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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

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MrsHerculePoirot · 19/08/2013 20:34

Lilleth, you're in, I did it quick before you change your mind Wink

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Jelly15 · 19/08/2013 21:07

I have been low carbing since the beginning of June and have lost two stone. Weight loss has slowed down but I am craving free and feel better than I have in years. Have at least another two stone to go but I am so excited to join a bootcamp.

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
Lighthousekeeping
Murtette
MrsDesperado
bigkidsdidit
anchovies
Faverolles
DwightFry
justpoppy
Silverangel
Ilovemyteddy
Doradoo
MrsHerculePoirot
NewStartNewStory
AngryFeet
Livelongandprosper
LillethTheCat
Jelly15

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MildlyMiserable · 19/08/2013 21:23

I can't copy, but as it will be the day after my 47th birthday and I'm 3 stone oversweight thanks to overheating and a years worth of steroids, I'd appreciate being added.
Never followed a diet as such, so any tips on spreadsheet etc would be gratefully appreciated.
Thanks!

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MildlyMiserable · 19/08/2013 21:24

Overeating* no chance of overheating in this house!

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BIWI · 19/08/2013 23:07

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
Lighthousekeeping
Murtette
MrsDesperado
bigkidsdidit
anchovies
Faverolles
DwightFry
justpoppy
Silverangel
Ilovemyteddy
Doradoo
MrsHerculePoirot
NewStartNewStory
AngryFeet
Livelongandprosper
LillethTheCat
Jelly15
MildlyMiserable

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MildlyMiserable · 20/08/2013 00:11

Thanks!

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LillethTheCat · 20/08/2013 07:07

Thanks MrsH and LiveLong

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Torrorosso · 20/08/2013 08:06

Add me please! I only want to lose about 5lb, but it won't shift.

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CrabbyBigBottom · 20/08/2013 09:27

Definitely up for this, although may launch straight into bootcamp light. BIWI you are the BIWIQueenOfFabulousness!!

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
Lighthousekeeping
Murtette
MrsDesperado
bigkidsdidit
anchovies
Faverolles
DwightFry
justpoppy
Silverangel
Ilovemyteddy
Doradoo
MrsHerculePoirot
NewStartNewStory
AngryFeet
Livelongandprosper
LillethTheCat
Jelly15
MildlyMiserable
Torrorosso
CrabbyBigBottom

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prettybird · 20/08/2013 10:25

I'll join again too. Can't add my name just now as on the iPod but will when I'm back on the laptop.

Will need to have a planned cheat on Day 2 though as it will be ds' birthday and I always have a glass or two of bubbly to celebrate (after all, 13 years ago I was the one doing the work! Wink).

Am also off to my best friend's son's wedding in France at the beginning of October, so I suspect a pain au chocolat or a croissant or two will be partaken off Grin (in my defence, I haven't had one since January 7th, despite buying them for dh and ds).

At least the nearly 3 stone I have lost since starting Boot Camp means I can have fun buying a nice new outfit! Smile

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prettybird · 20/08/2013 11:24

Name now added

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
Lighthousekeeping
Murtette
MrsDesperado
bigkidsdidit
anchovies
Faverolles
DwightFry
justpoppy
Silverangel
Ilovemyteddy
Doradoo
MrsHerculePoirot
NewStartNewStory
AngryFeet
Livelongandprosper
LillethTheCat
Jelly15
MildlyMiserable
Torrorosso
CrabbyBigBottom
Prettybird

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CakeyPudPud · 20/08/2013 13:03

Name added
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
Lighthousekeeping
Murtette
MrsDesperado
bigkidsdidit
anchovies
Faverolles
DwightFry
justpoppy
Silverangel
Ilovemyteddy
Doradoo
MrsHerculePoirot
NewStartNewStory
AngryFeet
Livelongandprosper
LillethTheCat
Jelly15
MildlyMiserable
Torrorosso
CrabbyBigBottom
Prettybird
CakeyPudPud

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Twit · 20/08/2013 13:16

humphrey not sure if anyone answered you re breast feeding, I started this WOE when babyTwit was 6 m/o and it didn't affect us at all. I don't believe it affects you but perhaps ask an expert to be sure if your lo is younger?


Also....

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
Lighthousekeeping
Murtette
MrsDesperado
bigkidsdidit
anchovies
Faverolles
DwightFry
justpoppy
Silverangel
Ilovemyteddy
Doradoo
MrsHerculePoirot
NewStartNewStory
AngryFeet
Livelongandprosper
LillethTheCat
Jelly15
MildlyMiserable
Torrorosso
CrabbyBigBottom
Prettybird
CakeyPudPud
Twit

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cathyandclaire · 20/08/2013 13:55

Signing in, had a ridiculously indulgent long weekend in London and need to make amends or LBD will be bulging by Xmas...

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
Lighthousekeeping
Murtette
MrsDesperado
bigkidsdidit
anchovies
Faverolles
DwightFry
justpoppy
Silverangel
Ilovemyteddy
Doradoo
MrsHerculePoirot
NewStartNewStory
AngryFeet
Livelongandprosper
LillethTheCat
Jelly15
MildlyMiserable
Torrorosso
CrabbyBigBottom
Prettybird
CakeyPudPud
Twit
Cathyandclaire

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3ismylot · 20/08/2013 13:56

Im going to join in this bootcamp Grin
I have been eating paleo/primal for the last 5 months and have lost nearly 3 stone but I have recently been eating far too much fruit and jacket potatos ! and want to limit it more in the hope that I can drop some more weight before christmas.
I have a new job now which will make it easier for my evening meals so it shouldnt be a problem Smile

Have followed the last couple of bootcamps and love that there is so many like minded people Grin



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
Lighthousekeeping
Murtette
MrsDesperado
bigkidsdidit
anchovies
Faverolles
DwightFry
justpoppy
Silverangel
Ilovemyteddy
Doradoo
MrsHerculePoirot
NewStartNewStory
AngryFeet
Livelongandprosper
LillethTheCat
Jelly15
MildlyMiserable
Torrorosso
CrabbyBigBottom
Prettybird
CakeyPudPud
Twit
3ismylot

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HumphreyCobbler · 20/08/2013 13:57

Thanks Twit, that is great news Smile

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TheNaughtySausage · 20/08/2013 14:11

Count me in please! I can't copy and paste on my kindle, could a kind person add me please! I've lost two stone so far, need to lose another 3.5.

I'll be on holiday for a fortnight just after it starts so this will help me not fall too hard off the wagon!

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CrystalTits · 20/08/2013 14:20

Please resurrect me on the Spreadsheet of Fabulousness Blush Sooo ready to get back on the low carb wagon.

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
Lighthousekeeping
Murtette
MrsDesperado
bigkidsdidit
anchovies
Faverolles
DwightFry
justpoppy
Silverangel
Ilovemyteddy
Doradoo
MrsHerculePoirot
NewStartNewStory
AngryFeet
Livelongandprosper
LillethTheCat
Jelly15
MildlyMiserable
Torrorosso
CrabbyBigBottom
Prettybird
CakeyPudPud
Twit
3ismylot
CrystalTits

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caughtintheact · 20/08/2013 14:56

Hello, can I join too? I have been attempting bootcamp on my own since July.

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
Lighthousekeeping
Murtette
MrsDesperado
bigkidsdidit
anchovies
Faverolles
DwightFry
justpoppy
Silverangel
Ilovemyteddy
Doradoo
MrsHerculePoirot
NewStartNewStory
AngryFeet
Livelongandprosper
LillethTheCat
Caughtintheact

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Glitterkitten24 · 20/08/2013 15:05

Oh yes, me please!

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
Lighthousekeeping
Murtette
MrsDesperado
bigkidsdidit
anchovies
Faverolles
DwightFry
justpoppy
Silverangel
Ilovemyteddy
Doradoo
MrsHerculePoirot
NewStartNewStory
AngryFeet
Livelongandprosper
LillethTheCat
Caughtintheact
Glitterkitten24

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PseudoBadger · 20/08/2013 16:39

Would this be at all possible to do at 36 weeks pregnant, through a c section and early breastfeeding? Not as a weight loss tool at first, more as a get healthy again tool. Or should I just wait for the next one?

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StuntNun · 20/08/2013 17:13

I'm not sure Badger as you may find it difficult to get low carb food in the couple of weeks after your section while you are recovering. I always find the first few weeks of breastfeeding require a major increase in food, especially those times when they feed for hours and hours at a stretch. Do you have someone on board to do the cooking and being you pork belly and buttered veggies rather than crisps and cake? I started the last bootcamp about nine weeks in and I still received really excellent support and advice which is still going on several weeks after the bootcamp officially ended. So one option might be to sign up and get involved with the group but only plan to start low carbing once you have recovered from your section.

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MrsHerculePoirot · 20/08/2013 18:28

badger I would probably wait unti, after birth and first few weeks as stunt says. Having said that, I would also try to eat unprocessed foods now, lots of veg and meats and cut back a little on the pasta, rice, bread etc... Just not too bootcamp levels!

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sybilfaulty · 20/08/2013 18:51

I realise that it's my birthday in the middle of week 2 of the new boot camp so I'll start a week early. I am not sure a birthday with no champagne is going to be huge fun.

Badger, huge congratulations on the new baby. Is it your first? I was starving hungry with all of mine at the end and wondered about the myth of only wanting tiny meals as the bump was so big! In addition, I am not sure ketosis is good for an unborn baby. Are you planning to breast feed? That eats up loads of weight even if you mainline hobnobs. Why not jonn us on the threads for the craic but see how you go with a newborn before you LC proper?

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PseudoBadger · 20/08/2013 18:56

Thanks everyone! It's my second DC and I feel I may need Cake to assist with newborn/toddler dynamics...
I'll definitely lurk and take an interest and will join in in the future I'm sure!

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