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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.

The next Low Carb Bootcamp starts on 24 October

346 replies

BIWI · 01/10/2016 20:55

... come and sign up here!

It's only an 8 week one this time, as I'm away sunning myself beforehand.

So it will be an extra strict one - you have been warned!

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BIWI · 21/10/2016 08:49

So we're heading into the weekend, and I'm guessing that many/most of us will be doing some shopping for next week, so now is a really good time to start planning.

Successful low carbing/Bootcamping will depend on how well prepared you are in general, but specifically how much you're planning your meals.

This weekend is a good opportunity to get rid of all the high carb stuff in your cupboards/fridge/freezer, and to stock up with plenty of low carb goodies.

Once you're used to low carbing, you'll find that you're not hungry between meals anything like you might be now. So you will need to snack a lot less. However, while you're adjusting to it, it's a good idea to have things to hand to grab, to stop you reaching for the biscuit tin!

Good low carb snacks to have to hand include things like cheese, olives, hard boiled eggs, celery/cucumber.

If you need meal inspiration, have a look at the recipe thread, which is stickied at the top of the Bootcamp topic. Lots of lovely recipes there.

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MyVisionsComeFromSoup · 21/10/2016 11:55

Thanks BIWI, that's what I thought. Will have to have The Talk with DH and see what he's prepared to do, as he can't currently risk putting on more weight Sad

43andcounting · 21/10/2016 12:06

Planning some meals for next week...I'd be grateful for views on these meal ideas, specifically have i got the balance of fat/protein/carb right and are there any obvious mistakes?

LUNCHES:
tuna mayo & cucumber;
ham & cream cheese "wraps"
chicken breast with cucumber & mayo

DINNERS:
gammon ham & cauli cheese
salmon fillet & creamed leeks
cheese omlette with cherry tomatoes
salmon fillet, brocolli & butter
M&S prawn curry & Cauli rice
Lamb kebab & Tsatskiki

thanks Smile

HeCantBeSerious · 21/10/2016 12:32

You need some veg in there or you're going to get constipated.

How are you making the cauliflower cheese? (I mix grated cheese with creme fraiche (full fat) and top lightly steamed cauliflower before baking.)

43andcounting · 21/10/2016 13:16

thanks hecant

I'm guessing that 'buying it from Sainbos' isnt the right answer to your cauli cheese question! The problem is I'm a rubbish cook (probably one of the reasons I need to lose weight).

So, to make cauli cheese would I break off the florets & wash; steam for about 5 mins; mix grated cheese with FF creme fraiche; [whilst mixture is still cold??] pour over cauli and back for 25-30 minutes at 180 ???

I am ashamed that i really dont know how to do this but I appreciate your help

BIWI · 21/10/2016 13:55

43andcounting

First, where's your breakfast? It's really important in the first two weeks of Bootcamp to make sure that you're having three meals a day, and if you've had a good, LCHF breakfast this will keep you full until lunchtime

LUNCHES:
tuna mayo & cucumber;
sounds fine - but make sure you're using tuna tinned in oil and full fat mayo! - but doesn't sound like very much

ham & cream cheese "wraps"
are you making the wraps with lettuce? If not, what are you using? Again, might not be very much food

chicken breast with cucumber & mayo
Chicken breast is low fat, so you really need to make sure you add more fat here - I'd suggest that as well as the cucumber, you have a green salad with an oily dressing

DINNERS:
gammon ham & cauli cheese
Fine - but just remember ham/gammon is processed, so don't have this too often. To make cauliflower cheese I boil the cauliflower, as you have described, then I use a 300ml tub of double cream, into which I add a couple of large handfuls of mature, grated cheddar, heat it together until the cheese is thoroughly melted, and then pour over the cauli, then bake in the oven with extra cheese grated on top, so that it goes nice and brown and crispy

salmon fillet & creamed leeks
Sounds lovely, but again, make sure you have plenty of fat on the salmon. I like to wrap mine in foil, with olive oil and lemon on it

cheese omlette with cherry tomatoes
Perfect - and hopefully you're frying your omelette in butter? You could add a bit more veg to this though

salmon fillet, brocolli & butter
See comment about salmon above!

M&S prawn curry & Cauli rice
Be careful here - make sure you check the carb count. And also, you'll probably find that it's relatively low in fat, so try adding a dollop of full fat yoghurt on to the curry

Lamb kebab & Tsatskiki
Are you making this? Just beware, if you're not, that often processed meat can have sugar added to it in some form. Again, make sure there's plenty of fat - and I'd also add some veg to this

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HeCantBeSerious · 21/10/2016 14:25

I'm guessing that 'buying it from Sainbos' isnt the right answer to your cauli cheese question!

Definitely not. Cheese sauce is usually made with flour.......

HeCantBeSerious · 21/10/2016 14:26

So, to make cauli cheese would I break off the florets & wash; steam for about 5 mins; mix grated cheese with FF creme fraiche; [whilst mixture is still cold??] pour over cauli and back for 25-30 minutes at 180 ???

Yes.

Pengweng · 21/10/2016 14:56

I've got some cauli rice prepped and in the freezer already. Also going to fry up lots of pancetta and leave int he fridge so i can sprinkle on salads.
Stocked up on mayo and cheese. We have plenty of eggs and I have olives to snack on if i need to. I need to buy some cream though.

The only day i think i'm going to find really hard is Mondays as I volunteer in a school and also work there over lunchtime so i go in at 9am volunteer until 11.45, then work from then until 1.30 and then I go back into the classroom until 3.30pm. I get a 15 min break at 10.45 so will have to eat something then and maybe have an early dinner or i might starve. Grin

43andcounting · 21/10/2016 15:38

thank you for the feedback and support BIWI and hecant
I will try and make the necessary adjustments.
I am actually excited to start on Monday Grin

dillite · 21/10/2016 16:48

Right, I have a question about water- I know it is essential to drink loads, but what do you do when there aren't toilet facilities to go all the time? I currently work on a site and there are no toilets. We get taken off site once a day for a 30min lunch/ toilet break. I am already struggling with not drinking enough during work hours, as I need to wee as little as possible. And I just found out that I am there all of next week again.

Also, I need some ideas for cold lunches that can be eaten easily outside but wouldn't taste all rank because they are cold (I hate cold food in cold weather).

toolatetobackoutnow · 21/10/2016 21:53

Can I join please, have been low carbing for 7 days but struggling. I have just eaten berries and double cream which I don't think I should have.

Wandastartup · 21/10/2016 22:02

May I join? Have done 7 weeks of the 8 week blood sugar diet. Lost 1st 3lb but slipped last weekend. Need/ want to lose another 2 1/2 stone so have a few more months to go.

FrameyMcFrame · 21/10/2016 22:03

Signing up here.

todgerthedodger · 21/10/2016 22:08

Sign me up for this one please!

Willow33 · 21/10/2016 23:11

Hi I am not on the list but asked to be.
should I do the manual adding on thing?

Also what exactly am I supposed to do with the diet? Pls help!

BIWI · 21/10/2016 23:29

Willow - you're very welcome!

If you have a read through the thread, you'll see that I've posted fairly recently about Bootcamp and what you're going to have to do.

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SunshineInMySprocket · 22/10/2016 10:32

Hello,

Can I sign up for boot camp this time please? I am going on holiday in 8 weeks so this is just perfect for me. I've had success low carving in the past and really need to get myself sorted before we go away. Thank you Grin

StopMeProcrastinating · 22/10/2016 11:44

Can I join too please? Have been reading lots about low carbing / blood sugar diet etc but haven't made a starting point so Monday would be good!

BIWI · 22/10/2016 11:59

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Hopefully that's everyone added!

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wombattoo · 22/10/2016 12:24

Hi all. Still trying to sort out the spreadsheet with Sayrra's assistance Smile
Willow you were already on the list.
If anyone else joins over the weekend, I will remove the duplication Grin

BIWI · 22/10/2016 13:05

Whoops - sorry, wombattoo Blush didn't mean to make things more difficult for you!

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RaisinGirls · 22/10/2016 15:04

Really looking forward to this starting on Monday, and the discipline and focus it gives. Have definitely let some bad habits slip in over the summer (mostly wine and not enough fat in meals).
Here are some of my meal ideas for the first few days - have just put my food order through for delivery tomorrow, but can change it if I am way off with any ideas.

Breakfasts: scrambled egg and cream with chopped green chilli; halloumi cheese with cucumber sticks; mozzarella and avocado slices; mushroom omelette (double cream);

Lunches: cooked chicken (with skin) or feta cheese or halloumi with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, olives and mayo; home made lamb meatballs (lamb mince and spices mixed into balls and chilled before frying) served with homemade tazatziki (yoghurt and cucumber) or homemade guacamole.

Dinners: beer chilli (20 percent fat meat, low carb tomato, shallots and spices served with cheddar topping or homemade guacamole; lamb chop with fat on it served with buttery spinach and green beans; rib eyed steak served with broccoli and cauliflower in a cheese sauce; pork chop with fat served with a creamy mushroom sauce and broccoli or green beans;

Will have two cups of coffee with double cream a day and also Got to remember to keep my water intake up too

RaisinGirls · 22/10/2016 15:08

Having looked in my fridge I also have turnips, red cabbage and white cabbage. Are they all safe to use up? I've a big bag of carrots but I know carrots are carby so will serve them up to others this week to use up

HeCantBeSerious · 22/10/2016 15:11

Turnips are carby. Cabbage is fine.