Cambridge Diet

BigCraigJohn

Think they are similar in theory, ive heard people say they preffer cambridge food + its cheaper. Think Lighter life you have group sessions where with cambridge its private but at the same time it up to the councilor how much time they give, so if you arnt happy with a councilor you can move to another.

BigCraigJohn

willbealilme wrote: »

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.....

Get some laxatives for emergency or use the cambridge fibre powder everyday which should keep things moving.

Cute_'n'_Quirky

willbealilme wrote: »

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.....

Well done on the weight loss to start with.

You need to get your mind back into gear in order to be able to stick to any diet but particularly when it is a Plan without food as such.

Sit yourself down and make a list of all the reasons you want to be slim, make it as comprehensive as possible.

Get all the old 'fat' photos of you out and have a good look at those.

If you have any pre-fat photos look at those too.

Decide where you want to be

Then go for it!

Hope all goes well for you

Cute_'n'_Quirky

richandthin wrote: »

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

Same advice as above really.

You need to get your mind back into gear in order to be able to stick to any diet but particularly when it is a Plan without food as such.

Sit yourself down and make a list of all the reasons you want to be slim, make it as comprehensive as possible.

Get all the old 'fat' photos of you out and have a good look at those.

If you have any pre-fat photos look at those too.

Decide where you want to be

Then go for it!

Hope all goes well for you

Cute_'n'_Quirky

freddysmum wrote: »

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

A lot of folk start out with LL and move to Cambridge simply due to the cost of LL.

As BigCraigJohn says it is mostly down to the Group Sessions. The products are, apparently, made at the same factory!

You need to find a CDC you gel with. So have a chat on the phone and see what you think. Then go for it.

Hope all goes well for you. Cambridge is a fabulous plan. I have lost 13 stones on Cambridge and would recommend the diet to anyone.

freddysmum

Cute_n_Quirky wrote: »

A lot of folk start out with LL and move to Cambridge simply due to the cost of LL.

As BigCraigJohn says it is mostly down to the Group Sessions. The products are, apparently, made at the same factory!

You need to find a CDC you gel with. So have a chat on the phone and see what you think. Then go for it.

Hope all goes well for you. Cambridge is a fabulous plan. I have lost 13 stones on Cambridge and would recommend the diet to anyone.

thanks for words of encouragement ...just waiting for cdc to contact me and see how we get on....left her a email with my details...so fingers crossed

roscar

please can someone tell me what im doing or not doing right. started cd 4 weeks ago. week 1 lost 6lbs week 2 lost 2lb,week 3 5lb,now this week again only2lb ,feel realy low that im on ss (but having milk in t n coffee) and my losses have not been bigger. years ago i was on the micro diet ,which was nearly the same as cd,and my losses were greater,and i had less weight to lose than i do now. just dont understand it at all ,and im thinking i might aswell just diet as normal cos i think the losses would be the same. can anyone offer any advice please .thankyou .

parisjordana

wow thats still over a stone in a month,well done for doing that and sticking at it,dont be hard on yourself I think thats fantastic xxxx

Becky86

Hi everyone


I have been on CD for 14 weeks now and have lost four stone. I saw my CDC yesterday and she said that as it is leading up to Christmas, I can drop down to 2 sachets a day until after Christmas. Does anyone know where I can get a list of foods from that I am allowed to eat as part of my main meal?

Also, I am going to a party on Thursday (3 course meal) and I have heard that I may get gallstones as I have not eaten real food for so long. Does anyone know if this is true?

Thanks for your help!!

Becky

CD_Counsellor

Hi

Your CDC should have provided you with the Yellow Weight Care with Cambridge booklet. Give her a ring and ask for a copy.

This lists all the foods you should be having. You have 2 packs a day, plus a breakfast, lunch and dinner form the list.

Try the new Apple and Cinnamon porridge is lovely and filling.