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A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

BIWI's Bootcamp - Week 2 - Come and chat here

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BIWIWhoMustBeObeyed · 23/04/2012 08:14

So we have survived week one, more or less intact Grin

There has been a lot of cheating along the way - either intentional or accidental - but most people seem to be getting on with it and embracing low carbing. And we have seen some spectacular results already!

As one of the cheaters, I can tell you what you will already have discovered for yourself:

This way of eating (WOE) is an unforgiving one. If you slip up or cheat, it will show up on the scales

I know it's hard. I drank wine on both Friday and Saturday night. But it really is up to you how strict you choose to be - and therefore hopefully you will understand that it is up to you how much weight you are losing.

I realise this sounds patronising. But it's the ultimate truth of this (or any) diet.

Having said all that, I also know that there are some people who are struggling, and for whom weight loss has been very slow.

Just remember, if you have less weight to lose, then your rate of loss will be slower than those who have more to lose. And any loss, even if it's only a pound or so, is still a loss. Visualisation is always helpful for me if I think I've only lost a pound this week. Remember, a pound loss is like two packets of lard! That's a lot of fat.

And if weight loss is slow, or you're not seeing the scales move, have a long look at what you have been eating and drinking, and be really honest with yourself. Have you been following the rules? Have you been allowing carby things into your diet? Have you being drinking enough water? Try keeping a food diary so you can record everything (and I mean everything) that you're eating and drinking, as this can help you identify what might be affecting your progress.

If you still can't work out why it's happening (or not happening!), post what you've been eating and drinking here, and others might be able to help and advise you.

Anyway. Lecture over! Welcome to Week 2. Hopefully you will all see significant loss this week as well. But those of you who have lost loads in week 1 - don't expect to see the same kind of loss in this week - it's inevitable that it will slow down. Remember that sustainable, long term weight loss is around 1-2lbs per week.

And those of you who are struggling, hopefully another strict week will get things going for you! And I also hope that everyone has got through their carb withdrawals by now, and you are all feeling fantastic!

Onwards and downwards ... Grin

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BIWIWhoMustBeObeyed · 25/04/2012 14:40

So good you have to prevaricate twice, KeepOrf!

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JaxTellerIsMyFriend · 25/04/2012 14:45

Im not ignoring you biwi (swot) I am not counting carbs. cant be arsed

KeepOrfThemCarbs · 25/04/2012 14:48

I know - bloody blackberry double posts a lot.

Agree with BiWi re counting - cals or anything actually. I used MFP at the start just to keep an eye, but then realised that most of the entries are bollocks anyway so stopped.

Also - I have never done the induction 20g thing, I just have a list of veg I like and eat limitless amounts of those. I am a glutton really so have huge helpings of buttered spinach, cauli cheese, mushrooms etc. The only thing I really keep an eye on is cheese - even though it doesn't stall me even I realise that eating half a pound of cheese straight from the fridge is no good!

The packs of lard analogy is a strong one - so far (since Jan) I have lost 25lbs - that's 50 packs of lard. I am going to look at the lard aisle in the supermarket with a beady eye later.

MNP · 25/04/2012 14:53

In agreement, not ignoring you BIWI but wanted to know if I had the carb/protein/fat balance correct.

KeepOrf hoping my loss is the stair type as it sure as $hit ain't the sloping kind ::sigh::

ShirtyKnot · 25/04/2012 16:04

I will try those macadamia nuts. (I LOVE them so am pleased I can eat some Smile).

I'm alright, honest, I'm just a little bit down as I am - HONESTLY - following all the rules, drinking loads, not touching anything I shouldn't (chance would be a fine thing), getting plenty of fat, I'm in ketosis and have been for ages, exercising lots - so it just feels a bit - HUH? WTF? IYKWIM?

Thanks though everyone for all the support and LOVE. Grin

I'm not going to give up, I feel too well, but I've got to try and work out what's going on.

ShirtyKnot · 25/04/2012 16:05

OH! and do you mean have a bag of nuts instead of breakfast or instead of lunch? (The lunch thing will never happen but I can deffo get on board with a bag o nuts for breakfast. )

BIWIWhoMustBeObeyed · 25/04/2012 16:07
Hmm

Well

Hmm

Not sure

OK-ish for breakfast. Not OK for lunch, unless you're also eating veg/salad with them!

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ShirtyKnot · 25/04/2012 16:09

OI with the wee humphy face.

So as an addition to my breakfast/lunch then? Or just as a snack?

I could have a bag of them scattered through a pat of butter and 2 x litre bottle of water? Wink

RatherBeOnThePiste · 25/04/2012 16:10

I am sadly excited by the nuts Blush

RatherBeOnThePiste · 25/04/2012 16:10

and the fruit

and the "occasional" alcoholic beverage Grin

BIWIWhoMustBeObeyed · 25/04/2012 16:13

Now you've got it, Shirl! Grin

Pistey. You do know the dictionary definition of 'occasional', don't you?

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ShirtyKnot · 25/04/2012 16:22

To be fair to ME, GetOrf did say "I have a bag of those for a meal every day for a few weeks"

SO it's HER fault, miss.

BIWIWhoMustBeObeyed · 25/04/2012 16:22
Shock

Are you grassing up the List Meister?!

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MNP · 25/04/2012 16:30

Shock at the accusation made above :o

MNP · 25/04/2012 16:31

A few toasted pine nuts would jazz up my salads no end BIWI

ShirtyKnot · 25/04/2012 16:33

Shitshitshitshit!

She's going to put me at a zero loss!

oh

WAIT.

Grin
MNP · 25/04/2012 16:36

:o Shirty

BIWIWhoMustBeObeyed · 25/04/2012 16:40
Grin

You have no idea of the full extent of my powers!

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BIWIWhoMustBeObeyed · 25/04/2012 16:41

Pine nuts - 4g carbs per 100g

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KeepOrfThemCarbs · 25/04/2012 17:07

Oi!

I usually have a bag of nuts for lunch or breakfast. I know its not wildly healthy but HEY someone at work bought in some chocolate coated macadamias once and I didn't touch those, so I am angelic really.

That said I usually eat them when I am on the run and its either nuts or get some lunch from a train station somewhere.

They are Delicious though.

Twit · 25/04/2012 17:28

Ok, so everyone is cheating now
So a pot of baileys cream and one of my gluten free slices* it is.

er, is anyone a bit 'bunged up'? Grin

  • 19.6 carbs per slice Wink
MrsNouveauRichards · 25/04/2012 17:51

Dinner smelling good. It is a little high in carbs (for low carb) but meh, still better than some Wink

MrsNouveauRichards · 25/04/2012 17:52

Twit - yes a little, but I usually am tbh.

FauxFox · 25/04/2012 17:58

I love nuts, which are lowest carb then??

KeepOrfThemCarbs · 25/04/2012 18:31

Faux - macadamia nuts are lowest carb (unfortunately they cost a fortune but as I have banged on about sainsburys sell 1 portion bags for a quid).