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How's everyone doing? I've lost 9lbs in just under 4 weeks counting calories and exercising! Feels amazing!

Hi. Forgot to update last week! I stayed the same but have weighed in at 12st 8lbs on the final day of the challenge! :-) Bostik:: 3.4lbs lost; 23lbs to go betterforever: 4lbs lost; 3lbs to go Squeezyweezy: 2lbs lost; 18lbs to go Rkmriddell: 0.5 lbs lost; 17.5lbs to go Linda1971: 20.5lbs...

Hey. How's everyone doing??? Been a bit of a slow week for me. Had high calorie intake days, but offset that by having less on another day. Dunno if this is healthy?? I think I may have lost 1lb this week. Not sure. Weigh in tomorrow eve!

Wow u have had an excellent overal loss! How many weeks have u lost the 19lbs over??

Hi there. I did Cambridge Diet and lost a stone and a half in 7 weeks. However, as the previous poster said, maintenance is very difficult and I ended up putting 11lbs back on. Now I am calorie counting and exercising (which is not recommended on many VLCDs) and I feel much healthier. I have...

3lbs already! Excellent! Keep your progress updated so we can all share results! How did you find CD? I've been really critical of it since coming off in July 2011. Ps - thanks to all well-wishers! Please post your results too!

2lbs off for me this week. Happy!

Wow, 2lbs off for me this week. Didn't expect that after losing 4lbs last week! Bostik:: 3.4lbs lost; 23lbs to go betterforever: 4lbs lost; 3lbs to go Squeezyweezy: 2lbs lost; 18lbs to go Rkmriddell: 0.5 lbs lost; 17.5lbs to go Linda1971: 20.5lbs lost; 3.5lbs to go Donzy84: 8.5 lbs lost; 4 lbs...

Another 2lbs off for me this week :)

Hiya! Welcome. I think alot of vlcd can be dangerous without proper monitoring etc. Apparently GP's are to be consulted before commencing on one! I prefer to count calories and exercise. Works best for me! It's a great community on here and I got a lot of support through my weight issues. Keep...

Ditto!!!

Yeah I agree. I had to unsubscribe from CD threads because I had a different opinion to others, based on my experience. Alot of VLCD's can be expensive and not that supportive, as we have seen people post in this thread. It's almost like they make you feel you have to rely solely on the diet, it...

Fair enough! All the best to you all! I've lost 6lbs so far in 11 days with exercise and moniotoring my own food intake (calorie counting) and I feel healthier, mentally strong and in control. I think it's important to discover the positives and negatives in anything you do. Just search the...

Exactly. And it's hard to start exercising and eating 'normal' food after being discouraged from them both for so long! Each to their own. Gotta have ur own plan when u leave CWP guys. Make sure it includes exercise!

Wouldn't use CD again. Weight came straight back on for me within 6 months.. Am now on calorie counting instead. More natural and sustainable! Hope everyone is doing good though!

Exactly. Heartless cow!!! Let us know how u get on this week!

I do not rate CD. Many people I know have put weight back on and more on CD! It's not natural or sustainable enough. Doesn't teach the right eating lessons. Calorie counting (with exercise) is the best. You will see! Wonder what my results will be on Tuesday!!!

Lost 4lbs this week :-)

4lbs off for me this week!!! Your nurse seems a bit harsh!! In my experience, being under pressure and dieting don't go together very well! Hence you being scared to comply. Everyones body reacts differently. There are no definite guaranteed set losses that you can achieve each week. All you can...

4lbs off for me this week whoop woop! Very happy so far! All about the exercise! Bostik:: 3.4lbs lost; 23lbs to go betterforever: 0lbs lost; 7lbs to go Squeezyweezy: 2lbs lost; 18lbs to go Rkmriddell: 0.5 lbs lost; 17.5lbs to go Linda1971: 20.5lbs lost; 3.5lbs to go Donzy84: 8.5 lbs...

Yep, you can do it! I've been eating about the same calories and going to the gym 3 times has definitely helped, burning about 200 calories on the treadmill (20 mins) and a few more on the rowing machine (10 mins). I've lost 4lbs this week using that formula! I've stayed away from eating heavy...

You can do it!!! It only works out at just over 2.5lbs a week! Are you exercising too? Try and step it up a little if you are. If not, then just go for a few brisk walks and be more strict on ur calorie intake.

I agree! I prefer for the weight to come off more naturally in a controlled and personally monitored way with exercise. The Cambridge diet was decent and it is the basis of some things I do now. But I wouldn't pay to diet again. I prefer control over my own food intake and to exercise, which the...

Oh thanks for that one!! Yeah I find it annoying when I want a sweet treat. Had a look at a packet of biscuits the other day. Each one had 66 calories in it! And I would comfortably sit there and eat 10 in a row while watching a film or something. That's 660 calories just like that! Anymore low...

I'm weighing on Tuesday. Nervous lol. this is my first week back on a diet. Feel better though, I'm hoping for at least a 2lbs drop!!! Fingers crossed!

Thanks for the replies! I have been eating well and exercising for the last 4 days. Had a sneaky check on the scales and I have dropped 2lbs already! I know first week loses can be drastic when dieting but I will keep up the pace! Regarding weighing food, yes that's something we did on the CD...

Hiya, been a while! Anyone still here???

Hiya, I'm a new bloke here! Would like to join this challenge! I have added my name below! I have adapted my loss goal to coincide with the challenge end date on 8th April. Cheers Bostik:: 3.4lbs lost; 23lbs to go betterforever: 2lbs lost; 5lbs to go Squeezyweezy: 2lbs lost; 18lbs to go...

Wow, you have done well Goolian since I was on here last in July 2011!! Keep it up, ur doing great! I'm back, put on 11lbs after the wedding but I'm determined to do it naturally now by counting calories and exercising! Please get back to me!

Hi all, ex CD guy here! From May to July 2011 I was on the Cambridge Diet and went from 14st to 12st 5 lbs - a loss of 1st 9lbs! I was really happy and looked great for my wedding. However, 7 months later I now weigh 13st 3lbs - 11lbs increase! Now I am determined to diest naturally - cut the...

U r all doing well! I'm on the 1000 step now (number 3). It's all about maintenence until I am able to do without CD products. Doing good so far! The key is NOT TO CHEAT! Once your body has a taste for anything else it's extremely difficult to claw your way back! I also chnaged my TW to 12st...

What were your results then?

Hi. I'm just over 5 feet 9 inches. I was always a fit and healthy guy around 12st so the extra weight was a shock! don't worry though, especially if u r taller than me. Plus, the majority of the 21lbs I've lost came off in the first 3 weeks of the Cambridge Diet! All about maintainence now :-)

Awww thanks. I'm now around 12st 7lbs and I think I like it here. Don't mind dropping another 2lbs maximum. But yeah, it was very hard to deal with all the comments etc. Funny thing is, nobody actually said anything with any real love or concern. Yet when it started to come off those same people...

Yeah it's hard to fit in personal goals around little ones! All the best on your journey! Weigh in tomorrow!!!!! :-/

I have a passion for proteins now! Lol. Lost 1lb last week. I'm on the 1000 step now. My weight is currently 12 at 6lbs. Gonna change my target weight to about 12 st 4, as the BMI thing is very innacurte for men!

Thanks! How did splitting the meal work for you then? My CDC was going on like it was a revolutionary idea, as someone with my kind of current weight apparently shouldn't be experiencing big losses of 5lbs and 7lbs after the first week of VLCD. Ideas??

ur loss is amazing! Well done!

Well done, u r doing well without any meal replacements etc! Keep it up! 7lbs off this week for me! Helps to eradicate the disappointment of putting on 2lbs last week! Wow. I'm worried about keeping it all off though :confused::confused:

Well guys I lost 7lbs this week. WOW. Been proper strict on ss+ this week. What a result! Pleased. A tip for anyone on ss+ is to split your evening meal in half and have one half for lunch and the other for dinner. Seemed to pay dividends for me this week!!!

been a bit quiet in here!! How's everyone doing? Last WI was terrible. I decided to have a 'week off' and ate like a pig!!! I put on 2lbs when I went back! Naughty I know. But going for WI tonight so I hope to have lost that cheeky 2lbs!! Hear from u all soon.....don't leave meeeeeeeeeee lol

got mine later...am dreading it!!!

Oh gosh, all those packs to use eh! Well, at least it's a bit of a motivation to use them. Yeah I'm almost there, but I am worried about coming off CD! I'm so used to it and my new way of eating now! I guess that's how the CDC's keep getting our money hey! I think you will be fine, you have...

How's it going mate?

5lbs in week 3!!! Cool. Had my weigh-in last night, lost another 5lbs!!! :D:D:D I'm well happy! My CDC said I wouldn't lose more than 3 this week so I had a smug smile on my face when I saw the reading on the scales!! :p Decided to ditch the soups (I absolutely hate them!) and get more...

Oh really! Hmmm, then I may move up to CD 1000 to maintain. Weighed myself last night :p and I'm down to 13 st 1lb. A loss of 13lb's in 3 weeks! I can get another few 3-4 lbs off on 1000 and start to maintain. What you reckon?

Oh excellent, well done! I see you have lost just over 2 stone in 10 weeks, and still getting decent result on 810! I can't wait to come off SS+ lol! :D

what were your results last week? u happy with it?

so how did u do last week?

Oh please do! It's good to encourage one another, no matter what varying goals we have! :)

Was dreading it would be a 1, although a loss is a loss anyway! I must admit I did cheat a little tiny bit and slacked on the water on 2 days, so am very happy with the 2lbs loss! People really noticing now. Complete turn around from 2 weeks ago! Being very strict this week, as I am aiming for a...

Hey guys, lost another 2lbs this week!!!!! What about you?

Guys thanks for all the replies. And yes, guys do get slack and it does affect us. I was starting to get down. All the little sarky comments were getting to me. If your hubby is on here ask him to get in touch and we can buddy up! Cheers

Hi to all Tuesday weighers!!! I lost just over 8lbs in my first week on CD ss+ and am happy so far!

Well, went for the weigh in last night and I lost 8lbs in one week! Wow! People already noticing a difference. Very happy! I actually would say I've lost 9lbs, as my home scales indicate when I'm less dressed!

Yeah I'm definitely not feeling very hungry. First 3/4 days was hell! And, sorry to be so raw, but I went for a number 2 today, which was great! Was starting to get worried, as I have not been since Tuesday! All seems to be going well! Fingers crossed for my weigh in tomorrow!

And what are other signs of ketosis apart from bad breath? Cheers

Hey guys,thanks for the replies. I had a comment after 2 days on ss+ asking if I had lost weight.I was shocked lol. I have been doing well, having grilled chicken and green leaf salad in the eve's. Been around a lot of people eating food today but have resisted well and I have been drinking 2...

Hi all. I'm a 20-something year old male currently 14 stone. Joined CD on 24/5/11. Wanna be 12.5 - 13 stone. The diet has been ok, am on ss+ after a guy I spoke to lost 10lbs in one week! Been getting sly comments from people. Not nasty, but I hate the attention! I was always a guy who was 12...