Starting Cambridge Diet........

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everythings_rosie
everythings_rosie Posts: 53 Member
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Hi
I am starting the cambridge diet tomorrow, for a maximum of 4 weeks. I know some people aren't going to agree with it, but I'm looking for some people to add and help each other with it. I'm doing the 1000kcal stage as only have 14lbs to lose, and I want to have dinner with my daughter. Ive had a lot of food issues this year, resulting in bingeing and feel this can help me get it in control before the festive season arrives!
Thanks in advance

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  • LisaJayne71
    LisaJayne71 Posts: 197 Member
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    Hi, you can add me if you want to. I'm on the Cambridge!
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
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    Are you restricted by food types? Are there certain foods to avoid? I currently consume a little more then 2,500 calories a day.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    your post makes me so sad...
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
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    ^^making you sad is not good^^
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,150 Member
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    Why don't you just try eating at a deficit?
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
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    Is this the one where you can only eat British food?
  • libbydoodle11
    libbydoodle11 Posts: 1,351 Member
    edited November 2014
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    everythings_rosie wrote: »
    Hi
    I am starting the cambridge diet tomorrow, for a maximum of 4 weeks. I know some people aren't going to agree with it, but I'm looking for some people to add and help each other with it. I'm doing the 1000kcal stage as only have 14lbs to lose, and I want to have dinner with my daughter. Ive had a lot of food issues this year, resulting in bingeing and feel this can help me get it in control before the festive season arrives!
    Thanks in advance


    1000 calories a day would surely cause me to binge.
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
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    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    Why don't you just try eating at a deficit?
    I think the OP gave up already.

  • everythings_rosie
    everythings_rosie Posts: 53 Member
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    _Terrapin_ wrote: »
    Are you restricted by food types? Are there certain foods to avoid? I currently consume a little more then 2,500 calories a day.

    Still eat fruit, veg, but have a shake for breakfast and lunch then a proper dinner
  • everythings_rosie
    everythings_rosie Posts: 53 Member
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    TavistockToad wrote: »
    your post makes me so sad...

    Sorry but dont read it then, my life, guaranteed different circumstances to yours, my choice
  • everythings_rosie
    everythings_rosie Posts: 53 Member
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    libbydoodle11 wrote: »
    everythings_rosie wrote: »
    Hi
    I am starting the cambridge diet tomorrow, for a maximum of 4 weeks. I know some people aren't going to agree with it, but I'm looking for some people to add and help each other with it. I'm doing the 1000kcal stage as only have 14lbs to lose, and I want to have dinner with my daughter. Ive had a lot of food issues this year, resulting in bingeing and feel this can help me get it in control before the festive season arrives!
    Thanks in advance


    1000 calories a day would surely cause me to binge.

    you would be surprised.....its actually been ok. No bingeing for the first time in ages
  • michellemybelll
    michellemybelll Posts: 2,228 Member
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    holy crap. this diet's "calorie plan" on the low end is 440 cals/day. that's not a diet, that's called starving. lol.
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
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    Cambridge diet

    The Cambridge Weight Plans are based around buying and eating a range of meal-replacement products with the promise of rapid weight loss. There are six flexible diet plans ranging from 415kcal to 1,500kcal or more a day, depending on your weight loss goal. There is also a long-term weight management programme. The bars, soups, porridges and shakes can be used as your sole source of nutrition or together with low-calorie regular meals. While on the programme, you receive advice and support on healthy eating and exercise from a Cambridge adviser.

    Pros:
    Many people on very low calorie diets (VLCDs) find the weight loss to be sudden and quite dramatic. The meal replacements are all nutritionally balanced so you're likely to be getting all the vitamins and minerals you need, albeit not from real food.

    Cons:
    Initial side effects can include bad breath, a dry mouth, tiredness, dizziness, insomnia, nausea and constipation from cutting down on carbs and fibre. The hardest part of the plan is sticking to it. Giving up normal meals and swapping them for a snack bar or a shake can be boring and feel socially isolating. This isn’t a plan you can stick to in the long term.

    BDA verdict:
    You need to like the meal replacement products to stay with the plan. Rapid weight loss can be motivating but it is unsustainable. A VLCD that involves eating 1,000 calories a day or fewer should not be followed for more than 12 continuous weeks. If you are eating fewer than 600 calories a day, you should have medical supervision.

    My point would be to make sure have a plan for what happens after the diet ends. Not sure why these are any bettter than just having your own food and submitting yourself to 1000cal a day?
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    michellemybelll wrote: »
    holy crap. this diet's "calorie plan" on the low end is 440 cals/day. that's not a diet, that's called starving. lol.

    And you pay them for the privilege!
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    everythings_rosie wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    your post makes me so sad...

    Sorry but dont read it then, my life, guaranteed different circumstances to yours, my choice

    You posted on a PUBLIC forum.... :huh:

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