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Low-carb diets

Share advice and experiences of following a low-carb diet.Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

Autumn Low Carb Bootcamp starts 9 September - come and sign up!

361 replies

BIWI · 17/08/2013 14:29

Just giving you all advance notice, so you can decide if you want to join in.

As before, Bootcamp will last for 10 weeks - which will take us up to mid-November. Just in time to get us all ready for all those Christmas parties Grin

And as before, we will have a Spreadsheet of Wonderfulness, masterminded by the lovely WillieWaggleDagger, where you can (if you want) record your progress, week by week.

So add your name to the list if you're going to join:

BIWI

OP posts:
tumbletumble · 18/08/2013 11:07

Please can someone point me towards the rules? Thanks.

Lighthousekeeping · 18/08/2013 11:46

I'm signing back up but I will be in turkey. I guess if I eat kebabs every day that will count as low carbing?

BIWI · 18/08/2013 12:39

tumbletumble look at the tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet

I will, when I start the next Bootcamp, post these on the opening thread so they are there for everyone to read. I shall do this in advance, so that people have time to plan!

OP posts:
Jinty64 · 18/08/2013 14:51

May I join?

BIWI
StuntNun
Armadale
HeySoulSister
Cherrypi
Timidviper
halfthesize
Inclusionist
Sybil
Secondsop
QueenQueenie
BlackAffronted
NigellasGuest
ImATotJeSuisUneTot
Williewaggledagger
helpingout
nearlyreadytopop
EwanHoozami
MsIngaFewmarbles (& MrInga)
Bulletwithbutterflywings
Daisychicken
Grittzio
PinkPeanuts
LilyAmaryllis
Charlie 7
Pleaseandthankyou
Whippoorwhill
Gloriafloria
Tumbletumble
Jinty64

I have been low carbing but this will keep me on track (I hope)

primallass · 18/08/2013 14:54

Me please. I am also doing a 'Diet Bet' that ens on the 16th of Sept.

BIWI
StuntNun
Armadale
HeySoulSister
Cherrypi
Timidviper
halfthesize
Inclusionist
Sybil
Secondsop
QueenQueenie
BlackAffronted
NigellasGuest
ImATotJeSuisUneTot
Williewaggledagger
helpingout
nearlyreadytopop
EwanHoozami
MsIngaFewmarbles (& MrInga)
Bulletwithbutterflywings
Daisychicken
Grittzio
PinkPeanuts
LilyAmaryllis
Charlie 7
Pleaseandthankyou
Whippoorwhill
Gloriafloria
Tumbletumble
Jinty64
primallass

giggly · 18/08/2013 15:24

BIWI
StuntNun
Armadale
HeySoulSister
Cherrypi
Timidviper
halfthesize
Inclusionist
Sybil
Secondsop
QueenQueenie
BlackAffronted
NigellasGuest
ImATotJeSuisUneTot
Williewaggledagger
helpingout
nearlyreadytopop
EwanHoozami
MsIngaFewmarbles (& MrInga)
Bulletwithbutterflywings
Daisychicken
Grittzio
PinkPeanuts
LilyAmaryllis
Charlie 7
Pleaseandthankyou
Whippoorwhill
Gloriafloria
Tumbletumble
Jinty64
primallass
giggly

kind of fell at the first hurdle the last time round but motivated this time.

JustasmallGless · 18/08/2013 15:33

I'm in

DorisIsWaiting · 18/08/2013 15:52

Count me in too! I've stuck roughly to the principles for the last few months but need another push for the next step. (another stone would be good!)

BIWI
StuntNun
Armadale
HeySoulSister
Cherrypi
Timidviper
halfthesize
Inclusionist
Sybil
Secondsop
QueenQueenie
BlackAffronted
NigellasGuest
ImATotJeSuisUneTot
Williewaggledagger
helpingout
nearlyreadytopop
EwanHoozami
MsIngaFewmarbles (& MrInga)
Bulletwithbutterflywings
Daisychicken
Grittzio
PinkPeanuts
LilyAmaryllis
Charlie 7
Pleaseandthankyou
Whippoorwhill
Gloriafloria
Tumbletumble
Jinty64
primallass
giggly
JustasmallGless
DorisIsWaiting

tumbletumble · 18/08/2013 15:57

Can you exercise as much as you like while low carbing? I'm doing a half marathon on 6th Oct (eek!).

aftermay · 18/08/2013 16:07

I've been trying on my own and had some good success but now on holidays so more difficult. I'll put Sept 9th in my diary. I'd like to lose a stone ONO.

BIWI · 18/08/2013 16:54

Absolutely you can, tumbletumble! However, the first couple of weeks may be more difficult, whilst your body is adjusting to fat burning as opposed to carb burning.

See how you go though - as it's a bit close to 6 October. You may need to do some carb loading to make sure that you get through the race - although once you are properly ketogenically adapted, it should be fine.

OP posts:
OhCobblers · 18/08/2013 17:14

2 stone to lose here, so please count me in! Thank you!

BIWI
StuntNun
Armadale
HeySoulSister
Cherrypi
Timidviper
halfthesize
Inclusionist
Sybil
Secondsop
QueenQueenie
BlackAffronted
NigellasGuest
ImATotJeSuisUneTot
Williewaggledagger
helpingout
nearlyreadytopop
EwanHoozami
MsIngaFewmarbles (& MrInga)
Bulletwithbutterflywings
Daisychicken
Grittzio
PinkPeanuts
LilyAmaryllis
Charlie 7
Pleaseandthankyou
Whippoorwhill
Gloriafloria
Tumbletumble
Jinty64
primallass
giggly
JustasmallGless
DorisIsWaiting
Ohcobblers

tumbletumble · 18/08/2013 17:20

Thanks BIWI.

GwendolineMaryLacey · 18/08/2013 17:31

BIWI
StuntNun
Armadale
HeySoulSister
Cherrypi
Timidviper
halfthesize
Inclusionist
Sybil
Secondsop
QueenQueenie
BlackAffronted
NigellasGuest
ImATotJeSuisUneTot
Williewaggledagger
helpingout
nearlyreadytopop
EwanHoozami
MsIngaFewmarbles (& MrInga)
Bulletwithbutterflywings
Daisychicken
Grittzio
PinkPeanuts
LilyAmaryllis
Charlie 7
Pleaseandthankyou
Whippoorwhill
Gloriafloria
Tumbletumble
Jinty64
primallass
giggly
JustasmallGless
DorisIsWaiting
Ohcobblers
GwendolineMaryLacey

worley · 18/08/2013 17:31

I can't cut and paste as on iPad but would really like to try this. I've looked at previous threads and still find it all hard to get my head around. But really need to get losing again..
BIWI could you add me to list please Flowers

TrucksAndDinosaurs · 18/08/2013 17:32

I'm in: am already doing BC light/primal since 9 July so this will be a good next stage - no booze for 2 weeks.

BIWI
StuntNun
Armadale
HeySoulSister
Cherrypi
Timidviper
halfthesize
Inclusionist
Sybil
Secondsop
QueenQueenie
BlackAffronted
NigellasGuest
ImATotJeSuisUneTot
Williewaggledagger
helpingout
nearlyreadytopop
EwanHoozami
MsIngaFewmarbles (& MrInga)
Bulletwithbutterflywings
Daisychicken
Grittzio
PinkPeanuts
LilyAmaryllis
Charlie 7
Pleaseandthankyou
Whippoorwhill
Gloriafloria
Tumbletumble
Jinty64
primallass
giggly
JustasmallGless
DorisIsWaiting
Ohcobblers
TrucksandDinosaurs

TrucksAndDinosaurs · 18/08/2013 17:36

BIWI
StuntNun
Armadale
HeySoulSister
Cherrypi
Timidviper
halfthesize
Inclusionist
Sybil
Secondsop
QueenQueenie
BlackAffronted
NigellasGuest
ImATotJeSuisUneTot
Williewaggledagger
helpingout
nearlyreadytopop
EwanHoozami
MsIngaFewmarbles (& MrInga)
Bulletwithbutterflywings
Daisychicken
Grittzio
PinkPeanuts
LilyAmaryllis
Charlie 7
Pleaseandthankyou
Whippoorwhill
Gloriafloria
Tumbletumble
Jinty64
primallass
giggly
JustasmallGless
DorisIsWaiting
Ohcobblers
TrucksandDinosaurs
GwendolineMaryLacey
Worley

TrucksAndDinosaurs · 18/08/2013 17:36

^ because three peo

TrucksAndDinosaurs · 18/08/2013 17:37

^ because three people posted same time so list got muddled

doradoo · 18/08/2013 17:50

I'm in been LC lite for a bit and 4kg down but been bad over the summer so need to get back on track!

BIWI
StuntNun
Armadale
HeySoulSister
Cherrypi
Timidviper
halfthesize
Inclusionist
Sybil
Secondsop
QueenQueenie
BlackAffronted
NigellasGuest
ImATotJeSuisUneTot
Williewaggledagger
helpingout
nearlyreadytopop
EwanHoozami
MsIngaFewmarbles (& MrInga)
Bulletwithbutterflywings
Daisychicken
Grittzio
PinkPeanuts
LilyAmaryllis
Charlie 7
Pleaseandthankyou
Whippoorwhill
Gloriafloria
Tumbletumble
Jinty64
primallass
giggly
JustasmallGless
DorisIsWaiting
Ohcobblers
TrucksandDinosaurs
GwendolineMaryLacey
Worley

BIWI · 18/08/2013 18:03

worley - have you tried low carbing before? It does take a bit of getting used to, as it runs counter to everything we have been told about 'healthy' eating over the last 30 years. But it works - honest!

OP posts:
Cocoaone · 18/08/2013 19:49

Me please. Low cal diets are really not working for me, and I need a kick up the bum before my 30th in Dec!

I'm in been LC lite for a bit and 4kg down but been bad over the summer so need to get back on track!

BIWI
StuntNun
Armadale
HeySoulSister
Cherrypi
Timidviper
halfthesize
Inclusionist
Sybil
Secondsop
QueenQueenie
BlackAffronted
NigellasGuest
ImATotJeSuisUneTot
Williewaggledagger
helpingout
nearlyreadytopop
EwanHoozami
MsIngaFewmarbles (& MrInga)
Bulletwithbutterflywings
Daisychicken
Grittzio
PinkPeanuts
LilyAmaryllis
Charlie 7
Pleaseandthankyou
Whippoorwhill
Gloriafloria
Tumbletumble
Jinty64
primallass
giggly
JustasmallGless
DorisIsWaiting
Ohcobblers
TrucksandDinosaurs
GwendolineMaryLacey
Worley
Cocoaone

Cocoaone · 18/08/2013 19:50

Please excuse the extra bit above the name list that I copy and pasted!

Lighthousekeeping · 18/08/2013 19:54

I can't copy and paste on this bl

Lighthousekeeping · 18/08/2013 19:56

Blooming phone but I would like to be added I will declare my weight before I go on holiday. I'm hoping to sweat off any booze whilst I'm there. I'm already doing boot camp but my scales aren't showing any changes so I need to start again I think.