- Is peanut butter allowed?
It depends entirely on the carb count - and they vary wildly. Check the label. Sainsbury's Basics is, I think, the lowest one I have come across. But you should be aiming to get most of your carbs from veg and salad, so peanut butter should only be an occasional thing
- What is the difference between the Terri Ann 123 diet and this one? And the Atkins diet?
I have no idea what the Terri Ann 123 diet is, I'm afraid! Re Atkins, there are four phases of his diet, and it is actually pretty complicated if you follow it to the letter. Bootcamp is similar only in the sense that the first two weeks are the strictest, and lowest in carbs, designed to break you of your addiction to carbs/sweet things
- I know it's a way of life rather than just a quick fix, but for inspiration how much do people lose and how fast? (I have 6st to lose..)
Everybody is different, so it's impossible to predict. However, it's generally true that if you have more to lose then you will lose it more quickly. I've run about 6 Bootcamps now, and it's not unheard of for someone to lose up to a stone in the first 2 weeks. Obviously, how much you then go on to lose will depend on how well you abide by the rules!
- How easy is it to maintain when you've got to where you want to be?
Hopefully by the time you reach your goal weight you will have come to an understanding about how many carbs you can tolerate on a daily basis. I have to say that if you were going to follow Atkins properly, this is an excellent way of working out your maintenance levels. The key thing is to realise that you can't simply return to what you were eating before, as this is what made you fat! But if you gradually increase your carbs, once you've reached your target, you will soon start to understand what you can/can't tolerate
- Is it ok to exercise whilst doing it? (I do nothing at the moment but have plans to start..)
It is absolutely fine to exercise, although I wouldn't start an exercise programme until you're through the first week, as it can take a while to get used to low carbing, and you can feel a bit odd/weak/tired for the first 3-4 days
- If I slipped up one day would it badly affect everything or would it be fine if I got straight back on it?
The first two weeks are critical. You really should aim to follow Bootcamp to the letter, to make sure that you switch your body from carb-burning to fat-burning. If you slip up during this period you are only delaying this process. After the first two weeks, you have a bit more latitude, but it's still not a really great idea
Hope that helps!