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Low-carb bootcamp

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Week 5 - Low Carb Bootcamp - The Big Stick is Back!

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BIWI · 05/02/2018 06:42

Morning all!

Many thanks to @prettybird and @BerylStreep for running this Bootcamp so well, so far. It's been a bit weird watching from the sidelines Grin

However, I'm back. Back in the UK, back at work and back on the wagon.

Here's the Spreadsheet of Fabulousness for this week

I've noticed that there's quite a bit of 'slippage' going on over the last week or so. I know that we're able to move on to Bootcamp Light now, but be very, very careful that this doesn't lead to too many carbs. And remember to keep the water and the fat up.

Good luck this week

Flowers
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ASDismynormality · 05/02/2018 08:28

A loss for me this week thankfully!

BIWI · 05/02/2018 08:31

Any loss is a loss Smile

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Kleptronic · 05/02/2018 08:40

I'm glad to read that BIWI as I have lost 0.4lb. After seeing 10st 11.6 on Sat morning it's gone back up to 10st 13.4. Picture my face.

Boing, boing.

ScreamingValenta · 05/02/2018 08:55

YAAAAAAY! 1lb off! Finally, after 3 week plateau! Smile Smile Smile I was seriously starting to wonder if my scales were stuck.

I upped my fat intake a bit last week on BIWI's advice so guessing that might have got things moving - thank you BIWI.

Only 7lb away from 'healthy' BMI now!

AveAtqueVale · 05/02/2018 09:00

3lbs down for me which cancels last weeks gain and adds a bit extra! Hopefully back on track now!

Appaloosajunction · 05/02/2018 09:39

Stayed the same but did stay on plan so feel that good habits are being established and reinforced with every week that passes.
Can't believe I haven't caved yet!
Made Mr Appaloosa an Italian loaf at the weekend. It was a thing of wonderous beauty. I did pick it up and inhale the fragrance though!

Twoo · 05/02/2018 09:48

Thank you BIWI for the new thread. I’ve much appreciated the support via this thread from Pretty’, Beryl’ & Sayrra’ and all the others posters too ...

Well I think I have had a delayed whoosh if that’s possible. I’ve been eating sensible since the end of last year. I had a starting weight of about:-

73kg/161lbs/11st7lbs - BMI 31.4/obese.

I’ve weighed today to find I’m 66.9kg/147.5lb/10st7.5lb - BMI 28.8

I’m so pleased with myself. Apart from a bit of naughty carbiness a few weekends ago I’ve not deviated at all from this Woe. I’ve also not had an alcoholic drink this year and have not missed it at all.

My loss this week is 4.5lbs. My loss on my first BootCamp is 6.5lbs.

Could some one be so kind as to enter my weight as 147.5lbs please?

Today’s Menu
B - None.
L - Crustless Brocolli quiche & salad.
D - Bone broth, beef, sprouts, leeks, celeriac, peppercorn sauce made with cream.

Try to get through 3 ltrs water.

abbey44 · 05/02/2018 09:51

Morning.

I had a bit of a bother with the scales yesterday - got three different weights within a couple of minutes (varying by 7lbs) - and think it might have been due to either a lucky spot on the floor, or the fact that they were over two tiles. I've repositioned them so all four corners are on one tile and it's now consistent. But - and this is gutting - it would appear that my three-stone celebration last week was premature. Damn. But I'm still two pounds down on last week, so it's ok-ish.

Sticking with it. And with dry February (alcohol and Pepsi Max), though to be fair, since I gave them both up last year and haven't really got the taste back for them, that's a bit misleading Grin

Off with the dogs now to try and walk some more off....

gruntley123 · 05/02/2018 09:54

Can I join please? I'm sure my story will chime with many others. Long term overweight, some health issues that haven't helped, have lost weight and regained it, often hate myself, need to get a grip.

I know that processed carbs are an absolute trigger for me and that, aside from losing weight, I will feel better with them out of my life.

I have a lot of weight to lose but, to avoid the overwhelming feeling of not being able to achieve it, I'm going to tackle it in 5kg chunks.

So, hello, happy Monday, I'm Gruntley, I'd like to join you and I'd like to lose 5kg.

G

Twoo · 05/02/2018 09:57

Welcome Gruntley’. This is a fabulous thread, with oodles of support and motivation. It’s a great Woe. I’m sure BIWI will be along soon and give you the new starter advice.

GuyMartinsSideburns · 05/02/2018 10:01

Could someone add my weight pls? 133. Thanks Smile

Hope you all have a good day!

ilovecherries · 05/02/2018 10:03

Lol. Now DD safely back at uni I am eyeing up her wardrobe to see what else I might steal. Although given she’s a size 8 and I have 34K norks the chances aren’t great, at least for the top half. Down .5lb today. It doesn’t seem much but given I’m on my last stone now, I think that’s fine. Have seen lower over the week, so I know there’s still a nice downward trend happening.

SchrodingersFrilledLizard · 05/02/2018 10:05

Morning, all!

ilovecherries · 05/02/2018 10:08

Welcome, Gruntly. Stick to the rules and this will work. It really has transformed me. 60 lbs down in 9 months, health better than it’s been for years. Decades of failed diets behind me. You can do this :).

TheWayOfTheWorld · 05/02/2018 10:14

That's excellent Twoo!

I'm the opposite, I had my big whoosh at the beginning and then have suffered from the stall - so 0.2lb on this week to take me to 145.8lb. I was a lb lower than that mid week and have been bouncing up and down so will just KOKO.

More danger zones to navigate this week: 2 dinners and 2 lots of drinks...

lisbapalea · 05/02/2018 10:20

2.4lb today although that was because last Monday was far higher than it should have been!

I am OK with stalling but BIWI is right about slippage - I think I am guilty of some complacency when things are going in the right direction so I am determined to be more angelic this week. I really want to see the 12s again!

NSV is that I am today wearing a leather jacket that I had stopped wearing as it felt too tight but today felt good, and a colleague complimented me on my appearance this morning. I also saw a friend on saturday who hadn't seen me for over a month and she said she could definitely see a loss.

BUT I also saw a photo that was taken yesterday where my double chin looked just as bad as ever, so I will keep that in mind if I stray towards complacency again. The scales are headed in the right direction but they're still a long way off what they need to be.

B - greek yog, berries and flax
L - TBC - prob something from canteen, or M&S if I have time to pop out
D - will be a mozzarella, avocado, asparagus, salami salad with lots of olive oil

TimeIhadaNameChange · 05/02/2018 10:39

1.2 on for me but that's fine. I had a wonderfully naughty weekend food-wise for my birthday and enjoyed it all, even the Easter Egg I finally got round to opening, which wasn't as nice as it used to be (less to do with it being old and more because my tastes have changed - it was far too sweet!) but I still managed to cram lots into my mouth before giving up.

Am now back on the wagon, though, so no stick needed, BIWI (if you try I'll just hand it over to my rabbits to chew. Will stop them destroying all my belongings!!!!!).

In other news, I RAN 5 kilometers this morning! I actually did it! It's week 9 of C25K and I only have 2 runs left. I've been upping the time almost from the beginning (ie more than they say) and I was going to just do 38 mins today and leave the 40 mins til the final run, but I thought "sod it!" and kept going. So that's my chocolate binge from yesterday dealt with!

And, apologies for being cryptic, but DH suggested something on Friday which is the last thing ever I thought he'd say, would be something I never, ever thought would happen but if it did would be bloody amazing. Have been on cloud 9 ever since!

Twoo · 05/02/2018 10:59

Thank you ’World . You’re doing great too! Just go and have a little
p o o and that will see the .2 off Grin

How do you do a strike out? I can’t find two little dashes on my keyboard. If I do a little - twice it joins up like so —

Twoo · 05/02/2018 11:03

Well done on the run Time.

Please do spill, I’m intrigued Grin

princessbear80 · 05/02/2018 11:25

Can someone help with the spreadsheet please? I think my first weigh in has disappeared, as the total loss column is not adding up properly. However, I can’t see the first week, the column seems to be hidden and I can’t unhide it. If someone could add 145 as my first weight, I’d really appreciate it. I’m only 0.5lbs away from goal now!

BadlyParkedRangeRover · 05/02/2018 11:30

Not weighing due to recent badness! Currently really really enjoying (my second Blush) creamy coffee

AthelstaneTheUnready · 05/02/2018 11:32

Thank you, Beryl Flowers

And welcome BIWI Flowers

Good to hear all the losses and all the determination.

I have lost bollock all again this week. The scales aren't broken, as I tried picking something up while standing on them, and they went up. Every morning - for the last 20 mornings in a row - I am bang on 60kg. (My base weight (when I did a lot of outdoor work and was very strong) was 8.7, which is a rough target for me now). I have been fully Halo, and not deviated from meat, fish, green veg and butter (not had a drink for 16 days, and am definitely on Drybruary). One day last week I had to go out unexpectedly and got home so late I couldn't face food, so nothing all day. Next morning = 60kg. That day I was so hungry I ate 3 large dinners. Next morning = 60kg.

In these last 20 days I have lost 1" from boobs, waist, and 1/2" from hips, so there is some fat being lost. I'm ashamed to say I think the reason the weight isn't shifting is that I have lost so much muscle in the last few years (change to sedentary job), that for every pound of fat I might be losing, I'm gaining a pound of muscle, which is sorely needed.

When I started in January I could barely do 3 push-ups from the knees, which was a shock and a half. I'm now up to 10 on a good day, but that is still awful compared to where I was with my strength.

Huge apologies for the ramble, but to cut a long story short - although I am still aiming for my strong 8.7lb, I am much more resigned to remaining the same weight for a few months if I am swapping out fat for more muscle - doing both at the same time probably will take longer to get to goal than just losing fat without adding muscle.

On the plus side, I do LOVE the simplicity of my food - it always feels like exactly what I want to eat.

Wh0KnowsWhereTheT1meG0es · 05/02/2018 11:43

Checking in, still not feeling great, very little appetite and every time I eat anything it sets off a massive coughing fit that nearly makes me sick. I'm off plan at the moment, but hoping to turn things round this week. I did lose last week but think it was more down to restricted calorie intake than anything.

TheWayOfTheWorld · 05/02/2018 11:49

A couple of NSVs to mention: 1.5" off each of my waist and my bust and 1" off my hips since boot camp started. Will measure again in 4 weeks.

I also recently caught sight of an unflattering photograph - urgh!

prettybird · 05/02/2018 11:53

Twoo - re the strike through , it's something to do with smart keyboards which are being too clever by half Wink. If you search in the "Site Stuff" topic, I think there was an explanation of what you need to do.

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