Cambridge Diet

tiredmumof2

Good evening - another 3lb this week and 2.5 inches (on stage 3a as well so I'm absolutely thrilled) although CDC said this wouldn't be the case next week so I should expect to lose between 1-2lb. So, I've now hit the 70lb mark and bought my first size 14 suit for work!! God, it felt so good!

Only 8lb to go to target so here's to the next 4 weeks - I know I won't be in maintenance for Christmas but I'll be well on the way.

Hope everyone has had a good week and here's to a great weight loss for all.:T
x

marko4ever25

tiredmumof2 wrote: »

Good evening - another 3lb this week and 2.5 inches (on stage 3a as well so I'm absolutely thrilled) although CDC said this wouldn't be the case next week so I should expect to lose between 1-2lb. So, I've now hit the 70lb mark and bought my first size 14 suit for work!! God, it felt so good!

Only 8lb to go to target so here's to the next 4 weeks - I know I won't be in maintenance for Christmas but I'll be well on the way.

Hope everyone has had a good week and here's to a great weight loss for all.:T
x

do u need the counsellor bit cant u just buy off ebay???? how long are u usulaly on the diet for and can anyone advise what it consists off (for a man)

Cute_'n'_Quirky

marko4ever25 wrote: »

do u need the counsellor bit cant u just buy off ebay???? how long are u usulaly on the diet for and can anyone advise what it consists off (for a man)

The Cambridge Diet can only be bought from a CDC

For a man on Sole Source the diet is 4 meal replacements per day

Or you could do SS+ with milk which is 4 CD replacements plus a milk allowance

Or you could do SS+ which is 3 replacements plus a meal of protein and veg

Or 810 which is the same as SS+ with a higher quantity of protein and veg

If you are taking any medication, have a health issue or have a BMI over 40 you need to have a Medical Form signed by your GP - available from a CDC.

As to the length of time, it depends how much weight you need/want to lose.

Cambridge say around 14lbs loss per calendar month on SS. Men lose weight a lot faster than women anyway due to the higher metabolism.

A guy on one of the Forums lost 6 stones in 9 weeks. A male friend of mine lost 3 stones in 6 weeks on SS about two years ago.

Do make an appointment with a CDC and have a chat.

What have you got to lose but weight?

Cute_'n'_Quirky

Have been packing for Conference this weekend. Flying down tomorrow.

Have been planning our Wedding for 2009 and everything is falling together nicely.

Haven't got my engagement ring yet but my other half has found some gorgeous rings for me to choose from.

Hope everyone has a great CD Weekend x

BigCraigJohn

Hi all thought i'd post a message. Ive been on Cambridge since the last week of may, I started at about 25 stone and I am currently just over 16 aiming for about 13 1/2 to be in my healthy range, not proud of being so heavy but proud that ive done the right thing now. Its a safe and balanced way to lose weight which I would recomend to anyone. Ive done the 810 plan since week 12 and lost well over a stone a month, moving up to 1000 on the 22nd december so I can have a drink over xmas and get my body used to eating more, will be doing that for the remainder of the diet, theres no rush and id rather 4 months longer and keep it off than 2 and pile it all back on again after. I know I could of done ss from the start and being a bloke would of probably lost even more but considered this a better way, ive been able to eat all the way and have stuck to it 100%.
As with any diet the immportance isnt in the diet but in the maintenance, these people that pile it back on have done so because they didnt maintain and more than often went back to all the same habits. You are as likely to put it back on with this diet as you are with any other.
:beer:

Cute_'n'_Quirky

BigCraigJohn wrote: »

Hi all thought i'd post a message. Ive been on Cambridge since the last week of may, I started at about 25 stone and I am currently just over 16 aiming for about 13 1/2 to be in my healthy range, not proud of being so heavy but proud that ive done the right thing now. Its a safe and balanced way to lose weight which I would recomend to anyone. Ive done the 810 plan since week 12 and lost well over a stone a month, moving up to 1000 on the 22nd december so I can have a drink over xmas and get my body used to eating more, will be doing that for the remainder of the diet, theres no rush and id rather 4 months longer and keep it off than 2 and pile it all back on again after. I know I could of done ss from the start and being a bloke would of probably lost even more but considered this a better way, ive been able to eat all the way and have stuck to it 100%.
As with any diet the immportance isnt in the diet but in the maintenance, these people that pile it back on have done so because they didnt maintain and more than often went back to all the same habits. You are as likely to put it back on with this diet as you are with any other.
:beer:

Very well done!! :T

I started out heavier than you were - which I am ashamed of - but that is all past now.

I am about 8lbs from my goal weight having lost about half of me.

Keep up the good work :T

BigCraigJohn

Well done yourself, no point dwelling in the past and look to the future.
I'm going to have to change my user name

willbealilme

Hi I need some help! i started the CD a few months ago and just did it losing 4 stone in 10 weeks, but then i came off the diet due to severe constipation even though i drank 4 litres of water a day....i have now put back on 21ilbs and feel a real failure because despite trying everyday to get back onto it i dont seem to be able to do it....

I started reading these forums looking for inspiration and i will start again tomorrow but some support and advice would be great.....

richandthin

Hi I lost 21 lb since August but have put a few back on.. and I feel just the same every day i think i will get back into it and then don't but not sure why??...
The messages on here really inspire but some extra support would be great for me too please all you CD experts. Thank you

freddysmum

hi everyone...im karen...i am supposed to be starting lighter life on tuesday but i have just found out about the cambridge diet and i really dont know what to do...i have about 5 stone to lose maybe a little bit more or less...i have been overweight all my adult life...im very impatient and want everything yesterday or i lose interest but i want to sort out my size and make me happy being myself for once
i have contacted a local councellor but now am waiting to see what she has to say
please could some of you give me your opinions and advice
karen xx