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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.

Week 4 - Low Carb Bootcamp - how much chatting?!

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BIWI · 07/02/2021 21:30

So much chatting, I've had to start a new thread.

here's the Spreadsheet of Absolute Fabulousness

Remember, this week (like week 3) is notorious for seeing little or no weight gain, so please don't panic if the scales aren't moving for you - always assuming, of course, that you have been following the rules 100%!

Also, the Very Amazing @StuntNun has started a thread about fasting. Fasting isn't a regular part of Bootcamp, but it's a tool that you can use in your weight loss 'journey' (sorry for the cliché!)

have a look here, and think about if it's something you might want to incorporate into Bootcamp

I hope very much that things are going well for you, and that you're into the swing of things low carb by now; but as ever, post any questions/issue here and let's see if we can help.

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Doilooklikeatourist · 08/02/2021 08:44

1lb off , which I’m happy with ( though more would have been good too ! )

DD has an eye test at 12 , I’ll be able to have a big day out again and go to M & S and Wilkos

Brunch scrambled eggs
D I’m thinking aubergine parmigiana with whatever green veg are in the fridge

MaudesMum · 08/02/2021 08:45

Only 3/4 of 1lb off - but I did drink slightly more than I should have done this weekend, so only have myself to blame. I also find it harder to keep up the drinking of water at the weekend, as I'm not in the same routine that I am when wfh.
Today it will be:
b: Full fat yoghurt with cinammon
L: sort of coleslaw with kimchi
D: cauliflower & leek cheesy bake
All day: LOTS of water.

Ninkanink · 08/02/2021 08:47

Morning everyone!

@Onelittlepiglet and others who might not have lost anything, or not as much as you want - it’s hard but keep the faith and KOKO and the weight will come off! This WOE takes patience sometimes because you can have a couple of weeks (or more) where nothing seems to be happening but the work is still being done inside your body. Have you taken measurements? If not, start doing that now. Or find a piece of clothing that’s tight and take a set of photos from front and back. Or better yet, bra and pants shots - That way you will have evidence of progress for the weeks when the scales aren’t budging. Your body will likely still be changing but if you’re too stuck on looking for loss on the scales you won’t see it.

When you say you’re going to cut right back and won’t be having yoghurt and cream, do you mean you’ll cut out the cream and keep having the yoghurt? Because there’s no need to stop having yoghurt. Maybe have it with a little bit of vanilla instead some days and with a handful of raspberries or other berries the other days.

Also don’t be tempted to cut back on food (unless you are very close to target weight) or especially fat - that will be counterproductive. Eat more veg, eat plenty of fat, drink lots of water. Cheese and cream, fine - halve what you’ve been having and see how you go, or cut out the cheese altogether and have cream (or vice versa).

Remember what I said previously - as fat cells empty they will be filled with water so there is a temporary ‘gain’ (or at least a levelling up) whilst the body does its thing - then, if you keep eating plenty of fat in the meantime, and don’t feed your system any forbidden carbs, the body will at some point process things, expel the water and get rid of the fat cells. That’s when you’ll have the whoosh.

Focus on the good food, the long term health benefits, and especially on any NSVs you’ve had.

This is my week 2 weigh in as I’m a week behind everyone else. 70.8kg (156lbs). Please could someone add that to the spreadsheet for me? TIA Flowers

Ninkanink · 08/02/2021 08:48

@Dailyhandtowelwash this isn’t a diet. It’s a way of eating that is very good for you and has huge health benefits and also burns a lot of fat. The losses will come! KOKO.

cheeseisthebest · 08/02/2021 08:51

2.2lb off since Tuesday last week. Really happy with that!

Ninkanink · 08/02/2021 08:55

@Onelittlepiglet your food looks good to me.

I’d definitely skip the cream and cheese in your green soups, just for now. Add bacon, or olive oil and chilli flakes, if you want to mix it up on flavours.

Cactusowl · 08/02/2021 09:02

I’m in week 6 and gained 0.6lbs this week but was 2.6lbs lighter yesterday.

prettybird · 08/02/2021 09:07

Onelittlepiglet - as others have said, weeks 3 to 5 are notorious for no loss and even for small increases - and even if you're up 0.5lb this week you've lost a pound over the 3 weeks Wink

Weight loss isn't linear so KOKO and you should see a whoosh soon. Smile

Ninkanink · 08/02/2021 09:10

*i said take photos from front and back but I meant front and side!

Underthebludgeoningsofchance · 08/02/2021 09:12

Hi all,
Congratulations to all who have kept on with this. Yesterday, I made plaintain chips and scoffed most of them. Oops! I have awoken to a 0.5lb gain so feel thoroughly chastised, and have found a new determination to keep on going. Hence today's plan is:
Brunch: 3 boiled eggs with sesame oil and chutney powder and mushroom stir fry
Dinner: chicken curry, cauliflower rice and more stir fry or salad depending on how much is left for the rest of the family.

cheeseisthebest · 08/02/2021 09:16

Forgot to say this is week 6 for me and also this is the best WOE for health and weight loss I've ever done. Its amazing and you are such a supportive, lovely group.

poorbuthappy · 08/02/2021 09:20

For the first Monday morning since the 12th Oct I forgot to weigh.
Doh!
I will weigh tomorrow. (I'm a first thing naked weigher so won't mess with the process Grin)

Gonna make some soup today.

Ninkanink · 08/02/2021 09:21

@poorbuthappy

For the first Monday morning since the 12th Oct I forgot to weigh. Doh! I will weigh tomorrow. (I'm a first thing naked weigher so won't mess with the process Grin)

Gonna make some soup today.

I’m also a first thing naked weigher (unless -TMI WARNING- I happen to have a big 💩 shortly thereafter - then I always weigh again! 😉 )
poorbuthappy · 08/02/2021 09:24

@Ninkanink well funnily enough I've just been to the loo so secretly glad
Grin

BuffyTheBuffetSlayer · 08/02/2021 09:27

Is it ok if I rejoin? Feel like I've totally failed this bootcamp. Literally had 3 assessments back to back in January 2 were DP's which I had to do and covered a 2 month block in 3 weeks and my diet just succumbed to the total exhaustion.

I've been catching up with everyone's posts and it's just what I needed. So much encouragement and support! Well done to everyone losses or not. I loved your post @Ninkanink, I needed to read that!

Can I ask, is it possible to get fatter without putting on weight?

Ninkanink · 08/02/2021 09:27

*Ugh I meant this is my week 3 weigh in (start of the dreaded week 3!).

BuffyTheBuffetSlayer · 08/02/2021 09:29

@Ninkanink I meant your post at 08:47, not your poo post Grin

Lyrata · 08/02/2021 09:30

Well done to everyone who has lost. I am 0.5lbs down as of yesterday which I’m happy with.

Terrible day yesterday. I ate a massive mozzarella and tomato salad, plus some dry sparkling wine, and for some reason it affected me really badly.

I had the most awful nausea and ended up eating half a pack of cream crackers to try and feel better. I think I’ve somewhat overdone it with dairy. I just feel bleugh today.

Underthebludgeoningsofchance · 08/02/2021 09:30

Forgot to say, tomorrow is my birthday. I'm planning to have strawberries coated in dark chocolate. I really dislike dark chocolate so guess it will help me limit the numbers!
Does anyone have any ideas for a low carb cake?

Ninkanink · 08/02/2021 09:35

[quote BuffyTheBuffetSlayer]@Ninkanink I meant your post at 08:47, not your poo post Grin[/quote]
Haha unfortunate crosspost... Grin

It’s so important on this WOE to keep both eyes firmly on the bigger principles and see the weight loss as a very welcome bonus (but I suppose that might be easier for me because I specifically started low carbing years ago as a strategy to manage type 2 diabetes).

BustleInYourHedgerow · 08/02/2021 09:37

Sorry you are feeling despondent onelittepig. I'm not on this long enough to give any advice but hope ypu can figure it out and keep going.

Well done to all on your losses.

Weighed this morning and have a 3.5 lb weight loss. I'll take that! Delighted as I'm due my period in a few days so was certain that would have an effect. This is my first week and I'm really pleased its working.

ChristMyArse · 08/02/2021 09:37

@Ninkanink added for you!

LostaraYil · 08/02/2021 09:38

I forgot to weigh last week, and today I'm 2 lbs up compared to 2 weeks ago. A bit disappointed as it was week 5 for me so I was hoping to start losing again, but it is totm so maybe that's why.
I do feel great on this WOE, so I'm trying to focus on all the positives, better skin, better sleep, not hungry all the time, more energy. Hoping for a whoosh soon. KOKO.

Ninkanink · 08/02/2021 09:45

Thank you @ChristMyArse!🌼

LittleMy77 · 08/02/2021 10:03

Same as last week but I’ll take it as I’m due on and my stomach is awful. NSV is I’m not craving booze (I’ve swapped a glass of wine and doom scrolling time with a peloton ride, feel my smug Grin ) and my aspirational dress is still tight but not in the same way it was before

I can safely report itsu seaweed snacks are not for me, but Serious Pig cheese snacks are bloody lovely!

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