Leaving Lockdown Low Carb Bootcamp - week 9

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Morning all! Nice, bright and early today because I woke up at stupid o'clock

As ever, here's the spreadsheet

Just two weeks left!

Hopefully we're all in the swing of things, but if you've found things slowing or slipping a little, why not go back to strict Bootcamp for these last two weeks?

It's very easy to let the carbs slip back into the daily menu, so a focused effort on keeping them at bay might be a good plan.

I’m the swim parent westealingmum. I have not missed getting up early! Hoping for a gentle transition into it… 🥱

@8track The Bombay celeriac sounds good! Do you have a recipe?

@Takingontheworld Hopefully it's just a precaution and things settle down soon.

Sadly not @SparklesAllOver . SW London is nowhere near as glamorous or as warm!

Me too @Rshard!

Morning everyone. I tried microwave cauliflower rice yesterday

Hi Mimosa I have tried the Asda one and the Sainsburys one and both taste ok to me, although I usually have them with chilli or curry. My favourite is Asda frozen one with broccoli, definitely worth a try.

Look what just happened!!! I broke out of the 200s!

By a smidgen. But a smidgen all the same

Wow my feet are huge.

4lbs till i hit the 2st loss mark.

Takingontheworld hope you are ok

Cross post - well done Takingontheworld

I'm ok. I figure if she was really concerned i wouldn't be booked for a weeks time right? Theres family history so it's not entirely out of realms of possibilities but I'm just not letting myself go there.

Still bleeding. 🤷‍♀️ actually experiencing more discomfort with it again today. Maybe stress?

Is your GP approachable, Takingontheworld? Rather than worrying, could you ring her and discuss your concerns? Might help you to feel better.

PS, Love your nail polish!

It needs a top up clearly! I do like happy colours on my feet!

She is. Although i think inexperienced. I'm pretty sure they're not really supposed to be mentioning things like the big C at initial investigating stage...?

I like the Sainsbury’s cauliflower rice too mimosa, although it’s regularly out of stock on my local one. Ocado do a good frozen one.

That’s fab taking, well done!

I struggle to find supermarkets in stock @Mimosa1 other than the odd Sainsbury’s, but, after watching Jamie O making it the other day, I’ve stopped buying it.

Cut the cauliflower into chunks, and magimix blitz it with a handful of mint leaves and seasoning. Place in bowl, cling film top and microwave for 4 mins. So much nicer than shop bought (in my opinion)!

Cross post with RShard

Does anyone have any tips for easing constipation? I’ve always had it but I used to get things going by having a big smoothie every morning which is now obviously out. At the moment I’m having a big omelette with chorizo and spinach for brunch and then a dinner with loads of veg so I’m wondering if I need to swap the omelette for a salad or something?

My mum does that Ealing only without a foot knife! When she makes chicken curry you get all weird bits e.g. with backbone in. A bit like KFC really if you think about it.

Mimosa I like the Tesco frozen cauli rice but it doesn't have much flavour which is good because DH is a gigantic weirdo who doesn't like cauliflower. if you want more flavour then frozen florets, defrosted and blitzed in the food processor work well.

8track another request for the Bombay celeriac recipe please.

Well done on the weight loss Taking and what a great incentive to KOKO.

Turnedouttoes drink a lot of water and try a teaspoon of coconut oil in tea/coffee/rooibos/herbal tea. If things get really bad they psyllium husk powder might be worth a try.

Turned I take a cod liver oil tablet every morning (seems to work ).

The mention of making cauliflower rice means I have to mention getting my finger stuck in a blender while making it as a warning not to be stupid and stick your finger in a blender.

Thanks for those suggestions both, will give them a try.

I know it’s also definitely to do with the fact I’ve stopped my hour long walking commute plus 3 gym sessions a week. Really need to get back into the habit of a walk in the evenings

I still shudder to remember that Rshard. Has it healed okay?

Will you be able to get back into the gym from next week Turnedouttoes? The walking will definitely help...

I CANNOT wait to get back the gym, just for the treadmill alone which I used to use for 30 mins after stupid o’clock dropping daughter to pool. I am celebrating solo today Strava saying I have run 500kms since 31 Mar. And took a massive double knee scraping tumble only once which isn’t bad for me. But I’ve hated land running, so hopefully today was the last ever run.

I’m in awe of those here that are half/whole marathon training, but know I’m not cut out for that level of pain!