Cambridge Diet

The Cambridge Diet is based in the United Kingdom. It has it’s origins from the Cambridge University in the late 1970s. The Cambridge Diet was officially launched in 1984, but now has distributors worldwide.

The Diet Plan


The Cambridge Diet is a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) and is made up of pre-packaged foods. The foods have been formulated to provide precise amounts of vitamins, nutrients and calories – and are available as sachets (shakes or soups), bars, or “brix”.

The daily calorie levels start as low as 415-500 calories per day. After a period of time (a maximum of 4 weeks), the calorie levels are upped (first to 790, then to 1,000 calories per day).

It is essential that copious amounts of water are drunk during the diet to avoid dehydration.

A Risky Endeavor

The Cambridge Diet should be used only under the guidance of a medical practitioner In the UK, the diet is only available through accredited counselors and to people with a BMI above 25.

Despite research confirming the benefits of VLCD’s they should only be used under medical supervision. Exercise cannot be maintained (except for very low intensity exercise) during the diet, and additional fiber may be required to prevent constipation.

Be very careful with the Cambridge Diet.

Different Versions?

The Cambridge Diet is only available through distributors. The distributors in the USA provide slightly different formulations to those in the UK.

See Also

www.cambridge-diet.co.uk – Official homepage of the Cambridge Diet

The Cambridge Diet Plan Great taste and nutrition! (Since 1979)
The Cambridge Diet! Lose weight! Feel Great! And live a healthy, active lifestyle
www.cambridgeplan.com

User Comments

  • August 18th, 2009Jodie

    Ok so i have started the cambridge diet on Sunday 16/8/9. This is hard work but im gonna stick to it. WILL POWER!!!! i can hear every crunch of someone eating solid food and my sense of smell is so sensitive. im 28 st and cant wait for my first weigh in. wish me luck….

  • August 10th, 2009alex

    Hi, I’ve just been for my consultation for the Cambridge Diet, and will be starting in a few days time.
    I’ve already started a Blog(of how I’m feeling pre-diet), as I think it will help me (and maybe others along the way) Next thing coming my way will be the tricky first days. But I know I can be determined to do this. Anyone got good stories to give me some inspiration?

    http://alexf-cambridgediet.blogspot.com/

  • July 25th, 2009ex-UK

    You can lose weight and keep it off with watching your eating habits, eat plenty of vegetables and drink plent of liquid and lastly WALK. I do not believe that all these packaged foods are good and do not last. The problem is this generation now eats too much package and fast food. Eat home cook good meals and you will have plenty of energy and lose weight.

  • June 3rd, 2009EightStonesOver

    I started the diet at 21.5 stones in April and was instructed by my doctor to reduce this to 14 stones as soon as practical. Otherwise, he’s sending me in for lap-band and/or liposuction. As of now, I have progressed to 19.3 stones, with 5.3 stones to go. I realize that this is only the first step and the easiest one. The real challenge is for me to continue the focus once I arrive at 14 stones and eat right! :-)

  • April 19th, 2009Maz

    Hi i have just started the cambridge diet. My mum and dad have both lost 3 stone and managed to keep it off. Im on on day 3 and was so hungry today i have a peice of fish and some lettuce. How hard is this diet, its my best friends wedding in 3 weeks and want to have lost some weight by then.
    Can anyone give me some will power tips.

  • April 16th, 2009rachel

    is the diet for weight loss or what?

  • February 15th, 2009JJ

    I’m starting the cambridge diet tomorrow, so i’ve decided to start a blog on my progress i’m hoping it’ll help motivate me, if anyone wants to come along for the ride http://jess-mycambridgediet.blogspot.com/

  • January 29th, 2009billy

    hi leslie would love to stay in contact as im waiting for my forms to be signed by doctor

  • January 29th, 2009billy

    i have no spleen and am on penicillin for life but i really want to go on this diethow can i keep my weight off once im off the diet

  • January 6th, 2009lesley

    Hi every1!
    Im 21 years old,and have 5.5 stones to lose before i am in the healthy weight range for my height!
    Ive been in touch with the councillor and shes posting me out a form to take to my doctor?
    I dont live anywhere near a councillor so im just getting the food packs posted out to me and im going to try and stay in contact with other dieters via email so i stay focused!
    if anyone is interested in a cd diet buddy let me know!
    i should be getting it started in the next 7 days or so hopefully!

  • January 6th, 2009ria

    Hi, I am starting the Cambridge at the end of the week, want to loose about 3 stone! its gonna b long n hard! im a student so cutting out the drinking on nites out will b the biggest challenge!








1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars Click to vote!
Loading ... Loading ...




Last modified: March 25, 2009