Jan '20 - Week 7 Low Carb Bootcamp - The Last Month

[StuntNun]

You know the drill: weigh-in; update the Spreadsheet; let us know how you've done. Everyone fall in!

[prettybird]

Look after yourself brassicababe Been there, done that, not nice Fortunately, I seem to be going through a "good" phase at the moment.

Maybe give yourself some teeny tiny daily goals so that you can give yourself a pat on the back. Dh has just told me that he's started his new exercise regime as part of his looking after himself plan: a whole 5 sit ups and 5 press-ups. Not much, but the point is he's done them. And if he can get into the habit of doing them, then he'll add something else.

It's like this WoE: unlike some , I haven't lost my sweet tooth . I've just broken my habit of mindlessly grazing on sweet stuff . So it means that I can fill the car up with petrol and walk past the shelves full of chocolates and not even think of buying any . although I will admit to finding creme egg and mini egg "season" more difficult

[BrassicaBabe]

Thanks for those kind words @prettybird You are right too. I am stressing. But then I'm stressing about most things in life at the moment. I'm a bit like "princess and the pea". Nothing is quite "comfortable" at the moment! . I'm looking out of the window and seeing the sun. I'm hopeful that I can give myself a proper talking to and March can be a big improvement on Feb! x

[StuntNun]

The Week 8 Low Carb Bootcamp thread is now available.

[prettybird]

@brassicababe - I was reminded about something you said when I was reading an article in an old Good Housekeeping (I'm currently doing a long overdue clear/sort out) : it was saying that stress can add inches to the "bad" (aka visceral aka more dangerous) areas (it didn't use those words but that's how I remember it) and I recalled you wondering whether you were stressing/obsessing about it. I wondered if that in itself was causing the "spare tyre" that you are worried about (although personally I think you look great in the picture you posted).

I know it's a vicious (or at best, self-sustaining) circle - but trying to break that stress cycle - or even just being aware of it - might help stop the potential attacks of the "fuck-its". You feel so close yet so far (from your own personal goals) so I can understand how easy it is to stress about it (I'll no doubt be like that so remind me of this post when I'm getting close to our family trip to Australia in May, if the scales refuse to move ).

In addition to your great boobs/bra, you've also got great legs!

I'm getting close to redoing one of my own progress pictures - but it's taken me over a year to get back to close to the stage where I'd done my last set of progress shots and yes I know that's not the point

[prettybird]

Ouch ouch ouch HerRoyalCarbyLess Hope you're able to cope without too much pain.

The chocolate orange cake was a success: served with plenty of double cream It wasn't too sweet - but there again, from what I've read, erythritol is only 75% as sweet as sugar and as I substitute it weight for weight, I'm automatically making it less sweet and anyway, I've never quite lost my sweet tooth

What I am now able to do is to look at sweet stuff and choose not to eat it

[Doilooklikeatourist]

Ouch 🤢*@HerRoyalCarbyLess*

[BIWI]

Ouch @HerRoyalCarbyless

[HerRoyalCarbyLess]

Shoved back in and strapped up for the next 2-4 weeks. They've not put it in a cast, as it's so swollen so they want to see how I go with the splint for now.

It's extremely sore. And very hard work trying to do things with the "wrong" hand

[StuntNun]

DH has been growing his own mushrooms courtesy of a DIY kit he got for Christmas and I can heartily recommend trying it as they're so much nicer when freshly picked and cooked. He's growing them in a cardboard box on top of the fridge so it seems pretty easy to do.

Hope you're okay HerRoyal that sounds like a serious injury. Is it in a cast now?

[Doilooklikeatourist]

That soup sounds good @venusandmars
Had a nice made up dinner tonight , shallots , spinach , leeks , mushrooms and asparagus sautéed in butter , sea salt flakes and black pepper , some double cream to make a nice sauce and under the grill with some grated cheddar on top
DH had pasta with his ( and a bar of dairy milk for pud )
Loads of water , and still off the wine ( go me ! )

[venusandmars]

Had a brilliant dinner tonight. Wicked M'shrooms in a stir fry with shallot, red pepper, a bit of tomato. Accompanied by another stir fry of leek, garlic, ginger, kale and spinach. With 10%fat Yogurt mixed with some smoked paprika. (minus the fajita wraps that dh had)

I rarely eat pre-prepared food but the Wicked M'shrooms looked interesting, and they were a good meaty texture, nice alternative if you're looking for a meat free meal.

I've added photos of the packaging and nutritional content, plus a pic of the left overs for tomorrow's lunch, probably with a fried egg.

I'll add the packaging pics to the other thread about good items (if I can find it).

[venusandmars]

Good plan for damage limitation prettybird I wonder if you will find it all too sweet? I was given some Thorntons chocolate fudge squares. Took one to eat (7g of carbs in one tiny morsel). I had a miniscule bite, about one third of it, and couldn't eat any more. So sickly!

[venusandmars]

HerRoyal that sounds painful. Take it easy and remember to drink lots of water, your body needs it to heal and recover from the shock. Much better for you than hit sweet tea! Don't be surprised if you feel pretty awful for the next couple of days, the aftermath of trauma is like that. Best thing you can do is carry of with this way of eating - lots of green veg, some protein, some good fats. They will all do you a power of good. I have a freezer full of soup made from chicken stock, spinach, butter and cream. It's called recovery soup - recover from a cold, flu, a hangover, a disappointment, a broken heart...

[Elpheba]

Oooh interested to hear how the cake turns out @prettybird - Hope it’s tasty!

[Rayna37]

Almahart I love a shakshuka.

1.8lbs crept on from my Weds-Thurs lowest, hopefully plenty of water and a good day today will see me right for tomorrow. Hadn't had anything not allowed but Friday and Saturday just saw big meals, snacks, a little red wine, 85% chocolate, less water than usual, quite a bit of dairy and was generally pushing the boundaries a bit rather than staying "in the zone".

Today I had a late breakfast out at a play cafe of ham and mushroom and cheese omelette with salad with balsamic drizzle, I'll know for next time then roast beef, cauli cheese, mashed swede, broccoli and a little bit of carrot. Have also had some chocolate and some yogurt. So not that great again today! Plenty of water at least and no wine.

[prettybird]

Currently making a Chocolate Orange Cake from Nigella's "Feast" and substituting the sugar for erythritol. I volunteered to make pudding/dessert for my dad (who got back from SA this week after 8+ weeks away) but he only came back to me this morning to confirm, so I had to go with what I had in the house. (Which is why it has oranges)

Ingredients are 2 thin skinned oranges (or the 4 old clementines I had in the fruit bowl ), boiled then blitzed (that step doesn't seem to be necessary if you forget ) and blitzed again with 6 eggs, ground almonds, sugar erythritol, cocoa, baking powder and bicarb. I'll let you know how it turns out!

Volunteered to make something to avoid whatever carb loaded dessert dad would've made (he does try but he forgets )

[Doilooklikeatourist]

Managed a lovely walk ( Stepaside to Saundersfoot along the tramway for anyone local ,) no rain , until we were in the car and nearly home
Stopped for a coffee ( I drink black coffee ) and asked for a jug of hot water , which I drank after the coffee , thought I may as well get another glassful in when we were sitting down !
We have the chilly flasks , but can be bothered to carry them , They're quite heavy when full , I need to get a little backpack or something to take on walks , so the water can come with us

[HerRoyalCarbyLess]

And I've dislocated my wrist. On my way home from. Hospital now.

[Almahart]

Had a lovely shakshuka in a cafe this morning. Will definitely recreate at home.

Dinner will be pork mince cooked on a Chinese eat with chill and coriander in little hen lettuces. Can’t remember where that recipe is from

[venusandmars]

Disgusting weather! My dd phoned while I was in the supermarket. I spent 30 minutes on the phone walking up and down the aisles of Tesco, better way of getting my steps in than being outside! That said, I'm about to dress up warm and go for a wild and blowy walk by the sea. It might be exhilarating, or it might just be cold!

Brunch - scrambled eggs, crispy pancetta, avocado
D - mushroom stirfry

[prettybird]

It's blowing a hoolie here in Glasgow and chucking it down.

Don't think I'll be spending any time in the garden

[Doilooklikeatourist]

First glass of water done ✅
Hoping to get out of the house today ... it’s not actually raining at the moment so it’s looking hopeful 👍

[prettybird]

Water really does make a difference. I daily week go and I will always see the effect on the scales the following day if I haven't drink my water or herb tea

[HerRoyalCarbyLess]

Didn't drink anywhere near enough water yesterday and I'm a lb up today.
So I know what I did wrong.
Going to make sure I drink shit loads of water today.

[HerRoyalCarbyLess]

I've pulled my wrist out. It hurts. I have pins and needles from my wrist to the palm of my hand.

Anyway.
Breakfast. Natural yoghurt.
Lunch: boiled egg and ham salad.
Dinner: gammon, egg and celeriac chips.