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Week 8 - Pre-Christmas Low Carb Bootcamp - make the last week count!

32 replies

BIWI · 11/12/2016 23:06

Here's the fateful Spreadsheet

I hope it's been a good week for you all.

I'm starting this early this week, so that I don't forget! Blush

Tomorrow - again - I have to be at work at sparrow's fart, so didn't want to forget to start the new thread.

Good luck to you all - here's to a good result on the scales!

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dillite · 11/12/2016 23:09

Marking my place

margaritasbythesea · 12/12/2016 06:27

Thank you BIWI.

bettyblueeyes83 · 12/12/2016 07:44

Thanks BIWI. Checking in at 158.9. I've been really struggling this BC and basically maintaining a 3lb loss over the whole BC, which I'm telling myself is better than gaining (which is what I was doing at this point last year). I've been feeling much more in control the past few days, and my stressful period at work is over, so I'm hoping to maintain now until Christmas and not gain over Christmas. I've got a social event every night this week so I daren't hope for a loss.

nekobus · 12/12/2016 11:54

Checking in! Thanks for the thread BIWI Smile
I've not weighed yet as I was terribly late this morning - I usually rely on the DCs waking me up before 7 but they both slept in!

I've had a mixed couple of weeks where I've been weak and unorganised so have had to go with what was on offer at a couple of social events and I'm not proud of myself....
I'm going to keep LC as much as possible over the holidays, I'm hoping that as we are hosting I'll have a bit more control over meals Smile

Good luck everyone with weigh ins this week

feekerry · 12/12/2016 15:38

Going to weigh in tomorrow as all of yesterday's alcohol induced vomiting will prob give me a false reading today.
Good luck everyone else x

Kleptronic · 12/12/2016 17:31

Well I've stuck to it absolutely but put 2lb on. I know why though (hormone treatment) so I'm actually quite pleased it's only 2lb and that will be water retention. Still dithering about putting it on the spreadsheet though. Get a grip Kleptronic!

Veryflummoxed · 12/12/2016 18:36

Thanks BIWI. I really can't believe there's only a week left of bootcamp. It went so quickly. I've been sticking to it. I'm a pound down. Not as much as I'd hoped but it's down so I'll take it.

Could you add me please Wombattoo

Veryflummoxed 188.

Hope everyone's coping with the Christmas goodies all over the place.

wombattoo · 12/12/2016 19:23

Thanks for the new thread BIWI
Very Done Smile
Last push everyone.

SeasideRock · 12/12/2016 20:05

2.5 pounds off for me in one big chunk. Really pleased. Not sure why so much more this week but I have been peeing for England...

Nyancat · 12/12/2016 20:31

Nothing off this week but nothing on so I'm 8 down in total. I really want 3 more off to get below the 10st mark but it just aint shifting at the minute. Koko for this last week. On the upside I've no real interest in sweet stuff and have managed loads of parties and the office teabreaks without touching anything sweet. I also am waiting on scanning to see if I have pcos and this seems to be helping with some of the symptoms I'd had, skin is finally cleared up and touch wood painful ovulation has eased. Who knows whether it's linked at all but I'm going with it.

wombattoo · 12/12/2016 20:57

Nyancat - several posters have previously reported an improvement in their pcos with this way of eating.
Well done Seaside. I always find I have better losses when I am drinking lots of water.

SeasideRock · 12/12/2016 22:34

Ooh - purely anecdotal this bit I have confirmed PCOS. Since I've been low-carbing have definitely had less breakouts and my 'yacht has been noticeably less, ahem, vigourous iyswim

DearPrudence · 12/12/2016 22:51

Thanks for the thread BIWI.

Can't believe I've made it to week 8.
2lb off for me this week, having maintained last week. I was secretly hoping for a bit more as I've been quite angelic with food, but I haven't been drinking enough water. Yesterday and today I've upped my water a lot and have been constantly running to the loo. Hoping for another couple of pounds to round off this bootcamp.

Tinypearldragon · 12/12/2016 23:55

Feel as though I have been simply melting this week - 4lbs off. A honeymoon start I expect. But a good feeling all the same

Visaste · 13/12/2016 08:38

Half a pound on for me Hmm. I had a few wines the other night which I think did it. Going to try to be super strict the rest of this week. Good luck everyone!

feekerry · 13/12/2016 12:47

1lb off for me which is steady Smile

Callmesausage · 14/12/2016 09:01

So far lost 1 stone (started 3 weeks ago) Smile. Need to keep focused up to Christmas then will have a couple of days off plan.

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BIWI · 14/12/2016 12:18

That's amazing, Callmesausage! Flowers

Just make sure you have plenty of low carb treats in the house as well, so that those two days don't turn into a two week festive carb fest!

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Callmesausage · 14/12/2016 13:38

Thanks BIWI, will do.

wombattoo · 14/12/2016 16:54

That's great sausage

Veryflummoxed · 14/12/2016 17:59

Well done sausage. I'm still on track though the last couple of days I've done a bit of stress eating and not drank enough. All low carb though so that's something.

Shady101 · 14/12/2016 22:31

Hi everyone,
Another pound off this week, happy bunny!
Christmas dinner night over without any big damage to the waistline, although you were right about alcohol tolerance levels! Didn't drink any more than usual but was well on my way and a little poorly the next day!!! Confused

Tinypearldragon · 14/12/2016 22:41

A stone in three weeks, that's amazing Sausage.

Had works lunchtime Christmas party and nibbles today and thanks to your advice from some time ago Wombat about planning in advance I ate my lunch before I went, took a drink in with me and was not tempted at all. Thank you Flowers

Dillite2 · 15/12/2016 21:05

Hi all! I haven't been checking in as quite frankly this week has gone tits up for me- I have been working nights/ late shifts after nights and surving on whatever is the easiest to prepare. Plus tomorrow I am going to a vegan party so no chance of low carbing there. I feel like a massive failure as it had started going so well. Tonight I'm on a night shift again, I have lc lunch with me and some snacks. Hopefully it will be enough.

Dillite2 · 15/12/2016 21:06

Congratulations to everyone on their losses by the way! You are all better people than me!