Week 6 - Summer Low Carb Bootcamp - we're racing on!

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Morning campers!

Here's the spreadsheet

Some good losses reported already this morning!

Four weeks left, so we could still see a good half stone disappear if we're vigilant.

The hot weather looks like it's disappearing this week, so hopefully anyone still struggling with water retention should find some relief.

But good luck to us all

If 20-50g carbs is ok then I'm not feeling remotely guilty about my 7.2g worth of carbs in my protein noodle salad today. Total carbs for the day 25g (I don't drink milk and rarely have fruit so I think that helps)

Clear I'm sorry, that sounds difficult.

Thanks, Nasch. It is difficult, but I think all long-term, real life relationships are. Because life is difficult.

And also glorious.

Ps--had a sneak weigh-in today and saw my lowest Bootcamp weight. So despite my 5 pounds that want to play see-saw, and despite any personal problems, the long term trajectory is down, down, down, baby. So koko, etc.

what the hell will we do when bootcamp finishes.

Well, ummm, you see, C4 I think we join the interim thread, then sign up for the next bootcamp. That's what I did (once I finally (sic) ) stopped dropping out on about day 3 after a bit of a binge

Morning folks
I have an interview this morning to go up to the next level in my job. I haven't slept properly for 3 nights and I'm tired

ada best of luck!!

I missed so much yesterday!

Scooby congratulations! Dd1 was 2.5 when dd2 was born and I won't lie, it was hard, but then it turned out dd1 had hearing problems which were affecting her behaviour.

Sayrra another one suggesting publishing, especially if you enjoy writing. But also leading students is totally different to leading colleagues so don't dismiss it.

C4 glad you are home and hope your night was ok. The threads don't stop between bootcamps, I joined in on an interim thread in mid April before the current BC started.

Yesterday I had breakfast as normal, eggs and butter, and then gradually started to feel awful. Horrible twisting stomach cramps. It lasted all day, I could barely drink or eat anything as soon as I did it made my stomach tie up in knots. I ended up going to bed as soon as DC were down.

This morning I want to try eating but don't know what to have. I don't want to eat anything carby but I can't face eggs or yoghurt or fat either

Thanks!

Stunt I totally agree on the 4 not being 4 times the work, though mine are about 40 times the washing my 6 and 5 year old entertain each other most of the time now. 17 year old DD is probably the hardest work at the moment, she is in the process of having CAHMS assessments for MH issues, has not coped well with exam stress and had falling out with friends she has had a rough few years.

Thanks for job suggestions so far. I'm going to investigate all suggestions as I am open to trying anything. I'm just just not enjoying the post-doc at all (although, this one has been particularly difficult physically and mentally).

I'm employed until May next year though there will probably be money for a few months more but I want to have an idea of what else I might like so I don't end up accidentally in another post-doc!

P. S I said I like writing but please don't judge my scientific writing on my forum writing

Hah hah Sayrra knocking out a quick forum post while doing 20 other things isn't the same as prepping a proper piece of writing! I write a lot for work and I am in the middle of a PhD and I hope my writing is better than these posts!

I know, I just thought it'd be typical that I'd said I enjoy writing then made a massive error in my post.

I am the lightest I have been in over a decade but I have complete lost my appetite, should I be worried about this? I have had a very sad family incident over the last two weeks and I am wondering if it is that.

littlebillie I could be, sorry to hear you've had sad news. Also on lchf it seems that sometimes, some people just lose their appetite. I know I did when I started. I just had to make myself eat something.

I remember thinking that losing your appetite was a fantasy scenario as I was always hungry but now it is an effort to eat. I have just stopped thinking about it. In a way perhaps the carbs create an appetite we all don't really have. I am eating lots of veg and sticking to the LC but I don't get the same signals as I did.

Ada good luck with the interview

Finally thanks for the info, glad you made it this time, is this bc different to others that you've done?

Littlebillie so sorry that you're having a hard time, stress can knock you're appetite off, but congratulations on being the lowest weight for ten years.

Oldbooks what about a more veggie based breakfast, courgettes in Parmesan, grilled tomato with ham or bacon, steamed spinach with ham or wait and have brunch later.

Morning!

C4 I hope you are feeling a little better? .

Scooby! A little bootcamp baby! Congratulations .

Sayrra I'm a Housing Officer so of no help to you whatsoever .

Clear bless you, love . Today is another day and all that.

Good luck Adalind!

How is your dog Chester?

I've been feeling very off colour this week Old. I thought I had a bit of a virus at the beginning of the week but my digestive system has been unsettled all week. I only ate a smoked mackerel salad yesterday at 3pm and I regretted that! Maybe there is something in the air .

I am feeling absolutely rank but that's because I'm taking nuclear strength antibiotics, I'm sure if I could feel my bladder it would hurt like hell so there are some advantages to being me. I have serious cabin fever, depending on what time the GP calls and district nurse comes to take blood I may roll into the village late, would love to go out properly but I know it will cause problems if I do.

I have no food plans other than making a fathead pizza for dinner
There is a ton of salad to eat from the garden so I think I will have salad with hard boiled eggs for lunch

Oh and congratulations billie on your weight loss but sorry you are having a difficult time . Could be a bit of both that has knocked your appetite off? I've been struggling with losing all interest in food . I've thought about nothing else for as long as I can remember because I've always been hungry too, like you. But I haven't had any stress out of the ordinary to deal with. I wouldn't worry too much yet. I think you are right that carbs give you in appetite that you never really had. My sister is one of those strange creatures who completely loses her appetite in times of stress whereas I've always stuffed my face.

Hi all is there such a thing as too much fat on this WOE?

Apparently not need! I asked the same thing a few weeks ago. You will just feel sick and VERY full.

Thanks Heman, I've just started and not feeling hungry at all which is a first but I'm eating so much fat it's unbelievable!

Heman it's not pleasant is it? I have a horrible cough too so thought maybe the coughing and swallowing gunk/air was upsetting me

Chester and billie sorry things are hard

Adalind good luck!