Our last week - Spring Low Carb Bootcamp

[BIWI]

So our last week! Here's the Spreadsheet for its penultimate outing

One more week could see another couple of pounds off.

Fingers crossed, and good luck!

I just want to say that I have been on the bootcamp threads for at least 3/4 years under one name or another. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the support that I have had.

Last year I reached a very low point and posted that I was giving up on this woe. Not because it didn't work , but because I was struggling with myself.

BIWI and Stuntnun came on and gave me words of advice. They offered words of support and made me feel valued because they felt that I contributed to the threads.

In this last week of bootcamp I just want to say to BIWI and Stunt thank you for all you bring to the threads.

BIWI thank you for running the bootcamps and having the courage to take us to task and saying the things we don't want to hear.

Stunt thank you for all the sciency stuff you bring to the threads and for giving us explanations.

Sayrra you are the invisible enabler on these threads. For those who don't know - Sayrra sets up and maintains the spreadsheet for us.Thank you for the time and effort you give to setting up and maintaining the spreadsheet.

There have been some incredible posters on this bootcamp. I can't name check you all because I will miss someone out, but I want to say - respect to Hesdead and ASD. You have both has incredible losses on this bc.

If I remember rightly, Hesdead posted on the first day saying this woe of eating would never work because they couldn't imagine eating so much fat, but they have had a massive result. Congratulations

But to everyone who has taken the time to check in everyday or post pics of their food

Pleased to have further weeks of spreadsheet. Going back to bootcamp week 1 have been wayward and carb crept in. Still lower than when I started. Less than a stone to go for next goal. Harder to lose.
Enjoyed everyone's posts and the support. I'll be still watching this group posts

Aww wombat what a lovely post! You are always very supportive to everyone and I'm sure they appreciate that.

BC is a great program, it's the reason I joined MN when I did. I found MN by being linked from another forum (a horse one) to a silly thread (can't remember which one) and hung around as a lurker. Then I lurked on a BC thread for a bit before joining, I was very inspired by the losses from the posters then.

I am so glad I did, I can guarantee that if I hadn't I'd be fatter than ever and on a miserable WOE which would do nothing for me.

Thanks BIWI

Well I wrote a long post and it vanished :(
Gained this week but will get rid of it by next. Had a weekend of carbs and felt awful for it, when will I learn?
Still here at the end though which is a victory for me.
Thanks to all the thread stars for keeping it all together.

@wombattoo that's a lovely post!

I think this has been a fantastic Bootcamp. They vary enormously, but the reason this one has gone so well is the level and quality of contribution by everyone on the thread.

It's not unusual by about week 3 for some kind of bunfight to erupt - one Bootcamp I was seriously considering pulling it in week one! - but this one hasn't been like that.

And I've rarely had to use my big stick

I hope you'll all stick around on this thread.

The next 'formal' Bootcamp will start around mid-May, but we can carry on chatting here for the next month or so.

Oh wombat you're so supportive, I count you as semi-pro! And SayrraT.

This is my third go at Bootcamp and I've finally made it to the end. My first was the most successful, but I had a wedding to go to and a dress to fit into...which I did!

I'm 5lb off that wedding guest weight and determined to get there. With this thread's lovely company, I will.

It's slow for me because I love my wine food and my body's at it's somewhat wobbly set point. I know that people are on a longer journey so I try not to blither about it. But I've lost 6lb in 10 weeks which for me is an achievement. I can put it on soooo easily!

I need a new target to kick me up the arse, I've a week in Butlins in July but that's not really cutting it!

awwww wombat that's a lovely post!

My first post on a bootcamp thread 10 weeks ago was along the lines of "This cant possibly work, you're all mad". I stand by the second part of my statement but the first part I have to concede on a bit.

In 10 short weeks I've lost just over 20lbs thanks largely to you lovely lot. I cant stress enough how you've changed my life. The 20lbs is great but that is not the life changing bit. The life changing bit has been actually believing i have a chance to live a normal life free from obesity. I cant stress enough how amazing that feels.

I've moaned and whined my way through it and at times im sure you've all wanted to throw me out of a window, but you've all stuck to me like glue and never let me feel crappy for long.

The anonymity of the internet and especially of this forum sometimes means we forget there are actual people behind usernames. I so want to reach out and thank each and every one of you real people out there who have shoved me along the last few weeks for all your help, support and friendship. I'm not naming any one person because you're all fab, but you've all given me a proper chance at this.

On Friday it marked exactly a year until my wedding day and for the first time im actually excited for it. I actually believe i can and will be a healthy weight on the day and it's 100% thanks to you lot.

You've changed my whole existence, Thank you

Well done everyone for going the distance, it's definitely the longest I've ever done, and I'm planning on carrying on.
I've been away over Easter visiting my sister, who I've not seen for a couple of months, she noticed the difference in me immediately. She was so impressed she's considering doing LCHF too.
Managed to eat well whilst away and have done lots of walking too though we did drink wine every night, I've still seem a loss this week, which is ace.
So, So pleased we're carrying on with this thread, Thank You

I don't post much, but I do read this thread every single day and that's what has kept me going.

Thank you everyone and well done everyone!.

I posted my weight on the spreadsheet yesterday, but today I hopped on the scales again and found I've lost 2lb overnight.

What a lovely post wombat !! And so true about all the fab people on this thread.

I go through phases of lurking so really appreciate all of you who come on here every day to support and share your experiences and fab good photos!

That should read fab food photos!!!

Feeling the love on this thread today!

wombat lovely, kind words.

This is my first bootcamp and I have really found it so supportive. Everyone who posts makes it what it is.

I went to the first diabetes prevention program session today. The great news is they advocate low carb and not the eat well plate. The woman running the course made it quite confusing - said fat is not the enemy then suggested skimmed milk. When someone asked why she said skimmed is lower carb than ff, that conversation went round in circles. She also advices cutting out all carbs, eat some fruit, eat one sandwich a week if you need bread... The idea is right but the execution not so much. The book we received explains things more clearly.

ASD she sounds rather confused It might be worth talking privately with her to clarify stuff. But great they advocate low carb. My friend has Type 1 and after years of low fat eating has switched to low carb and I know it's transforming her blood sugars.

My weekend cake and chocolate is behind me but i have had 2 days of feeling dreadful. It's been quite a shock, I've felt almost poisoned. Pain has returned that hasn't been there for a while. Sugar is horrible!

Still unpicking what really happened and sadly the weighing myself thing clearly triggered it so will go back to not weighing. Ideally i will be strict for a month or two before weighing so i can build my confidence first. I hope it helps me and makes me focus on how my body is changing. I think i should photograph myself too. And myfitnesspal might be a good idea for a short while just to have some record of what i'm actually eating, just to pick things apart if i have a similar experience in a month's time.

ASD fab loss, well done. Sounds like the woman presenting the diabetes prevention session doesn’t really know what she is talking about, which is a shame. I’d ignore her and listen to BIWI instead.
Why well done, I can’t comment on the BBQ sauce as I can’t stand it!
green surely there is no better excuse to buy more beautiful new bras?
Welcome marion
wombat what a lovely post an I agree totally about BIWI ,stunt ,Sayrra and I would include you in there wombat thank you all from the bottom of my less flabby than it was heart.
Dog It’s a shame that weighing yourself triggered you, but at least you know now and can, hopefully, avoid in the future. I know I have had to try to train myself over years to not get too hung up on the numbers. How we feel is so much more important. It can, however, be easier said than done…

Having a good day. Creamy coffee x2 for breakfast, leftover Mexican chicken with an omelette for lunch. However, I forgot to get something out of the freezer this morning, so not too sure what dinner will be!
I went for a run yesterday - first time in over a month. Well, when I say run, it was more a jog/ shuffle. . But, I got out there. Aiming for 4-5 times a week.

The woman presenting was doing it for the first time. I think she had so many questions fired at her (some quite rudely) she just didn't have the time to think her answers properly. Hopefully with time she will get better and understand what she is teaching a bit better. I did explain that when starting low carb it's not unusual to feel quite unwell for a day or two then better than before. She told me she tried for a couple of days and felt great - I gave up but did feel it was important as it's so easy to give up then but power through and it's great. Will just keep quiet.

Thanks everyone

it's great to come and chat to people who are doing the same thing and reading the same things happening to them as yourself. KOKO and good luck with the dreams.

Oh my goodness this was good. Flax meal pizza with sausage and mozarella.

The pizza base would make a really good flat bread recipe too. Will definitely make it again as a treat. It was eggs, flax meal and olive oil. I couldn't finish the pizza, it was so filling.

So what do we eat when we want a little evening snack in front of the TV? I'm peckish...

marion

Cheese
Cucumber sticks
Roasted kale
Nuts (in moderation)
Olives
Mascarpone with berries
Pork scratchings
Double cream and berries
Dark chocolate (not too much)

Everyone's posts are making me feel all smushy. I've never tried WW or SW but I can't imagine they are half as supportive or effective as BIWIs BC.

I've had a bit of shit week emotionally followed by Easter which I had promised myself 'off' I have felt like crap since and I'm struggling to get back into it (had a load of dark choc after dinner). Once I get going I manage well so hopefully this week I'll get back into the proper pace and sustain it until the next BC.

Hesdead, what you said about a normal life free from obesity has really resonated with me. I'm close to being overweight instead of obese and it's the closest I've been in nearly 3 years which is really spurring me on.

I do still have issues with self-sabotage and I do struggle with feeling full because that raises previous ED issues for me. I think I've not been too obsessive this BC and if that means a slower rate of weight loss so be it. Im hoping to go on a dream luxury holiday next year and I want to wear a bloody bikini for the first time in my life!

Dog that looks lovely and very filling. Enough for lunch today, too? If so, can you get it delivered over here?
marion, Sayrra's list is good. If I'm genuinely peckish, I tend to have olives with chunks of cheese - and don't forget the water. If I just fancy something a bit sweet/ treatish I have one or two squares of 90% chocolate.
Patapouf You are going to rock that bikini next year.

Ended up having salmon (fried) with cougetti (fried and mixed with cream cheese) and asparagus sauteed in butter last night. All that lovely, lovely fat.
Someone wondered what was in my two pots at work this morning. I think she was a bit nonplussed when I said cream and butter.
Chicken soup and flax bread (with the butter) for lunch and chicken, mushroom and spinach curry with cauli rice for dinner tonight.

It's all in my tum now I'm afraid! Leftovers for breakfast. It was so good.

I am all fluey today. Having M.E I never know if I have a virus or it's just my M.E playing up but I suspect the latter. Some old bladder pain has reared its head too - I'm quite sure from my weekend sugar - and it's taken me completely by surprise. Right now although I love sugar I never want to eat the damn stuff again. Trying to drink lots and stay quiet.

I feel after a very stressful weekend like I'm making some positive decisions in life generally at the moment. I've decided I'm going to cut contact with the toxic relative who upset me so much at the weekend. I have defriended her on facebook which is a massive start. Off to change my name on here too. Fresh start and all that. I feel like this relative is a huge trigger for me binging and some distance from her will do me a lot of good.

Tis I, Dog blep. New username. Waves.

Welcome dust. I reckon you have only name changed because you ate the last of my your pizza.
Well done on the fresh start.

Eek I think I fell off the thread. It was utter madness having the four DCs home all day over Easter but we're all back to porridge now (not literally obvs!)

Nekobus if you're thinking of doing the blood sugar diet then there are support threads on here. I personally think 800 calories is too low for most people. If you really need to lose weight fast, e.g. for an operation, then it's useful but most people will be just as successful, and enjoy themselves more, with Bootcamp. Some of the weight losses on this Bootcamp have been astonishing. 2lb of weight loss a week is a really good rate of weight loss and a few have exceeded that this time round.