False confidence is definitely better than no confidence where I work.

Eat a banana. Natural beta-blocker + energy = win.

Igor, I'm sure you're not actually like this IRL, but you're coming over a tad self-righteous and sanctimonious.

Nothing wrong with a nerve-settler before an interview. I've done it many times myself as I get terrible nerves in interview situations. It's always worked out well. We're talking about a double whisky, not half a bottle.

Jaco wrote:

Igor, I'm sure you're not actually like this IRL, but you're coming over a tad self-righteous and sanctimonious.

Probably, but as I said, I simply find it an entirely alien concept to drink alcohol in order to prepare myself for a situation in which I need to come across as professional, focused and generally on-the-ball, especially first thing in the morning. There are far better ways to deal with nerves.

I, and this is genuine, had a can of Fosters before my driving test in '87.

I had only had one lesson and needed a pick-me-up!

Not really, as it doesn't surprise me in the slightest.

And there's that tone again... *sigh*

EDIT: Outta the way, revel...

No one said it was. But a single pint is under the limit. Especially in the late 80s. There's no need to be such a precious tool. I can only assume you've never done anything even remotely daft/stupid/silly. In which case you're a robot or incredibly boring.

Yep, probably.

Woah, what's with the igor hate? He's mostly right. I interview sometimes and if I knew the candidate drank alcohol first thing in the morning in order to prepare I'd strike 'em right off my list.

ON TOPIC I couldn't go running the other day so I did a workout dvd thing instead and ohhh boy do I regret that decision.

I put half a stone on over last Christmas so I'm figuring if I lose half a stone beforehand this time I'll probably even out...?

I think my aim will be "don't be too much fatter" after Christmas, but that's probably a long shot.

I bought my advent calendar the other day, it helpfully informs me on the front that each chocolate is worth 17 calories.

Ooh,workout DVDs. Anyone tried Insanity?? Lives up to it's name.

Free fitness game with the Xbox one apparently, has insanity, p90x and lots of other fitness regimes on it.

Burnt 1200 cals doing exercise today. Might have a hotdog to celebrate.

Outlaw wrote:

Woah, what's with the igor hate? He's mostly right. I interview sometimes and if I knew the candidate drank alcohol first thing in the morning in order to prepare I'd strike 'em right off my list.

No hate, just disappointment. I have/do interview too, and I understand what a terrifying process it can be, especially in the current climate. Some people are tremendously good at their jobs but struggle in an interview. I know, I'm one of them. A bit of whatever helps you calm down is fine with me. We're talking about a nerve-steadier (which some people really, really need), not staggering into an office after a few pints at 8am.

Naturally, however, if someone rocks up stinking of White Lightning and calling me 'mate', they're not going to last long..

EDIT: Moto - 4 reps, or 4 sets???

Want to be really uncomfortable? Ask him about pyramid sets and muscle grouping.

Remember, pain is just weakness leaving the body. Apparently.