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BIWI's Bootcamp - Week 2 - Come and chat here

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BIWIWhoMustBeObeyed · 23/04/2012 08:14

So we have survived week one, more or less intact

There has been a lot of cheating along the way - either intentional or accidental - but most people seem to be getting on with it and embracing low carbing. And we have seen some spectacular results already!

As one of the cheaters, I can tell you what you will already have discovered for yourself:

This way of eating (WOE) is an unforgiving one. If you slip up or cheat, it will show up on the scales

I know it's hard. I drank wine on both Friday and Saturday night. But it really is up to you how strict you choose to be - and therefore hopefully you will understand that it is up to you how much weight you are losing.

I realise this sounds patronising. But it's the ultimate truth of this (or any) diet.

Having said all that, I also know that there are some people who are struggling, and for whom weight loss has been very slow.

Just remember, if you have less weight to lose, then your rate of loss will be slower than those who have more to lose. And any loss, even if it's only a pound or so, is still a loss. Visualisation is always helpful for me if I think I've only lost a pound this week. Remember, a pound loss is like two packets of lard! That's a lot of fat.

And if weight loss is slow, or you're not seeing the scales move, have a long look at what you have been eating and drinking, and be really honest with yourself. Have you been following the rules? Have you been allowing carby things into your diet? Have you being drinking enough water? Try keeping a food diary so you can record everything (and I mean everything) that you're eating and drinking, as this can help you identify what might be affecting your progress.

If you still can't work out why it's happening (or not happening!), post what you've been eating and drinking here, and others might be able to help and advise you.

Anyway. Lecture over! Welcome to Week 2. Hopefully you will all see significant loss this week as well. But those of you who have lost loads in week 1 - don't expect to see the same kind of loss in this week - it's inevitable that it will slow down. Remember that sustainable, long term weight loss is around 1-2lbs per week.

And those of you who are struggling, hopefully another strict week will get things going for you! And I also hope that everyone has got through their carb withdrawals by now, and you are all feeling fantastic!

Onwards and downwards ...

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ilovemyteddy · 23/04/2012 08:29

I've been doing this for 13 weeks now and had a spectacular start losing 7lb the first week and 4lb the second. Since then I have lost on average 2lb a week, with weeks where I've stalled and weeks where I've lost loads.

You just have to stick at it and change your thinking about what you eat, drink loads of water and get yourself organised WRT what's in your fridge, what you are going to cook for the rest of the family, and making sure you have emergency rations if you are in a situation where you would normally grab a sandwich (out shopping for example.)

Oh, and for anyone who is a bit about the amount of fat you are required to eat, I posted last week that I had a cholesterol check and my reading was 4.5 (5 is the 'acceptable' score). Bear in mind that I am still 192lb and my BMI is just over 30, so I was pretty pleased with this reading, and it just shows that you can eat 'good' fat without compromising your health.

As BIWI says - onwards and downwards!