Cambridge Diet

fififoofoo

Just had my second weigh in - 10lbs 1st week then 4lbs this week - I am well chuffed!

I have 28lbs to go until I'm happy still. I nearly faltered yesterday as the thought of another soup was gonna make me barf. Made a 'poppadum' instead and ate that. It was a little strange but better than the soup. Just eaten my first orange choc bar tonight and OMG I love them. Surprisingly it was really filling too.

I think I have enough courage to follow it on now for a couple more weeks to see where it takes me.

Good luck to you all and keep the faith - If I can do it any one can!!!

emmy05

hey fifi well done, and so glad to know its working for you as well, ive yet to have a first weigh in really , hugs x

essex-girl_4

Hi All

Well i have def fallen off the wagon these last few days and its only my first week!!!
I have realised what it is down to tho, my bloomin period!! :mad: Every month when due i just have to eat and eat, not really bad things like sweets/cakes as i havent got a sweet tooth but carbs - bread and cheese etc

Have my first weigh in today and still showing 7lb loss so im hoping i havent done any damage....

Although i went training yesterday with my personal trainer, have him 2 times a week and this is the first time since starting the diet, he went ape sh*t at me, said i am completely insane doing this diet as it is no god for my body and i will cause myself damage, he says that such little calories my body will start eating away at itself muscles included and that having no fibre or roughage in my diet is extremely dangerous, hes saying that if i dont stop the diet then he has no option but to stop training me!!!
Is there any truth into what he is saying???

Essex-girl x

CD_Counsellor

Changes to Allowable fluids on CD

Allowable Fluids for Sole Source

In order to strictly control the number of calories, the additional drinks must come form the following list:

tap water
bottle water - can be sparkling or still
black coffee - ordinary or decaff - no sugar
black tea - no sugar
Cambridge water flavours (after two weeks)

It is vital that you drink the extra water specified ('extra' means it is in addition to the water you use to mix the sachets). Cups of tea and coffee can be taken in addition. On this step, you should drink your tea and coffee without milk or sugar although you may use a calorie free sweeterner. If you do, use a tablet sweetener, not the powdered kind that comes in a jar or sachet.

Because both coffee and tea contain caffeine, it is advisable, whilst on the diet, not to drink more than you normally do. But you should not cut down on your normal intake either, as this could lead to withdrawal headaches and edginess. Do not add anything else to the tea or coffee.

Other leaf teas are acceptable (such as peppermint or nettle), but it is best to avoid herbal teas made from fruits or flowers (for example camomile or lemon) because labelling does not provide enough data on nutrition, and sugar may have been added.

For those who find unflavoured water less palatable to drink, we recommend Cambridge drink flavourings, available from your Counsellor. A teaspoonful in a litre of water per day will provide a delicious and refreshing change from ordinary water. However, those people who come out of ketosis very easily should not start using these drink mixes until ketosis is well established. Various trials have shown that the majority of people have no problems, but consult your Counsellor for further guidance.

Cambridge does not recommend the use of carbonated, so-called 'zero calorie' drinks. They are usually not 'zero calorie' and can lead to a feeling of bloating, as well as perpetuating the taste for other conventional foods.

Note that alcohol is strictly forbidden on the Cambridge Diet. Gram for gram alcohol contains more calories than carbohydrate and will effectively sabotage the sole source programme.

Taken from Sole Source Booklet MED002/0802 - FEBRUARY 2008
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Cute_'n'_Quirky

essex-girl wrote: »

Hi All

Well i have def fallen off the wagon these last few days and its only my first week!!!
I have realised what it is down to tho, my bloomin period!! :mad: Every month when due i just have to eat and eat, not really bad things like sweets/cakes as i havent got a sweet tooth but carbs - bread and cheese etc

Have my first weigh in today and still showing 7lb loss so im hoping i havent done any damage....

Although i went training yesterday with my personal trainer, have him 2 times a week and this is the first time since starting the diet, he went ape sh*t at me, said i am completely insane doing this diet as it is no god for my body and i will cause myself damage, he says that such little calories my body will start eating away at itself muscles included and that having no fibre or roughage in my diet is extremely dangerous, hes saying that if i dont stop the diet then he has no option but to stop training me!!!
Is there any truth into what he is saying???

Essex-girl x

Absolutely no truth in it whatsoever.

Cute_'n'_Quirky

SOLE SOURCE PLUS

It is 3 x shakes per day plus one 200cal meal
Or 4 x shakes plus 200ml of milk

Regardless of sex/height - this is for everyone

the sole source plus meal options are as follows :-


ONE PROTEIN FROM LIST BELOW

120g chicken or turket breast without skin
190g cod, haddock or other white fish
250g steamed tofu V
200g quorn V
180g tuna (inwater)
225g cottage cheese (reduced fat)

ABOUT 2 TABLESPOONS OF THE FOLLOWING VEGTABLES

Green salad leaves eg. rocket, lamb's lettuce, watercress, raddiccio, little gem/romaine lettuce
Celery, cucumber or red radishes
Courgettes or marrow
Brocolli, cauliflowetr or any cabbage, even pickled!
Spinach, kale, turnip or taro tops
Asparagus, fennel or celeriac
Chinese leafy greens such as Pak Choi or Chinese cabbage.

COOK IN THE MICROWAVE, STEAM OR POACH IN WATER. SERVE SALADS RAW OR WITH FAT FREE SALAD DRESSINGS. DON'T ADD ANY FAT OR SALT, BUT DO ADD HERBS OR A LITTLE STOCK IF YOU WISH.

Cute_'n'_Quirky

Have a look at this -

The 7 Most Effective Exercises


http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/7-most-effective-exercises

emmy05

mmm cottage cheese sounds lovely .......

CD_Counsellor

Cottage cheese must be plain low fat
Milk must be skimmed not semi
Quorn must be plain only
No Seafood or smoked fish
The water should be lightly seasoned (CD waterflavouring is perfect for this)

Cute_'n'_Quirky

You can always add herbs/spices to the cottage cheese for flavour - just make sure that they have no salt in them!

I have used herbs on CD that I have never used before - I used to use next to no herbs in my cooking - but rediscovered them with the 790 plan. I use them with Quorn, chicken, fish and turkey!!

I don't like spicey foods so haven't used spices but folks add curry powder to make their food more appetising.