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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.

Question Thread for New Year Bootcampers

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BigStickBIWI · 07/01/2013 16:14

As there are so many of us doing this, the chat thread is moving pretty quickly - and it means that lots of questions are being missed.

So here is a specific thread you to post any questions you might have about Bootcamp or low carbing.

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Lifeisontheup · 11/01/2013 08:33

Does anyone know the carbs in whisky? Not for the next week obviously, please don't beat me BIWI Grin

I normally drink it with soda or plain water never coke or lemonade.

halfthesize · 11/01/2013 08:36

BlackAffronted I would have said no as on carb counter.net it says it contains: 10.92carbs per 100g.

halfthesize · 11/01/2013 08:40

link to carbs in alcohol www.carbohydrate-counter.org/beverages/search.php?cat=Alcoholic%20beverage&fg=1400

Lifeisontheup · 11/01/2013 08:42

Thanks halfthesize It's looking good, I love a nice single malt in front of the fire. Smile

EldritchCleavage · 11/01/2013 10:22

2 Questions:

  1. Is kohlrabi suitable for a low carb diet?
  2. Do I win pretentious wanky question of the week for question 1?
BlackAffronted · 11/01/2013 10:36

Thanks half

halfthesize · 11/01/2013 10:46

Eldritch Grin at question2. I think it is a little high in carbs according to this website

www.carb-counter.org/veg/search/Kohlrabi/1100

BigStickBIWI · 11/01/2013 10:58

Lavender - I'm so sorry to hear that you're in such pain Sad Agree with all the others, you need to see your GP.

However, you also need to prepare yourself for the fact that he/she may have a kneejerk response to the fact that you are low carbing. It might be a good idea to have written out the meals you've been eating over the last week or so, so that you can demonstrate that you have been eating well.

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BigStickBIWI · 11/01/2013 11:04

Lavender's situation prompts me, though, to remind all of you of the disclaimers in the initial post.

If you have a pre-existing medical condition, and/or you are on long-term medication, please take medical advice about starting Bootcamp

I am not a doctor, and I would hate Bootcamp to be held responsible for worsening anyone's condition. Whilst reducing the amount of carbohydrate in our diets is not an unhealthy thing to do, Bootcamp is (intentionally) a strict programme, with a significant reduction in carbs (for most of us), and the body can experience side effects of this, even if we are in perfect health.

Please also note that whilst other posters on the threads will give you all the help, advice and support that you might want, no-one here is posting in any kind of professional and/or medical capacity.

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PennyHofstadter · 11/01/2013 11:40

A couple of questions about some meal ideas if you don't mind, I'm trying to prepare for the weekend so I can go to the supermarket - we're forecast snow for tomorrow! Would these be ok on Bootcamp?

Chicken Carbonara made with the courgette 'spaghetti', chicken cooked in oil with shallots and garlic, mushrooms, leek and either blue cheese or garlic & herb philly and some cream?

Also my DP has a hankering for my turkey burgers - turkey mince, onion (could use shallots again?), egg white, red & green chilli and the juice and zest of 1 lime. I normally have these with flat mushrooms topped with cheese in a pitta bread however I thought I could have them wrapped in large lettuce leaves instead.

I also need some ideas for what to do with veggies on the side. At the moment I just steam brocolli, cauliflower etc. but it can get a little dull.

BigStickBIWI · 11/01/2013 11:47

Those sound lovely, Penny! But if you can avoid using garlic and herb Philly you will also cut out some carbs. Why not add your own garlic and herbs along with the cream?

Definitely substitute the shallots for onion in the turkey burgers.

Have you had a read of the recipe thread for some more inspiration?

Re vegetables - I often roast veg. Cauliflower is lovely like this - break it up into florets, put into a baking dish, drizzle generously with olive oil, then season with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, ground cumin and, if you like, chilli flakes. Roast for around 20 minutes until tender and just starting to char.

Broccoli and leeks I sometimes pan fry, with sliced shallots in olive oil, salt and pepper and again, occasionally, chilli or chilli flakes. (I love chilli so often add them to my food!)

If you do the leeks like this, they are also lovely with a dollop of cream and a handful of grated cheese added in.

Do you like fennel? Slice a large bulb into quarters, length-wise, and parboil for about 5 minutes until just starting to go tender. Then braise slowly in a frying pan with lots of butter till cooked. Then turn up the heat a little until it starts to brown. Just before serving, squeeze some lemon juice over it.

Celeriac is a lovely veg, and very low carb. I generally make a mash out of this, either on its own, or with cauliflower. Also lovely with some boiled leeks added to it.

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EldritchCleavage · 11/01/2013 11:49

Oh, damn, I love the stuff.
Thanks, halfthesize, and sorry, I should have looked it up myself really.

PennyHofstadter · 11/01/2013 11:56

Brilliant, thanks for the ideas BIWI. I also like to add chilli to my food, the hotter the better! I was in a restaurant the other day and had celeriac dauphinoise which were gorgeous so I should really try them out a as well.

BigStickBIWI · 11/01/2013 12:02

Oh yes! Celeriac makes fabulous dauphinoise. Also boulangere, which is cooked with onions and chicken stock instead of cream. (I think there might be recipes for both on the recipe thread, actually)

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mumat39 · 11/01/2013 16:22

Lavender, really hope you're feeling better soon.

Noel, I wen to see the gp today and blood pressure as "as normal as it can be" which is great.

I'm glad to have got it checked out so thanks for suggesting it.

Tooth is still throbbing away but I can get ino certain positions and it subsides. Bit difficult with 2young dc, but they're pretty good so are trying to be good, bless them.

Jacaqueen · 11/01/2013 16:25

Mumat39 that sounds like an abscess to me. Try sipping ice cold water with a straw at the side that is sore. The cold makes it contract and reduces the pressure that causes the pain.

mumat39 · 11/01/2013 16:35

Thanks Jacaqueen. Anything cold is really painful, as is anything hot. The dentist has given me some extra fluoride toothpaste to rub onto the gums around the tooth.

By the way I don't know what an abscess so I'll google that now. Should it show up on an X-ray?

Thanks again.

mumat39 · 11/01/2013 16:38

Questions about swede.

Why did it go very watery when I boiled it for mash?

How can I make chips out of it? I did try and cook some in the oven covered in oil and salt but they shrivelled up and came really soggy. Tasted ok though. Disappointed by the fact that it looked about the third of the amount I started with.

Thanks SO much.

Ilovemyteddy · 11/01/2013 16:58

Mumat39 I would think an abscess would show up on an x-ray. I had one a while back and had to have antibiotics to reduce the inflammation before they could sort out the tooth. Toothache is just the worst pain. The toothpaste on the gum trick does work usually but I would go back to the dentist and get him to sort it.

EwanHoozami · 11/01/2013 17:19

mumat39 ~I find swede can be a bit unpredictable. I've never made successful chips out of it for the reasons you mention, although it's worked better when treated a bit more like roast potatoes.

To mash, keep the chunks big when you boil them and let the steam cool off for a bit before you mash. This makes them less wet. then add salt, pepper and more butter than you though possibly reasonable and eat in a bowl with a spoon Grin

Hope your tooth eases soon.

slatternlymother · 11/01/2013 17:51

Can anyone suggest what I can do with diced venison rump? Thanks

mumat39 · 11/01/2013 17:57

Teddy, thanks again. I am going back next Thursday, for the filling to be taken out so the tooth can be investigated. On the X-ray, there was a shadow that the dentist wasn't sure about and I couldn't see. But no sign of an abcess. Hmm

Both the dentist and gp think that it's odd that it the pain goes almost completely if I sit in certain uncomfortable positions.

Ewan, thanks. I did use the watery swede and mixed it with loads of butter, Philly, salt pepper and cut some crispy bacon into it.

It looked like slop but tasted quite good. Grin

I'll try just roasting it next time.

Thanks for your help. xxx

halfthesize · 11/01/2013 17:58

VENISON RUMP WITH GARLIC/BACON

2-3 lb rump roast
2 cloves minced garlic
6 slices bacon
paprika
salt/pepper
natures seasons

Place frozen roast in a heavy iron skillet with ½ c water in the bottom. Spice roast, then lay minced garlic on top, and follow with stips of raw bacon. Finish by spicing again.

Bake in a 350 oven for 45 minutes per lb or until meat thermometer reads medium done for beef/venison. Do not overcook as it will make lean meat dry.

Pan drippings make a great brown gravy for the roast.

I love this recipe Slattern

PrincessSparkle86 · 11/01/2013 17:58

That celeriac dauphinoise sounds lush... Will be giving that a go Wink

BigStickBIWI · 11/01/2013 18:37

Glad to hear that your BP is normal, mumat39 - but sorry you're still in pain.

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