Taking a break

[siucra]

is it possible to take a break from time to time (one weekend perhaps)? While on the Bootcamp? xxx

If you feel you need a break from a restrictive type of eating, look for alternatives, because the key to success is a diet you can easily stick to. Unless you have an abnormal glucose, so pre-diabetes or diabetes, there is no advantage in low carb compared to other ways to lose weight.
Life is hard enough without the need of a daily battle.

It all comes down to energy. Can you find a way to eat reducing the total daily energy? Sticking to real food, so pumpkin in the oven vs a bag of crisps, will keep you full, satisfied and nourished without feeling deprived or guilty.

Eating a lot of vegetables prepared in a tasty way allows for high volumes of food with controlled calories.

I hope you find something that works for you XOXO

Having low carb veg prepared in a tasty way is low carb. Having roast pumpkin instead of crisps is also low carb.

@siucra - sorry, I didn't see this as I was on holiday.

The answer to your question is 'no', I'm afraid! Bootcamp is Bootcamp - not any other form of low carbing or eating. It is restricted eating, but only for the 8 weeks of the programme.

That said - once you're adapted to low carbing, you can be a little more relaxed.

(I realise this is probably a bit too late now, but wanted to at least acknowledge your question!)

@siucra I wonder why you want to take a break? For example if you had a big wedding to attend in the middle of bootcamp then I'd sign up for BC and work out some strategies for how you manage the 'event' without doing too much damage. Several other posters have had similar experiences and you'll get lots of helpful advice.

If you feel you want 'a break' because your weekends are normally stuffed full of croissants, afternoon tea with cake, pizza, full Sunday lunch with roast potatoes, yorshire puddings and a fruit crumble (not to mention wine and beer), then this way of eating isn't going to work for you.