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Low-carb bootcamp

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Week 8 - Low Carb Bootcamp - Eek! Only 3 weeks left!

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BIWI · 09/03/2015 07:16

Morning all.

Spreadsheet of Fabulousness is here

And the Weight Tracker is here

Three weeks left. So a chance to rid ourselves of another 3 pesky pounds!

Good luck all and hope the week is a good one.

Flowers
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trashcanjunkie · 13/03/2015 22:35

It's frigging impossible to photo my bloody tits properly on my own. Will measure under boobs and around next

trashcanjunkie · 13/03/2015 23:33

If I go down from a 40 back I have a crease down my spine where the bra is literally starting to gather me. No more can be pulled forwards I promise. It will be interesting to see what I measure. I'm just waiting for the student to go to bed so I can whip the tape measure out and see.

sayra I would actually kill for your legs! Best of luck with thesis plodding. You can do Dr.S.L. Wink and we know you still love us even if you can't post.

alma I know what you mean about porridge. I make it for the dcs and if they leave leftovers I have to give them straight to the dog, else there's danger ahoy.

lex you are soooo right about that beyond!!!! My sympathies with the constant bra wearing, but you are correct, they will be fabulous in the end.

I lose weight off mine, so when I'm eleven stone, I'll be about a 36 DD, which is perfect for me!

Ah, I'm superposting, so have just got to your post chester my love.
I used to feel exactly like that when I gave up smoking. I can't smoke after having had cancer, really, and gum disease, but bugger me if I'd look round enviously at all these perfect toothed cancer free young uns puffing away like chimneys, with seemingly no fucking comeback. Thing is I know that was a line of bollocks I was feeding myself.

And the thing that gets me through those moments of watching 'the thins' stuff themselves is this.

They possibly only do this now and again. When you are a 'thin', you will also do this now and again. Pizza and chocolate ain't going nowhere I'm afraid Grin

If, in fact, they are not doing this now and again, they will start to develop into 'a fat'

I am often to be found people watching, and over time, you so can see people develop pot bellies, lardy faces, muffin tops. I just seem to be rubbish at noticing my own Hmm

As far as the bored bit goes, I suspect you are in need of a jolly good rest. Bad sleep means tiredness, and that means 'can't be arsed to fanny on with food' Now unfortunately on this WOE fannying about with food is pretty important because essentially we are eating fat, meat, eggs, and bastard veg. We must trick our senses by combining those items in flavour combos and clever cookfuckery.

This will all seem more doable when you aren't bolloxed from lack of sleep. Didn't you invent the famous Chesters Chicken?

I have risen from my grizzly mood, and when I entered my weight this week, realised, like a nob head, my valentine meal entirely fucked this bc. I have only just gone below my starting weight by one fucking pound

It's our anniversary next week and I have told dp I'm not cheating. He probably will, and that fucker has gone down thirty one cunting pounds since Jan 5th even nature is sexist.

Right just measured my boobies, and I'm 39 around and 47 on 'the drop' but smaller back and larger cups definitely isn't right for me, I get the foldy skin thing, and gapey cups....

Gcalgske · 14/03/2015 00:30

Trash you look ace. Nice bra btw. My pics would horrify Shock
I must eat more. Still logging on mfp and most days under 1000kcals before eating a snack in the evening to try to up fat for the day. I'm just not hungry and busy with little one. She wants whatever I'm eating so can't put butter on it. Must try harder. More water too. Been really working on my pelvic floor with Pilates so hope I can drink more without accidents buys shares in tens lady

Gcalgske · 14/03/2015 00:31

*tena grrr auto correct

LexLoofah · 14/03/2015 00:48

trashwell that is a lovely bra and may I say 'nice rack' too without being Pervy or anything. Just like Clothes don't worry about the size number, wear what fits well, is most flattering and most comfortable. Not much you can do about back size after a certain point and back cleavage is a definite no no

Just told my DH about your DPs loss and he has gone into full competitive mode which is great as he needed a kick

I bought some ice cream made with coconut milk today, 8g carbs per quarter of a cup, so maybe a few spoons will feel like dessert? I am not too fussed about ice cream but DH cannot resist and the trouble is I can't exactly hide it elsewhere in the house like I did with the booze so we will see. Wish I hadn't bought it now but done now, sugar demon still on my shoulder it would seem

almahart · 14/03/2015 06:53

Chester, I can totally relate to what you are saying, I also have non sleeping DC and am almost exactly the same weight as you having put on 4ibs this week Confused. What helped before and what I am planning to do again, is to print out the ubercamp plan and follow it to the letter. It means a) I don't have to do any planning b) I will be trying new recipes c) I find it easier not to snack/cheat/overeat when following direct instructions from the mighty BIWI.

Worth a go? The first evening meal is burgers and coleslaw, it might be warm enough for a BBQ?

ChesterDrawers · 14/03/2015 07:22

Wow, thanks for all your loveliness guys Flowers. Friday's are always really hard for me as I'm always out at soft play or someone's house with DS so usually go without lunch while everone else eats biscuits, cake, toast, tea cakes. Normally I can cope but every now and then I get pissed off at not being able to join in then hungry, then end up bingeing on cheese, nuts, dark choc when I get home.

I do believe in this woe but I'm not confident in myself to tell others what I'm doing. Only DH and a couple of close friends know so taking my own food or asking for certain stuff while out is not an option.

Anyway, ast night after tea I cleaned the kitchen so at least one room is in order. We are off to visit the inlaws today but hopefully DH can entertain DS when we get back so I can at least sort downstairs. DH is away all next week so I am going to aim for some really early nights to try and feel a little bit less tired. I also need to meal plan, it's so much easier when I do that.

Today's plan:
B: bacon x 3, 2 eggs scrambled in butter, mushrooms in butter, BPC
L: nothing as out - will take bag of scratching to eat in car
D: chicken Kiev, swede chips, salad

Ps nice boobs Trash Grin

ChesterDrawers · 14/03/2015 07:23

Eek meant Fridays - can I blame the tired?

Romeyroo · 14/03/2015 08:08

There is a cafe near here that does coconut milk ice cream, I get it for DS in the summer.

Bra looks fine trash, probably as you say, the shock of going back to under wiring.

You are also right about the 'thins' not eating pizza etc all the time. My problem was carb addiction which seemed to develop after I had a really restricted diet for a couple of years (allergy related). I am working on not feeling restricted with this WOE (hence, unfortunately probably still too much dark choc and too many soya lattes over the week).

No idea about food yet today, am still a lb up from last Monday's weigh in, so no more flax seed pancakes! DC want to make me breakfast tomorrow so need to steer them in the right, but manageable for DC, direction!

KOKO everyone and have a good weekend Flowers

Gcalgske · 14/03/2015 09:25

What's the flax pancake recipe if you don't mind guys?

Fatstacks · 14/03/2015 09:32

Morning guys Smile
Nice tits Trash Wink

I've done well for a couple of days and gone and spoiled it Sad
I put the blame squarely on DP.
I had my colours done yesterday (really enjoyed it) and didn't eat any of the biccies.
I took DP his wallet along and ignored all his scoffing and used car sales remarks.
Afterwards I needed new makeup (I realise now that doggedly wearing Madonna circa 1982 in the misguided hope that it will come back into fashion is misguided) so we shuffled off to boots to spend my advantage points.
Well this is where he clearly sabotaging me.
He does this car park thing.
He drives all around checking every single available space, ometimes more than once, and then takes bloody ages to choose, based on the stupidest reason possible (sniper cover? In Yorkshire? Arse) I just wanted to go in the shop.
So I ate two out of date packets of chewy mints.
To keep me from wrestling him out of the car.

He gets loads of out of date sweeties spangles are my fave from the stores at work and knows if they are in view they will be scoffed Sad BIWI can he get the stick and I get the magic wand to undo the damage? Grin

StuntNun · 14/03/2015 09:43

Try and stick with it Chester. I have been struggling with eating an appropriate amount of carbs due to being pregnant and one thing I have really noticed is how shit I feel when my eating isn't low carb - suddenly I'm back to snoring, feeling tired all the time, no energy. I don't want to go back to feeling rubbish so for me low carb has advantages above and beyond the weight loss. I started this WOE because I was hooked on sugar but I've been delighted by the myriad health benefits as well as the weight loss. And if anyone is feeling bad about their weight then just remember I've gained 30 lb in the last seven months!

StuntNun · 14/03/2015 09:44

Here's my 'weight loss' graph!

Week 8 - Low Carb Bootcamp - Eek!  Only 3 weeks left!
Romeyroo · 14/03/2015 10:02

StuntNun being pregnant does not count!! Good grief, I did not even dare weigh myself with DS because of how big I got.

gcalszke, I will post the flaxseed pancake recipe on the recipe thread later, they are really like a sort of pita bread but fluffier, and super-filling. I am going out with DC so it will be later today, though.

Gcalgske · 14/03/2015 10:19

Where's the recipe thread stunt? I'm useless.

CharlieSierra · 14/03/2015 10:34

Morning. Is anyone a photo uploading guru? I'm trying to upload photos into my gallery (to save bombarding the thread) and when I upload no 2 it changes no 1, if that makes sense. What am I doing wrong?

I'm also having a bit of a 'coming to terms', I clearly have a shopping problem, otherwise why on earth would I have 3 virtually identical pairs of jeggings? So not only do I eat too much, I comfort shop too. Sad Blush

BitchyDoesWitchyThings · 14/03/2015 10:37

You are doing nothing wrong Charlie, photo 1 is always the last photo that you uploaded. The ordering thing is a bit annoying but you used to be able to go in an tweak the order once it was up loaded. Not tried for a very long time and the site has been upgraded a couple of times since then.

MrsKoala · 14/03/2015 10:43

Hi all. still sick. dc are sick too. all quite shit here. went to docs yesterday and was weighed with heavy boots and a coat and weighed 12st 8lb which was 3lb lighter than my naked weight on monday. Weighed this morning naked on home scales and despite hardly having eaten a thing for 3 days i am up 2lb to 12st 13lb Confused

Feeling quite sick of this woe tbh now. i have massively hit the wall and run out of steam. i don't have the time or energy to be creative i the kitchen atm and i am really missing variety of veg and pulses. Not cake, chocolate, bread, rice, pasta or spuds at all, but carrots, peas, beans, chickpeas, red peppers etc. Sitting here hungry with a crying baby. i haven't eaten anything yet today, even tho i've been up for 4hrs, because i just can't face anything BC appropriate.

just feeling negative and down about everything really.

CharlieSierra · 14/03/2015 10:47

Bitchy it's not the numbering, it's the same photo. So I upload a second, the first one disappears and I have 2 copies of the second instead of 2 different pics, but the first caption stays. Confused

trashcanjunkie · 14/03/2015 11:14

Thanks for the boob love. Am slobbing out with family watching the original batman movie. The dcs are pissing themselves Grin

imustbepatient · 14/03/2015 11:22

MrsK chances are it is just a difference between your scales and the Drs. Only way to know is next time weigh your self as soon as you get straight back home from the Drs wearing the same thing and not having eaten or drink anything etc.

On the food front, why don't you have the odd day where you add in some of the slightly higher (but not super high) carb vege? Eg have the red pepper, which really isn't too bad for BC Light if you don't go overboard. And put a handful of peas and one diced carrot into your next cottage pie. Spread over the whole dish you won't be eating much at all but you get the flavour and feel like you are having something different. Try doing some braised fennel next time you have fish etc. Hopefully some things like that will reignite your tastebuds!

But it is hard sometimes as this WOE does require more cooking and from scratch food than other diets. So much better for your health in all respects though, although that doesn't help when you are sick / tired / just not in the mood!

Gcalgske · 14/03/2015 11:25

Sorry meant romey hadn't had coffee yet. X

BitchyDoesWitchyThings · 14/03/2015 12:14

Urm that used to happen but if you scrolled down then the other picture was there. It was a glich at one point so if it really has disappeared you might want to let tech know. If you post about it in site stuff some genius will either have the solution or HQ should hopefully sort it Charlie

Gcalgske · 14/03/2015 18:01

Made pork and beef meat balls for dinner. Cooking away on the hob smelling ace. Took wee one on a hike round the lake and fed the ducks some bread (not tempted at all!) while hubby paints her bedroom. Feeling positive!

LexLoofah · 14/03/2015 19:06

charlie I had the same problem with photos last weekend and had to do one at a time so may be a glitch

B - streaky bacon, fried eggs, fried mushrooms, cuppa - another two inches in my bacon fat jar Smile

L went out, researched menus beforehand - had mahi mahi, broccoli and spinach in cream wasn't thick sauce so maybe no flour,should have asked really but so terribly English and don't want to be a pain, should take a leaf out of American friends book as she is not shy about being specific

D - DH cooking, will be scallops & lobster in a bacon & cream sauce with some sort of veg or salad - he is looking at recipes at the mo

romey coconut ice cream was good, I got mint choc and thought it might be like frozen toothpaste but was actually quite good and half a cup was plenty, I think I said 8g per quarter cup but it is half cup so that is good, will bury it under the frozen veg now and hopefully forget about it for a week at least