May 22 Low Carb Bootcamp - we reach the end!

[BIWI]

Morning all.

Here's the spreadsheet for its final outing

I hope that the last 8 weeks have been successful - and also enjoyable! - and I look forward to seeing the final results on the spreadsheet.

@Lougle I saw your update on the last thread, and I'm very, very pleased for you

The next Bootcamp will start at the end of July (I'll post a sign-up thread in a couple of weeks), but in the meantime, we'll keep this chat thread going.

No, I didn't. I feel so much better without the refined carbs, too, although DD3 was having milk and biscuits last night and I did have a pang of desire!

Just signed up for the next Bootcamp, although I'll be starting on Monday........we're at a festival 29th July and I know food choices will be awful so I can at least get a good start in the run-up. Just back from a lovely 10 days in Ibiza but the scales are telling me exactly how much of a good time I had!!!! Hoping that at least some of it is water retention and a weekend of much better choices, no alcohol and lots of water will reverse some of the damage.

Looks like I was right on water retention - 3.5lb down overnight 😯, just goes to show how keeping to good habits is important. Will try to learn my lessons this time!!

I wasn't sure about another BC as I did the last one. But I'm on holidays and returning the 25th. I will badly need a reset! I'm away from the scales but suspect the weight is piling on!
See y'all on Monday.

Yay! Welcome back @SaSamhradh!

I've had the worst 48 hours food wise since January. But had a lovely time away with friends and I probably needed a bit of a blow out tbh!

Back to it today!

10 weeks ago today (well, at 9.45) that they officially acknowledged receiving DJ's documents

Actually 10 weeks last Wednesday that they got them, as confirmed by the Royal Mail "signed for" delivery

Oops - wrong thread

At least the fact that we can't get away means that I can't get tempted off-piste

I'm intrigued to see what that was about @prettybird
I feel tons better after the van getaway and every thing went really smoothly, absolutely nothing to get in a tizz about.
I am going to strict boot camp this week until Friday but then I'm at a festival. Then full commitment from Monday.

Managed to go to the gym this morning and really glad I did as the air con is lovely, might live there for the next few days.

It was supposed to be on one of the various passport delays threads @ditavonteesed And of course, I meant "dh" not, the autocorrected "DJ"

That makes more sense, I though you actually meant a dj and some documents for them. Sorry about the passports though that's very frustrating.

Thanks BIWI. Hopefully I'll have my LCHF mojo on Monday!

Just popping in to say that I don’t normally weigh but got weighed at the hospital last week and am officially a whole stone lighter than this time last year! I’ve been eating all the carbs since a holiday last month so have signed up for next weeks bootcamp though I’ve made an early start.

Lovely picture @prettybird.

Congratulations @BestIsWest

Great when a surprise is such a very pleasant one.

Morning all.

Just thinking about what to post for the next Bootcamp, in the preparation thread. And it occurred to me that there are many of you who have done more than one Bootcamp.

From your experiences, is there anything you'd like to see that's different? Or any specific advice that you think I should add into my post(s)?

All suggestions very welcome

TIA

I'm going to put it out there that I think the water requirements are too onerous. Under normal circumstances I think a minimum of two litres per day is adequate. People starting at over 200lb may benefit from more but I don't think people should have to drink more than three litres per day unless they feel they need to, e.g. because they are exercising or because it's very hot.

We seem to always have at least one person that's either pregnant or breastfeeding so it might be worth writing that into the rules, that we suggest starting straight on to Bootcamp Light if pregnant or breastfeeding.

I've also noticed that a lot of people come to Bootcamp that are already intermittent fasting. Maybe that could be clarified in the rules that if you're already used to IF then you don't need to eat breakfast unless you're feeling hungry.

Thanks @StuntNun - good idea about IF. (I'll also link to your thread on the subject).

Will post about pregnancy/breastfeeding as well.

On the water issue, I take your point. Maybe it's a guide? I need to see what science/data I can find to back it up - can't remember where the website I got the info from in the first place sourced that (and it's no longer a functioning site)

Maybe with the water, use the quantities suggested by @StuntNun but with the caveat that if weight loss is stalling, try upping the amount you're having.

I often find that if I'm struggling to see results, lack of water is the culprit

I found this piece, on this site :

How Much Water Should You Drink on Keto?

Rule of thumb states a person should divide their body weight in half and drink that many ounces of water daily. For example, if someone weighs 160 pounds, they’ll need to take in 80 ounces of water a day. That amount could be more for someone on keto, since the diet alters your body’s water and electrolyte levels

For a more accurate take, the National Library of Medicine states that adults should drink 2.7 to 3.7 liters of water over the course of one day. However, the organization also stresses there’s not a universally applicable recommendation for daily water consumption. It says a variety of factors can influence your specific needs, including age, weight, activity level, and diet

But no source for this claim - I have emailed them to ask if they can tell me where this claim comes from.

However, this equation (half your body weight) is one I've seen before. Just don't know from where it emanates.

www.slenderkitchen.com/article/how-to-calculate-how-much-water-you-should-drink-a-day

This and another site both say 2/3 bodyweight.

I think a gradual increase helps. I found it so hard at first. Now I can easily drink 4/5 litres.

The human body can process 1 litre per hour.

Should have added: That's why sometimes people die of water intoxication. It's not that they've had too much water. It's that they've had too much in a short period of time and the kidneys can't keep up.

The site did email me back, with a link to this site, however, there's no data to back up their assertion!

How much water do I need each day?

Although the question is rather simple, the answer is much more complicated. Unfortunately, there really is no one-size-fits-all approach to the amount of water you should consume on a daily basis

As a general rule of thumb, you should try to drink between half an ounce and an ounce of water for each pound you weigh, every day. For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, it is recommended you drink 100 ounces of water if you are performing non-strenuous activities

If you are going to be working out or hiking, you definitely should add to those 100 ounces. It is recommended that you drink 12 ounces of water a couple hours before your activity and then another 12 ounces about 30 minutes prior to the start. Be sure to also drink throughout the activity

Other factors to keep in mind when thinking about your daily water consumption include the environment and any illnesses or health conditions. Hot or humid air makes you sweat more and will require additional intake of fluid. If you are sick and vomiting or have a fever, you will again be losing fluid more quickly and need to replenish

As you can tell, being properly hydrated is important but not a perfect science. The best approach is to listen to your body and look for the feedback signs

I'm trying my first almond flour pancakes today.

How did you get on? I've made some before from the Fast 800 book, they were rather yummy!

I said I thought I was due a drop... staggered to weigh myself this morning and find I'm down to 12st 2.8, which means I've lost over 1.5 stones since Easter. I'm setting myself a firm target of another 1.5 stone by the end of the year. That should be do-able, and would take me down to pre-baby weight (it's only taken me 17 years :D ).

I am so glad I decided to give this WOE a try. It's become a habit. I thought I'd really miss biscuits and the like, but I just don't get the sugar craving I used to.