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Low-carb bootcamp

Join discussions about low-carb bootcamp plans, meals and progress. Consider speaking to a medical professional before starting any diet.

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Run-up-to-summer Low Carb Bootcamp starts on 16 May

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BIWI · 01/05/2016 15:24

Sign up here if you want to join!

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Kbear · 02/05/2016 12:29

Hi BIWI by the way - last time I saw you was at Davina no?

margaritasbythesea · 02/05/2016 12:31

Hello!

Are there rules? Blush

Kbear · 02/05/2016 13:03

I hope so , I need rules lol

Titsalinabumsquash · 02/05/2016 13:05

Me please! (And DP is doing it too, behind the scenes!)

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Stellar67 · 02/05/2016 13:29

Me please. I'm a novice.

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BIWI · 02/05/2016 13:32

Hi Kbear! That was a long time ago Grin

Welcome all.

I'll post some stuff shortly about the general theory/rules/how to prep for Bootcamp etc.

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ShebaQueen · 02/05/2016 13:52

I'm in Smile

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Stellar67 · 02/05/2016 15:05

Sorry didn't realise I had to copy paste.

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Flisspaps · 02/05/2016 15:27

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NotQuiteJustYet · 02/05/2016 17:24

I'm in!

I've been LC since the 1st of April anyways so I'm already past the no-sugar-rage so hoping to stick to this for the full time. I'll be going on holiday right at the end of the bootcamp but we're going to my mum's apartment so I'll be food shopping and cooking, so still on track just potentially may not be able to update.

I'm looking forward to having other people to talk to about this, DH is going out of his mind as he could not care less about the carb content of cashew nuts etc.

feekerry · 02/05/2016 17:36

I'm in. Still bc lite from last boot camp but not at weekends so looking forward to it!

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NotQuiteJustYet · 02/05/2016 17:43

Oops, didn't realise I had to copy this:

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Gcalgske · 02/05/2016 18:03

Meeeeeee!

Gcalgske · 02/05/2016 18:04

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Justmuddlingalong · 02/05/2016 18:10

I'm in.
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WanHeda · 02/05/2016 18:41

What are the rules on things like bisto gravy?

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BIWI · 02/05/2016 18:48

You need to check how many carbs per 100g there will be. If it's not too carby then it's fine! As a general rule of thumb, for anything that you're eating in any kind of quantity, avoid things that are over 4 or 5g carbs per 100g.

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Original poster
BIWI · 02/05/2016 18:52

Looking at Sainsbury's website, Bisto gravy granules don't look too bad in terms of carbs:

Per 50ml Portion as prepared

Carbohydrate 2.0g

However just have a look at the ingredients:

Potato Starch, Maltodextrin, Palm Oil, Salt, Wheat Flour (with added Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Colour (E150c), Sugar, Flavourings (contain Barley), Flavour Enhancers (E621, E635), Emulsifier (E322) (contains Soya

One of the key things about Bootcamp is that we try to avoid processed/artificial ingredients as much as possible. So this would really rule Bisto Gravy Granules out!

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BeautyGoesToBenidorm · 02/05/2016 18:57

I'm in! I muddled through on my own last year, will be nice to do it with you all this time Grin

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GuyMartinsSideburns · 02/05/2016 19:27

Can someone add me please? I'm looking forward to getting back on it Smile

sos1993 · 02/05/2016 20:24

I'm in!

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BIWI · 02/05/2016 20:26

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Wombat too
KP86
momofgirls
WanHeda
nekobus
sheepysheep
BursarsFrogs
reader 77
Deadnettle
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sos1993

Welcome all!

GuyMartins How are you? How's it all going?

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sos1993 · 02/05/2016 20:27

Could someone kindly add me please? Thank you.

sos1993 · 02/05/2016 20:28

Great. Looking forward to my second bootcampHalo

Ghostonthedancefloor · 02/05/2016 20:28

Can I join please? Going into week 4 of LCing with DH and we have lost 25lb between us. Weight loss has (expectedly) slowed now so just want to make sure we keep on track 100%, so far so good though!