The next Low Carb Bootcamp starts on 24 October

[BIWI]

... come and sign up here!

It's only an 8 week one this time, as I'm away sunning myself beforehand.

So it will be an extra strict one - you have been warned!

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Would someone add me to the list please? Have lost 2.5 stone since summer by lchf and would love to join in here too

I'd like to join too. Have been doing low carb for 6 weeks and lost 1.3 stone but have 3 more to lose.

I'm definitely joining in but not on the spreadsheet as I have lost my scales in my move

I've been doing it for 10 days now, following all BIWI's brilliant advice on here and the difference is amazing. I need a bootcamp though with you lot, as I'm doing a bit bootcamp light at the moment.

Need to keep on track (and get scales)

YoureMyWifeNow if you're breastfeeding you're probably better to follow Bootcamp Light - rules of which will also be on the spreadsheet.

dan glad it's working!

I'm off on holiday tomorrow morning, so won't be posting that much - but I'll try to post stuff about planning/what to expect before we start.

Just to say to newbies, try to get your head in the zone if it's your first time doing lchf. There is often a tough few days as your body adjusts. I told myself I was 'ill' and tried to take things easy. And I also had really heavy legs! Which made even light walking hard and exhausting. So my own experience was that I laid off trying to exercise for two weeks, I made sure I had lots of hf snacks when I had cravings.

Now it is a breeze. Am on permanent BC light as had a lot of weight to lose. Exercise is easy on the legs now. Proud to say I am just about halfway there with three of my six stone gone since June. So it works, but the head needs to be ready for this as a lifestyle change.

Good post, and good points, Wilf

Planning ahead and preparation are the two key things I'd advise. Interested in what other Bootcampers would suggest as well!

I have to agree with the planning. It can be very hard to find low carb snacks on the run. I know others have carried a few Babybels around in their bags in case of emergency.

I always plan my meals for the week ahead. I tend to make a batch of curry or bolognaise on sundays and keep in the fridge. I then just take a portion to work each day for my lunch.

I tend to eat the same things over but checkout the recipe thread. There are some fantastic ideas on there which will guarantee you don't get bored. I know on previous bc's posters have said they are bored with eating the same things.

It also helps to do a bit of reading about low carb as it can feel strange to be eating a lot of fat. It will help if you understand a bit about how this way of eating works.

Have a great holiday BIWI

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TheForeignOffice
Inaclearing
Wombattoo
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StuntNun
Flisspaps
habibihabibi
MyShinyThing
Sheepysheep
Kitkat6
nekobus
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WilfSell
boldlygoingsomewhere
Keeponkeepinon
Veryflummoxed
Primitivio
imustbepatient
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bettyblueeyes83
DoctorBeat
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Lisbapalea
Chopsticks
GuyMartinsSideburns
Peachypips
Paddypants13 (no spreadsheet)
Notsoold
Badhairday1001
TwirlyFoo
AnneElliott

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TheForeignOffice
Inaclearing
Wombattoo
Achangeisgonnacome
Piscivorous (no spreadsheet)
Pippilottaviktualia
StuntNun
Flisspaps
habibihabibi
MyShinyThing
Sheepysheep
Kitkat6
nekobus
TwoflowersLuggage
WilfSell
boldlygoingsomewhere
Keeponkeepinon
Veryflummoxed
Primitivio
imustbepatient
Polkadotties
bettyblueeyes83
DoctorBeat
MaryThorne
Lisbapalea
Chopsticks
GuyMartinsSideburns
Peachypips
Paddypants13 (no spreadsheet)
Notsoold
Badhairday1001
TwirlyFoo
AnneElliott
FinallyHere (no spreadsheet)

BIWI
TheForeignOffice
Inaclearing
Wombattoo
Achangeisgonnacome
Piscivorous (no spreadsheet)
Pippilottaviktualia
StuntNun
Flisspaps
habibihabibi
MyShinyThing
Sheepysheep
Kitkat6
nekobus
TwoflowersLuggage
WilfSell
boldlygoingsomewhere
Keeponkeepinon
Veryflummoxed
Primitivio
imustbepatient
Polkadotties
bettyblueeyes83
DoctorBeat
MaryThorne
Lisbapalea
Chopsticks
GuyMartinsSideburns
Peachypips
Paddypants13 (no spreadsheet)
Notsoold
Badhairday1001
TwirlyFoo
AnneElliott
FinallyHere (no spreadsheet)
Raisingirls

Thanks for adding me wombattoo

No problem Twirly that is a great loss btw.

Yes please - count me in

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Inaclearing
Wombattoo
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Piscivorous (no spreadsheet)
Pippilottaviktualia
StuntNun
Flisspaps
habibihabibi
MyShinyThing
Sheepysheep
Kitkat6
nekobus
TwoflowersLuggage
WilfSell
boldlygoingsomewhere
Keeponkeepinon
Veryflummoxed
Primitivio
imustbepatient
Polkadotties
bettyblueeyes83
DoctorBeat
MaryThorne
Lisbapalea
Chopsticks
GuyMartinsSideburns
Peachypips
Paddypants13 (no spreadsheet)
Notsoold
Badhairday1001
TwirlyFoo
AnneElliott
FinallyHere (no spreadsheet)
Raisingirls
Cisforcat

BIWI
TheForeignOffice
Inaclearing
Wombattoo
Achangeisgonnacome
Piscivorous (no spreadsheet)
Pippilottaviktualia
StuntNun
Flisspaps
habibihabibi
MyShinyThing
Sheepysheep
Kitkat6
nekobus
TwoflowersLuggage
WilfSell
boldlygoingsomewhere
Keeponkeepinon
Veryflummoxed
Primitivio
imustbepatient
Polkadotties
bettyblueeyes83
DoctorBeat
MaryThorne
Lisbapalea
Chopsticks
GuyMartinsSideburns
Peachypips
Paddypants13 (no spreadsheet)
Notsoold
Badhairday1001
TwirlyFoo
AnneElliott
FinallyHere (no spreadsheet)
Raisingirls
Cisforcat
Boredofitall

I want to join and I'd like to start bc light before hand. Just wanted to ask something - and please anyone starting for the first time please don't be discouraged by this.

When I'm doing it it feels good. But since the first time I did and followed it well for a while, when I've tried to get back on I've given in to early carb cravings and ended up half following it. I've gained weight overall because I feel that for me it's quite a dangerous one to slip up on. I get into the habit of having 'real' food - full fat - but then end up eating carbs too and eating when I'm not hungry. Thus I end up taking in an awful lot of calories and not being in fat-burning mode.
Wondered if anyone had any advice? Is there maybe a 'halfway house' that's more suitable for me and more forgiving to slip ups?

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TheForeignOffice
Inaclearing
Wombattoo
Achangeisgonnacome
Piscivorous (no spreadsheet)
Pippilottaviktualia
StuntNun
Flisspaps
habibihabibi
MyShinyThing
Sheepysheep
Kitkat6
nekobus
TwoflowersLuggage
WilfSell
boldlygoingsomewhere
Keeponkeepinon
Veryflummoxed
Primitivio
imustbepatient
Polkadotties
bettyblueeyes83
DoctorBeat
MaryThorne
Lisbapalea
Chopsticks
GuyMartinsSideburns
Peachypips
Paddypants13 (no spreadsheet)
Notsoold
RainbowJack

Hi, I'm new to low carb and I would like to give it a go, please? I have lost weight doing low fat and regular exercise in the past, but have put it all back on over the years.
Only thing is, I'm a bit worried about the 'going into ketosis' bit...I tried to do the Slim&Save VLCD two weeks ago, but by day 2 I felt so ill I gave up :-(

Since then I've been eating 'normally' but cutting out most carbs and reducing them to try to get more used to eating that way..but I am still worried about feeling ill. I'm hoping that a low carb regime with 'proper' food rather than Slim&Save shakes/soups/teeny-tiny mushy meals out of packets will not make me feel so bad.

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Wombattoo
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Pippilottaviktualia
StuntNun
Flisspaps
habibihabibi
MyShinyThing
Sheepysheep
Kitkat6
nekobus
TwoflowersLuggage
WilfSell
boldlygoingsomewhere
Keeponkeepinon
Veryflummoxed
Primitivio
imustbepatient
Polkadotties
bettyblueeyes83
DoctorBeat
MaryThorne
Lisbapalea
Chopsticks
GuyMartinsSideburns
Peachypips
Paddypants13 (no spreadsheet)
Notsoold
RainbowJack
Peaceloveandbiscuits

BIWI
TheForeignOffice
Inaclearing
Wombattoo
Achangeisgonnacome
Piscivorous (no spreadsheet)
Pippilottaviktualia
StuntNun
Flisspaps
habibihabibi
MyShinyThing
Sheepysheep
Kitkat6
nekobus
TwoflowersLuggage
WilfSell
boldlygoingsomewhere
Keeponkeepinon
Veryflummoxed
Primitivio
imustbepatient
Polkadotties
bettyblueeyes83
DoctorBeat
MaryThorne
Lisbapalea
Chopsticks
GuyMartinsSideburns
Peachypips
Paddypants13 (no spreadsheet)
Notsoold
RainbowJack
Peaceloveandbiscuits
fandancelil

BIWI
TheForeignOffice
Inaclearing
Wombattoo
Achangeisgonnacome
Piscivorous (no spreadsheet)
Pippilottaviktualia
StuntNun
Flisspaps
habibihabibi
MyShinyThing
Sheepysheep
Kitkat6
nekobus
TwoflowersLuggage
WilfSell
boldlygoingsomewhere
Keeponkeepinon
Veryflummoxed
Primitivio
imustbepatient
Polkadotties
bettyblueeyes83
DoctorBeat
MaryThorne
Lisbapalea
Chopsticks
GuyMartinsSideburns
Peachypips
Paddypants13 (no spreadsheet)
Notsoold
RainbowJack
Peaceloveandbiscuits
fandancelil
ariana1

Sign me up please.

BIWI
TheForeignOffice
Inaclearing
Wombattoo
Achangeisgonnacome
Piscivorous (no spreadsheet)
Pippilottaviktualia
StuntNun
Flisspaps
habibihabibi
MyShinyThing
Sheepysheep
Kitkat6
nekobus
TwoflowersLuggage
WilfSell
boldlygoingsomewhere
Keeponkeepinon
Veryflummoxed
Primitivio
imustbepatient
Polkadotties
bettyblueeyes83
DoctorBeat
MaryThorne
Lisbapalea
Chopsticks
GuyMartinsSideburns
Peachypips
Paddypants13 (no spreadsheet)
Notsoold
RainbowJack
Peaceloveandbiscuits
fandancelil
ariana1
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