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New Year Low Carb Bootcamp

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BIWIshYouAMerryChristmas · 29/12/2012 21:30

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas, and that Santa brought you everything that you deserved! Xmas Grin

By now, I'm guessing that many of us will be rather tired of chocolates and stodgy food. Mince pie anyone? Xmas Wink

So. The next low carb Bootcamp will be starting on 7 January. It will run for 10 weeks, which will take us to mid-March. The idea of Bootcamp is that we have an initial strict fortnight, which will see a significant amount of weight loss, followed by a more relaxed 8 weeks.

Overall, if you follow the rules, you can expect to lose anything up to 20lbs in this time period.

So who is in?

If you want to join us, add your name to the list and tell us what your aims/objectives are.

I will start ...

OP posts:
halfthesize · 02/01/2013 14:37

Hi All and welcome to so many new loosersGrin

I will be weighing in on Monday and not a day before, have done nothing but stuff face on carbs over Christmas and new yearBlush

I hope you all will enjoy this WOE as much as I have, its really changed my lifeSmile

cocolepew · 02/01/2013 14:40
Grin
Prolificmincepiebreeder · 02/01/2013 14:43

Can someone add me please? iPhone won't let me.

PrincessSparkle86 · 02/01/2013 14:44

Could someone add me to the list too plz? jan sorry to hear your having nighttime troubles i know they can be tough! Thinking of you

SoleSource · 02/01/2013 14:45

I will lose a MASSIVE amount ofweight in thefirst three months.

Please don't criticise me for it.

GP is supervising me.

Pinot · 02/01/2013 14:50

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GreenyEyes · 02/01/2013 14:50

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ZzzenAgain
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SavoirFaire
CooCoolite
TheSloppelganger
Gloriafloria
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Fadqueen
Cocolepew
Colette
ToomuchJanuaryNametobedecided
Mumat39
anewdispensation
Bessie123
Dickiedavisthunderthighs
EwanHoozami
Doshusallie
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sybilfaulty
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willowispsmama
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NellVarnish
TheAccidentalExhibitionist
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HavingAnOffDay
coldethyl
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CJCregg
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TaffyandTeenyTaffy
LucyVFood
Daisie4
Janx
Kracken
Livelongandprosper
ToffeePenny
musicmusicmusic
Lifeisontheup
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queribus
SeriousWispaHabit
BlackAffronted
elliephant
SoleSource
PlatoonBuffoon
Prolificmincepiebreeder
PrincessSparkle86

GreenyEyes · 02/01/2013 14:51

X with Pinot Grin

PrettyPirate · 02/01/2013 14:53

Ok, I'm in too!!!
Never done any diets before and don't like this word but something has to be done! So looking LC as WOE, reading all the above posts made me realise that carbs might not be my friends. Also have to prove DH wrong Grin. He's Italian and was shocked when I said I'm thinking of stopping eating pasta Grin, he thinks it's worst thing in the world!

I'm 5'7 and currently 11st13, my final goal is 9st8 (want to lose 15kg). I know it's not going to happen fast and that's ok. Bootcamp is what I need to get going though!

Will start on Monday, although started drinking loads of water today, have done 1,5 l already Smile

I just joined MFP, so if anyone wants to add me as friend, please do!

PrettyPirate · 02/01/2013 14:56

Biwi
MulledwineGless
ScillyCow
ILoveOnionRings
thenightsky
Yddraigoldragon
AuntieMaggie
HumphreyCobbler
HugAndRoll
Teeb
ArfAPandaTreacle
SilverBaubles33
LightHousekeeping
Singingtunelessly
ZakuroFujiwara
ZzzenAgain
NewStartSameStory
Becstarlightstarbright
SavoirFaire
CooCoolite
TheSloppelganger
Gloriafloria
timidviper
Fadqueen
Cocolepew
Colette
ToomuchJanuaryNametobedecided
Mumat39
anewdispensation
Bessie123
Dickiedavisthunderthighs
EwanHoozami
Doshusallie
RatherBeOnThePiste
sybilfaulty
MrsHerculePoirot
Ilovemyteddy
TheHumancatapult
CordeliaChase
Brainstorm
Christmasknackers
BistoBear
makingchanges
GreenyEyes
JenaiMarr
Boobz
Ginot Prigio
hurricanewyn
NoveltySlippers
NigellasGuest
CathyandClaire
FuryDogMother
thisisthestory
Lastyearsmodel
jan2013
WillieWaggledagge
vnmum
willowisp
willowispsmama
JACAQUEEN
Gilbertwasthebestcat
PromQueenWithin
Froufroulala
SkaffenAmtiskaw
WomenandChickensFirst
sparkly peach
Lavenderhoney
NellVarnish
TheAccidentalExhibitionist
Frenchfries22
HavingAnOffDay
coldethyl
CaramelWaffle
CJCregg
HokeyCokeyPigInAPokey
halfthesize
GuyMartinsSideburns
Pinot
Rooobs
Chocberry
Thekitchenfairy
Mudwiggle
DharmaBumpkin
TaffyandTeenyTaffy
LucyVFood
Daisie4
Janx
Kracken
Livelongandprosper
ToffeePenny
musicmusicmusic
Lifeisontheup
Falling Over
queribus
SeriousWispaHabit
BlackAffronted
elliephant
SoleSource
PlatoonBuffoon
Prolificmincepiebreeder
PrincessSparkle86
PrettyPirate

PrincessSparkle86 · 02/01/2013 15:01

Thank youuu Grin

do any of you have or know of anyone who suffers with IBS? as i do now, and am wondering if the low carbing will help...feeling rotten today!

cocolepew · 02/01/2013 15:04

I have IBS, white bread and refined sugars can really aggravate it for me. I get really constipated and bloated.

becstarlightstarbright · 02/01/2013 15:10

Hello all - I'm on MFP as becstarlightstarbright - feel free to add me.

I'm starting tomorrow - back at work on the 7th and I'd like to get my habits established before being back in the office. The office is where most of my stress eating happens - crisps from the sandwich vendor, chocolate bar from the corner shop when I'm feeling cross with them all... And of course I feel even worse afterwards. Anyway, that's why I've regained some weight - lots of bingeing on carbs when stressed. Tomorrow I'll have eggs for breakfast. We'll be out for lunch so I'll look for a low carb option. And in the evening I'll do a chicken korma made with cream, served with cauliflower rice.

PrincessSparkle86 · 02/01/2013 15:12

Coco do you still eat the fatty parts of meats?

PrincessSparkle86 · 02/01/2013 15:16

Also... i'm knowles980 on MFP if anyone would like to add me :D

Stylelostinlabour · 02/01/2013 15:21

Can someone add me to list I keep getting deleted :( or maybe you guys are trying to tell me something...

PrettyPirate · 02/01/2013 15:23

Biwi
MulledwineGless
ScillyCow
ILoveOnionRings
thenightsky
Yddraigoldragon
AuntieMaggie
HumphreyCobbler
HugAndRoll
Teeb
ArfAPandaTreacle
SilverBaubles33
LightHousekeeping
Singingtunelessly
ZakuroFujiwara
ZzzenAgain
NewStartSameStory
Becstarlightstarbright
SavoirFaire
CooCoolite
TheSloppelganger
Gloriafloria
timidviper
Fadqueen
Cocolepew
Colette
ToomuchJanuaryNametobedecided
Mumat39
anewdispensation
Bessie123
Dickiedavisthunderthighs
EwanHoozami
Doshusallie
RatherBeOnThePiste
sybilfaulty
MrsHerculePoirot
Ilovemyteddy
TheHumancatapult
CordeliaChase
Brainstorm
Christmasknackers
BistoBear
makingchanges
GreenyEyes
JenaiMarr
Boobz
Ginot Prigio
hurricanewyn
NoveltySlippers
NigellasGuest
CathyandClaire
FuryDogMother
thisisthestory
Lastyearsmodel
jan2013
WillieWaggledagge
vnmum
willowisp
willowispsmama
JACAQUEEN
Gilbertwasthebestcat
PromQueenWithin
Froufroulala
SkaffenAmtiskaw
WomenandChickensFirst
sparkly peach
Lavenderhoney
NellVarnish
TheAccidentalExhibitionist
Frenchfries22
HavingAnOffDay
coldethyl
CaramelWaffle
CJCregg
HokeyCokeyPigInAPokey
halfthesize
GuyMartinsSideburns
Pinot
Rooobs
Chocberry
Thekitchenfairy
Mudwiggle
DharmaBumpkin
TaffyandTeenyTaffy
LucyVFood
Daisie4
Janx
Kracken
Livelongandprosper
ToffeePenny
musicmusicmusic
Lifeisontheup
Falling Over
queribus
SeriousWispaHabit
BlackAffronted
elliephant
SoleSource
PlatoonBuffoon
Prolificmincepiebreeder
PrincessSparkle86
PrettyPirate
Stylelostinlabour

becstarlightstarbright · 02/01/2013 15:25

Biwi
MulledwineGless
ScillyCow
ILoveOnionRings
thenightsky
Yddraigoldragon
AuntieMaggie
HumphreyCobbler
HugAndRoll
Teeb
ArfAPandaTreacle
SilverBaubles33
LightHousekeeping
Singingtunelessly
ZakuroFujiwara
ZzzenAgain
NewStartSameStory
Becstarlightstarbright
SavoirFaire
CooCoolite
TheSloppelganger
Gloriafloria
timidviper
Fadqueen
Cocolepew
Colette
ToomuchJanuaryNametobedecided
Mumat39
anewdispensation
Bessie123
Dickiedavisthunderthighs
EwanHoozami
Doshusallie
RatherBeOnThePiste
sybilfaulty
MrsHerculePoirot
Ilovemyteddy
TheHumancatapult
CordeliaChase
Brainstorm
Christmasknackers
BistoBear
makingchanges
GreenyEyes
JenaiMarr
Boobz
Ginot Prigio
hurricanewyn
NoveltySlippers
NigellasGuest
CathyandClaire
FuryDogMother
thisisthestory
Lastyearsmodel
jan2013
WillieWaggledagge
vnmum
willowisp
willowispsmama
JACAQUEEN
Gilbertwasthebestcat
PromQueenWithin
Froufroulala
SkaffenAmtiskaw
WomenandChickensFirst
sparkly peach
Lavenderhoney
NellVarnish
TheAccidentalExhibitionist
Frenchfries22
HavingAnOffDay
coldethyl
CaramelWaffle
CJCregg
HokeyCokeyPigInAPokey
halfthesize
GuyMartinsSideburns
Pinot
Rooobs
Chocberry
Thekitchenfairy
Mudwiggle
DharmaBumpkin
TaffyandTeenyTaffy
LucyVFood
Daisie4
Janx
Kracken
Livelongandprosper
ToffeePenny
musicmusicmusic
Lifeisontheup
Falling Over
queribus
SeriousWispaHabit
BlackAffronted
elliephant
SoleSource
PlatoonBuffoon
Prolificmincepiebreeder
PrincessSparkle86
PrettyPirate
Stylelostinlabour

There you go! Can't believe the size of this list...

becstarlightstarbright · 02/01/2013 15:25

X posted - but you've been added twice so you know you're welcome here Smile

Tw1nkle · 02/01/2013 15:31

Can I get added please?

caramelwaffle · 02/01/2013 15:39

Biwi
MulledwineGless
ScillyCow
ILoveOnionRings
thenightsky
Yddraigoldragon
AuntieMaggie
HumphreyCobbler
HugAndRoll
Teeb
ArfAPandaTreacle
SilverBaubles33
LightHousekeeping
Singingtunelessly
ZakuroFujiwara
ZzzenAgain
NewStartSameStory
Becstarlightstarbright
SavoirFaire
CooCoolite
TheSloppelganger
Gloriafloria
timidviper
Fadqueen
Cocolepew
Colette
ToomuchJanuaryNametobedecided
Mumat39
anewdispensation
Bessie123
Dickiedavisthunderthighs
EwanHoozami
Doshusallie
RatherBeOnThePiste
sybilfaulty
MrsHerculePoirot
Ilovemyteddy
TheHumancatapult
CordeliaChase
Brainstorm
Christmasknackers
BistoBear
makingchanges
GreenyEyes
JenaiMarr
Boobz
Ginot Prigio
hurricanewyn
NoveltySlippers
NigellasGuest
CathyandClaire
FuryDogMother
thisisthestory
Lastyearsmodel
jan2013
WillieWaggledagge
vnmum
willowisp
willowispsmama
JACAQUEEN
Gilbertwasthebestcat
PromQueenWithin
Froufroulala
SkaffenAmtiskaw
WomenandChickensFirst
sparkly peach
Lavenderhoney
NellVarnish
TheAccidentalExhibitionist
Frenchfries22
HavingAnOffDay
coldethyl
CaramelWaffle
CJCregg
HokeyCokeyPigInAPokey
halfthesize
GuyMartinsSideburns
Pinot
Rooobs
Chocberry
Thekitchenfairy
Mudwiggle
DharmaBumpkin
TaffyandTeenyTaffy
LucyVFood
Daisie4
Janx
Kracken
Livelongandprosper
ToffeePenny
musicmusicmusic
Lifeisontheup
Falling Over
queribus
SeriousWispaHabit
BlackAffronted
elliephant
SoleSource
PlatoonBuffoon
Prolificmincepiebreeder
PrincessSparkle86
PrettyPirate
Stylelostinlabour
Tw1nkle

Have added you Tw1nkle

PrettyPirate · 02/01/2013 15:43

Question about books - I did read through all this thread but can't find now who's books do you recommend reading to get more info? Don't really need recipe books at the moment but looking for more info about LC and the sience behind it and all that. Thanks!

BIWIshYouAMerryChristmas · 02/01/2013 15:45

Princess - one of my discoveries was that my IBS disappeared when I started low carbing. I had no idea that carbs might be a culprit, but have seen lots of others also reporting the same thing. And yes, I eat the fat on meat. Yum!

SoleSource - welcome! I was hoping you would join us! Lots of great support here, which really helps. Is your GP supportive of low carbing? It might be hard for you if not. If he/she is, it might also be worth printing off the rules of Bootcamp to show him/her, so that they know what we're about - and hopefully will sanction it for you.

Somewhere, I think in the last Bootcamp, I wrote a list of foods that were/weren't allowed - I'll see if I can find it.

One final thing: I was going to post this at the beginning of next week's first chat thread, but I think it's probably apt to post now. There is a DISCLAIMER from me that I need you all to read!

I AM NOT A DOCTOR. I HAVE NO MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS. I AM NOT A NUTRITIONIST NOR AM I A DIETICIAN. THE INFORMATION AND ADVICE I AM GIVING ON THESE THREADS IS BASED SOLELY ON BOOKS I HAVE READ, WEBSITES I USE AND BLOGS I FOLLOW, AS WELL AS MY OWN EXPERIENCES WITH LOW CARBING. IF YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL CONCERNS, OR ARE ON LONG-TERM MEDICATION, THEN PLEASE ASK YOUR GP FOR HIS/HER ADVICE ABOUT FOLLOWING A LOW-CARB DIET.

OP posts:
timidviper · 02/01/2013 15:50

Hi GreenyEyes, according to the water chart I should drink 4.5L of water each day. Not managed it once yet!

BIWIshYouAMerryChristmas · 02/01/2013 15:50

A list of foods that you CAN eat:

Any fresh/unprocessed meat and fish. (Anything processed, like crab sticks or pre-prepared burgers are likely to have carbs - always check the back of the packet)

Processed meats/fish - bacon, ham, smoked salmon, etc - in moderation (not just because they have carbs but also because they often contain artificial ingredients, which we are also trying to avoid)

Eggs - no limit on these

Veg/salad from the allowed veg list (and focusing on those that are 3g carbs per 100g or less)

Lemon/limes - you can use a little juice in marinades/dressings - just don't go mad and use a bucket-load.

Frozen veg can be brilliant and is often surprisingly good - whole leaf spinach is especially good; cauliflower and broccoli are good standbys.

Tinned fish like tuna (if you're buying things like sardines/pilchards/mackerel in sauces, check the carb count first)

Tinned tomatoes - for soups/sauces; although they are quite carby, a little can go a long way. Sainsbury's Basics chopped tomatoes in a carton are lower in carbs

Olive oil for salad dressings (ideally you shouldn't cook with olive oil but should use something like coconut oil instead - but coconut oil is very expensive, so this one is up to you)

Sesame oil for stir fries and marinades

Vinegar for salad dressings - not balsamic vinegar, which is very high in carbs, compared with ordinary vinegar which is zero carbs

Soy sauce - for marinades or adding to stir fries, but beware it does contain carbs - check the labels first

Mayonnaise - again, check the labels as the carb counts vary tremendously (and always full fat)

Butter - as much as you like for either cooking or putting on veg

Cheese/cream - in moderation; dairy can stall some people so go easy on this until you know if it affects you or not

Yoghurt tends to be better tolerated - always, always, always full fat though and always plain! (Vanilla extract in yoghurt is lovely - Waitrose make one which is sugar-free)

Olives - these are very low in carbs and make a useful snack as well as an addition to salads/sauces

Water. If you find still/tap water boring, then sparkling water is fine. You should be aiming to drink at least two litres of water a day.

The moral of this story - if it's packaged food or processed in any way - *always check the label for the carb count.

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