BeenieBaby
Are beans and lentils etc too carby? Does that mean a vege plan would essentially consist of veg, egg, dairy and soya?
Beans and lentils are too carby for Bootcamp. Once you have reached your target weight you will be able to re-introduce them, along with other carbs, although gradually and carefully - till you find the point at which you start to re-gain weight.
Yes a veggie plan will need to look to other sources of protein, such as eggs and soya - just watch out with any soya products that you're including in your diet as they do contain carbs (unlike meat/fish)
And when you say dairy within limits does that include cheese?
^Cheese is fine, as is other dairy (cream, yoghurt, and a smaller amount of milk), but some people find that dairy impedes weight loss, so you need to keep an eye on this. I would certain advise that you aren't pouring cream on everything or having cheese at every meal!
And finally, how do you eat out on bootcamp?! Is it do-able??
^Eating out on Bootcamp is very doable! It's actually much easier to eat out when you're low carbing than if you are on a low calorie/low fat diet. Unless you're going to a restaurant that's just pasta or pizza, you should be fine. I have never yet been to a restaurant that would substitute the carby element of the meal for something less carby. So for example, we have a local Italian restaurant that serves sauteed potatoes with all its main courses. I have a green salad with mine instead.
Obviously the dessert menu will be off limits (until you've reached your target weight and then the odd dessert will be perfectly fine), but the cheeseboard would be fine.
CheeseAndMushroomToastie
Quick question though, what would you suggest I get from the supermarket to help me start. I don't have much time at the moment to cook from scratch as i have two young children and am in process of moving.
Salad stuff? Most salad veg is low carb. (Avoid beetroot and carrot though). Please avoid as much processed stuff as you can though!
What kind of foods do you like to eat? It's a bit of a broad brief otherwise! But meat/fish with salad or low carb veg. Fry the protein if you can, and serve with a creamy sauce or mayo, and make an oily dressing for your salad. Avoid bottled salad dressings as they usually contain sugar and are therefore too carby.
Eglute
Am I allowed to drink fruit tea in early days or better to avoid it? My favourite tea is three ginger (Puka) and I'm not sure if I can still drink it.
As far as I know, any fruit tea or herbal tea will be carb-free, so you can drink as much as you want!
ElizabethHornswoggle
Hi, can I join? Got lots of weight to lose (3 stone) and want to try the low carb diet as I know I feel a million times better when I don't eat things like bread, which tends to bloat me up.
Has anyone got any ideas what I can have for breakfast though, as I can't eat eggs (allergic.)
Welcome, Elizabeth!
^Natural, full fat yoghurt makes a good start to the day - Total yoghurt is less than 4g carbs per 100g. Or, bacon or (low carb) sausages and mushrooms. A continental breakfast of ham or sliced meats with cheese is also good. The other thing is to stop thinking of breakfast as a meal that requires special, breakfast food! Leftovers from the previous night's dinner make a good meal.
Good luck!