I Hear that Santa has already left Australia & he's on his way towards the UK!

[MrNiceGuy]

I'd just like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas in advance of Santa's impending arrival upon our shores (the waiting is almost over).

I do certainly hope that those wish lists written and posted to the North Pole are wholly fulfilled, regardless of whether they consisted of a desire for material items, or simply to be graced with the presence of loved ones, who may have been absent in Christmas' gone by for one reason or another.

Equally, my thoughts are also with those who've experienced loss and bereavement, particularly since the festive period is always an incredibly difficult time as it continues to pass in the absence of our dearly beloved.

As for worries concerning the impending nutritional excess, it's simply 48 hours.

Provided you've all been good (and not bad), in the run up, there's no reason why Christmas Day and Boxing Day shouldn't be enjoyed in the manner which they're intended.

Besides, four days exist between Boxing Day and New Years' Eve to re-introduce calorie deficits, healthy eating and exercise, thus, ensuring that two days off-plan don't result in total derailment over the festive period.

For those who do happen to accumulate a little weight over the next week, rest assured, it will be lost once eating habits return to normal.

[Caz28]

Happy Christmas, you are definitely one of the good guys! x

[MrNiceGuy in reply to Caz28]

Merry Christmas to you too, Caz. Thoughts are with you.

[Hidden]

Merry Christmas and hope you have a lovely 2 days off

[MrNiceGuy in reply to Hidden]

A very merry Xmas to you too, cracker10. I'll enjoy a day's rest today, but I'll be in the gym on Boxing Day (because I'm silly).

Besides, a Boxing Day workout is truly serene since so few people are present, meaning that there are no queues for machines or equipment.

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Merry Christmas!!!

[Lizzy70]

Merry Xmas MrNiceGuy thank you for your words of wisdom and advice your really amazing with your knowledge hope you have a wonderful Xmas I'm having today off and back to normal Monday then Wednesday off but my motto this Xmas ............if you can't be good! Be careful lol I'm 0.75lb off 4 stone so that will finish my year off nicely if this is achieved if not onwards and downwards it won't put me off merry Xmas one again😆😆😆😆😆😆

[MrNiceGuy in reply to Lizzy70]

A very Merry Xmas to you too, Lizzy.

It's great to hear that you've lost nearly four stone since you started your journey.

Although you may have a little further to travel, you can truly enjoy today, in the knowledge that you're in a much better position than you were 12 months ago.

[Lizzy70 in reply to MrNiceGuy]

I never thought of it like that sooooo thank you x