I did CWP in 2010 and was allowed tablet sweeteners. My new CWP told me its not allowed. Is this a new thing? Or are we allowed them? Also can I put a few leaves of mint in my tea? This would make my day so much better!
Sorry I did search for sweetener before I posted this but all these other diets like ww came up - so sorry if this topic has been done to death, which I'd imagine it probably has!
Started Cambridge 08/01/2013 at 16st 9lbs. Goal weight 10st 9lbs. Height 5'7
Week 1: -9lbs !! :-)
It is allowed. Not sure why she said that. Tablet sweeteners only - not the powdered stuff. And yes, go ahead with the mint leaves! In fact better yet, why not have a nice cup of peppermint tea (I'm living off the stuff at the mo).
Incidentally, all teas are now allowed - even fruit teas (just keep an eye on the calorie counts to make sure there isn't any added sugar).
Lily
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Lost 5 and a half stones between October 2007 and April 2008 (doing Cambridge Diet). Unfortunately, many of the f*@!*#! found me again.
Thanks Lily you're a star! Black loose tea with mint and sweetener is my faaavourite I'm very excited about being able to have it again! :-)
Started Cambridge 08/01/2013 at 16st 9lbs. Goal weight 10st 9lbs. Height 5'7
Week 1: -9lbs !! :-)
So we can have fruit herbal teas?!Originally Posted by Lily
It is allowed. Not sure why she said that. Tablet sweeteners only - not the powdered stuff. And yes, go ahead with the mint leaves! In fact better yet, why not have a nice cup of peppermint tea (I'm living off the stuff at the mo
Incidentally, all teas are now allowed - even fruit teas (just keep an eye on the calorie counts to make sure there isn't any added sugar).
Yes! Rules changed about last June, I believe.
Lily
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Striving for excellence, not perfection!
I am responsible for my efforts (behaviours: food intake & exercise),
not for my results (outcomes: the timing of the numbers on the scales)
Lost 5 and a half stones between October 2007 and April 2008 (doing Cambridge Diet). Unfortunately, many of the f*@!*#! found me again.
im so happy to read this as i didnt think i could have my fruit teas !!! thanks!!!
Started my Cambridge Diet (Sole Source) journey on 8th January 2013
Week 1: -14lbs
Week 2: - 4lbs
Week 3: - 3lbs
Ah see my old CWPC said I can't have fruit tea, it'd be interesting to see what my current one says, that would make my day!
1/1/13 14st 7.5lbs - Lets get this party started!
8/1/13 13st 12.lbs - SS 9.5lbs lost!
15/1/13 13st 7.5lbs - SS 4.5lbs lost! 1st lost
22/1/13 13st 3.5lbs - SS 4lbs lost! 1st 4lbs lost
29/1/13 12st 13.5lbs - SS 4lbs lost! 1st 8lbs lost
5/2/13 12st 10.5lbs - SS 3lbs lost! 1st 11lbs lost
12/2/13 12st 6.5lbs - SS 4lbs lost! 2st 1lbs lost
19/2/13 12st 3lbs - SS 3.5lbsd lost 2st 4.5lbs lost
26/2/13 Weight unknown - Holiday - 100% Stuffing my face!
5/3/13 As above
12/3/13 POST HOLIDAY RE-START - 12st 10lbs 7lbs gained
19/3/13 12st 1.5lbs - SS 8.5lbs lost 2st 6.5lbs lost
26/3/13 11st 11.5lbs - SS 4lbs lost 2st 10.5lbs lost
02/4/13 11st 8.5lbs - SS 3lbs lost 2st 13.5lbs lost
09/4/13 11st 8lbs - 5 days SS 2 days off 0.5lb lost 3st lost
16/4/13 11st 3.5lbs - 6xSS 1xSS+ 4.5lbs lost 3st 4.5lbs lost
23/4/13 11st 0.5lbs - SS/SS+ 3lbs lost 3st 7.5lbs lost
30/4/13 10st 11.5lbs - 4xSS 3xSS+ 3lbs lost 3st 10.5lbs lost
06/5/13 10st 9.5lbs - 5xSS 2xSS+ 2lbs lost 3st 12.5lbs lost
13/5/13 10st 6lbs - 1xSS 6xSS+ 3.5lbs lost 4st 2lbs lost
20/5/13 10st 4.5lbs - 6xSS+ 1.5lbs lost 4st 3.5lbs lost
27/5/13
3/6/13
10/6/13
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You definitely can. Promise.
If your CWPC says you can't, tell her to look in the June 2012 version of the Cambridge Weight Plan book.
Last edited by Lily : 18th January, 2013 at 06:16 PM
Lily
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Striving for excellence, not perfection!
I am responsible for my efforts (behaviours: food intake & exercise),
not for my results (outcomes: the timing of the numbers on the scales)
Lost 5 and a half stones between October 2007 and April 2008 (doing Cambridge Diet). Unfortunately, many of the f*@!*#! found me again.
Just seen this and remembered! Yay mint tea with Splenda tablets here I come
Started Cambridge 08/01/2013 at 16st 9lbs. Goal weight 10st 9lbs. Height 5'7
Week 1: -9lbs !! :-)
I love fruit teas, but I'm scared of buying the wrong ones incase I knock myself out of ketosis
Anyone use any particular brands or flavours
I have a fruit tea occasionally, I always have twinnings, generally strawberry/rasperry/blueberry/cranberry sort of varieties. I always feel a bit paranoid about them but the ketostix are always fine after, i never have more than one a day though.
1/1/13 14st 7.5lbs - Lets get this party started!
8/1/13 13st 12.lbs - SS 9.5lbs lost!
15/1/13 13st 7.5lbs - SS 4.5lbs lost! 1st lost
22/1/13 13st 3.5lbs - SS 4lbs lost! 1st 4lbs lost
29/1/13 12st 13.5lbs - SS 4lbs lost! 1st 8lbs lost
5/2/13 12st 10.5lbs - SS 3lbs lost! 1st 11lbs lost
12/2/13 12st 6.5lbs - SS 4lbs lost! 2st 1lbs lost
19/2/13 12st 3lbs - SS 3.5lbsd lost 2st 4.5lbs lost
26/2/13 Weight unknown - Holiday - 100% Stuffing my face!
5/3/13 As above
12/3/13 POST HOLIDAY RE-START - 12st 10lbs 7lbs gained
19/3/13 12st 1.5lbs - SS 8.5lbs lost 2st 6.5lbs lost
26/3/13 11st 11.5lbs - SS 4lbs lost 2st 10.5lbs lost
02/4/13 11st 8.5lbs - SS 3lbs lost 2st 13.5lbs lost
09/4/13 11st 8lbs - 5 days SS 2 days off 0.5lb lost 3st lost
16/4/13 11st 3.5lbs - 6xSS 1xSS+ 4.5lbs lost 3st 4.5lbs lost
23/4/13 11st 0.5lbs - SS/SS+ 3lbs lost 3st 7.5lbs lost
30/4/13 10st 11.5lbs - 4xSS 3xSS+ 3lbs lost 3st 10.5lbs lost
06/5/13 10st 9.5lbs - 5xSS 2xSS+ 2lbs lost 3st 12.5lbs lost
13/5/13 10st 6lbs - 1xSS 6xSS+ 3.5lbs lost 4st 2lbs lost
20/5/13 10st 4.5lbs - 6xSS+ 1.5lbs lost 4st 3.5lbs lost
27/5/13
3/6/13
10/6/13
Visit my diary...
You're really unlikely to knock yourself out of ketosis. And to be honest, it wouldn't really matter if you did - it's the calorie deficit that makes this diet work, not ketosis. Ketosis may be the thing that keeps you from feeling gnawing hunger. So a better rule of thumb is whether the fruit tea made you hungry. If it doesn't, all will be well. If it does, avoid them.
LeaLou, I take a squizz at the calorie content for reassurance. Most herbal teas say they're less than 2 calories per 100ml (so 4 calories in a mug). Those are all going to be fine - no different to having a cup of coffee (in fact, there are probably slightly more calories in coffee).
Give em a whirl - it all counts towards your water intake!
Lily
-x-
Striving for excellence, not perfection!
I am responsible for my efforts (behaviours: food intake & exercise),
not for my results (outcomes: the timing of the numbers on the scales)
Lost 5 and a half stones between October 2007 and April 2008 (doing Cambridge Diet). Unfortunately, many of the f*@!*#! found me again.
So I'm ok to have more than one a day?!
Yes.
There is no real evidence to suggest that fruit or herbal teas interfere with weight loss, which is why the guidelines have been changed.
Lily
-x-
Striving for excellence, not perfection!
I am responsible for my efforts (behaviours: food intake & exercise),
not for my results (outcomes: the timing of the numbers on the scales)
Lost 5 and a half stones between October 2007 and April 2008 (doing Cambridge Diet). Unfortunately, many of the f*@!*#! found me again.
I can recommend Pukka detox tea..it's aniseed, fennel and cardamom. It's lovely with two sweeteners, brewed for about ten minutes, yum!
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