Welcome to the 2021 Summer Low Carb mini-Bootcamp lasting for the next six weeks and run by myself and @Oneborneverydecade. If you're an old hand at eating low carb then please do chip in with your experiences to help motivate our newbies. Every Monday is weigh-in day and you can log your weight on the Spreadsheet of Fabulousness to keep track of your progress. If you can't add your weight for any reason then please post it on here and someone will add you to the spreadsheet.
Make sure you've read the ten Low Carb Bootcamp rules on the preparation thread either for strict Bootcamp or Bootcamp Light depending on which one you choose. There are also some meal ideas and shopping suggestions on the preparation thread if you need some tips. As always, if you have any questions or concerns then please do ask. We have lots of experience between us.
A quick reminder of the rules for strict Bootcamp (first two weeks):
- Eat three meals a day (plus snacks if hungry)
- Avoid processed foods
- Eat lots of fat
- Eat plenty of vegetables and salad
- Be careful about dairy (apart from butter which is unlimited)
- Drink a minimum of 2 litres of water per day
- No alcohol
- No fruit
- No nut/seeds
10. No sugar or artificial sweeteners
And for Bootcamp Light:
- Eat when you are hungry
- Avoid processed foods
- Eat lots of fat
- Eat plenty of vegetables and salad
- Be careful about dairy (apart from butter which is unlimited)
- Drink a minimum of 2 litres of water per day
- Alcohol is allowed occasionally
- Up to one portion of (low carb) fruit per day
- Nut and seeds in small quantities
10. No sugar except dark chocolate, and limit artificial sweeteners