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Jan '26 Low Carb Bootcamp - final weigh-in and ongoing chat

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BIWI · 02/03/2026 07:40

Morning all!

Already seen great results from @KellyonaHeli and @Almahart - really well done!

Spreadsheet for its final outing:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gsWvWpGzTSJld1avBi9-uLJveFZes9Qa2ORKthPMl8E/edit?gid=1415293539#gid=1415293539

Just because it's the end of this Bootcamp doesn't mean we have to stop chatting - and many of you have talked about doing Ubercamp as well, and I look forward to hearing how that goes.

Flowers

January 2026 Bootcamp

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gsWvWpGzTSJld1avBi9-uLJveFZes9Qa2ORKthPMl8E/edit?gid=1415293539#gid=1415293539

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Cheeseandmorecheese · 26/07/2026 17:03

Not sure I’m posting in the right place here, but I’m wondering if anyone can advise me please - I’ve been doing LC since late January and have lost 10kg which I am thrilled about. However, I have two questions:

  1. DH is much less thrilled as he has GAINED weight while I’ve been on LC! He isn’t LCing (he doesn’t need to lose weight) so he typically eats what I’m eating then adds some bread/pasta/rice/potatoes etc. I guess this just means he is eating much too much fat for someone who isn’t on a LC diet? Is there any way to integrate one person’s LC diet better into family eating, without just cooking myself an entirely separate meal?

  2. Summer hols will be tricky while travelling, so I was thinking of taking a fortnight off for practicality. How is best to do this? Do I just eat whatever I want, and then start strict LC again when I get back home? Or do I try to keep carbs generally low-ish and fats high-ish, but eat the odd pastry or sandwich etc? I’m worried if I do the latter I’ll end up like DH (see point 1 above) and gain a lot of weight!

Thank you so much for any advice. I have 20kg more to lose and intend to keep going!

BIWI · 26/07/2026 20:47

Firstly, really well done on losing the 10kg! To answer your questions:

1 - yes, if your DH has been eating a high fat diet, (which is what you should be doing on a low carb diet) but also adding in the carbs, then this is what will have led to weight gain. Is there any reason he won't just eat what you're eating? Carbs are really not essential! If not, then he could always cook his own food?! I cook stuff for me but add carbs to DH's meals - but he, if anything (bastard!) is underweight, so it works out well for us. I totally get what you mean about not wanting to cook more than one meal, and it's a real pain.

2 - where are you going on holiday? I'm sorry to have to say it, but if you take the 2 weeks off, you will seriously undermine and undo all the good work you've done so far. Being on holiday is always a time to relax and enjoy things, but there's no point doing that if you know that when you get back home you'll be back to the starting point! Can you plan your meals so that you can avoid the carbs? Obviously that's not to say you should avoid things like the odd ice-cream or a gin (or two!), but you do need to be careful. You could use the time as an experiment for how you think you're going to maintain when you've reached your target weight.

Good luck! I know it's not easy.

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BIWI · 26/07/2026 20:49

Nestnearlyempty · 25/07/2026 21:34

Hello- just popping on here to ask when the next BC might be? I will start anyway but it’s so
much more fun doing it with other people…

Sorry - I'm not planning on doing one for the forseeable. But you could always post here - there are always a few of us who keep an eye on these threads.

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BIWI · 11/08/2026 07:52

Update!

I will be running the 'traditional' (!) pre-Christmas Bootcamp this year. It will start on 5 October and last for 8 weeks, so will finish on 30 November.

I'll be doing a sign-up thread nearer the time.

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SprinklesofRain · 11/08/2026 09:07

Oooh! I am going on holiday on 30th Nov so that is well timed! Thank you @BIWI

Almahart · 11/08/2026 21:57

This is brilliant news!!!

FinallyHere · 11/08/2026 22:08

Thank you very much @BIWI Looking forward to the inspiration and the company, and promising myself I’ll stay on the low carb boot camp waggon by myself until then.

SemmaLina · 15/08/2026 07:40

Oh , thanks @BIWI
Ive managed not to put too much weight back on , but the heat and the Mini Magnums …

venusandmars · 17/08/2026 20:06

Brilliant @BIWI Looking forward to it, I love the recipe inspiration and the chat.

Goodiewhemper · 22/08/2026 21:59

BIWI · 11/08/2026 07:52

Update!

I will be running the 'traditional' (!) pre-Christmas Bootcamp this year. It will start on 5 October and last for 8 weeks, so will finish on 30 November.

I'll be doing a sign-up thread nearer the time.

That is great to see BIWI. Just what I need!

venusandmars · 06/09/2026 20:43

I'm currently on holiday in one of the Balkan states. It is so beautiful, people are amazing. But the food!!!! Massive amounts of carb, think potatoes with flour mixed in, plus cheese and cream. Dumplings with everything. And huge portions. I ordered one egg with salted veg for breakfast. I got 3 eggs and veg in some terrible thick sauce. I ask for half portions but they will not serve that and I am leaving more than 2/3 of every meal. It feels such a waste. I will welcome bootcamp with open arms.

InMyLowCarbEra · 07/09/2026 14:48

Hello, I’ve dropped in to see what you are all doing as I have let things slip too far for far too long 😬. Great news about Bootcamp In October - I’ll be there, but I’m also going to hang out here in the meantime and get going early - I’ve reached a (scale) tipping point. Creamy coffee first thing and just made a feta, courgette and spinach frittata for lunch and served with avocado and mayonnaise. I’m reading back on the thread which has reminded me to drink water! Thank you! Planned chicken curry for dinner, I will have mine with veggies and maybe cauli rice we have any in the freezer. Off to add my low carb faves to the online shopping. Hope everyone here has enjoyed the summer and holidays.

FinallyHere · 07/09/2026 14:50

Lovely to hear from you @InMyLowCarbEra

im hear very slowly recovering for a good few months of the waggon and feeling good.

Aldo asking myself why on earth I ever fell off the low carb waggon. I feel so much better following bootcamp

InMyLowCarbEra · 08/09/2026 21:10

Good to have your company @FinallyHere!
Working in school today and the menu was in my favour - lamb curry, green beans and salad leaves. Got home to find DSis had done a fantastic job of ‘ready, steady, cook’ from the freezer - pork streaks, cabbage and mushrooms cooked in butter. Successfully avoided wine, and water intake better than yesterday, but can do better! Day two - check.

FinallyHere · 08/09/2026 21:17

@InMyLowCarbEra doinds great.

InMyLowCarbEra · 15/09/2026 23:01

Still here, just had a very busy few days at work and then family birthday weekend. 4.5lbs loss in the first week which is very pleasing. Still struggling with water somewhat so must focus on that this week. Enjoying some old favourites like smoked salmon, spinach & eggs and creamy mushroom sauces with meat. A work event and a party in less than 2 weeks is focussing the mind as it will be much easier to find something to wear with a few more lbs down.

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