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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.

May '19 Low Carb Bootcamp - week 1

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BIWI · 13/05/2019 07:27

So here we are!

Lots of us signed up this time, so inevitably the thread will move very quickly. Please, though, take the time to read the whole thread!. Although this is a place where you can post your daily menus, or your thoughts and questions, please don't just do this, but read what other people have posted too.

A bit thank you to the very lovely @AthelstaneTheUnready who has set up the Spreadsheet of Fabulousness. Star

The Spreadsheet

If your name isn't on there, don't panic! Just add yourself to the bottom of the list. Don't worry about trying to alphabetise it - that will be sorted out for you. (And if you're on the spreadsheet but don't want to be, don't worry - if you don't post on it your name will be taken off)

Here's a brief recap of the rules:

  1. Eat three proper meals a day
  2. Avoid processed foods
  3. Eat plenty of fat
  4. Make sure you are eating plenty of vegetables and salad
  5. Be careful about dairy (apart from butter which is unlimited)
  6. You must drink a minimum of 2 litres of water a day
  7. No alcohol
  8. No fruit
  9. No nuts/seeds
10.No sugar or artificial sweeteners

The full rules are here . They're supposed to be stickied at the top of the Low Carb Bootcamp topic (along with the recipe threads), but for some reason they're stickied at the top of page 2!

Remember that after the first two weeks we can relax some of this, and move on to Bootcamp Light, which means that you can add some fruit (berries mainly), alcohol (in moderation) and nuts and seeds (again, in moderation), but the point of the strict initial phase is to help push your body into burning fat for fuel rather than carbohydrate.

And remember - if you cheat, you will only be delaying this process from happening!

Good luck to everyone. Any questions or problems, just shout! Smile

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tootstastic · 15/05/2019 13:32

@BIWI thanks, at same place, but really pleased.

MrsTerryPratchett · 15/05/2019 13:32
TheWaiting · 15/05/2019 13:47

Gosh, this thread is moving so fast. I wish I had time to read and respond. I’ve never got on with ibuprofen but I’m tempted today as paracetamol just isn’t touching this headache. Is this common on the diet? I’ve upped my water intake today in The hope that helps.

1stMrsF · 15/05/2019 13:59

Hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine today. I've weighed and checked in on the spreadsheet and I'm officially on board.

I lost 24lb on the last BC and I've kept that all off since. I think this time might be a little harder because there are many more social engagements in the Spring/Summer than there were at the beginning of the year and I almost used this as an excuse not to join in this time, but I've decided it's best to at least try than not. Having been away for a few days I'm not very organised and need to meal plan!

B - Fasting (since the last BC I now eat 16:8 most days)
L - slice of beef with philadelphia, salad leaves, avocado, mayonnaise
D - marinated chicken breasts, roasted courgettes/peppers with feta

@3brightstars3 -you asked upthread about an alternative to your options drinks. When I fancy something sweet in the evenings I either have a peppermint and liquorice tea or a decaf coffee with lots of cream.

WheelyCote · 15/05/2019 14:02

L: spiro coutrgette spaghetti steamed in microwave and loads of sacla pesto

VeryLittleOwl · 15/05/2019 14:05

Oh crumbs, that'll be why I've been known to lick the plate for leftover balsamic then Blush I think we've got some white wine vinegar in the cupboard, otherwise it's going to have to be soup tomorrow as I'm not in town until Friday.

SittingontheSidelines · 15/05/2019 14:06

Breakfast Greek yogurt
Lunch left over jamb and veg from last night
Dinner will be spicy chicken wings and a big salad, mainly leaves, celery and cucumber with dressing.

I am drinking my water/liquids, one of the harder things, and determined to do this with absolutely no cheating.

1stMrsF · 15/05/2019 14:06

PS I'm using an app to track water consumption which I'm finding very helpful. Its this one: Waterlogged

Flyingsouthwiththeswallows · 15/05/2019 14:12

Thank you KooMoo, Mudcakemania, ChippingInLowCarbing, WineIsMyCarb, BIWI and anyone I have missed for all the Vegetarian Low Carb Breakfast suggestions.

Some fab ideas and enough to stop me falling by the wayside.

Am loving this thread and all the advice. Am hoping I might now lose my excess 23lb for good !!

TheWaiting · 15/05/2019 14:28

B: Fage total 5%
L: whole time of no drain tuna, spinach leaves, cucumber, tomato and avocado.
D: will be grilled chicken and cauliflower rice with a creamy sauce.

Ninkaninus · 15/05/2019 14:30

Lunch was tuna salad and two boiled eggs.

Dinner will be butter chicken curry and cauliflower rice, with roasted broccoli.

3brightstars3 · 15/05/2019 14:38

Sausage question

I know the rules say no but the ones we use are 97% pork and have 0.6g carbs per 100g is this ok for sometimes?

Thanks

Doilooklikeatourist · 15/05/2019 14:51

Feel absolutely shattered !
Anyone else the same ?

Rshard · 15/05/2019 15:07

The thread is definitely fast paced but that’s good because it means we’re all focussed!!

Oh dear doilooklikeatourist! Are you thinking it’s linked to less carbs? Are you not sleeping well? I am tired but that’s because I got up at 4.10 to take dd swim training .

Ninkaninus · 15/05/2019 15:11

The tiredness is carb flu. Your body is used to a regular intake of high carb foods to fuel it. You are still waiting for your body to become fat adapted. Once that happens your body will melt away fat for its fuel and you will have virtually unlimited energy.

WheelyCote · 15/05/2019 15:11

Dinner will be lasagne. Substituti g lasagne sheets for butternut squash sliced thinly. Think the white sauce will be a no go tho

WheelyCote · 15/05/2019 15:23

Creme fraiche mixed with cheese will be the white sauceSmile

MrsTerryPratchett · 15/05/2019 15:28

Once that happens your body will melt away fat for its fuel and you will have virtually unlimited energy.

Grin In the case of my fat bottom, it is pretty much unlimited.

BIWI · 15/05/2019 15:39

@3brightstars3 They're not forbidden! Just a watch out that you shouldn't have processed meat products too often. And if they're as low carb as that then they're fine.

@TheWaiting Have you been reading the thread?! This is carb flu, and it's about your electrolytes becoming imbalanced. You need sodium, so add salt to your food and cook with it - in the immediate term, to help with the headache, have a hot drink made from Oxo or Bovril or Marmite. You also need magnesium and potassium, so foods like salmon, avocado, spinach and full fat yoghurt will help. Otherwise seek out Zero tabs, by High5. From their website or Holland & Barrett, Evans Cycles and Wiggle.

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Ninkaninus · 15/05/2019 15:41

Haha, TerryP in my case it’s my belly that will guarantee fuel for a good long while!

GreeboIsMySpiritAnimal · 15/05/2019 15:47

Well I made it to Boots to weigh myself - 12 st 9lb, with a BMI of 27.

This is actually better than I expected, as I think the last time I was weighed at the doctor's I was over 13 stone. I need to lose just over a stone to get into the healthy BMI range, and ideally I'd lose two, to get comfortably within it.

Breakfast was two boiled eggs with asparagus. Lunch was spinach cooked in butter with some hallomi and a couple of slices of chicken. Dinner will be salmon with green veg.

And I've nearly drunk my 3 litres of water, and I swam a kilometre this morning! Grin

RocketPockets · 15/05/2019 16:07

Are we allowed almond milk? Wasn't sure as it's nuts which aren't allowed in the first 2 weeks. I normally use it in my low carb salad dressing I make but went without it at lunch just in case!

So today so far has been:
B - sausage & egg
L - salad which was roast beef, spinach, watercress & rocket, spring onions, peppers.
D - will be tandoori chicken with broccoli

Struggling with the water today but determined to get there with it! Have also been struggling with cravings today especially when I bought my DS an ice cream as a treat. I haven't caved though and had a little bit more of the beef & some water when I got home Smile
I also found some sausages in Aldi today they're £1.89 for 6 & 1.8g carbs per 100g each sausage is 47g ish.
I'll try to attach a picture of them!

May '19 Low Carb Bootcamp - week 1
May '19 Low Carb Bootcamp - week 1
Rshard · 15/05/2019 16:14

Just seen that the diet doctor team are coming to London and looking for some case studies..... www.dietdoctor.com/living-low-carb-london

Hope that link works??

BIWI · 15/05/2019 16:23

@RocketPockets yes almond milk (and other nut milks) are allowed, as long as you check the carb counts, because they do vary - as do the calorie counts. I know we're not counting calories, but I had reason to check them the other day and I was really surprised by how much they varied! Also, some are more natural than others.

From memory, Plenish is one of the better ones - it's organic, and only contains natural ingredients.

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RocketPockets · 15/05/2019 16:27

@BIWI thank you, the one I have is 1.3g carbs per 100ml & 20cal for the same amount. I probably use less than 10ml per serving of the salad dressing.

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