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Week 9 - Summer Low Carb Bootcamp - our last 2 weeks!

154 replies

BIWI · 08/07/2019 07:19

Morning all

here's the spreadsheet, as per

Only two weeks to go, but still time to lose a couple more pesky pounds Smile

But this won't happy if custard slices and ice-cream are involved ...

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Almahart · 08/07/2019 18:08

Cross post with BIWI - that sounds great! Will message

NigellaAwesome · 08/07/2019 19:15

Well done everyone, especially @GreeboIsMySpiritAnimal.

I can't believe there are only 2 weeks left.

That sounds intriguing BIWI.

Rayna37 · 08/07/2019 19:37

I've never done an egg fast properly let's be honest I've never done a whole bootcamp properly but I can get good results from 2 egg based meals per day then a normal bootcamp dinner. So like slim fast but with eggs instead of shakes Grin

StuntNun · 08/07/2019 19:48

18pages yes to black or redbush tea and yes to mayo. Grin

Almahart · 08/07/2019 20:50

Ooh Rayna I like that idea

venusandmars · 09/07/2019 00:56

chipping sorry to read how frustrating things are for you. Many of my extended family are vegetarian, plus one close family member has a nut allergy and another is allergic to milk proteins. Trying to create a family meal that everyone can eat is a massive challenge.

When I'm maintaining, or between boot camps, I solve part of my diet with a form of carb-cycling. So for 6 days I eat lchf, and one day I eat more carb (puy lentils, beans, chick peas etc) and on those days I massively cut back on fat. That means I can deal with the bean chilli, vegi burgers or veg and chick Pea curry that my family cook up. They know I won't eat pasta, bread etc. I find I can eat either fat, or carbs, but not both. So while my normal breakfast might be avocado or egg, if I'm going to my dsis for dinner I'll probably fast at breakfast time and have salad for lunch (without the mayo, olive oil etc).

I think that for this to be a long term woe, we each have to find the compromise and balance that makes it possible.

Chillijamntuna · 09/07/2019 08:17

Hi all, I’m going for gall bladder surgery on Thursday and all the advice seems to be don’t eat any fat or fibre for 4-8 weeks post surgery and maybe beyond or you’ll get the runs.

I’m about sad because it’s been amazing this past week having a break from my normal haphazard WOE and not having all of the sugar highs and lows/ bloating.

Good luck everyone and thanks for all your support.

Chilli

MrsBertBibby · 09/07/2019 08:28

Good luck with the surgery Chilli.

Come back once your insides have subsided, and have another go.

BIWI · 09/07/2019 08:54

If anyone is interested in the style/beauty/colour meet up, don't forget to PM me Smile

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18pagesfrontandback · 09/07/2019 10:28

Oh praise be the mayo is safe, thanks Stuntnun Grin

As it turns out, I think I’m going to abandon my ‘fasting’ plans for a bit and reevaluate things. The past few days I’ve noticed hunger creeping in, and like a pp I’m wondering if this is down to a bit of carb creep. Perhaps I’m not getting enough fat/protein in my evening meal to satisfy me properly. Especially as I’m still having my flgv with it. Maybe the balance is off a bit.

So will have lunch today (egg based) and dinner tonight. Egg fast happening as soon as I can properly fit it in (some meals already planned this week).

Good luck with your surgery ChilliJam

Style/beauty thing sounds exciting! Not for me on this occasion (thank you), but it sounds fab and I hope all involved have a wonderful time and report back how much they enjoy it. I’m picturing you all a la Sandy pre and post transformation (possibly minus the black Lycra) Wink Grin

18pagesfrontandback · 09/07/2019 10:32

*obviously feeling hungry is not to be unexpected when fasting, however, the previous 2 weeks I barely noticed the lack of food whereas now, I’m actually tummy rumbling. Which isn’t what LC about! So think I may have inadvertently had too little fat to carb (veg) ratio. So upping the fat again to get myself back on track and away from (as now) thinking about face planting things I really shouldn’t!

TheWayOfTheWorld · 09/07/2019 10:42

Amazing @GreeboIsMySpiritAnimal - I'm hoping there is something in the local water that will kick in and give me a great loss next week as I e out on 1.2lb this week Confused

Possibly not enough FLGV or water and maybe too much dairy, so adjusting all of those this week.

Youwanapizzame · 09/07/2019 14:20

So I come today bearing pictures!

I have firstly my lamb chops that I did for dinner last night with a chimiChuri sauce on and baked aubergine with goats cheese and roasted Courgettes... it was YUMMY

then I have a pic of the sauces that I bought at Waddeston Manor at the weekend.... OMG yum so low in carbs and delish.

And here it IS the progress dress heaviest on the right and latest on the left!

today food wise I have

B - egg bacon and cheese "casserole"
L - Giant salad
D - Chicken summat with summat veg...

WATER

Week 9 - Summer Low Carb Bootcamp - our last 2 weeks!
Week 9 - Summer Low Carb Bootcamp - our last 2 weeks!
Week 9 - Summer Low Carb Bootcamp - our last 2 weeks!
Youwanapizzame · 09/07/2019 14:24

I must admit I AM frustrated that I have not really dropped any sizes. I can SEE I'm smaller and I guess its vanity sizing really thats got me confused. The "progress dress" is a size 20. and its FAR from being ready to wear as you can see... when am I going to shift a size properly.... MEH

I guess in the more generous sized shops I might be in a smaller size but... I just want my dress size to start with a 1....

prettybird · 09/07/2019 14:56

With the right slip and underwear, that dress is now just wearable - whereas before, it wasn't. So that's progress Star

Almahart · 09/07/2019 15:54

BIWI I can’t message you! Can you message me?

Rshard · 09/07/2019 16:28

Hope the surgery goes well chilli!

That dress youwanna, such a difference! I understand the frustration with the numbers.

ShagMeRiggins · 09/07/2019 18:31

I should probably confess I ate half a pizza last night. Inhaled it, really. I was so, so hungry, hadn’t eaten all day (family issues), and I couldn’t face cooking for myself or anyone else.

Ordered pizza for the children, two large ones.

And unlike others who are quite happy about their off-piste choices, I felt rubbish both when I was eating it and after, and again this morning.

It’s shit. But at least I got my WATER! WATER! WATER!

Sending Flowers to myself. Grin

ShagMeRiggins · 09/07/2019 19:15

Excuses aside, I made a choice. It was a bad one. It’s all on me.

MrsBertBibby · 09/07/2019 19:55

My firm's website finally got going. Would it be very bad to complain that as they took my picture in April, I want a new one coz of all the weightloss?

BIWI · 09/07/2019 20:15

Absolutely not, @MrsBertBibby! Go for it!

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NigellaAwesome · 09/07/2019 22:08

@Youwanapizzame I'm the same with clothes sizes. I have lost over 2 stone, but I am still wearing a size 18, things just fit better now. Looking on the bright side, it means we don't need to buy a new wardrobe of clothes!

You can definitely see the difference with your dress.

Doilooklikeatourist · 09/07/2019 22:19

Youwannapizzame there’s such a difference in those photos !
Well done 🚰
MrsBertBibby definitely need a more glamorous photo !

I’m finding topping up on the water is definitely becoming a habit , I even remembered my refillable bottle with me when I went into town

Still alcohol free , well, it’s only Tuesday 😀

Summery1 · 10/07/2019 01:11

Food posting:
Yesterday wasn't great. I took the children to a local river to swim. The sun came out. We spent hours. I ate grapes! Which led to later cravings and I ate a KitKat and a packet of maltesers. Blush
Yesterday:
B: eggs some way
L: burger, greens and coleslaw
D: ham cheese, bread and chocolate. Hmm

Today:
B: full fry - 2 eggs, 2 sausage, tomato, mushroom, black pudding.
L: Beef ragu with broccoli
D: ragu leftovers, chicken stock with cream.

SittingontheSidelines · 10/07/2019 07:10

Sorry dropped off the thread, life has been rather hectic lately and I'm still catching up. Thanks for the haggis comments. I do not have to of course, but I do intend to because it's delicious Grinand I will make up for it before and afterwards. Still very busy but will be catching up with the thread even if I don't comment.