Logging for the day, tho I have spied a delicious maltesers chocolate cake has been made here Hmm. Could have got in more water, APU.
Kiwi and blueberries and Greek yoghurt and cappuccino
Roast med veg with half avocado - delicious
Meatballs, pasta and cheddar. Yum yum! Enjoy your evenings all.

LBB2020 · 01/12/2021 18:41

Yes I will weigh again on Friday then weekly I think. I’m really struggling to get steps in now I’m back to work (I work from home 3 days a week). Sounds good day @HeyGirlHeyBoy

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Octopus37 · 02/12/2021 07:13

8st13.75 this morning, not even steps and too much food. Ended up getting takeaway last night cause of no time. Very busy with work at the moment. Had a cider last night, it was lovely but these takes it makes me tired the next day. Need to do better.

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HeyGirlHeyBoy · 02/12/2021 16:46

I'm being an eager beaver logging now even before I have my dinner, and ahead of weigh tomorrow Grin
Kiwi, apple, Greek yoghurt and cappuccino
Roast med veg with smashed avocado and a mandarin
Carbonara and 2 hours tennis. Hve a lovely evening all.

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 02/12/2021 22:10

10/7 here today and not even left the house (we have snow) so only 7,000 steps.

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Octopus37 · 03/12/2021 07:25

Not a great day yesterday, went out for lunch. Really trying to get in a better frame of mind about everything, will get there. At least its Friday.

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HeyGirlHeyBoy · 03/12/2021 08:21

Octopus, you're very hard on yourself. Of course we'll have the evenings out and the lunches, life's pleasures, hope you enjoyed.

I'm down to 8st 13.25, delighted. A little over 2lbs since last week and just over 8.5lbs in 7 weeks. Night out tonight, the only one probably, can't wait. Three meals, water water water and no hope of a 10pm bedtime! Happy Friday all.

LadyDanburysHat · 03/12/2021 08:35

Hi All, very PMS feeling this week. Also work has meant I haven't been to the gym since last Friday. I am down to 11st 8.5 after my fast day yesterday. Hoping to see a big loss once this water retention goes. I'm very bloated around my stomach, even after fasting.

HeyGirlHeyBoy · 03/12/2021 08:42

Hopefully the benefits of the fast will change that in the next day or two. I'll be on the pms train next week, definitely throws you.

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