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Pre-Christmas Low Carb Bootcamp starts on 12 October

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BIWI · 26/09/2015 20:04

Come and sign up here if you want to play!

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AStoneBeforeChristmas · 06/10/2015 11:20

They've just had a doctor on This Morning who is an expert in nutrition and performance and he's just been saying how good bullet proof coffee is. He made some for Holly and Phillip and said it tastes like a rich, creamy latte.

helenahandbag · 06/10/2015 11:33

I loooove bulletproof coffee, I always add a little bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to mine.

Tootyfilou · 06/10/2015 15:18

Wrote long post this morning but it disappeared Hmm
Please may I join, weigh 91kg BlushBlush. Have lost 10kg since end July. Will not start toll the 13th as have special weekend in London from 10th.
Slightly anxious about the amount of water recommended, reassure me! Do not want cerebral odema!!
Be very grateful if someone would add me to the list. Thank you.

Tootyfilou · 06/10/2015 15:21

Also am at award posh do in November. So would love to lose another stone by then. Do you think this is possible?

ThumbWitchesAbroad · 06/10/2015 16:00
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I'm in. I have to be. I'm reluctant to step on the scales until next Monday, hoping that BC lite will get me to a reasonable starting point (I know that's barely the point!)

I've been on and off all fecking winter (Aussieland) - but now we're coming into scorchio season Hmm, it's going to be a bit easier in some ways (chocolate all melts and isn't so nice to eat) and harder in others - all the frying of cheese and eggs and stuff is a bit gak, so I'm going to need lots of bright ideas for cold snacks. Pastry-less quiche is probably a really good idea, need to make those. Does anyone know if they freeze nicely?

I'm so glad it's next Monday it starts - thought it might have been yesterday and was like "oh no, fucked it up again before I've even started" - so I need to prepare mentally and cupboardly and gear up to go for it! Yo! (Feels like the Dean from Unseen University).

Wombatinabathhat · 06/10/2015 17:17
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I'm back. Grin
I Didn't really take part in the last 2 bc but I'm determined this time.
Good luck everyone

desperatelyseekingamovingdate · 06/10/2015 18:20
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Hi all i have started this 4 days ago and i am feeling great. Carb flu wasnt too bad and now have loads of energy. I am off to Madrid in a month so hoping to lose my summer gain by then. Also hoping i can find loads of low carb tapas in my terrible spanish.

Good luck everyone, roll on the official start.

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ThumbWitchesAbroad · 06/10/2015 22:06
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Done :)

Billionnairewannabe · 06/10/2015 22:49

Never done a BC before but like to low carb & having gone up a dress size in a matter of months, I have no choice!!

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BIWI · 06/10/2015 23:16

Tootyfilou - welcome!

the amount of water you need to drink depends on how much you weigh - the heavier you are, the more you should drink. But you should find it fine, as long as you drink it throughout the day and don't suddenly decide to chug 5 litres down in one!

And as for a stone by November - it depends when in November. Generally you should assume 1-2lbs weight loss per week, although you may see a much higher loss in weeks 1 and 2 with low carbing.

A stone is doable - someone once lost 12lbs in the first week! - but it also depends on how much you have to lose. The closer you are to your target, the slower your weight loss will be.

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YoureMyWifeNowDave · 06/10/2015 23:23
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NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 07/10/2015 08:26
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I'm actually scared, stood on scale this morning and I've gained 10lb in about 8 weeks for following lc generally but with diversions. I don't want to gain it all back, don't want to be 'that' dieter. Really nervous this time.

rowingfloosie · 07/10/2015 10:06

Very nervous at starting this, immediately started craving a croissant and honey! My son has told me I need help, I think I am the perfect shape - he's such a bully.

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BIWI · 07/10/2015 13:18

LC with diversions isn't LC! Its not the most forgiving way of eating so you do need to be careful!

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Tootyfilou · 07/10/2015 13:22

Thanks for adding me.

theveryhighlife · 07/10/2015 13:57
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Please can I be included :) I've hired a personal trainer recently, it's just my eating that I need to sort out. I'd love to be part of a group to keep me going/motivated!

NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 07/10/2015 16:03

No, diversions aren't low carb, but I'm pretty gutted that 85/90% low carb wouldn't keep me around maintenance. Hopefully some of it is water. Oh well. Feeling determined at the moment. Need a boost to make me feel better about myself.

StuntNun · 07/10/2015 21:46

Would anyone be interested in following an online low carb program? Ways of Eating is an app that gives advice on eating low carb, helps with motivation, provides educational resources, sets weekly challenges, and encourages group chat. It costs £60 for the six-week program.

CharlieSierra · 07/10/2015 23:02

I'm in please. Missed the last 2 and really need to get back on it.

ChalkyC · 08/10/2015 08:15

Hi - just thinking - what is the deal with nuts? (I realise you say no nuts). I thought nuts were good fats and almond milk and almond butter were good?
Also - quinoa? Oats? Dates? No?

Justwannachat · 08/10/2015 10:54
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Lovetunnocks · 08/10/2015 10:55

Yes please - can I be added!

needtoloseastone · 08/10/2015 12:59

Can I join I have been LC for 3 weeks and hit the dreaded 3 week plateau. I have lost 6lbs already and am 1 stone away from pre pregnancy weight

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