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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 2 - Pre-Christmas Low Carb Bootcamp - the first weigh-in!

372 replies

BIWI · 22/10/2018 07:30

Morning all!

I love this week. It's my favourite week of the whole Bootcamp, because it's when people are finally convinced that it works!

And already I see some great losses - yes @TightPants that really can be true. No your scales aren't wrong, and presumably you'll be changing your name very soon?!

Here's the Spreadsheet of Fabulousness to record the first week's loss.

Looking forward to hearing more great results Flowers

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Iamnotacerealkiller · 24/10/2018 19:56

@MumOfAPickle

i find a great event baking strategy is to make something i dont actually like much. e.g. i hate ginger in sweet things so i would add ginger to one og my known recipes (so i know its good). otherwise its always my own cake im eating :)

@adaisy1394

Great to see you here!

adaisy1394 · 24/10/2018 20:07

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone and huge kudos to the PP’s who have avoided temptation I’m feeling so inspired! About to go and prep my Brussels for the morning (shoogle at the ready)

StAlphonzospancakebreakfast · 24/10/2018 20:08

Thanks everyone! I managed it, woo hoo! Although not enough water and hot tubes so I feel a bit headachey. I am sat on the train with my egg and spinach pot feeling pleased with myself 😂

millionaireshortie · 24/10/2018 20:30

Well done everyone - fantastic losses. I've yet to update the spreadsheet, need to, I'm still here!

StuntNun · 24/10/2018 20:52

NLisa have a glass of water with a pinch of salt mixed in. If you feel better straight away then it's electrolyte imbalance.

dotheshakeandvac · 24/10/2018 21:39

Weighed a day late, but amazed to have lost 12lb! I know a lot of it is water, and I have much more to lose than most of you lovely ladies, but it's so motivating to see a change.
Had trouble with calf cramps the first few nights, but have added a magnesium supplement (and some fish) that seems to have helped.
Mostly to remind myself when I don't feel so positive, but other changes in only 10 days are: less bloated, skin better, sleeping better, more alert in the morning, never hungry.
Why have I not done this properly before? Like many of you it feels like I've wasted years lining the pockets of companies pedalling 'diet' food full of sugar and chemicals - no more.
You're an inspiring group - let's KOKO.

Doilooklikeatourist · 24/10/2018 21:55

Still feeling a bit headachy, so I’ve tried the salt and water cure and hoping it works !

Had a good day ( I think )

B 2 boiled eggs
L veg soup with a drop of double cream ( nice and filling )
D salmon cooked in butter with loads of veg (1/4 of an onion , courgette, mushrooms , tomato and broccoli , cooked in butter and cream )

Following the no fruit rule , though I’m really missing fruit ( tmi alert ... and so are my bowels ... is it just me ? )

Tiredofit · 24/10/2018 22:33

I’ve just caught up with the thread on about my 4th attempt today. I keep being interrupted! Thank you BIWI for your advice on my frozen pork chop. He got an omelette instead.

B. Greek yogurt
L. Ham salad with avocado and mayonnaise
D. Pork belly and dark greens cooked in butter
Water.

I’ve just realised I haven’t had a coffee & cream today.

DianaT1969 · 24/10/2018 22:35

@Doilooklikeatourist
I find that celeriac helps move the bowels. It's great as chips, mash or baked in the oven. I do my oven one as layers of sliced celeriac (par boiled for 5 mins first), with a mix of cream, mustard, garlic and chopped anchovies poured over it.

MumOfAPickle · 24/10/2018 23:10

Thanks cerealkiller an excellent suggestion and I would love to make a coffee and walnut cake as I can’t stand coffee! Unfortunately there’s 10 of us which includes 4 kids and none of them would eat that either! I shall just have to stay strong! Did well today at my friends and sat with a box of choc fingers and another of cornflake crispy cakes and ignored them all afternoon 😇😇

B: egg, lardons and sprouts
L: Dallas, feta, olives, tzatziki, middle bit of some quiche
D: meatballs with courgetti & parmesan
S: cucumber with smoked salmon pate

Koko everyone - it really just gets easier as the days go by!!

Luki · 25/10/2018 02:44

Hi all. Finally caught up with this and the week one thread too.
Great to see so many losses already. @dotheshakeandvac 12lbs is amazing!

I lost 18lbs on the last bootcamp and a further 11llbs since then. Gone from a size 16 to a size 12 and I'm much, much happier and healthier.

Back on bootcamp because I want to lose another half stone before Christmas and the support on here is absolutely invaluable!

I'm so happy to be back Smile Well done everyone, you're doing great so far!

Spiderkitty · 25/10/2018 07:06

Well done dotheshakeandvac, a 12lb loss is amazing!

That celeriac recipe sounds lovely DianaT1969, sounds like a great low carb alternative to Jansson's temptation, which is one of my favourite dishes but super carby!

Yesterday's menu was:
B: 2 scrambled eggs
S: Cheese
L: Broccoli soup with a bit of cream
D: Tuna mayo, cheese, broccoli and mushrooms and coffee with cream
S: A little slice of low carb mousakka, I was so hungry after work!

Doilooklikeatourist · 25/10/2018 07:48

👍@Diana that celeriac dish sounds lovely , will try that tonight ..minus the anchovies as DH doesn’t like them ( rolls eyes 👀)

tootstastic · 25/10/2018 07:52

Omg @dotheshakeandvac that's nearly your first stone off in one week, well done, inspiring stuff!

My tummy is rumbling, so just thinking about breakfast. I seem to eat much later in half term, despite waking up at the same time. I might have ago at the muffins.

Btw my DH cooked the shep pie from the spreadsheet last night. Topping was lovely, but inside was very pale and a bit dry. He said he'd followed the recipe to the letter he won't have, any advice about what he might have done wrong? Was still very tasty, but literally no sauce, so I ended up having some mayo on the side, which was a bit weird, but couldn't think what else I could have. He's not dieting he should be, so made himself some bisto gravy.

Have a great Thursday everyone!

boldlygoingsomewhere · 25/10/2018 08:04

I’m also in the celeriac fan club - my favourite is a mackerel and celeriac gratin. Slice celeriac, add mackerel, cook on hob with cream and any herbs for 5-10 mins, transfer to oven dish, sprinkle with cheese and bake for approx 20 mins. Delicious and very more-ish!

Well done with your loss dotheshakeandvac!

adaisy1394 · 25/10/2018 08:43

First day today, already please with myself for my brekkie, planning to eat as follows;

B - Pack of cooked chicken (M&S so quite a small pack)
S - Mini Carrots
L - Beef Chilli sans beans with veg
D - Not sure yet, something with leftover roast chicken?!

Any tips on cooking celeriac - I've never eat/ cooked it in my life!!

prettybird · 25/10/2018 08:59

All the best Daisy as you start on this WoE.

But, just to warn you (before you get BIWI's Big Stick Wink), carrots aren't terribly good as they are quite high in carbs. Not too bad as an supplemental veg (eg finely grated in a coleslaw) but a bit too high carb for a snack.

prettybird · 25/10/2018 09:28

Re celeriac: I have had it mashed, as fondant celeriac, roasted (as "chips" or with other roasted veg) and as a dauphinoise.

For all of them, you need to take off the outside "skim". I find it easiest to cut thick slices with a big knife and then use the big knife to chop off the edges.

Mash: cut into small dice and then boil until soft (surprisingly quick compared to neeps). Drain and mash (I use a potato ricer) with plenty of butter and/or olive oil.

Posh mash: as above and blitz (with cooked cauliflower/neeps if you want) in a food processor with an egg, Parmesan and sour cream/double cream/FF yoghurt.

Roasted celeriac: cut into chip shapes and then toss in oil (maybe chili oil, or some chili flakes or other herbs/spices). Roast until going crispy at the edges. For roasted veg, cut into chunks with other low carb veg like neeps, plus some peeled shallots and unpeeled garlic cloves and toss in oil.

Celeriac crisps: cut into very thin slices, coat in oil and roast. Check as they catch easily. Leave to try on kitchen paper.

Fondant celeriac: cut thick rounds of celeriac. Fry in oil until the outside is caramelised. Poach in chicken stock until al dente.

Celeriac dauphinoise: cut into thin slices, then layer in a buttered gratin/shallow dish with some finely chopped garlic. Pour over cream season with salt and pepper. Dot top with wee dods of butter. Bake for c1 hour at c150C - more or less depending on what else is in the oven.

bibliomania · 25/10/2018 09:33

Loving the celeriac recipes. Will give them a whirl.

I may have succumbed to some chocolate last night, but I stoutly resisted the wine, so it could have been worse.

greyallover · 25/10/2018 11:13

What's the consensus on text mex type dips?

Rshard · 25/10/2018 11:16

Loving all the celeriac recipes, have popped one on my online shop. Am intrigued by your celeriac and mackerel dish @boldly, do you use fresh mackerel or the ready to eat packs?

Fab loss @dotheshakeandvac!

Welcome @daisy

RedPandaMama · 25/10/2018 11:20

Hi everyone. I lost loads of weight in 5 weeks on the last bootcamp then went on holiday and gave up. I really enjoyed this way of eating though.

Bit late to the club this time but would really like to join late, if that's okay. I'll be starting tomorrow as I'm out all day today and have a lunch booked already.

boldlygoingsomewhere · 25/10/2018 11:55

Rshard I usually use a ready to eat pack as it’s one of my quick standby meals.

I have made it with fresh fish too and that was equally delicious. You can swap the mackerel for other types of fish - I’ve made variations with cod, sea bass, plaice and tuna. Smile

Ampstrong · 25/10/2018 12:44

Hi everyone 🙂

2 days off not going to plan, no swimming or gymning thanks to this cold but I have stayed on plan food wise at least so trying to stay in a positive frame of mind.

I'm going out for dinner tonight (if I don't feel too horrendous) and have had a look at the menu for options, think I'll prob go for a bunless burger and side salad 😋

I am having a bad day pain wise and this always threatens my resolve to eat better, keep thinking the less I weigh the less I hurt but it is so so hard not to give in to comfort foods on these days in particular.

Wish me luck!

Btw, buying celeriac at work tomo never had it before

Rshard · 25/10/2018 13:15

Thanks boldly, I will give it a whirl

You’ve got this @ampstrong!

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