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Low-carb bootcamp

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Week 5 - Pre-Christmas Low Carb Bootcamp - we reach the half way point!

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BiWitched · 27/10/2014 07:18

Eeek! I'm not stepping on the scales this morning, so will not be confessing all on the Spreadsheet of Fabulousness

Family wedding this weekend, and no control over food means I really don't want to see what number is on the scales!

Anyway, don't forget there's also the Weight Tracker

Here's to a successful week for all of us. Hopefully those who have seen things slow down/stop will see the scales begin to move again from now on.

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SarahBeenysBumblingApprentice · 31/10/2014 20:27

It's the yuckiness that's keeping me away from the wine, Bitchy. This WOE seems to double the potency of alcohol for me, which is quite handy for keeping away from it when you're on your own with the kids the next day!

BestIsWest · 31/10/2014 21:51

Is anyone else really warm all the time? I know 18 degrees C at 9pm at night when it is almost November is exceptional but I feel hot all the time. I am normally a freezer.

Congratulations Stunt. Lovely news.

ClashCityRocker · 01/11/2014 00:05

sarahbeeny my tolerance for alcohol has dropped considerably on this woe.

I now have to have wine with soda water...but at least it means I'm drinking a lot less!

Going for a teetotal weekend this weekend, as I sts last week and would really like to see a loss!

MoJangled · 01/11/2014 00:29

Hello everyone, too hectic to read or post this week but just had a mega catch-up.

Congratulations Stunt lovely news

yes yes yes to awful BO and mouth taste, and surges of huge thirst. I put it down to hormones, but since others are also having it, maybe its a slightly off-kilter LC thing. I'll up the water, salt and leafy veg another notch, and open all the windows...

Feeling like a real chump as, overcome with a huge sulk about the certainty that I'm still not losing anything, I deliberately ate some broken biscuits from the batch I was making for DS's party tomorrow and a good couple of finger scoops of biscuit dough. WTF? I'm not a cheater, I'm not even tempted, the only lapses have been socially imposed and there have been hardly any of those, so what am I doing self-sabotaging?

Have had reduced dairy this week (until DH made leeks in cheese sauce yesterday) and smaller portions (just to match appetite) in an effort to get things going, to no effect so far. Like Chester, I really am getting downcast by the continuing refusal of the scales to budge, even though until the brainstorm above I've been strict, and if I didn't feel so much better on this WOE I would have packed it in by now. Wondering about joining Miffy on the fat fast thingy? I will now try the list posted upthread: more water, more sleep (hah, look at the time), less coffee and less meat, wasn't it?

Sending healing strong vibes to Bitchy and hoping for good news.

HauntedChesterDrawers · 01/11/2014 07:10

10st 13.8!!!

Happy weekend everyone Grin

Tanukisan · 01/11/2014 07:18

Well done Chester! jealous

SarahBeenysBumblingApprentice · 01/11/2014 07:40

Go Chester! Well done!

I'm a pound up this morning - unsurprising as it's roughly week 3 for me. However, I've been quite unrestricted about what I ate as long as it was BCL and I think it's time to tighten up.

So - dairy-free BCL for me. I'm a chocolate fiend and do have a small bit every day, so that's going in the garage where I can ignore it. I'm still going to eat nuts and some berries (I don't eat masses of nuts - I only find them moreish if they're salted). I tend to use peanut or almond butter as a bit of an energy boost before or after a run though, and maybe I overdo this?

And no weighing for me until next week!

[and whatever happens, I am having cheese next weekend Grin]

Tanukisan · 01/11/2014 07:41

Argh, I'm in an awkward position this weekend. Visiting a beloved friend for a few days, and she's looking after me fabulously. Incredible home made Chinese food last night and a portion of cauliflower rice for me. The only problem is that she really likes a drink and is obviously a bit disappointed that I can keep up. Yesterday I had one white wine spritzer, and one large gin and slim line tonic - and it was more than I wanted. I would rather have zero booze at all but it feels really rude to refuse. I now have a slight hangover and really don't want to drink today! But can't see how I can not Confused

SarahBeenysBumblingApprentice · 01/11/2014 07:44

Thinking of emergency foods to have around that aren't dairy and aren't processed meat (I've banned myself from processed meat as I inhale it).

Eggs - boiled and in the fridge

Do you think oopsie rolls would work with coconut cream rather than cream cheese?

SarahBeenysBumblingApprentice · 01/11/2014 07:49

Tanuk

A pint of water for every drink really helps, as does finishing on something soft, be it water or a large coffee (decaf for me). Could you explain to her that a glass of wine feels like half a bottle at the moment?

ClashCityRocker · 01/11/2014 09:54

Tanuk I feel your pain. The few times I've drunk whilst LC-ing I've

  1. Started feeling tiddly so drank a lot less.
  2. Felt shocking in the morning.

I never used to get hangovers - which is probably a bad thing, as your body shouldn't be 'used' to having alcohol (wonky science alert!).

I've gone from being able to do a bottle of wine quite happily and not even feel that drunk, to feeling pissed as a fart after two white wine spritzers.

In fact I think this is probably the first time in ten plus years that I've drank less than the government guidelines per week. It's not been a bad thing.

I'm quite wary of drinking as that's when I'm at risk of making poor food choices. It's like I've got a wine-devil on my shoulder saying 'goooo ooooon, you've done so well, face plant into that pizza, you deserve it!'.

And I agree with sarah a glass of water between drinks.

Oh and no drinking on an empty stomach!

ClashCityRocker · 01/11/2014 09:54

On the plus side, scales are showing downward movement! Motivation to be 'good' this weekend for Mondays weigh-in!

BiWitched · 01/11/2014 10:08

Good to hear!

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ClashCityRocker · 01/11/2014 10:12

And another exciting thing - although sorry if tmi.

Usually my periods are totally irregular - two or three a year. Don't know if it's connected with this WOE but I've had two periods since starting bc, about a four-and-a-half week cycle. Which is unheard of for me, but I take it as a good sign that my body is really benefiting from this WOE.

miffy49 · 01/11/2014 11:59

Well, Mo, the Fat Fast did nothing at all for me! I think I have weird metabolism though so maybe its worth a try. I stuck it for a full 4 days but fell by the wayside last night (day 5). I kept the macros right but failed on the calories as I was just so hungry all day yesterday. I've been reading the Jimmy Moore book about ketosis and I've decided to try and keep to the Fat Fast macros but not worry over much about the 1000/1200cals as I noticed that, even though I didn't lose on the fast, my BG readings dropped by quite a bit. Maybe if I keep my BG down lower for a few weeks the fat loss will follow eventually.

Looked at the stats on my weight tracker this morning and got a shock when it stated that at my current rate I will never reach target! It could have totally derailed me at one time but today I just thought, "I'll bloody show you who'll never reach target!" I got the first chunk of weight off after a doc told me I was wasting my time trying so it was a red rag to a bull moment this morning!

Liveinthepresent · 01/11/2014 14:36

This thread is the best thing I have done since DS was born - you lot are all making me feel so positive and determined. Well done chester and clash and a belated woo hoo to readyforno2 for that dress fitting I bet you look amazing!
Loving your attitude miffy that's the spirit.

Oh and congrats to Stunt I got pregnant on a Bootcamp thread two years ago and am only just getting back on track .. But I guess the important thing is this time I feel focussed and ready.

Hope I haven't missed anything too major and sorry for being a bit gushy I just genuinely feel amazing today.

DH has lost 10 lbs and is as committed as I am.

Liveinthepresent · 01/11/2014 14:40

Me again I hope this isn't weird / bad form but look at this amazing meal DH cooked for us - it was delicious - steak, mushrooms with garlic and Parmesan , spinach and celeriac chips with paprika coating.
I couldn't finish all the chips but that in itself is a change as pre Bootcamp I probably would have just stuffed myself full of the same portion as DH!

Week 5 - Pre-Christmas Low Carb Bootcamp - we reach the half way point!
ClashCityRocker · 01/11/2014 14:48

That looks lush live ....I'm curious about celeriac chips, are they good?

Had steak last night myself, with field mushrooms stuffed with st agur soft blue cheese and salad. Was lovely.

Liveinthepresent · 01/11/2014 14:58

Thanks it was! Celeriac chips are my favourite discovery from this Bootcamp so far I think - in fact celeriac is a revelation full stop.
Bit of a bugger to chop - hence DH does it - but they taste so indulgent definitely worth it.
Am sure there will be recipes on the thread you can use all sorts of flavourings.

BIWI · 01/11/2014 15:56

Photos are always good, Liveinthepresent!

I have a party to go to this evening, that I'd really rather not be going to. It's another difficult situation re food - no idea what's going to be served.

So my food today was hard boiled eggs with butter as a late-ish breakfast, before I went to the gym, and have just had some home-made fennel and leek soup, with a chunk of cheese.

Pisseslikeahorse · 01/11/2014 16:25

Hello all, Congratulations Stunt Grin Flowers best graph ever

BIWI - eat now and avoid the food, and go for the water every other drink..?

Iv'e just had a couple of days at my dads, seaside bliss for little people but bloody murder if your LCing. They got me some low fat mayo... 'bless' so I added butter and salt. Used the pig snacks and greek yogurt to get me through.

lets just say that the kids got extra chips allot and forget about posting the last few days food. On the plus side I got to run some brilliant views Smile

keeping on keeping on

ClashCityRocker · 01/11/2014 16:28

pisses I was at the seaside for a couple of days the other week. Worst place in the world for LC-ing!

BIWI · 01/11/2014 16:32

Oh yes, and work have started a 'fish and chips on Friday' lunch. Bastards!

ClashCityRocker · 01/11/2014 16:36

Ugh work.

Yup, in a bid to boost morale rather than pay us a decent wage we now have bacon sandwiches and cake Friday.

It's a bit of a waste really - about a third of our office are on diets/eating plans of one sort of another. So some people are having three bacon sandwiches and three cream cakes.

ClashCityRocker · 01/11/2014 16:36

Not me, I hasten to add.