Week 3 - Low Carb Bootcamp - which way will you go?

[BIWI]

Morning all

Here's the spreadsheet

So a few mixed results so far. Hopefully there will be some more good ones on the spreadsheet!

I suspect that what a lot of you are coming to realise is that this isn't a way of eating that can allow you to cheat or even to take your eye off the ball.

In this initial phase, while we're aiming to become fat-adapted, it's really important that you keep your carbs as low as you can (within sensible limits - this is not a a zero carb diet - you should be eating enough veg and salad to get good nutrition, which will mean you're eating carbs)

I know that sometimes it's impossible. I'm in a situation where tonight I'm being cooked for, by people who have no idea I'm low carbing, and who haven't asked if there's anything I can/can't eat - so I'll just have to accept it. But whilst it's within your control, you really do need to stay strong.

Now.

This is the start of the infamous week 3 (and next week, week 4) - and it's very, very, VERY common for weight loss to stop - or sometimes even for people to gain slightly, even if they're following the rules.

So. You can decide to stay on Bootcamp if you want to, to help deal with this, or you could move onto Bootcamp Light, which means you can start to add some fruit, some nuts and seeds and some alcohol back into your diet.

The operative word is 'some'! All in moderation - and not at every meal, every day - because this will mean that you won't see the weight loss you want to.

There are three options:

• stay on Bootcamp
  
• move to Bootcamp Light
  
• choose a hybrid - Bootcamp during the week, Bootcamp Light at the weekend
  

Whatever you choose, I hope that you have a good, positive and successful week.

[Mimosa1]

Marking my place on the new thread and setting my next mini goal - 76.2 kg - which is where I was in the summer before going seriously offpiste. 77.3kg today. Thanks @BIWI

[Condamine]

Thanks for the new thread BIWI
I am a little disappointed to report a pound loss, I have stuck to this 100% so going to carry on bootcamp for the next few weeks.
My body has acclimatised to the water and I genuinely have felt full on 3 meals without needing snacks.
I am wondering about intermittent fasting this week. Can I drink one tea in the morning or is it an absolute water only?

[SlinkyDinkyDoo]

5lbs down. Total 10lbs. Very pleased.

Am going to do a hybrid of bootcamp and bootcamp light this week, no to booze this week but will add in some berries and a few nuts if the mood takes me.

Good luck for week 3 everyone!

[AthelstaneTheUnready]

Morning! Last week was my week 3.5, where I gained 4lbs through some non-diet related woo, but it has all come off again and I'm back to last Monday's weight. HOWEVER, during this week I have lost another 1/2" off my notoriously stubborn arse - so given my aim is to be less wide, regardless of the number on the scale, that's still a win for me.

[Doilooklikeatourist]

2 lb off , so back into the 10 stones !
Very pleased
Will be adding in some berries , unsure about alcohol , I’m on dry January , and I know it’s February soon .... decisions , decisions 😀

[Katinkka]

8lbs off so far. I weigh on Saturdays. But might change it. NSV. I can fit into my foxy jumper again! And some jeans I bought at Sainsbury’s ages ago. I’m past the exhaustion and I’m loving it. Feel really good today and going to walk into uni. Well done everyone.

[venusandmars]

Overall 1 pound down. That's a bit up on where I was on Friday / Saturday, but after the unexpected and unavoidable carb-fest lunch at MIL's yesterday, I'm pleased that it's still a loss, and almost 4 lbs since the start of BC. Psychologically I'm relieved because it has kept me in the 59kg zone, and not back up into the 60's. Pheww! I'm just a little nervous about tomorrow because some people have said that the impact is 2 days later...

I ate what I had to yesterday, and was gracious and kind (I think) but inside I was pretty gutted after sticking to the rules, and actually enjoying this woe. It was a reminder to plan ahead for these situations and fortunately for the next month all my out-of-the house eating is either somewhere that I'll be able to choose or with someone that I can tell about lchf, plus a couple of times entertaining at home where I'm in control.

So I'll be on strict boot camp this week, and maybe paying attention to portion sizes too.

B - avocado, with egg mayonnaise
L - cheese & chorizo salad
D - vegetable curry

[AthelstaneTheUnready]

Hoorah for 10 stones and foxy jumpers

I am absolutely sticking to BC heavy. I know from experience that: a) even if I only have a few drinks at the weekend I go up a few lbs, spend a few days losing the few lbs, and then only make limited progress for the last couple of days before weigh in, and b) the 'weekend' tends to expand.

Which is great and fine if I'm maintaining, or not fussed about going really slowly, but I do want to shift these 7 or 8 lbs this bootcamp not drag it out forever. So no booze for me just yet (it's not going anywhere, after all).

[MrsKoala]

Just realised I updated the wrong thread. 3lb down for me this week. So 5lb in total.

Well done everyone on your losses. And getting into smaller clothes. :)

[1stMrsF]

Well done everyone and hope weigh in day is kind to everyone today.

Smaller lost this week of 1.8lbs but was even lower on Saturday so working on the assumption it's a blip and will carry on.

Combination for me I think - some alcohol on weekends but strict bootcamp during the week will provide the balance I need to make it sustainable for my lifestyle.

It's going to be a challenging week as the school menu is not at all BC friendly so need to bring some packed lunches and on Friday I am at an industry awards dinner so can't control food. I think the best way of achieving this will be to extend my overnight fast (I've been doing 14 hours) and eat the sort of things I've been bringing for breakfast as a brunch, so sipping hot water with lemon until 11am today.

[Rshard]

Posted on the previous thread, a lb off so 7 in total and by first mini goal achieved! Next one is 5lbs which will get me to where I started October’s boot camp . I’m going to do the hybrid of boot camp in the week and lite at the weekend

So impressed hearing about getting back in to the 10’s and into foxy jumpers, which is super cute btw!

[UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea]

I have actually gained weight!

From 130.5 to 132.7.

I've had a good week/weekend food and water wise. I think. Salads, soups, eggs, meat. No potatoes, bread, rice, pasta, fruit, alcohol... I even went out to dinner on Saturday night and had a BIWI approved meal.

I can only surmise it's the typical pre-period water retention / weight gain. Or I'm due a MASSIVE poo.

[BIWI]

Disappointed with only losing a pound @Condamine? (Or 1.8lbs, @1stMrsF?)

This is what a pound of fat looks like - not an insignificant amount!

[BIWI]

Hopefully it's just period-related - but list out for me what you've been eating and drinking and see if there's anything I can help you with

[BIWI]

By the way, the other thing you can do on Bootcamp Light is to skip a meal if you feel that you can. Typically this means giving up breakfast, which is easier for many people. If you do this, actually what you're doing is intermittent fasting (or 16:8 - which means you have a window of 8 hours where you are eating - allowing lunch and dinner - with 16 hours after your dinner before you eat again)

[BrassicaBabe]

Well done folks. It's helpful seeing that lb of fat!

2lb off for me. Which bring me to where I was 2weeks ago. But I'm just entering week 5 now so hopefully on an easier downward curve.

Heading out for a run now. Would like to get 10K under my belt but never know how I feel until I get out there. So fingers crossed.

[GuyMartinsSideburns]

Morning all

Could someone add my weight please - 136 thanks v much.

I’m feeling a bit rough this morning, dh has had an awful bug that’s been going around so I’m hoping it’s not that. Frantically working on an assignment so I can forget about it and rest.

Have a great day all

[Condamine]

That photo really hits home BIWI - one of those ugly lumps a week is just fine!

[Hefzi]

I'm going to be sticking with Bootcamp - I need to make sure I hammer this WOE into my thick head!

I just realised yesterday that as MFP syncs with my fitbit, I can see the various breakdowns by week. I'm struggling to keep carbs at 5% (I know this isn't a BC thing) and fat to protein is about equal. So I think I need to focus on upping the fat this week - and trying to get consistently above 3.5l water every day. I need to get that extra 2 l in somehow but despite setting hourly reminders, it's still a struggle.

[1stMrsF]

Thanks @BIWI that doesn't look disappointing at all!

[Darkbaptism]

3.6 lbs down for me today, was a little lower on Saturday but Indid have a stomach bug on Friday.

[ChangoMutney]

Grr the battery for my scales need to be replaced. I’ve got a cold and am having to work hard not to comfort eat carb crap, but have resisted so far.

Have you seen the Netflix film The Magic Pill @BIWI more paleo but still high fat, low carb and really interesting?

[Giraffeski]

I'm staying on Bootcamp proper for the foreseeable as I've only lost 5lb in the two weeks, I suspect because Ive not been that strict on a couple of occasions when we've eaten out. I have previously lost a lot more initially (I must have a large glycogen store!)
I am having good success tracking my water though, so if I can just be a bit stricter I think it will be great.
I've lost 7cm off my waist though.

[Rshard]

The fat photo is a great visual reminder!

[knowhow]

Hello all

Got to be honest about my drinking...got absolutely smashed this weekend and I am feeling rotten today. I really do need to get my drinking under control.

In happier news, I weighed myself today and its half a stone off since Jan 1st! Although I must admit its probably down to stress rather than actual dieting