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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.

Original poster

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:
AmayaBuzzbee · 22/08/2013 19:28

Me too 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
Jelly15
MildlyMiserable
Torrorosso
CrabbyBigBottom
Prettybird
CakeyPudPud
Twit
3ismylot
CrystalTits
Caughtintheact
Glitterkitten
ToomuchisbackonBootcamp
Hazchem
SnowFlakes99
SteppingOnLego
ZimboMum
Dreamingofcakeallnight
Obrigada
IBO
Ekduo
Pootlebug
Newlark
Ruprekt
IBlameThePenguins
Ariadnestar
Neitheronethingortheother
Negroni
KinkyDorito
AmayaBuzzbee

rubybricks · 22/08/2013 23:42

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
Caughtintheact
Glitterkitten
ToomuchisbackonBootcamp
Hazchem
SnowFlakes99
SteppingOnLego
ZimboMum
Dreamingofcakeallnight
Obrigada
IBO
Ekduo
Pootlebug
Newlark
Ruprekt
IBlameThePenguins
Ariadnestar
Neitheronethingortheother
Negroni
KinkyDorito
AmayaBuzzbee
rubybricks

me too! have been bumbling along (without weighing!Blush) - was delighted to drop about 10lbs last bootcamp, look forward to jumping back on the next one!

FrameyMcFrame · 23/08/2013 07:30

Hi, please can I join up?

I have been low carbing for 2 and a half weeks and have lost 6 llbs and lost inches from around my waist.
I'm very pleased, thanks for the inspiration!

FrameyMcFrame · 23/08/2013 07:35

Sorry I can't copy and paste the whole list on my phone

Portofino · 23/08/2013 07:38

I would like to join in please

CorrieDale · 23/08/2013 07:45

Book me in! DH thinks I am bonkers! We are veggie and I did 2 weeks low carbing a month or so ago. At the time I gave up because I lost nothing the 2nd week and it felt like such hard work. Now I am remembering how well I felt! Skin glowed, looked younger, felt generally well. Apart from not having much energy for exercise. But this time I will just keep going until I break through that wall!!!

CorrieDale · 23/08/2013 08:16

Can't cut and paste on my phone to add to the list. Will do once I'm back off hols.

Ruprekt · 23/08/2013 09:22

Am so looking forward to this. SmileSmileSmile

ChippingInHopHopHop · 23/08/2013 10:39

CorrieDale - Hi, long time no chat! I am a vegetarian (& don't eat eggs). I've been low carbing since the end of Jan and have lost almost 3 stone. You did the hardest part last time, then stopped. Commit to it for the 10 weeks and see how you go. You will lose weight I'm sure :) Shall I add you to the list? (when are you back off your hols??)

Hi Rup - good to see you! Have missed you. Must do lunch/coffee soon.

Frenchfemme · 23/08/2013 17:10

I would be very grateful if someone could add me, as my iPad won't cut and paste. I have been following the threads for a while, and have decided now is the time to commit! I live in rural SW France and am surrounded by freshly-baked baguettes, croissants, frites (not to mention wine!), so will not find this easy and will no doubt need the fabled Big Stick on occasion. I have about 15kg or so more to lose, having lost about 14kg this year.

MrsMaryCooper · 23/08/2013 17:53

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
Caughtintheact
Glitterkitten
ToomuchisbackonBootcamp
Hazchem
SnowFlakes99
SteppingOnLego
ZimboMum
Dreamingofcakeallnight
Obrigada
IBO
Ekduo
Pootlebug
Newlark
Ruprekt
IBlameThePenguins
Ariadnestar
Neitheronethingortheother
Negroni
KinkyDorito
AmayaBuzzbee
rubybricks
corriedale
Frenchfemme
MrsMaryCooper

BlackAffronted · 23/08/2013 18:51

Wow! What a list :)

Frenchfemme · 23/08/2013 18:52

Thanks MrsMary - no going back now!

Vicky08 · 23/08/2013 21:58

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
Caughtintheact
Glitterkitten
ToomuchisbackonBootcamp
Hazchem
SnowFlakes99
SteppingOnLego
ZimboMum
Dreamingofcakeallnight
Obrigada
IBO
Ekduo
Pootlebug
Newlark
Ruprekt
IBlameThePenguins
Ariadnestar
Neitheronethingortheother
Negroni
KinkyDorito
AmayaBuzzbee
rubybricks
corriedale
Frenchfemme
MrsMaryCooper
Vicky08

Vicky08 · 23/08/2013 22:00

I've copied and pasted the list and added myself in the previous post. Can't wait to get started. Need a big kick up the bum.

Torrorosso · 24/08/2013 11:14

Adding my name:

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
Caughtintheact
Glitterkitten
ToomuchisbackonBootcamp
Hazchem
SnowFlakes99
SteppingOnLego
ZimboMum
Dreamingofcakeallnight
Obrigada
IBO
Ekduo
Pootlebug
Newlark
Ruprekt
IBlameThePenguins
Ariadnestar
Neitheronethingortheother
Negroni
KinkyDorito
AmayaBuzzbee
Torrorosso

NewStartNewStory · 24/08/2013 16:13
Original poster
BIWI · 24/08/2013 17:20
Grin

Thank you, lovely NewStart!!!

OP posts:
Catsmum123 · 24/08/2013 18:46

Can't wait!

Roobot · 24/08/2013 20:57

Me! Me! Me!

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
Caughtintheact
Glitterkitten
ToomuchisbackonBootcamp
Hazchem
SnowFlakes99
SteppingOnLego
ZimboMum
Dreamingofcakeallnight
Obrigada
IBO
Ekduo
Pootlebug
Newlark
Ruprekt
IBlameThePenguins
Ariadnestar
Neitheronethingortheother
Negroni
KinkyDorito
AmayaBuzzbee
Torrorosso
Roobot.

Have been waiting for this for aaaages! Missed the last one!

MrsSnuffleupagus · 25/08/2013 07:24

Can I join please? I have no idea how much I need to lose (getting scales is on my to do list next week) but it must be at least 2 stone Sad Since having my dd ( 2nd out of 3 dc) I have really struggled to lose the 'baby weight' I put on in my first pregnancy and if anything I have put more on since she was born. I've now hit the point where I cannot bear to look at myself in the mirror Sad Something needs to change

MrsSnuffleupagus · 25/08/2013 07:27

sort posted too soon, I won't bore you all with my many issues regarding my weight but something needs to change and I think low carb is the way to go Smile

I cannot cut and paste on my pho so would someone please be kind enough to add me on Smile

MrsSnuffleupagus · 25/08/2013 07:28

aaarrggghh sorry not sort! Blush

SamanthaJones · 25/08/2013 09:22

I'm in! I had a blip last week, was I'll and doc said eat bland food so I ate tiger bread and boiled eggs and soldiers and crisps and CAKES...first time in 8 months. But I'm back on the low carb way now.

Original poster
BIWI · 25/08/2013 09:35

For those of you who haven't done low carb before, or don't know that much about it, here's an interesting piece about the myths that surround it - many of which you may also come across from other MNetters!

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