Low carb novice help! How does it work?

[BrightBlueStar]

Hey! I'm interested in low carb, is there one particular thread for low carbers? Or a place where I can find guidelines (carb contents of foods) and advice?

And how do I know whether low carbing is right for me? I'm a 30 year old mum of 3, have never been on a diet really and have been between 56-60kg most of my adult life (I'm 172cm/5"8). HOWEVER after number 3 (10 months ago) I'm now about a stone heavier. I'd like to fit into my old clothes!

My downfalls currently are wine, pastry, toast with loads of butter and also cheese. I also have a real sweet tooth since the last baby (cake, ice cream) which I've never had before. Oh and pizza!

Is low carbing easy?! I don't have the time to log every morsel I eat!

Can you eat carbs sometimes or never at all?

Thanks in advance!

[cathyandclare]

The bootcamp threads are where it's at. We're just finishing one tomorrow but will be chatting on for the foreseeable. On the first page BIWI has linked a spreadsheet that has a list of all the rules, tips and carb counts of veggies etc. There's also a recipe thread and people will usually answer questions etc.

You'll be able to enjoy cheese and butter aplenty!! We do have carbs but only in veg and a bit in dairy, so NO pasta/bread/rice and no sugary stuff either.

The first week or so are tough but after that it's easier than other diets because you just don't get as hungry.