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Share advice and experiences of following a low-carb diet.Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

Original poster

The Low Carb Bootcamp Continues!

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BIWI · 02/08/2013 14:33

The other thread was almost full, so here's a bright, shiny new one.

And here's the Spreadsheet of Fabulousness

And just in case you haven't discovered it yet, here is the recipe thread. Some truly lovely recipes on here that are worth a try.

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WillieWaggledagger · 07/08/2013 15:56

ah yes carbs beget carbs

Negroni · 07/08/2013 16:13

Willie Grin !

CJCregg · 07/08/2013 16:52

I really, really miss toast Sad

I'm doing ok, I think. Today I've had Total yoghurt + strawberries for breakfast (with a bit of cream) and I was out for lunch so had a Pret Chicken Salad, which was 7g of carbs and was bloody delicious.

I then had a stressful afternoon and have comfort eaten 3 squares of Lindt 95% chocolate. It made me happy Grin

Weight is still stalled. Confused

Original poster
BIWI · 07/08/2013 16:55

Read your second and third sentences. Then read your fourth ... Grin

Knock the strawberries on the head.

... as well as the chocolate!

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CJCregg · 07/08/2013 17:04

I know, I shouldn't have had the chocolate! But I really needed a pick-me-up.

So I should ditch any fruit, and the yoghurt/other dairy? If I do this, and lose the weight, will it come back on as and when I reintroduce, say, a bit of yoghurt?

Also, it is possible to have too many vegetables because of their carb content? Should I just stick primarily to meat/fish and fat? For instance, the other night I had salmon and loads of roasted vegetables - delicious, but so good I probably ate more vegetables than I needed ...

NigellasGuest · 07/08/2013 17:17

wow! I have managed finally to lose 5lbs - but it has taken me about 4 weeks and I still look fat.

Negroni · 07/08/2013 17:31

Well done NigellasGuest ! 5 lbs in 4 weeks is not slow. I have been bobbing up and down for the last 5 or so weeks so I would consider it a success. Onwards and downwards! What I really want to know, though, is have you ever actually been Nigella's guest??

NigellasGuest · 07/08/2013 17:41

No but I was always curious about the people in the background at the end of her programmes, tucking into her delicious food and enjoying her hospitality, hence my name!

Negroni · 07/08/2013 17:59

Oh me too! DP was at college with Nigella's younger sister and on occasion has recognised her as one of the guests. But apart from family, who are all the others?!

Original poster
BIWI · 07/08/2013 18:24

CJCregg

I know, I shouldn't have had the chocolate! But I really needed a pick-me-up.

Look - you need to address this. You're using food as an emotional crutch. You don't need chocolate. You wanted it. If you keep eating it, stands to reason it will get in the way of weight loss

So I should ditch any fruit, and the yoghurt/other dairy? If I do this, and lose the weight, will it come back on as and when I reintroduce, say, a bit of yoghurt?

If you're doing Bootcamp, then yes - ditch the fruit. If you're stalling, then consider giving up dairy for a few days and see what happens.

Also, it is possible to have too many vegetables because of their carb content? Should I just stick primarily to meat/fish and fat? For instance, the other night I had salmon and loads of roasted vegetables - delicious, but so good I probably ate more vegetables than I needed ...

Well yes of course it's possible to have too many vegetables and therefore too much carbohydrate! What veg did you have? Do you have any idea of how many carbs? Although Bootcamp isn't about weighing/counting, it might help you to have a better idea re quantities/amounts of carbs. Definitely don't just eat meat/fish though. I'm more concerned, though, that you're saying you ate more veg than you needed - do you have an issue with portion sizes?

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Negroni · 07/08/2013 18:42

BIWI good luck with the new personal trainer tomorrow...and with the last half stone, if you need to lose it. Maybe he will say your measurements are perfect as they are?!

TrucksAndDinosaurs · 07/08/2013 19:30

Delurk ing to share my happy news that I'm ten pounds down since 9 July :)

StuntNun · 07/08/2013 19:35

High fives Trucks! Good work. Are you seeing much of a difference in the way your clothes fit?

B: Greek yoghurt
L: sausages (leftover) and fried mushrooms (twas supposed to be smoked salmon and salad but my DSs ate the lot)
D: more sausages (Hmm DS2 insisted but then he had smoked salmon for lunch), Savoy cabbage and carrot boiled then butter and cream added

Keep away from me with your big stick BIWI, the carrots were lurking in the fridge and needed to be used up!

loopyloou · 07/08/2013 19:42

Well done Trucks and good luck with the personal trainer BIWI.

Today I had

Breakfast, bacon and eggs
Lunch, tuna mayo with salad
Dinner, chicken curry
Snack, pork scratchings and a Babybel

TrucksAndDinosaurs · 07/08/2013 19:43

Yes. My clothes are too big ;)
I'm being hardcore: shred and swim most days and fast 1-2 days a week (no breakfast, small salad then simple supper coming in under 500-600 calories). Rest of time it's Bootcamp light (am BF).

CJCregg · 07/08/2013 19:49

BIWI - I do use food as a crutch sometimes. Don't we all? I know it's not good, but I don't drink, or smoke, and I have very little to fall back on when I'm feeling a bit low or stressed. I haven't given in to temptation for nearly a month, but today I just cracked because it's been a tough day. Instead of eating cake or bread, I had a couple of bits of 95% chocolate. And then I stopped. I'm trying to be good Grin

I will ditch the fruit, and cut back on the dairy (except butter, right?). I really want this to work.

I'm finding it really hard to work out what's ok and what's not. Years of dieting have instilled in me the belief that vegetables are 'good', and supposedly I don't need to weigh and measure and count. Frankly, I'm fed up with that. I had some peppers, aubergines, courgettes and mushrooms, with some fish. I just don't know what's the 'right' amount - when you're looking at some people's lists you tell them there aren't enough vegetables, but what is the optimum amount, if there is one? I just don't seem to be able to get my head around finding the right balance.

I don't think I have an issue with portion sizes. I'm just feeling bored and deprived. Sorry, have had a shitty day. Maybe I'm hormonal.

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BIWI · 07/08/2013 20:11

Aww - sorry you've had a shitty day Flowers

Vegetables are good - but you do need to be aware of the amount of carbs that they contain. It was you saying that you thought you'd had too much which concerned me! The veg you have had sounds fine.

And, being truthful, 95% dark chocolate isn't really that bad. But it's the emotional eating that is more of an issue. You are right - we probably all do it to some degree. If it's not food, then it's alcohol! Thing is, it's often short-term pleasure that leads to longer-term pain.

Why are you feeling deprived? What would you like to be eating?

And why are you bored?

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Original poster
BIWI · 07/08/2013 20:12

Have you had a look at the Ubercamp menus? They might help give you some inspiration/guidance re menus - and they are all dairy-free. (They're on the spreadsheet)

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NigellasGuest · 07/08/2013 20:14

how many carbs in a big glass of Prosecco anyone?

MrsHerculePoirot · 07/08/2013 20:18

cj there isn't a 'right' amount of veg. I tend to have salad (lettuce/leaves) as you need a lot to get too many carbs from them and we have one other veg at dinner some/most nights (eg courgettes we have three between two, green beans small pack between two, leeks we have three between two, asparagus one small pack between two etc). We do have larger portions of meat/fish in the early days and anything left over we can have for lunch the next day. This means we don't get hungry. Re the emotional eating I am getting better at realising that if I don't comfort eat, the next day I feel much better and virtuous which in the long run makes things seem better!!! It is hard, but small steps have got me there...

Lighthousekeeping · 07/08/2013 20:19

You read my mind. I'm back on nights tomorrow and I feel I need a glass of something white and dry.

Renovatinghouse · 07/08/2013 20:19

I weighed myself today and have lost 2 kg in the last week and a half. I can feel my clothes less tight but still have so much to lose. But I tell myself, just do the diet today and tomorrow will be another day : )

Anyway, just wanted to share.

Renovatinghouse · 07/08/2013 20:21

And I keep thinking of my pretty dress size 12 that I want to wear in December. Maybe that's too optimistic but it keeps me going. Thank you for the support!

Renovatinghouse · 07/08/2013 20:22

Lighthousekeeping: I am also craving Prosecco! I bought two bottles to have in the house, "just in case".

NigellasGuest · 07/08/2013 20:28

it's on offer in Waitrose atm!