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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

New Year Low Carb Bootcamp starts on 13 January!

706 replies

BIWI · 26/12/2013 22:42

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas!

This is just to let you know that the next low carb Bootcamp will be starting on Monday 13 January. As before, it will last for 10 weeks, with the first two weeks being the strictest.

If you want to join us, please sign in below by adding your name, then cutting and pasting it into a new post:

BIWI

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Original poster
BIWI · 27/12/2013 09:20
Grin
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thekitchenfairy · 27/12/2013 09:28

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Lovecat
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Quincymincemeat
Methe
Thekitchenfairy

Really glad you're doing this again BIWI thank you!!!

Original poster
BIWI · 27/12/2013 09:30

I don't think I had much choice, thekitchenfairy!

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arightoldbag · 27/12/2013 09:39

Me please! But not sure how to copy and paste myself in....I'm new!

Original poster
BIWI · 27/12/2013 09:40

BIWI
Daisychicken
MaeMobley
Ruprekt
Ambassadoryourarespoilingme
keeponkeepinon
Twit
Frantastio
SteeleyeStan
Bimble
Athelstane
Tistheseasontobedramatic
Timidviper
ChubbyLittleLoser
Lovecat
StuntNun
Quincymincemeat
Methe
Thekitchenfairy
arightoldbag

You're in, arightoldbag!

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PseudoSanta · 27/12/2013 09:41

Thanks Stunt and NotTwit - from your experiences do you think I should wait until next bootcamp?

SouthBySouthWest · 27/12/2013 09:41

Please can I join? The last year has been so unbelievably crappy, that I've put on loads of weight, feel ill all the time, and don't recognise myself Sad

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Daisychicken
MaeMobley
Ruprekt
Ambassadoryourarespoilingme
keeponkeepinon
Twit
Frantastio
SteeleyeStan
Bimble
Athelstane
Tistheseasontobedramatic
Timidviper
ChubbyLittleLoser
Lovecat
StuntNun
Quincymincemeat
Methe
Thekitchenfairy
arightoldbag
SouthBySouthWest

Original poster
BIWI · 27/12/2013 09:42

Welcome, SBSW - sorry to hear you've had a crappy year. Let's hope that 2014 is a better one.

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DropDeadThread · 27/12/2013 09:46

I'm considering it. Clocking in :)

Susiep21 · 27/12/2013 09:46

Me!

SouthBySouthWest · 27/12/2013 09:56

Thanks BIWI. Hoping things can only get better!

DropDeadThread · 27/12/2013 10:02

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DropDeadThread · 27/12/2013 10:03

Ffs mobile formatting catastrophe!

Original poster
BIWI · 27/12/2013 10:14
Grin

As if by magic:

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MaeMobley
Ruprekt
Ambassadoryourarespoilingme
keeponkeepinon
Twit
Frantastio
SteeleyeStan
Bimble
Athelstane
Tistheseasontobedramatic
Timidviper
ChubbyLittleLoser
Lovecat
StuntNun
Quincymincemeat
Methe
Thekitchenfairy
arightoldbag
SouthBySouthWest
Susiep21
DropDeadThread

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StuntNun · 27/12/2013 10:18

It's easier to keep up when we're all in it together Pseudo so I would say yes to waiting until the 13th. If you want to minimise the effect of carb flu then you could cut down on sugar and consider reducing your intake of other carbs, e.g. smaller quantities of pasta, rice and potatoes. On the other hand you may want to have a carb-fest before going cold turkey. This WOE (way of eating) is much easier when you can avoid temptation, particularly in the first couple of weeks when even walking down the crisps aisle in the supermarket may set off a carb craving don't even think about the smell of toast! After a while of low carbing I have found that I'm not so interested in biscuits, cakes etc although I do occasionally get sucked in by the temptation of a hot chocolate. In my case I was addicted to carbs, particularly crisps, chips and chocolate, and once I broke the addiction I stopped getting the reward (I assume a dopamine high) of satisfying the craving. So for example if I were to eat a doughnut or a curry chip I would still enjoy it but I wouldn't get the 'oh god that's amazing' feeling that I now realise was my addiction to carbs and my blood sugar levels skyrocketing.

daisychicken · 27/12/2013 13:06

Athelstane I've had a few Christmas treats... Mince pie x 3, handful of chocs, 1 roast pot & 1 parsnip (I'm keeping track! Wink ) and my chin is covered in painful spots and the skin on my face is really dry & sore..... tis carbs/sugar... Sad

DarkHorse2013 · 27/12/2013 13:15

BIWI
Daisychicken
MaeMobley
Ruprekt
Ambassadoryourarespoilingme
keeponkeepinon
Twit
Frantastio
SteeleyeStan
Bimble
Athelstane
Tistheseasontobedramatic
Timidviper
ChubbyLittleLoser
Lovecat
StuntNun
Quincymincemeat
Methe
Thekitchenfairy
arightoldbag
SouthBySouthWest
Susiep21
DropDeadThread
DarkHorse2013

Great you are doing this again - thank you!

houseofpain · 27/12/2013 13:22

BIWI
Daisychicken
MaeMobley
Ruprekt
Ambassadoryourarespoilingme
keeponkeepinon
Twit
Frantastio
SteeleyeStan
Bimble
Athelstane
Tistheseasontobedramatic
Timidviper
ChubbyLittleLoser
Lovecat
StuntNun
Quincymincemeat
Methe
Thekitchenfairy
arightoldbag
SouthBySouthWest
Susiep21
DropDeadThread
DarkHorse2013
Houseofpain

AthelstaneTheUnready · 27/12/2013 13:23

A handful! Shock

I ate a whole box. And those en croute canape thingies. And wine. And Grissini. It was lovely while it lasted but yes, Daisy, the sugar makes my skin flakey too. And now I'm full, bloated, feel a bit sick still, and yet am ravenous Confused.

It's not worth it .

Boopear · 27/12/2013 13:26

Can I join in too please :explodesoutofclothes: Ta!

BIWI
Daisychicken
MaeMobley
Ruprekt
Ambassadoryourarespoilingme
keeponkeepinon
Twit
Frantastio
SteeleyeStan
Bimble
Athelstane
Tistheseasontobedramatic
Timidviper
ChubbyLittleLoser
Lovecat
StuntNun
Quincymincemeat
Methe
Thekitchenfairy
arightoldbag
SouthBySouthWest
Susiep21
DropDeadThread
DarkHorse2013
Houseofpain
Boopear

colette · 27/12/2013 13:33

Me too - but at the rate I have put on weight in the last week- 6lbs ! Can't wait until 13th Jan I am cutting carbs today

BIWI
Daisychicken
MaeMobley
Ruprekt
Ambassadoryourarespoilingme
keeponkeepinon
Twit
Frantastio
SteeleyeStan
Bimble
Athelstane
Colette

colette · 27/12/2013 13:35

Sorry should be

BIWI
Daisychicken
MaeMobley
Ruprekt
Ambassadoryourarespoilingme
keeponkeepinon
Twit
Frantastio
SteeleyeStan
Bimble
Athelstane
Tistheseasontobedramatic
Timidviper
ChubbyLittleLoser
Lovecat
StuntNun
Quincymincemeat
Methe
Thekitchenfairy
arightoldbag
SouthBySouthWest
Susiep21
DropDeadThread
DarkHorse2013
Houseofpain
Boopear

colette · 27/12/2013 13:35

BIWI
Daisychicken
MaeMobley
Ruprekt
Ambassadoryourarespoilingme
keeponkeepinon
Twit
Frantastio
SteeleyeStan
Bimble
Athelstane
Tistheseasontobedramatic
Timidviper
ChubbyLittleLoser
Lovecat
StuntNun
Quincymincemeat
Methe
Thekitchenfairy
arightoldbag
SouthBySouthWest
Susiep21
DropDeadThread
DarkHorse2013
Houseofpain
Boopear
Colette

froufroulala · 27/12/2013 13:39

BIWI
Daisychicken
MaeMobley
Ruprekt
Ambassadoryourarespoilingme
keeponkeepinon
Twit
Frantastio
SteeleyeStan
Bimble
Athelstane
Tistheseasontobedramatic
Timidviper
ChubbyLittleLoser
Lovecat
StuntNun
Quincymincemeat
Methe
Thekitchenfairy
arightoldbag
SouthBySouthWest
Susiep21
DropDeadThread
DarkHorse2013
Houseofpain
Boopear
Colette
froufroulala

Suzymoo9 · 27/12/2013 14:08

Never joined a blog before but feel the need to get support from others with this radical change. Read Briffa's book and it makes sense but need to put it into action, also taking into account children's meals and diabetic husband who put me on to this way of eating in the first place.

BIWI
Daisychicken
MaeMobley
Ruprekt
Ambassadoryourarespoilingme
keeponkeepinon
Twit
Frantastio
SteeleyeStan
Bimble
Athelstane
Suzymoo