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Low-carb bootcamp

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Week 2 - October Low Carb Bootcamp - how did you all do?!

412 replies

BIWI · 21/10/2019 08:55

Morning!

Here's what you have all been waiting for!

I love this week, because there are always some fabulous results - and those who really didn't believe it was going to work are always amazed!

OP posts:
prettybird · 25/10/2019 09:58

Existrategist - Welcome Thanks

If you're Breastfeeding, I think the advice is that you should follow the Boot Camp Lite rules, which allow some fruit (berries only) and nuts. A small amount of milk in tea is allowed anyway. I probably have too much Blush

This WoE is not about calorie counting, so don't worry about the 1800 calories. You should eat - HFLC only Wink - if you're hungry. Plenty of fat will ensure that you have sufficient energy.

Someone on these threads once described becoming keto-adapted as teaching your body to "dine in". I love that image. One of the reasons for having all the fat is also to reassure your body that it has plenty of fat to work with, so rather than laying it down, it will use your own "stores" for energy Grin

Exitstrategist · 25/10/2019 10:08

Thank you for lovely welcome and advice! I’m quite new at mumsnet- please could you tell me how to access the spreadsheet? Thank you!

TheGhostofRaynaJaymes · 25/10/2019 10:16

Welcome newbies!

venusandmars "she found it really boring as the choices were so limited. This is the friend who has eaten the same breakfast cereal for 50+ years, and a sandwich, crisps and fruit for lunch...." I actually LOL'd at this! You're so right. When people say it's limiting what I think they actually mean is they can't eat the same few staples they normally eat and can't imagine an alternative.

stayathomegardener I follow the rule (maybe picked up from bootcamps of old or wider reading?) that only 2 caffeinated drinks count to my water intake (so 500ml) and the rest is water or herbal. I do drink chamomile at work and sometimes mint tea at home but aim for about half of my intake to be pure water.

8Track my stuffing varies a bit but this year I used:
400g sausages (better to skin a pack of 6 nice low carb sausages than buy higher carb sausagemeat)
1 slice of bread (but could omit this especially if not for a special occasion)
2 onions
1 cooking apple
1 egg
1tbsp sage (mixture of fresh and dried as my plant was past its best!)
180-200g chestnuts
60g walnuts
Chop the nuts, grate/blitz the bread into crumbs, add the herbs.
Gently cook the chopped onion and apple in about 20g butter and allow to cool.
Mix the sausagemeat with everything above and the beaten egg until well mixed. Use fresh or freeze until needed!

Glenthebattleostrich · 25/10/2019 10:21

@skunka101 I find a teaspoon (or 2) of butter and loads of water help move things along. I've gone from twice per day to every other day.

Really not hungry yet.

Had a cup of creamy tea for breakfast and a small piece of cheese.
L will be a bacon and mushroom omelet
D pork and chorizo with peppers and tomatoes in a spicy sauce. I'm going to add some sour cream to it too for the fat.

Finally finished my period and am 2lb lighter this week so far (from 3 heavier on Wednesday!). Hormonal fluctuations are crappy.

Saw a friend this morning and she commented on how I look like I've lost weight so pretty chuffed that the lack of carb bloat is showing!

Off to walk the dog with a friend and then I'm at my sewing machine all day making Christmas play costumes (very excited, been ages since I've had time to sew).

BIWitch · 25/10/2019 10:22

@Exitstrategist - the link is in the first post on this thread. Tomorrow I'll start the week 3 chat thread, and the spreadsheet will also be linked in my OP (opening post)

Exitstrategist · 25/10/2019 10:36

Thank you/ could you please add me to the spreadsheet!

venusandmars · 25/10/2019 11:11

Rayna tbh I think my friend found it 'boring' to have to actually think about food, to plan her meals, to be inventive. And yes it would be 'restrictive' if all she could think of was a boiled egg for breakfast, a cheese salad for lunch and bun-less burger for tea Grin

Sauvignonismysaviour · 25/10/2019 11:12

That stuffing sounds delicious RaynaJames!

I've seen a few backposts on this thread about coconut porridge but can't see a recipe, would anyone be able to share this with me please? Needing a bit more variety from greek yoghurt/bacon & avocado! Thanks.

BIWitch · 25/10/2019 12:01

I don't have a coconut porridge recipe @Sauvignonismysaviour, but there's a lovely recipe for low carb granola on the vegetarian recipe thread (stickied at the top of the Bootcamp topic)

venusandmars · 25/10/2019 12:26

Not until next Monday though BIWI Wink

venusandmars · 25/10/2019 12:44

sauvignon diet doctor has 70+ breakfast recipes It includes a coconut porridge one.

Or what about coconut chia and berries? HERE

Note* in these kind of recipes I usually make them simpler and miss out any type of sugar substitute.

I try to have a vegetable portion at breakfast time and look for recipes that include mushroom, spinach, salad items... Or just left over food from the previous day. We were on holiday in Vietnam a few years ago and mostly had soup for breakfast. It changed my thinking about 'breakfast' foods. ^note to self - get soup out of freezer for breakfast tomorrow*

SittingontheSidelines · 25/10/2019 12:44

Oh bloody hell I've only just worked out who @BIWitch is. I was wondering where our beloved stick wielder had gone.

BIWitch · 25/10/2019 12:58
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Sauvignonismysaviour · 25/10/2019 13:05

Thank you venusandmars and BIWitch. Low carb granola sounds lovely and dietdoctor is great isn't it! Recommend the chicken caprese, it was a hit with the children too. I'll have a look at that breakfast link, thank you!

Nonononon · 25/10/2019 13:15

Afternoon! Super busy day so just checking in.
B: buttery scrambled eggs
L: tuna mayo, pile of romain lettuce with olive oil, some feta and a boiled egg.
D: don't know yet.. something meaty and spicy with veg

TheGhostofRaynaJaymes · 25/10/2019 13:17

Sauvignon I don't have a coconut porridge recipe as such but can happily wang on about low carb porridge for days so here goes:

I make it using a combination of ground flaxseed (aka ground linseed), ground almonds (from the baking section), sunflower seeds/pumpkin seeds/sesame seeds, chia seeds and some almond or other nut butter and coconut oil, quantities varied to taste. Make it in a pan with milk added gradually so it's as solid or runny as you like concrete porridge fan here. No fixed quantities but a portion for 1 might be:
2 tbsp flaxseed
2 tbsp ground almonds
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp mixed seeds (i.e. sunflower/pumpkin/sesame)
bit of coconut oil, dollop of almond butter.

I did make this more coconutty recently by adding a couple of spoons of dessicated coconut that I found going out of date which I think I'd been saving for best or something?!? Or dried coconut flakes are also good. You can also add a few blueberries, though this adds more carbs.

The ingredients might seem a bit woo woo if you've not had them much before but they're all basics you can even get in Aldi.

Remember this isn't for recommended as daily breakfast as the carbs from the nuts and milk do add up - while ok after the first two weeks, they are best kept to once or twice a week. There are non-dairy milks you can use which might reduce carbs but I'm not one for fake milk.

dripdrops · 25/10/2019 13:28

@8Track if you could get hold of any Lo Dough you could replace any bread in stuffing recipes with that blitzed. It's expensive for everyday, but for me it's worth it to have a 'pizza' occasionally!

@Sauvignonismysaviour I've been meaning to try that caprese chicken so glad to hear it's a winner!

Forgot to log my food yesterday but I had leftovers with extra veg for lunch and a sort of egg-fried cauli rice stir fry which was surprisingly really nice!

Today have just had an omelette and for dinner will have bunless venison burgers with salad and celeriac fries.

I've been really trying not to snack out of habit or boredom, I think I'm getting better but it's definitely something I need to consciously work on- am I really hungry or is it just that someone else near me is eating?!

SittingontheSidelines · 25/10/2019 14:13

My foods a bit off today. I had quite a late breakfast and I need to eat dinner about four as I'm out early for the whole evening so I decided to forgo lunch and just have an almond milky drink instead. I can have a snack when I get in if necessary but hope not to as I don't like eating just before bed. Anyway I've got steak and veg for dinner. I'm looking forward to next week and doing some 16/8

KondoKonvert · 25/10/2019 14:47

Thanks @IWillWearTheGreenWillow. Will head to Lidl tomorrow 🙌🏻

Making up for veg today:

B: spinach & mushroom omelette

L: chicken, crispy bacon and avocado salad with mayonnaise

D: salmon stir fry with green pepper, bean sprouts and broccoli

Has anyone tried the Bare Naked Noodles? I can't decide if I'm just better to go without them than be disappointed by them!

VeryLittleOwl · 25/10/2019 15:09

B: yoghurt
L: out - chicken cesar salad, no croutons
S: DH is insistent on a curry, so I'm having their green herb chicken tikka special curry with a side of cauliflower bhaji

BIWitch · 25/10/2019 15:12

The Bare Naked noodles (or shirataki noodles, if you have an Asian/Japanese supermarket near you) are fine - but they work better in some dishes than others.

They're great in a stir-fry, or a broth-type soup. I have, occasionally, used them as a spaghetti substitute, where they're OK - but they don't quite deliver the same texture as pasta.

I always have a couple of packets in the cupboard.

rosesandsunflowers · 25/10/2019 15:25

Forgot to post meals yesterday. They were:
B: scrambled egg with chorizo and half an avocado
L: watercress soup using cream not milk. I used a soffrito pack for ease. It did have a few carrots in it but not much.
D: stir fry of prawns, beansprouts, tenderstem broccoli, baby sweetcorn,

I lost just over a kilo when I weighed myself yesterday which I'm pleased about.

Today's meals:
B: 2x Fried egg, 2 rashers of bacon plus half an avocado
L: watercress soup + a few cucumber slices with port salut cheese on top.
D: shepherds pie with celeriac mash (from the recipe thread)

For some reason today I really fancy something sweet. It's taking every ounce of my will power to not have anything. Might have something to do with the fact I was up at 5am with DS2!

KondoKonvert · 25/10/2019 15:56

Thank you @BIWitch! I'm going to try the out this evening then. Going for a stir fry tonight!

BIWitch · 25/10/2019 15:59

Make sure you rinse them really well when you take them out of the packet. They have a horrible, fishy smell! Rinse well and then dry fry them in a big frying pan for 3 minutes or so before you use them.

MrsTerryPratchett · 25/10/2019 16:01

Zero noodles kick off my IBS

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