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Good so far thanks! I'll be getting weighed on Wednesday evening, so will be on day 6. First time I did CD I lost 10lbs the first week, but I know I definitely won't be hitting that! I would hope for about 7lbs this week! Alan

Good luck, I'm on day 4 now, I found the first day the hardest so far...you just need to push through, drink more water and things will suddenly click into place! Alan

Hi there Congratulations on the journey so far! I'm on day 4 so I know what you are going though!! Only advice I would give is not to skip meals. You need to think of it in terms of regular small meals to ensure maximum weight loss... It basically keeps your metabolism going. When I did CD...

I did exactly the same!! I was so hungry on exante though, and nothing replaced the tetras.... The tetras were the reason I was so successful last time I don't think the CDC's will sell to you like this, they have to account for everything and follow a code of practice. Alan

Stick with it though! I know we all want it off quickly, but as long as we follow the plan, in the long term is physically impossible not to lose weight on this diet!! Just need to get through the first week and I'm sure everything will seem much better! Alan

I'm restarting again today as well, just wanted to wish you luck!! (I ended up putting on 5 stone since the last time!!!) Alan

Last year when I did this diet for the first time, I think I only lost about 5 lbs the first week but about a stone in the second! Just remember that even on this diet everyone will lose at different rates..... You need to focus on the fact that you ARE losing, no matter how much it is!! Alan

Suggestions would also be appreciated, they can get. Bit pricey so don't want to waste my money! Alan

That's great, thanks for letting me know! Sounds better than my iPhone app! Alan

Hi there, I've just started the program using an app on my iPhone, but I've noticed a few people mentioning Laura? Can someone explain who she is?! Thanks Alan

Hi there You can take the audio from the DVDs easy enough, or convert hem to play on the iPhone or iPad too. I use my kettleworx purely on my iPad! Alan

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Add me in!! On day 2 of SS, so going to set a difficult target of 25lbs during August. Slightly unrealistic, but what the hell! Away on hols with the kids next week so need something to spur me on! Alan

Hi all, After losing tons of weight on cambridge last year, i've managed to fall off the wagon and put most of it back on. I tried exante earlier this year but found i was so much hungrier than on cambridge i ended up giving in and eating. Can i just check......would men have the same...

Hi, When I was doing cambridge diet my consultant advised me to use palmers cocoa butter, they do one specifically for weight loss. I got it from boots. Can't say whether it worked, I def had loose skin at the end of the diet, but it could have been a lot worse! I think trying anything is...

Hi all, I've managed to obtain the rebel fitness guide by Stephen Kamb ..... He runs nerdfitness.com... A funny site! Just wondering if anyone else had followed this guide and what results they had from it? Thanks Alan

Kinnect is meant to be much better for working our than a wii.....apparently you have to work harder! Alan

I think this is a really good site.....loads of free workouts!

If you are struggling with money and need to pay a bill, i'd say sell. Especially as you haven't used it in such a long time! Remember, all the exercises which are in the games can be done without the Wii !! There are loads of free resources on the internet, its just down to how motivated you...

Hi Sue, i was absolutely starving on the first day and ended up having a second bar in the evening. Not heard my tummy rumble in a VERY long time, so its kinda nice!! Made me realise i never knew what hunger actually was, as I had been constantly full since stopping Cambridge Diet last year!! I...

I had this the first day! Splitting my shakes on day 2 helped!

I was going to suggest the same as justiceuk, I use the shakers for mine......no problems with the blend so far. Ive been splitting the shakes in half, adding coffee to the vanilla, shaking to mix, then topping up with some hot water, then giving it a quick shake again. Makes sure there are no...

& I'm happy!!! Despite having a second bar (4 products in all) on day 1, today (start of day 3) I've lost nearly 5 lbs!!!! So happy I started this diet! Alan

Good tip! Splitting the packs and cutting the bars seems the sensible way to do it!!

For me, I always believed your body can't do the two together...... Lose weight and add muscle. I suppose I made a decision over what I wanted the most.....losing weight was at thebtop of the list. I accepted that therevwas the possibility of losing some muscle during the diet, but being...

Thank you for the comments, i've decided to split the shakes in half from now on, they were a bit thick for my liking anyway! Hoping today goes better!!

Ok, so yesterday was my first day doing TS. by the end of the day I was absolutely starving despite filling up on water all day. I gave in and had a second bar. This morning, I had a large coffee with two sweeteners. I've just found out the recommendation is that we only have sweetener in...

I've heard good things about gillian's DVD, if you take a look on tumblr, there are lots of people who are blogging their way through the 30 days....you can see what a difference it makes!

The first session in kettleworx is actually known for being the worst over the whole 12 week series.... Think I got to end of week three before life got in the way! It's very good though and def works if you keep it up. There's a whole thread on it under exercises . . . 'secret to shaping up'...

Hi, I'm starting today! The benefit of this type ofndiet is that you can make a real difference in a short about of time! Just keep thinking....march 3rd is coming no matter what and you have a choice, to be lighter or not! Keep drinking water and push past those desires to eat. I know is...

Well done! That's amazing!! Today is day one for me, hope I'm as successful as you are! Alan

I did Cambridge last year and will be starting exante on Tuesday. I realise the taste may be different, but there will be other benefits.......the price for a start!! It's over half the price of cambridge for me! My 1 month pack for exante cost £110 with water flavouring. On CD, a month set me...

And actually taste pretty good!!

****giggles***** I'm such a child!!!!xx

Hello! I'm due to start exante on Tuesday....assuming it arrives Monday!!! If it gives the same results as Cambridge diet, I'll be very happy! Alan

WOW, well done! You must be pleased! I did CD last year and can say 100% that if you stick with it, it definitely does work!

I agree with lose2win, the screen isn't so bright, think I've just got used to it though!

Thanks, just need to find someone now!!!

Agreed! Fantastic database of food and lots of additional info such as protein and carbs rather than just calories and fat! Alan

Bodyweight exercises would be good! They would be gentle in terms of movement, but taxing in terms of strength conditioning! Lots of sites have free workouts if you search online, but bodyrock.tv is always one I'd recommend. Wii or xbox kinnect would add a fun dimension to your workouts...

Last year i got a salter mibody scale. Does, weight, body fat, body water, bmi, bmr, muscle ratio etc etc. I think the important thing to remember is that these type of scale are never 100%accurate, but it will give you a good indication of what the current situation is! I've been very happy...

This looks similar to British military fitness British Military Fitness - fun outdoor exercise classes to get your body and mind going You can a tually get a free session from them to see if you like this sort of thing! There's also a iPhone app for working out on your own Alan

Hi all, I've heard some good things about TRX based exercises, but my gym doesn't have one and they look expensive to buy for home workouts! Does anyone have any experience of them or can you recommend where to get cheapy ones from? Thanks Alan

Bodyrock.tv is a good site with loads of free bodyweight based exercises! Alan

I agree, anything is much better than nothing! But I think the biggest thing to realise is that exercise is only part of the jigsaw, diet and healthy eating is essential! You definitely don't need a gym, bodyweight exercises are a fantastic way to tone and build strength Bodyrock.tv is a good...

I'd love to try this too, but like Martin, there are no classes near me either! However, the main crossfit journalnsite has loads and loads of info, although there is a yearly fee for accessing it all! CrossFit Journal

I've not heard of that either! Will take a look. There's a book by Gillian Reilly that would be helpful.....it explains why we binge, what the triggers are and has some good tips to stop! Eating Less: Say Goodbye to Overeating: Amazon.co.uk: Gillian Riley: 9780091902476: Books There's some...

Hiya, I know exactly where you are coming from, things are starting to go well, things are working and then we self sabotage. Keep coming here, post what's going on, how you are feeling etc......everyone is so supportive and we are all here for you. If you want to pm me to talk when you have...

Not actually sure if i'm allowed to post this, but if not, let me know and i'll take if off! Ive seen a few people buying kettlebells through Tesco direct.....if you go through this site (its a cash back site) you'll get a further 5% cashback at the moment! Link is here(& yes, i get a reward if...

Just wanted to say good luck! Lots of support on here, so let us know how you get on! Alan

Well done! That's really good results!

Just to mirror what others have said, it's not a failure, you made the right choice! It's better to have a second bar than have something that's completely off plan! Good luck! Alan

Hello and good luck! Lots of support on here so you've definitely come to the right place! Alan

Don't panic! This happens to people all the time, the important thing is that it's helped you realise how important it is to you.....so use the way you are feeling now to spur you on! Good luck with the weigh in, there's enough time to undo last night!

Hello, just wanted to say welcome from another relatively newbie to the forum! Good luck and like others have said, if you've done it before, then you know you can do it again! There are so many different types of diet out there, but there's loads of info on the site. Find one that suits your...

I know what you mean! But your weight will fluctuate during the week as there are so many factors that affect it! Just don't be disheartened and look at the longer term goal......if you stick to the diet, it's physically impossible not to get there!

Personally, I don't think it's cheating. There are lists of diets you can choose to do. The results you get with them differ. On this one, I'd say (for me!) it's harder to start and stick to, and has a bigger impact on your social life, but it means you lose weight faster. I'd rather lose it...

I think everyone has different results, for me on this type of diet, anything other than very gentle exercise meant my weight loss slowed down!!

Well done! You've done so well!!!

I'm near Tunbridge Wells, so right on the Kent / east Sussex border! Not too bad today thanks Jim, starting back on the diet today (again!) and for once feeling positive about it!

Wow, that's famtastic, well done! I'm starting SF today so this is a big motivation to see it working!

Forgot to say, I found for me it was easier just to have 3 x tetras and 1 bar a day (can have the bars after the first 2 weeks). That's all I had for 14 weeks every day! I didn't worry about the sachets, soups or mousse, but everyone is different, just do what is best for you and don't...

Just wanted to say good luck, I did Cambridge last year and it works if you stick to it! First three days they say are the worst, although for me they were fine.....I drank over 4 litres of water a day so I think that helped lots. I'd recommend it!! I did find I was obsessed with food for the...

Glad you decided to go out, hope you enjoyed it once you were out! It's only natural to feel the way you did once in a while!

Wow, you've done so well Jim! Kudos to you! Thanks for the kind words

Good luck for weigh in! If you are drinking lots of water you may find the loss is not as much as you hope, however, remember this is a war and not a battle - it's getting to the end goal that matters! If you are sticking to the diet then there is no way you can't be losing weight \ fat...

I LwYs found getting headaches was a sign of being dehydrated.....but could also be a sign of carb or caffeine withdrawal! Hope you feel better soon

Thank you for being so honest with everyone, as a returner to the site, youll know there are so many people on here to support you! Even though I'm a guy, I can understand some of what you've said, I've been through the ringer myself a few times. If you want to talk, here for you Alan Xxx

I'm glad you feel better, when you feel like having a break / stopping the diet, remember how you felt when you posted your first message, hopefully that will motivate you to continue! Good luck xx

I compared it to the Cambridge tetras I had last year, nutritionally its pretty similar to be honest, I like the fact the sugar is much much lower than others when you use the tubs!!

Well done! Thats a really good weight loss so far, fingers crossed it carries on for you. I got some yesterday and going to start it tomorrow. Can't seem to find any instructions or write up about it on the packaging or in store. Only says how to mix the shake. Also noticed a huge difference...

I'd also space them at regular intervals throughout the day, I always saw it as ensuring my metabolism kept going. I tried reducing to a lower amount of shakes in the hope of losing more - it doesn't work! I actually lost less on those weeks & it does encourage some negative eating patterns too...

I know what you mean! Looking at my before and after photos is shocking. I had no idea just how much weight i'd put on and what i really looked like. I think back to what i was like and even looking in the mirror didn't show me the reality of the situation. Only by seeing photos of myself now...

No problem! I know it seems that Cambridge is really expensive, I initially thought that too before I started. As i'm a guy I was meant to have four products a day, my weekly food bill came to around £60 ( iwas having all premade tetras and bars). I worked out that every single meal I had...

Thank you for the kind messages! Starting back today officially, weighed myself and although slightly more put in, it could be a lot worse!!

This sounds interesting, is it like Cambridge diet?

Only just found this thread.....last year I'd have been able to say I'm a member of the century club, I lost over 100lbs. However have fallen back into the old ways of eating and put just over 2 stone back on :cry: Drawing a line in the sand as of today though, will weigh myself later and...

Good luck Chloe, I know it seems hard at the moment but use the support from the forum to spur you on. You CAN do this and everyone is here to help you! You aren't alone Alan

Hi there, I was on Cambridge last yearvand there was a definite slow down after about 2 months for me, although I was still losing. When you say the odd pounds, how much are we talking? I'd recommend talking to your consultant, it's their job to support you....and you are effectively paying...

Hi Caroline, don't be disappointed, that's a fantastic result! You are losing inches and being very successful a it too! Alan

Hi Kron, So far (!) I've obtained: Kettleworx (obviously!) Steve Maxwell - 300 Kettlebell Challenge Bob Harper Kettlebell Sculpted Body Mike Mahler - Kettlebells Aggressive Strength Skogg Kettlebells Workout - Roots Iron Core (Sarah Lurie) Vol 1, 2 & 3 Have tried the Bob Harper one in the...

Well done Paula, I did the Cambridge diet last year and lost 100lbs to get to my goal. However I was pretty ill by the end of it!! I'd never have lost the amount of weight I did without cambridge, but I also think I'd never be able to stick to it again, it wasn't easy! Good luck

That's one way of losing weight!!!! Managed to do week two core and then resistance yesterday, tummy aches today but feeling good! Aiming to start week three today....might as well get cardio out the way!

I'd definitely recommend them, there's loads of useful info in the link gettingfitat50 posted. I'm currently following the kettleworx programme but there's lots of other options! Seem to be getting fast results too

Hi there, do you have any suggestions for adjustable dumbbells? I'm currently using kettlebells but also want to incorporate dumbbell workouts Thanks

Drinking lots of water will help too!

I'd agree with a protein shake, although i usually have one immediately after working out. What about a banana about half an hour beforehand?

I'd heard the Kinnect was better in comparison to the Wii, but i suppose it all depends on what you are more likely to keep going with! Given the choice, i'd prob go with the xbox as it seems to track better, although the Wii seems more fun!!!

Hi there, i'm relatively new to this thread so i'm sure some of the more experienced swingers will give an answer, but i'm assuming the level 2 was obtained from a certain site - it does mean you haven't got the full range of workouts or exercises. I'd definitely recommend starting with the six...

Me again! Not sure if Mr Cheese realises this, but they seem to be giving away the 'Fat Free in 42 days" pdf booklet through the main UK Kettleworx site. However, when you look for it through the product page, they are trying to charge £9.99 ??? :eek: Its here....get it while you can!! :D Alan

I completely agree with you...it has the potential to trigger a number of eating disorders too! For me, I started it out of pure desperation.....I was at rock bottom and the diet just just clicked for some reason. Stuck to it for 14 weeks without a single blip. Admittedly I wasn't eating...

Hi Sue, yep, got all the workouts now plus the "fat free in 42" part.....it's amazing what you can find on the Internet if you know where to look!!!! I've done the fast fat burn before, but not the fast abs. Agree with the comments about Kettleworx Kimberley too!!! ;) Alan

Forgot to say, spin is a hard slog, never thought I'd actually get the courage and confidence to do it! Glad I did though!! My last spin class burnt just over 800 calories in an hour!!!! You basically go at your own pace using the instructor as a guide. I generally end up going all out as hard...

Hi Sue Thank you!! Martins advice, along with everyone else including yours (and obviously Kron's!) has been truly inspirational, and has helped me refocus on what's important in my life! I lost 100lbs on cambridge diet last year but put a little of it back on over the last couple of...

Hi all I've been an avid reader of one of the threads on this site for some time. Decided to join and contribute now though!!! Last year I lost 100lbs on the Cambridge Diet. Since stopping, I've put 28 of them back on and refuse to go back to what I was!!! I'm currently doing spin...

Hi all I'm another avid reader of this thread, spent quite some time reading it from the start and now feel like I know you all!!! Just wanted to say thank you for all your advice and inspiration. I'm a guy who obtained the kettleworx DVDs last year - the isolated DVDs with arms &...