Week 6 - New Year Low Carb Bootcamp _ Where I start to wave my big stick again

[BIWI]

Morning all

Here it is - come and confess all

Now. Three things have come to my attention.

1. There is a lot of baking going on. Sweet things and bread substitutes.

Please remember that we are trying to avoid sweet things and that we are trying to avoid using artificial sweeteners.

1. A lot most of you are falling off the wagon - either 'accidentally' () or because situations arise where you have not planned ahead or deliberately.

This is not a very forgiving WOE. Lapses/cheats like this will have a big impact - at the very least you will not see any weight loss for a while - most likely, though, you will see a gain of around 3-7lbs. You really have to plan ahead and make sure you do everything you can to stay focused and avoid the carbs. Going out for a meal or to dinner at a friends does mean that you have to think about what's going to be on offer. You cannot assume that low carb options are going to be available (although most restaurants should be fairly easy to navigate).

1. There is a lot of moaning about seeing a weight gain or not losing.

May I refer you to 1 and 2 above?

Please, please, please go back to Bootcamp/Bootcamp Light rules. They are there for a reason!

I can tell you that almost every time someone posts "I don't know what to do, the scales aren't moving for me/I've gained half a stone and I don't know why, because I'm being really good/have been following the rules" this is a massive signal that, actually, they haven't.

Fat is key.
Water is key.
Too much alcohol will stop weight loss.
Dairy - especially cream and cheese - can be an issue for many (yoghurt is better tolerated)
Artificial sweeteners are to be avoided.
Fruit should be severely restricted.

We have only five weeks of Bootcamp left, including this week. Let's get serious and back on track.

I am being very bad but clearly not bad enough because I haven't gained any weight...what's that about ? Am I fat adapted ? Am I ill ?

My DM hasn't lost any or gained...but says she bored.

Is it the weather ? Do we need to see some sun to motivate us ?

Anyways, DM is coming to stay at end of week, so I'll be kicking her into shape & hopefully giving myself a kick too....I certainly need it...

Another cream cheese pancakes success story!!! Also eaten with salmon, mushrooms and courgettes here. Utterly delish, and feel very smug that I bothered to make it for myself (dh had rubbish curry made with a jarred sauce).

I was really surprised how, well, pancakey they were!!!! . And I never usually did without pancakes as was always "being good" and wouldn't hAve eaten the sugar and syrup.

Another easy breakfast option added to repertoire!!!

Always used to do without pancakes that should have read

ooh could have them with low carb peanut butter

Or just butter!!!!

Hello everyone, I know I've found this right near the end of your bootcamp but may I slink in anyway? I've just started LCing, am struggling for recipe ideas and missing bread; plus people at work keep taking the piss It's nice to find a load of people doing the same - am very impressed that you've all made it six weeks or longer, I am struggling after just a few days; but I think that's mostly because I'm running out of things to eat and am sick of salad, especially when it's snowing...!

Evening all
Ivor have you seen the recipe thread here and the low carb recipe section here

These should give you some ideas.
What about some lovely homemade soups instead of salad and comforting stews for evening meals? Don't feel like you are depriving yourself of anything on this WOE

I have had lamb curry with cauli rice and then....
Cream cheese pancake with a dollop of creme fraiche, sprinkle of cinnamon and 2 strawberries.
I am bloody stuffed now and the pancake was good. I made another one for tomorrow morning to take to work.
I forgot to take a photo for Black's food porn thread - doh

That's amazing, thank you! Also clicked on BIWI's link in the op and saw all the good and bad stuff on there which is really helpful, I've been doing googling and there's bugger all that makes any sense out there.

I'm going to make a chicken broth for tomorrow. Oh yes!

Hello, I see I'm not the only newbie sticking her head in!

I've been decreasing my carbs over the last week and heading into Bootcamp now. Slightly nervous and quite excited.

I think today was just about compliant, bar the pistashios but would appreciate a kick up the arse if I have made other mistakes - its a whole big learning curve!

B: 1 cold sausage (66g, and was 1.7g carbs/100g, so ok), 2 eggs scrambled in butter, coffee w dash cream, small bowl greek yog
S: (as felt like crap!) HM guacamole on celery, cheese, 6 pistashios
L: Bolognaise on buttered cabbage with cheese, few spoons greek yog
D: chicken breast stuffed with butter and garlic wrapped in bacon, buttered broccoli and cabbage, mashed swede, greek yog for pud. Coffee and cream.

Is this ok?

Loving all the pancake suggestions btw, am taking note!

Does anyone know, if flax seed the same as linseed? They look the same, and I have linseeds in my cupboard so hoping they are!

I would like to thank whoever posted the egg fried cauliflower rice recipe too, had it last nice with crispy duck legs and stirfried greens and it was absolutely gorgeous

Just remember that the veg you would normally use is probably pretty carby ie onion and carrots. Try using shallots and leeks instead.
Stick to BIWI's list on the spreadsheet re foods and trawl through previous threads for menu inspiration. Seriously - its about eating real food and enjoying it!
One of my favourite things ever about this WOE is eating mushrooms fried in butter. Yes real butter!

Just remember fat is your friend, fat is your friend, fat is your friend
Got the message?

Dr John Briffa is our guru tbh - most of us have read his book but he also has a blog here which is good. I would highly recommend reading his book Escape the Diet Trap which explains the science behind low carbing without it being too technical

Hello. Could someone link to BIWI and Justasmallgless's blogs please?

I've seen Black's one which is really good.

I've looked back over this and the previous threads but couldn't find the links.

Thanks in advance. :)

Evenin all, and a massive WELCOME to the new people - good to have you on board the good ship err...'Bootcamp'

Did the cream cheese pancakes this evening but savouried them up with some garlic powder (out of fresh) and served them underneath a heap of LC chilli beef. Delish. I promise I'm going to take a pic of something soon and add it to the food porn thread.

Cheers Have just found a recipe for a crustless quiche on the recipe thread that sounds absolutely bloody amazing.

spilt that menu looks fine to me

And yes flaxseed is linseed

Hello everyone,

Well, the DSs liked my pancakes better than theirs.. They also polished off the last of the birthday cake and I haven't had any!

Glad you liked the awards, I am loving the inspirational posts.

Well almond flour pancakes were ok-ish... Had them with scrambled eggs, lardons and mushrooms, DP accused me of giving him breakfast for dinner :) feeling masses better so back on it with a vengeance tomorrow - sickness thing did get me a shade under 11 stone for the first time in months but I had a sneaky biscuit this afternoon so probably have spoiled that one...

I have four words to say....... Bloody Pancake Day Party!!!

No, I definitely did NOT eat ANY Nutella, ANY maple syrup, NOR ANY demerara sugar WHATSOEVER. Absolutely NOT.

Good luck tomorrow slummy wishing you well in case i dont get online in the morning.

You are in a lovely spot starfish, I know it WellCare, makes me feel quite citified down here in Truro!

Welcome all newbies, can't wait to hear your ideas and recipes

Naughty novelty

Novelty don't beat yourself up, drink water, get back on the wagon!!!

I have had slip ups but they are teaching me that I don't like the old ways, sugar makes me feel bloody awful and I am sure it has been said up,thread... But if we eat enough fat at all times...the cravings either don't come or they are much easier to ignore.

Don't let it turn into a bad week... Tomorrow is a brand new LC day!