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I would consider anything, thanks for your reply. I think I'm struggling full stop though. And even higher steps are difficult. I'll have to have a serious think this weekend and decide what to do. Thank you for your support everyone! :-)

Thanks for your reply. :-) You too summed it up well. I felt so much better after losing 3 stone that the feel good factor lasted a while. But it's going away. I know I will gain it back if I'm not careful. But the thought of eating the products is so revolting at this point. I guess I need to...

Thank you, I think that's all very sound advice. I keep seeing my consultant as I know it at least keeps me somewhat in check! I look in the mirror and although what I see is an improvement, I am still not happy. I think you're right, the initial happiness has lasted me a while, compliments etc...

Hi all, I've been on this site on/off for a while. Started Cambridge about a year ago and prob had about 7 stone to lose. The thing is I was so focused for about the first 3 months and lost 3 stone. But despite seeing my consultant still and buying products I just cannot get in the right mind...

I agree with all of the above! Every diet works. But I've never stuck to any. I started beginning of match and have lost 3 1/2 stone. And sooooo many inches. It does work, if you stick with it. If I can do it, anyone can. Trust me on that. Good luck, it gets better.

I have lost 3 1/2 stone and gone from a 36h to a 34gg, though I suspect in the next month or so I'll be a 34g. Don't know if that helps at all...when I was a size 10, many years ago I was about a 34c. Good luck!

Thanks for your reply. It's true I can't undo what I've done. So best to move on and keep my eye on the prize. Thank you

Thanks for your reply. I think you're right, you have a blip, fine. Just move on. I will do my best, because as you said I've come too far. In so many ways this is both the easiest and hardest diet ever! Thanks again and good luck to you too! x

Hi all I don't write very often on here, but read people's posts everyday. I started Cambridge 24-2-14 and as of Wednesday have lost 3 stone 2 pounds. So although this is great, I feel my will power has taken a dive in the last few weeks, incidentally I have lost much less in the past 3 weeks...

I was. I think that was 4 packs and skimmed milk. Though I never understood why it was called that?!

Well done!

That's cool, my consultant said no!

My understanding is that you cannot. You may be able to have the camomile, but I'm 99% sure the ones with fruit are a no no. Regular tea and coffee are ok though. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news! :-(

Thing is, I still get hungry. And I use the ketostix, so know I'm in ketosis. :-(

The only 100% definite way to know is if you use something called ketostix. You can get them at the chemist or on amazon. They're little strips that you test your urine with...provided you show any colour, you are in ketosis. Signs of ketosis though are the kinda bad taste you get in your mouth...

Doing it the second time around, I was a bit more careful choosing a consultant. I picked one with awards etc... And now I know the difference. I would say to anyone, if they're not happy to change. It's your time, money and diet. It's a hard, often challenging diet. I need all the support and...

Mine is lovely. She gives rosettes for every stone. Last time I saw her she gave me a candle as I had been working so hard she said. She's also always available on what's app. She sends messages of support throughout the week. I did the diet a few years ago and never got any of that.

Hi Ian, step away from the wine and crisps! ;-) ketosis is not about calories as much as it is carbs! So you prob didn't do much harm with the burgers, but the carbs/sugar in the wine and crisps prob will knock you out. It's sooooo not worth it! Not worth feeling the lousy side effects of...

Dear fellow Cambridgers... I am on week 6 and have lost two stone. That's the good bit. :-) Not so much as a hiccup along the way. Had a meal planned out at a lovely Michelin starred restaurant and did not want to miss out. Went, had the meal, no alcohol, just water. I think the reintroduction...

I want to look decent in a pair of jeans!

The mouth thing for me has improved with time. At least I think it has, either that or I'm just used to it!

Well done to you too Anne! :-) And yes it's difficult, but you can do it!

Well done to you! The first week I've lost 10 pounds, after that 4, 3, and 4. I am 5"3 and started at about 18 stone...yikes! And well my consultant take photos after every stone and takes measurements every week. I saw a big difference after the first stone, in the photos...a And I'm def down...

Very well thank you for asking. I had my 4th weigh in yesterday and have lost 1 1/2 stones . Pretty pleased with that. It's really hard sometimes, but try to tell myself you only need to do this once, and you'll be so happy when you're done. How about you, all going well hopefully... :-)

My first week on Cambridge my boyfriend and I broke up. I somehow managed to stay on it 100% and felt soooo proud of myself as a result. It's hard, I can appreciate it. But I stayed on track knowing if I could stick with it at this difficult time I could probably stick with it to lose all the...

I pay £62.30 per week, that's for 4 products per day, 1 bar, 1 tetra shake, and 2 soups. Thing is, I am spending less on food, cause I don't go out etc... I really think it's quite reasonable. I wish I was only paying £40 per week!

Lovely...before and after. Well done!

Yes if course, bend away! :-)

Thanks for all the replies, I am on 810, don't know if that makes a difference or not? Cause I really can't imagine eating less than I do now!

Ooh chicken wings... ;) yeah I've been good, hoping in continues! I get to start having bars next week, I think chewing will help! :)

Hmmm. I get hungry too. I mean I'm doing the best I can and sticking to it. But I have my difficult moments. Oh dear, I guess no one said it would be easy! :)

I'm on day 10 and just and really crave certain foods and get hungry. I've been sticking to the diet, but it's hard! Is this something that passes? I am hoping so? :)

Thanks think I'm going to have to! :)

Today is my first day, oh why oh why did I buy 7 porridges? I had one mouthful and had to throw it away, soooo foul. :(

Buy pretty underwear/bras, sorry if tmi... I want dainty and pretty... Not the stuff that is my only choice now. :(

I'm starting the 22nd also. :)

Yeah, I guess the main thing is getting the proper nutrition. I hope the stuff is at least tolerable. :)

Thanks for the posts. I placed my order. Fingers crossed everything tastes ok and I can actually stick to it! :)

Thanks so much for your reply. I can imagine it's all very individual. I will def mention how I get on and thanks again. :)

Any advice appreciated. Thank you in advance!:)

I will give it a go! Thanks again, have just emailed my counsellor. So hopefully all will go smooth! Thanks again! :o)

Oh thank you for taking the time to reply. That was very helpful. Thank you!!!

Hi all, Hoping someone knows... I want to change counsellors to one closer to where I live. Has anyone does this, and if so, will the previous counsellor send my forms to the new one? You see, i just can not bare going to the GP again. Besides, I think it would be better practice...

Gosh Lily, thanks for that. It's all true, and I am going to try some of your suggestions. All really excellent. I am so appreciative to be able to discuss concerns with you all. I don't know that my friends/family etc... understand. Thanks for your great advice and taking the time to post...

It's all so hard isn't it? Megan- I do hope I find my mojo too! I think you are right I should just focus on doing it 100% and after a few days hopefully it won't be so bad. Thanks so much for your response. Kirsty- I was thinking just that, doing 810. I started out doing that. And man did...

I started Cambridge beginning of Sept and did pretty well, first 6 weeks, lost about 20 pounds. Then I got the chest infection fron hell, two lots of antibiotics, inhaler etc... Was at home (off work) for 3 weeks. I was told by counsellor that I needed more calories while trying to recover...

She seems like she does an amazing job!

That's all really helpful. Thank you. I am going to get weighed today, so hopefully will not be disappointed!!

I am on first two weeks of SS (did two weeks at 810 at first) and am sooooo looking forward to having bars starting next week. I am hoping that since I already feel hungry, the bars won't make me more hungry! Thanks for taking the time to reply!

Thanks for the replies. I guess I will just have to deal with it and hope that it passes. I suppose no one said it would be easy!

Right, so started week 4 of CD Sole Source on Tuesday. No cheating at all and have checked ketostix and result was the middle colour. I thought the beauty of Cambridge and ketosis was that you are not hungry. I AM SOOOOO HUNGRY at times. Right I am and dreaming of food. Does anyone have this...

I want to be a size 8/10. I have been before and look pretty healthy at that weight, as am only 5"3... Good luck to everyone...

Am from Detroit, Michigan. Currently living in London. Have lived in Birmingham and Glasgow...

I am def more sleepy. I do not have the energy I used to. But then it was probably all the sugar I was consuming! I feel for all you mums etc...I only have my self to look after and am still in bed by 10 pm, and that's a late night!

Congratulations!! That is so fantastic. I started two weeks ago and as CDC has been on holiday am going for first weigh in after work tonight. Am excited and nervous. But have stuck to it and would be happy to have even 1/2 of your loss! Really great incentive to stick with it!

Hi all, On the subject of working out... My only motivation for doing so at this time is that I am sooo worried about loose skin. I have been moisturising daily, hoping that will help. But I am wondering what your experiences are? I don't think I can handle any serious cardio work outs...

HOW ARE YOU ALL DOING?? x

I say, if it works you then it's a good programme! Different things work for different people. Keep it up!

I have done Diet Chef, I didn't not like the food. Found the soup for lunch left me starving and all the dinners began to look and taste the same.

Today is day 4 and I knew it was too good to be true that I would have no side effects. Today I woke up and it felt like the room was spinning. That passed. Now I just feel a bit flu-y, have a bad headache etc... So glad tomorrow is Saturday and have a couple days for R and R...How's everyone...

Oh my God eating porridge now, how grim!

Dear Bridetobe... I agree I have tried EVERYTHING. Even had gastric band that has not worked... I think that having to think about what to eat is a big issue in struggling with my weight. I am on day two and although I am feeling hungry at times, I love not having to think about what and how...

Sounds like everyone is doing well so far! So nice to have support. I hope to suceed and that this will help... Vicki, I go to Singer Island which is in Palm Beach County. I am an American living in the UK...I generally am there visiting family. Would be nice to go home at X-mas a lot smaller...

I was also wondering how everyone was doing... I have definitely had moments of being hungry today, but just trying to get through it. I guess no one said it would be easy. Thankfully I am somone who loves water, so I drink a big glass when getting the munchies. I generally go to Florida...

That is exactly what I am going to try to do...Take it one week at a time...I know it won't be easy, but will be worth it. Good luck to you and everyone else as well!

Hi there.... I am starting tomorrow...Have never done Cambridge, but have done EVERYTHING else. Nervous and excited. Just hope I can do it! :o