Anyone starting today who wants to keep me company?

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I'm starting LCHF today. Is there anyone else who is starting now or have recently started this diet who wants to join me so we can support each other?

I need to lose at least 12 kg but would ideally want to lose 17 kg. if possible before summer is here so I don't have to feel self conscious about wearing summery clothes.

Boots

yay lost another 3lbs this week weigh 96.8kg

total smidge over 2stone

very pleased been LC for 11 weeks

2 stone to go

That's fabulous, well done. So good to see the numbers dropping, and being able to see because we fit in smaller clothes as well.

My food for today (I've been hungry!)
B: coconut oil, coffee with cream (I think I need a more substantial breakfast)
L: out with DS so took along 40g almonds and pork scratchings to eat
D: will be Greek style chicken pieces with roasted LC vegies. I was going to make Greek salad (no onion or tomato, I hate them!) but I want something heavier.
Snack: cheese cake mix, maybe jelly

Water: 2.2L water and tea so far, should be close to 3L by bed. Really working on my drinking this week, will be curious to see if it makes a difference.

Activity: Walking and pushing the pram for almost 2 hours today. We went to a local(ish) attraction for a look-see.

I don't know whether it's because I find parenting utterly exhausting (DS is at a challenging age - every moment of every day is a battle of wills - although I reckon all parents say that about every stage of life) but I really do find myself feeling tired a lot, after not too much effort. I wonder if it's because I am super unfit, mixed with not enough sleep (again, thanks DS) and maybe the diet? I really feel as if my whole body aches just from living, let alone doing anything out of the ordinary.

toddlers are hard work i remember my twins would shoot of in differrent directions,lol

its a bugger if they wake in the night,that wont help you im sure

gets better at 5-10 ish then hormones kick in imo

great exercise pram pushing especially with a few shopping bags

your so good with your water,i drink about 1half pints and thats a good day,today i took a bottle of water out with me and the top must have been open guess who had a very wet handbag

yes will be interesting to see if all that water helps,let us know

were both doing great (boast emo) we will keep the faith

Twins would be insane. Good job on surviving!

ha ha happy days

did you start bootcamp yesterday ?

Yes, but I have broken nearly every rule so far so don't know how long I'll last.

I feel confident enough in my LC eating to not have to avoid nuts and artificial sweeteners. And I can't not track my calories. I know I would overeat otherwise. It's how I gained weight every other time. I 'want' it so I have it, even if I'm already feeling full!

I saw that!

I think Bootcamp Light would probably suit you better anyway, given that you've been doing it for so long.

Stick around, but just keep quite about the nuts/sweeteners so that you don't give others the impression.

It's always good to have people with experience of low carbing on Bootcamp as it reassures the newbies, as well as helping them to benefit from your experiences/expertise.

Haha, will do, BIWI. That's why I haven't posted today's food, I had almonds AND peanuts.

yes ive just been reading the posts on Bootcamp

its sounds challenging

i couldnt do it but mine is going well so will stick with that,im under 20 a day most days and losing as you know

its a good read though so will be reading the thread with interest

Low carbing is low carbing, ultimately. Bootcamp is just one of many plans.

At the end of the day, it's what works for you.

Well done on your weight loss and getting into your smaller sized clothes.
What a boost.

Hmm, weighed myself and I'm up 1lb on last Tuesday. Don't know if it was my noodle cheat on Thursday (I've been good since), if I'm not strict enough generally (having some almonds occasionally, and shredded carrot in salad) or if it's just hormonal (af is due). Will try not to get disillusioned, will up the water intake and keep plodding on. If I don't lose over the next two weeks, I may need to do the hardcore bootcamp.

hi,could be hormonal i find my period will add 2ish pounds

im not on bootcamp but am following it,it's really good and some good advice on there

keep going,its hard but will be worth it

thanks ihate

That reassuring to know, thanks Sally. I'll keep at it and see what happens. I was able to wear a pair of work trousers today that had been too tight for ages so something good is happening :)

its great when you can feel the weight coming of isnt it

yes the first time i put on 2lb just before i had my period i had a major panic,a few days in dropped back

hows BC going KP ?

im going to try and keep up with the thread,its fast moving isnt it

I'm in trouble from BIWI, I'm leading the newbies astray.

It is a very fast moving thread!

But I'm very grateful for you posting about your experiences, KP. Just remember that you're doing things your own way - which is absolutely fine - but it can be a bit triggering and unsettling for newbies to low carb and to Bootcamp.

ha ha your a rebel with a cause

i suppose the first weeks are very strict so what you now eat they cant,is that right ?

thats why i couldnt do it,ive got a sytem going now and think it' s strict enough

will catch up with it today

Morning all.
I might have a nosy in BC for inspiration but will make myself comfortable in here for now.
2 eggs scrambled in butter for breakfast and have finished a 750ml bottle of water already. That's commitment from me, I feel full up on water easily so don't think I'd been drinking enough. What's the recommended daily amount for LCHF?
What does everyone have planned for lunch/dinner?

I'm trying, I really am! In fact I'm moderating my own posts quite a bit.

ive just caught up with BC thread,lol

your famous cheescake mix,oh how their missing out

sherriff im upping my water also kp does really well so im following her,have no idea how much though its gotta be more than i normally drink

i dont have breakfast but do have alot of coffee with cream through the day but am cutting back today so will see how it goes

do you mind me asking your back story,weight started,how long LCHF (yes im nosey) its just good to see how you started etc feel free to ignore if you prefer

And I'm sorry that I'm very clearly waving my big stick around (a joke from the very first Bootcamp!) but if I don't make it clear from the outset how important the rules are, then it doesn't work as well for people.

So please don't think I'm picking on you! Even though I am