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Low-carb bootcamp

Join discussions about low-carb bootcamp plans, meals and progress. Consider speaking to a medical professional before starting any diet.

Week 9 - Pre-summer Low Carb Bootcamp - our last two weeks!

203 replies

BIWI · 11/07/2016 06:49

Morning all!

Not a good day for me. Have had a horrible night's sleep (i.e. hardly any) because I have a really nasty cold, which is making breathing difficult.

Have a full-on day at work to look forward to as well, which is nice.

Anyway, here's the Spreadsheet of Fabulousness for you all

Just two more weeks to go, so let's keep this last fortnight a strict one.

Flowers
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MaryThorne · 17/07/2016 08:12

Dinner last night at friends' house where we're staying on the way home from holiday. As they were catering to allow for DH's recently diagnosed coeliac disease (therefore no gluten) I hadn't wanted to complicate things yet further by mentioning LCHF. Dinner was chicken risotto so between that and the fries I had at lunch (oh and the three glasses of wine last night), yesterday was a bad day carb-wise! Fingers crossed for breakfast - if there are no low carb options then I'll IF until I can get something suitable later on.

margaritasbythesea · 17/07/2016 08:47

After my carby evening on Friday I was ravenous all day yesterday. Is that because of the carbs?

Does anyone want to join me in having no alcohol for this last bit? It was my birthday last week and lots of other goodbyes to work and school and while I haven't drunk alot it has been too frequent. I am also under quite a lot of stress so my resistance is low. I have also been given lots of bottles of wine! I could do with some outside encouragement.

NotdeadyetBOING · 17/07/2016 10:12

I had dreadful bloating and sore tummy last night after my carb splurge. And this morning. Interesting to see the effect it has - ARGH. So - have started today as I mean to go on….

Made rather interesting morning shake. Ketoslim powder (very natural ingredients and 1g carb per serving) with unsweetened almond milk, 1 tbsp MCT oil and some cold coffee.

Have to go to uni reunion lunch later which might be tricky. Tried to find the restaurant menu online, but no details given so will have to keep fingers crossed and wing it.

Supper will be salmon cooked in butter with spinach.

And if it helps anyone who is trying to not drink for a few days, I haven't drunk for 4 years!!! It is doable. And they are empty, sugary calories that in my case make me lose resolve and eat rubbish and even maybe fancy a crafty cigarette so had to go

margaritasbythesea · 17/07/2016 10:31

I know I am perfectly able to go without. I have had periods of years without touching a drop. Just need a little kick in the pants right now.
Also for exercise! Damn stressful packing up your life into a single suitcase, arranging house business while temporarily single parenting and working ft plus extra. Phew.

SestraClone · 17/07/2016 10:44

Enjoy your holiday flyright!

I'm not a drinker anyway, so alcohol hasn't been on my radar. I also didn't really have a sweet tooth prior to BC, so I wonder if that is why I am finding bootcamp easy with no cravings? I do feel for those of you fighting the sweet cravings though!

Not hungry yet but I have a lovely brunch planned for when I am - sausage, bacon, egg and lots of buttery fried mushrooms.

Veryflummoxed · 17/07/2016 10:55

I'm another (almost) non drinker so not something I'm noticing. Also am finding I have sweet cravings. I tend to develop sugar craving very quickly if I start eating it. However once I make the (supreme) effort to stop they quickly disappear. Just as well as my dh has been constantly baking the last few days, school fairs and birthdays etc but I have had not one taste.

SestraClone · 17/07/2016 11:52

Well done Very! The smell of fresh baking can be very overwhelming.

WilfSell · 17/07/2016 12:05

I was a total sugar addict which is why the only way I can lose weight is this way. I am coping as cravings dried up after a couple of weeks. But I have had the odd bit of wine and a square of dark chocolate here and there. I haven't used sweeteners this time as I am trying to educate my palate to new things. I am gradually introducing a bit more fruit but trying to stick to lower carb ones like berries. Any other suggestions? Trying to see this fruit as my new "treat" food also, so only at weekends etc.

I've still got at least 4 stone to lose so I need to not go back to old ways.

The thing I am missing most is bready/cakey textures. I made some almond pancakes the other day and they were so rich I felt quite sick after eating one!

What can I bake that is the most bread/cake like? Any recipes?

NotdeadyetBOING · 17/07/2016 12:12

Blimey, Margarita, that does sound like quite a tough gig. I salute you. Fitting exercise in must be tough. I try to walk everywhere now where possible. Obviously doesn't tend to work so well with kids in tow, but otherwise I try to just allow lots of time and wear trainers and walk - even if over an hour to get where I am going. Can be a good way to fit in more exercise and I find it helps my mood. Managed trip to gym this morning so feeling marginally less annoyed about yesterday.

Agree with Wilf about the bread thing. I tried a low-carb 'bread' recipe once that was absolutely filthy so has rather put me off the whole idea, but if anyone has a good one would be thrilled!!

bettyblueeyes83 · 17/07/2016 12:58

Yes I get the same thing with cravings once I've had a bit, I find it much easier to avoid sugar altogether. For instance last night having dinner at a friend's, I did really well on limiting my alcohol (for a change) but ended up eating some sugary dessert items which I normally wouldn't touch. I find social situations where I'm normally the one vocally appreciating the food made for me very hard - some kind of social conditioning about being a polite guest? Anyway, I know I can avoid both alcohol and sugar, I just have to do both at the same time!

So yesterday was:

B: shake as yesterday
L: omelette with ham and cheese, Greek salad
D: baked teriyaki salmon, broccoli, green beans, avocado, salmon sashimi, edamame (and I tried one sushi roll as my friend went to a lot of effort making them and it was nice, although I don't miss rice at all)
Dessert: green tea ice cream, 2 squares dark chocolate, three macarons!
Drink: plain iced tea, jade green tea, Americano with cream, jasmine green tea, sprinter with dry white wine and sparkling water, one small glass sake

Exercise was spin class and body balance class and a decent bit of walking - my highest ever 'move' reading on my Apple Watch (1,085 active calories), but a carby day overall

SestraClone · 17/07/2016 13:01

Biwi may kill me for this, but I sometimes use half of a Lidl protein roll. It's about 4.5g carbs for the half and they are really tasty & filling. I toast them and top with cream cheese or pate.

BIWI · 17/07/2016 13:22
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WilfSell · 17/07/2016 13:30

Just googled those Lidl protein rolls. Hmm, looks like a decent emergency bread craving option. Maybe only on a Saturday, when I've been VERY disciplined all week!

Must be possible to bake something similar at home? If I find a good recipe I will share...

SestraClone · 17/07/2016 13:39

I limit them to half a roll once a week, honest!

lasttimeround · 17/07/2016 16:19

I've made this or something v like it. Tend to have half in a week freeze the other for another week when I want bread
divaliciousrecipes.com/2014/06/05/flaxseed-bread-loaf/

bettyblueeyes83 · 17/07/2016 19:44

Am really looking forward to my dinner so thought I'd post my food while I'm waiting!

B: almond milk/berry/peanut butter shake with flax seed, protein powder, and vanilla
L: three scrambled eggs with butter, half an avocado, three cherry tomatoes, four fried mushrooms, rocket salad with olive oil
D: that pork chop recipe (Wanheda's, was it?) with mayo and Parmesan but I added some whole grain mustard and feta, with fennel sautéed in garlic and chilli flakes then braised in white wine, baby spinach and rocket wilted in butter w/ garlic
S: none yet, will probably have some Greek yog with a few blueberries and macadamia nuts later

Plenty of exercise again, Zumba and yoga and I ran to the gym: first successful run since I tore a ligament in my foot/ankle last October. Very short run but I'm over the moon that my ankle is better enough to manage it and v. hopeful I can get back to it properly. Yummy food and lots of moving about, what a nice day! Grin

Veryflummoxed · 17/07/2016 19:56

On top of all the baking my daughters are in the kitchen eating takeaway pizza and chips. So I've come away to post my food for the day. (Early dinner which now feels a long time ago, but I will be strong)

Brunch hm mushroom soup. Warm samphire with melted Brie. The latter was a needs using up experiment which tasted delicious.

Dinner. Chicken thigh and leg. Roasted cauliflower and broccoli.

All my water again today YAY. Black tea herb tea.

Week 9 - Pre-summer Low Carb Bootcamp - our last two weeks!
Week 9 - Pre-summer Low Carb Bootcamp - our last two weeks!
boldlygoingsomewhere · 17/07/2016 20:11

It's unpleasantly hot and sticky here but on the plus side it means that I've drunk loads of water! I flavoured it with mint and lemon slices to make it more palatable as it's not so nice straight from the tap.
Went out for a meal yesterday and I had a lovely salad and resisted the sticky toffee pudding - it smelt divine though! Smile

SestraClone · 17/07/2016 20:32

I've never tried samphire, what does it taste like? What would you serve it with?

Veryflummoxed · 17/07/2016 21:05

SestraClone it was a first for us. It's crunchy and quite salty, a fresh taste. You can steam it or have it raw. Dh cooked it in a pan in butter. It's recommended to go with fish but it was lovely with the lamb and with the Brie ( didn't even miss the panini and cranberry). It's also recommended dressed with oil and lemon as a salad which I fancy trying (going to cook it first time though).

nekobus · 17/07/2016 22:20

Still here, still KOKO! Off on holiday next week to France, my aim is to do stick to LC as best I can but will let myself have a little alcohol and treats like dark choc and berries. Fingers crossed and if I do go off track I need to remember the good advice on here about not letting that lead to a binge Blush it has happened before...

We are staying with family so I'll hopefully be able to help with meals and eating out is usually not too bad!

good luck for tomorrow's weigh-in. I've had a few off track days these past 2 weeks so I'll be happy if I've sts

MothershipG · 17/07/2016 22:48

Thanks for posting that link Lasttime, I think I'll give that a try. Bet it would be tasty with fried eggs.

I went to Hyper Japan today, great fun seeing everyone dressed up in their cosplay outfits. I did succumb to some Japanese food, I was hoping for some sashimi but they didn't have any so I got the least carby thing I count find a squid omelette and some chicken karage. Almost certainly a bit of flour in the batter but hopefully not too much.

Haven't been hungry this evening so hope the mini fast will counteract the carbs. I guess we'll find out tomorrow.

Flisspaps · 18/07/2016 08:01

176.8lbs. Can someone update the SS of doom please? Flowers

MaryThorne · 18/07/2016 08:02

Good luck with weigh-ins today everyone! KOKO to those who are disappointed.

I'm going to delay logging my weight on the spreadsheet until tomorrow and am doing a 24 hr fast today in an attempt to reboot the carby excesses of the weekend and then ubercamp for the following three days. Also, must start drinking enough water again Blush

NotdeadyetBOING · 18/07/2016 09:50

Mothership, I passed by Olympia yesterday and had a good giggle at some of the outfits! Britain at its bonkers best (or Japan at its - anyway you know what I mean).

Back on track. Fried eggs for breakfast. Boring, but hey…..