Cambridge Diet

gorgeousgeorge

Just had my Weigh in and have lost 7lbs. I have now lost 2 stone in total. Here's to the last stone coming off as quickly.

C&Q, have you any holiday snaps to share with us? Well done on getting rid of your holiday gain! Did you find it hard going back onto SS after your hols?

GG x

Cute_'n'_Quirky

Well done on the 7lbs loss and the 2 stones!!

No not got the photos off the camera yet!

I had planned to go onto SS on 23rd April so was mentally prepared for it. I slipped into ketosis in just one day, which helped, although I was frozen cold and had a banging headache the first two days.

Have had no problems in the last 5 days at all - thankfully!

gorgeousgeorge

You must be the envy of so many people managing to lose the weight so quickly! I would like to ask your advice about the tetras if thats ok?
I really do not like the tetras as I find them them far too sweet, I noticed on the CD forum that you had said that you had frozen yours, Is it possible to add water to the tetras, pour into lollipop moulds and then freeze them?

Cute_'n'_Quirky

I should think that would be ok although I haven't tried it myself.

Give it a go and see what happens. I think some folks have used the tetra as is and frozen it. They have also made up the normal powder shake mix and then poured it into lolly moulds and frozen it

Cute_'n'_Quirky

Weigh-in tomorrow!

little-g_2

i have just started the cd, well in my 5th day!! does everyone lost weight? cos at the moment i dont feel as if anything is happening! also has anyone tried mixing the powders with fizzy water and if so what are they like

Cute_'n'_Quirky

Everyone loses weight on Cambridge!

Have never tried making the shakes with fizzy water - give it a go and see what happens!

little-g_2

thanks for that info, i will try it with fizzy water and see what happens. followed your story on this thread am very impressed!! hope i can do even half as well

little-g_2

btw im not sure what ketosis is and how do you know when you are in it?? all info gratefully received

Cute_'n'_Quirky

KETOSIS

from the Cambridge Site

Ketosis is another name for the "fat burning" process. When you start the Cambridge Diet, during the first one or two days your body uses glucose (a simple sugar stored by the body as the complex carbohydrate glycogen), for its main energy requirements. Once the body has used up its stored carbohydrate, it then switches to its other energy source - unwanted fat. A ketogenic diet is very low in carbohydrate.
The body's stored fat is broken down into little fatty acid molecules called ketones and these circulate taking energy to all the tissues in the body. The Cambridge Diet has been carefully researched and formulated so that when used sole source it has just enough carbohydrate for immediate energy and none left over for storage and induces a mild ketosis. The smallest intake of additional carbohydrate can upset this fragile balance and cause carbohydrate to be stored along with water, causing a plateau.
The mild ketosis is an intrinsic part of the design of the sole source programme because it has significant benefits - it is the key to the comfort for the dieter:
It reduces the feeling of hunger - removing the temptation to err!
It induces a sense of well-being with good energy levels
Far from being harmful, ketosis is an important safety factor - the body gets all the energy it needs from the breakdown of its fats stores, thus protecting muscle tissue and vital organs
Ketones are the products produced by your body when it burns fat. Your body excretes these ketones in the urine and when you breathe out. This is the reason why you can get bad breath and nasty taste in your mouth when on sole source.
The ketones circulate in the bloodstream. When they reach the brain they produce two really pleasant effects: you stop feeling hungry and gain a tremendous feeling of well-being. This helps you to stick to the diet.
The Cambridge Diet has been very carefully formulated to produce this mild, beneficial ketosis. This is possible because of the limited amount of carbohydrate in the diet. If you have any additional carbohydrate - skimmed milk in your tea or coffee, an apple or a slice of bread - you could break the ketosis. You will feel hungry (and may start to eat) and the feeling of well-being will disappear. You may also deposit glycogen which retains water, leading to a plateau.


What is the ketone test?
This is a simple urine test which indicates the presence of ketones. The mild ketosis induced by the Cambridge Diet ensures that sufficient ketones are produced to give adequate energy with some left over which are passed into the urine.
Two simple tests are available from the chemist - Ketostix and Ketur-Test. They are plastic strips with a felt tip. The tip will react and turn pink if ketones are present in the urine.
Most dieters achieve ketosis after three days on the sole source programme. If, after this time a test gives a negative reading (the top does not change colour), it is reasonable to assume that the dieter is deviating from sole source and taking in extra carbohydrate. On the other hand, a positive reading (the tip turns pink) can be very motivating for someone who is in a pre-menstrual plateau. It is tangible evidence that their body is indeed still burning off fat, even though the loss is not showing on the scales.