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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
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I lost 2.5 stone in 10 weeks (having an evening meal each night too) I came off it 6 months ago and have kept the weight off by eating heathily and going to the gym – I highly reccomend it!
i myself was on cambrige diet for 3 to 4 months i lost over 3 stones however i put the weight back on once i had stopped even though i watched what i ate and portion sizez. my advice is to lost weight the right way which is healthy eating and good diet.
can you exercise on this diet?
first day of diet and cant stand the shakes any1 got any words of advice to which ones taste anything like decent also does your breath really get that smelly
I’ve been doing the cambridge diet on and off for a few weeks and have lost 24 pounds! I am 5’8 weighing 160 pounds but would like to get down to 135….unfortunately- I am at a stand still now. Does anyone have any advise for kicking it up a notch? I have started some cardio to see if that helps and I’m on sole source. Thanks
What the hell is stones. Is stones supposed to refer to a number converted into a certain amount of pounds?
One stone=14 lbs.
ive just got in my 1st weeks cambridge diet soups shakes etc i weighed in today at 11 11 so i will let you all no next week how much i lost and how i felt
hi its gee here again has any one tried the porridge? i tried it on my first day it made me sick,luckly enough i took them bk to my councellor and she swapped them for soups, the veg soup is fantastic aswell as the sberry an choc shakes. the porridge was vile, ive just completed my 2nd day and feel great, mite be a different story tmoro
I am starting the diet on monday and reading all these stories has made me really excited! I cant wait
pluses: 5 stone off in 11 weeks, i’m not even hungry, no food preparation time, choccy bars for a bit of a treat
negatives: no alcohol allowed, can be a bit boring
very bad taste and bad breath how do you go about this problem let me no
gee i have similar stats as u but only 5 foot.
how much did u lose in week 1 and 2?
AAAARRRRGGGHHHHHH! IM SOOOOO HUNGRY. ITS DAY 4 AND I COULD EAT A SCABEY DOG!
How do i start with this diet ? can some one give me a number i can call so i can get started !
i to second on that i really need the number can sum1 help???
If you would click on the link above and once on the official website click contact. You will find the #’s there.
I used this diet in the early 80′s, (when I realise now I wasn’t even fat!) In those days there was an ingredient used in the chocolate covering the bars, that began to make my teeth tingle. However, they’ve changed that now. I’m now trying it again as, my wonky thyroid has taken me from 9st. 4lbs to almost 17st. So here goes!
Im 80kg,18 5’7 and not happy wat so ever……i just wanna be a slim size 10…….slim nd NOT CURVY……does this diet really work……pls HELP
Hi i have spoken to a very nice lady who also was big she had lost 5 stone i am going to start on jan 3 rd after my other halfs’ b/day party. I really can not wait i have eaten lots for xmas but, i know it will be coming all off !
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!
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!
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
hi leslie would love to stay in contact as im waiting for my forms to be signed by doctor
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/
is the diet for weight loss or what?
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.
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!
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.
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/