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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
i did the diet 2 years ago and lost 7.5 stone in 100 days, i have put a little back on and so just topping being slim, lost 8 kilo in the first 7 days
hey, i was on the cd for 5 weeks and lost nearly 2 stone, but last week i cheated so back on it again. this diet is amazing but also the hardest. you need alot of willpower and determination. good luck everyone x x x
i am on day 2 and really struggling,but reading everyone elses storys help.. hunger pain are donig my head in so going to bed early…
cambridge diet does work…. i started off weighing 12’8 am now 8’8 and absolutly love my new figure…. it amazing how much confidence i have regaind and how great it feels to go into town and not stressing about what to buy as i can fit into any out fit… thanks a lot to Lisa… my counselor from gorton…x
i have been on it for 2 monthes and ive lost 2 sone
Its a ridiculous & dangerous,quick fix diet..I tried it 10 years ago & lost 4 stone in 3 months but as soon as you start to eat normal portions of proper food, the weight gradually returns.I would NOT recommend it to anyone. Also, the side effects of the diet which include severe bad breath,(even brushing every couple of hours does not eliminate this)dizziness and constipation are less than desirable!!The only way to achieve long term weight loss is by adopting a healthy attitude towards food and exercise. The answer is not in self starvation!
im on day 2 feeling okish shakes and soups taste nice. cant wait til my weigh in, il keep u all posted,ive got over 3stone to lose.tomorrows another day,hopefully feel abit better!
What a fabulous and easy way to lose weight! In my first week I lost 12lbs, I feel so proud and cant wait to keep losing!! Very worth while Id recommend it to anyone.
I’ve been on the diet for 4 days now.. and it is hard.. worst part is i’ve got two young children and cooking for them just sends my stomach crazy! I’m still hungry but have found that if you think about what time you are going to have each shake/soup it helps you curb the hunger.. i have a late breakfast shake and a late lunch soup then the gap between lunch time and dinner isn’t as big… plus then i go to bed early to stop the fridge raid!! its all about creating a routine!! good luck girls! (and boys!)
this ia a good diet
I’ve got my 1st WI tomorrow – I’ll have done 6 days. I’m doing ss and have cheated twice – crisps are my downfall!!! My scales are telling me I’ve lost 7lb so I’m really happy. It is hard but def worth it. I’m getting married so have something to focus on.
My Mrs has lost over 4 stone in 13 week and I’ve decided to give it a go. A bit expensive for both of us to be on it, but it will be worth it.
sister has just started cc.just found out shes got an overacted thyroid.will this diet still work as she hasnt got tablets off of doctor yet.and she has only lost 1pnd in weight.can any one help please
just started this diet- on day 2. finding it unbelieveably hard.just reading other peoples posts makes me more determined to do this.wil keep reading these posts to keep me motivated
help help help ……………….im sick of dieting! However this diet has worked for me …..I lost 4 stones but soon put it back on!Back to square 1
I am on the cambridge diet now for two weeks and lost 10 pounds. feeling great and cant wait for my new weigh in next week.
I have been on the CD for 2 weeks and lost 10lbs but this week have not lost anything. Not sure what has happened this week! Will carry on tho. The strawberry shake is lovely!!
i did the cambridge diet for 4 weeks and lost 3 stone but then got pregnant with my little girl, still didn’t put all the weight back on tho. now im back on it on my 3rd day and iv lost 6 pounds already. it does work but the first few days are hard until u get in 2it. xxx
I have just started this and am only on day 2!! I feel okay although i hear that the worst is yet to come this week. I am really going to try I have lots of weight to lose 10stone to be precise!!! I am really going to give this a go.
Brenda, what an ignorant, offensive and unnecessary remark you made. Of course it’s much healthier to have a low BMI than to carry extra weight – I lost over 3 stone with Cambridge two years ago and have managed to keep it off by always having a Cambridge bar for lunch instead of my usual sandwich, & often I have a cappuccino shake for breakfast too even tho I’m no longer “on the diet” it’s just part of my range of food. It really works and alongside lots of other people I feel it’s changed my life.
Hi Everyone,
This is my first day on it so im trying to find the best CD products that taste good. I am not physically hungry but I feel like chewing on something.
I hope this works, from all the comments of different sites it seems as though it’s been working.
i started cambridge diet one week ago now and so far i have lost 10 pounds! i would recomend it but you need alot of willpower and determination to do it!
I have been on CD for 3 weeks and only have a stone and a half to lose, but already lost 12 pounds, its so good and you honestly do not feel hungrey at all.
Any one who is thinking of doing it, DO IT, you cannot fail, shakes are lovely and toffee bars on the 3rd week even better.
the diet really works girls and fellas so come on and give it a go my counsellor is fab rose she has helped me become a new woman. myself i feel fantastic, so far ive lost 4 stone in 10 weeks.
I lost 5 stones on this diet, its a life saver!!! Each week I lost 5 pounds! from a size 22 to now a 14!
My mum has lost about 5 stones in about 4 months! each week the weight just dropped of – she was averaging between 3-7 pounds a week! and now her doctor has significantly reduced her blood pressure tablet dosage! She is becoming a healthy person again! and now i have starting this and have already lost 5 pounds in my first week! well worth doing.
Hey, Lorraine, I didn’t know they allowed retards to be nurses in the UK. Aren’t you just FABULOUS!
I’ve lost 5plds in three days. It’s crazy.
You give the date of 1984 but in 1983 I was using Cambridge drink mix, was this the same or a different one. It worked for me but was taken off the market.
iv been doing diet for 10 weeks and lost 3 stonei feel fabmy blood preasures droped so as my bmi i think its more healthy to lose weight than be overweight and have many problams and i should no im a nurse thankyou