Two weeks of bootcamp and we should be well in the swing of it now.
Here is the spreadsheet for those who want to add their details.
Typically after 2 strict weeks there's the option to move to bootcamp lite (vegetarians may have already been following this version). The details are on one of the tabs on the spreadsheet. Essentially it allows the addition of a few berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries) which means prettybird can eat her strawberry from her water glass at the end of each day without breaking any rules
You can also add in a few seeds, nuts or nut products - so the almond muffins are back on the menu, or a little bit of homemade granola (Rose Elliot does a great low carb version). The carb counts for different nuts are also on the spread sheet - they vary a lot, so avoid cashews. You can also have some alcohol - clear spirits with soda, dry red/white wine, or champagne are lowest carb. No liquers, cokctails, cider or beer - all have a high sugar content.
However, with all of the above, you have to be sparing. If you have fruit and nuts and alcohol every day... well we all know where that take us!
This is only a short bootcamp, so I'm going to pretty much stay with the strict version although I'm going to stay with a friend mid-week so will go with the flow a little more then.
Also, week 3 and 4 can sometimes see a smaller weight loss as our bodies have adjusted to this way of eating, so don't be despondent if you don't feel you're making as much progress, stick with the rules, and remember to drink all the water!