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    Carb differences in Packs!

    Gosh - some posts seem to have disappeared before I could add my tuppenceworth - very confusing.... :confused: Anyway, all Cambridge portions are designed to be compatible with our Steps, no matter what the carb content is..... The Chewy bars do contain more carbs than the Crunch bars, which...
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    3 CD bars a day only?

    Just a bit of background to the bars available on Cambridge: From the beginning, the mealbars contained more carbohydrate than the powders or ready-mades (tetrapaks), and for certain clients - often those below average height - it was sufficient to cause hunger and/or to stall or slow down...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Jennie, I'm so sorry that your mum's illness has progressed so far since we last spoke. You're a good daughter, and I wish you all strength to face what is in store. I'm glad you're now having your 3 portions of CD each day, which will certainly give you a good nutritional foundation, but...
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    WARNING!!! Stinky thread... :D

    Hiya Stinky! ;) I've just noticed that you've got TOTM, which can definitely make all bodily smells more intense..... Re 810 (Step 2, but I do think that using the Calorie level makes the steps easier to remember) - people who use SS/SS+ for initial weightloss (fabulously!), should be...
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    WARNING!!! Stinky thread... :D

    Poor Sauce.... no, it's not just you. Excess ketones (those not needed for energy) are excreted through the breath, the urine and the skin - especially the damp places, so armpits, nether regions and feet can be pretty unpleasant for a while! Rather than an antiperspirant, I suggest using...
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    SS+ is FAB...But I admit I do weigh my Veg:-)

    The current Steps Programme booklet gives weights as well as tablespoons, Lily: The metric value of a imperial tablespoon is 15 ml of liquid or 15 g of solids..... So SS+ gets 30g of veg, while 810 gets 45g. Good sums, Nevada!
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    Fact or fiction??

    I'd just like to point out that the minimum water intake is actually 2.25 litres (rather than 2 litres, as stated above). It should be understood that 2.25 litres is the minimum requirement..... and anything up to 4, 5 or 6 litres (depending on your height, weight, hot weather, exercise...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Welcome back, Jennie. You know you can do this. Do it for the last time. L x
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    ways you track your water

    Two thoughts: put the "bangles" on your water bottle - thick rubber bands which you move up and down like an abacus. 2. Use an alarm to remind you - on your phone, or a kitchen timer. This is a great little addition to your computer: https://www.brita.net/uk/drink_alarm.html?L=1
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    I need a shake!

    I'm glad that you're so sanguine about it! (Still wish your consultants were a little more realistic and encouraging though....)
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    I need a shake!

    Gosh, Caroline, that's an average of 5 lbs lost each week - it's a fabulous result! And sumayyah, 6lbs a week would be quite extraordinary! No matter how heavy someone is at the beginning, the average weight lost on sole source really is a stone a month, overall. You're both doing...
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    The Canbridge Diet book?!

    Hi Kimmie - which book exactly do you mean? There have been many since 1984! I'm guessing you mean "The Cambridge Diet" by Dr Alan Howard (the inventor), published in 1985, and in the re-edited 20th anniversary edition in 2004.... The ISBN number is: 0-9546557-0-2. The RRP is £5.99, and...
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    FAO - Lesley: psyllium husk post

    PS: Hi Russian Doll, if you're watching.....wavey! L x
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    FAO - Lesley: psyllium husk post

    Good morning, all! Great to see this info circulating again. The most important thing to remember is that lots of water is vital if using psyllium husks - otherwise, the original problem will simply be compounded (compacted!). They are a great addition to Cambridge Porridge sachets..... Hope...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Ah Jennie... I'm so very sorry. L x
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Jennie, I'm so sorry - what sorrow you've experienced this year. x Pink: that's a lovely poem, thank you.
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    Is Cambridge available in Jersey/Guernsey?

    I'm not sure....if you phone 0800 16 14 12 they'll be able to tell you.....
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    Happy birthday kitteh

    Happy birthday, kittehCat - have a great year! x
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    Happy birthday Isis

    Happy birthday, Isis. Sorry I missed this, but hope you had a lovely day. x
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    Happy birthday to me

    Oh Irene - shame on me, too. So sorry. Have a wonderful year! xxx
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    Sarah (westiegirl)

    I'm thinking of Sarah on her birthday. Bottle of pink chilling in the fridge. x
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    My own VLCD with real food (no meal replacements)

    Ah, that old quote. About 99% of that piece is inaccurate, and I'm sure you don't believe most of what you read in the papers, do you? Cambridge Weight Plan has been approved by the British Government's NICE Guidelines for about 26 years now - even though it's hardly changed since Dr Alan...
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    My own VLCD with real food (no meal replacements)

    Hmmm. Hi StevieW, and congratulations on getting to a healthier weight. But I'm afraid you're wrong in two important respects: If someone does want rapid weight loss, they do need to do a formula diet for safety. (See all the posts above.) Secondly, sticking to 1000 Cals a day will give...
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    My own VLCD with real food (no meal replacements)

    Thanks for that, KD. Good stuff.
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    Happy birthday Lesly Cambridge

    Oh Irene, I've only just seen this! I'm so sorry. Thank you so much - I did have a lovely day. Love to you and those growing boys. xxx
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    Happy birthday Porgeous

    Hi Gorgeous - hope you have a wonderful time! x
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    Coconut Water?

    I'm afraid the simple answer is that you can't have any in a day! But then, I guess from your ticker that you're no longer on SS or SS+. With a BMI of 24.1, you'll be on Step 2 (810) now, right? That still means calorie-free drinks only..... Never mind, it won't be long now!
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    Should I change my CDC?

    Ah rainbird! Congratulations, for doing so well so far. Your Consultant must weigh you and measure your waist every time you meet - and I think that should be once a week at the beginning, so that you have the best possible chance of success! As KD says, phone a few Consultants - when you put in...
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    I AM going to be returning to CD.........

    Hi Louise - when you put your postcode into the Cambridge website, Consultants are listed in distance order from your house. Call several, and see who you click with. I hope all goes well.
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    FatfairNforty(ish) in the Sun!

    Jennie's story is fabulous - if only the Sun had written the truth: that she lost all that weight on Cambridge Diet - nothing to do with Amanda Ursell! (Hi Jennie - you deserve all the credit for this. Hope all's well. L x)
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    Has anyone gone back to SS for a few lbs? Any CDC advice....?

    Hi there boardwitless (great name, hehe). Absolutely endorse what KD says - and in any case, you'd have to put on more than 2 stones on holiday to be heavy enough to go back to SS - not likely, I suspect! Have a good hol, choose your one plateful carefully from the buffet, and enjoy eating...
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    I dont seem to be able to get my head around it....Few questions

    Thanks for posting that, Mini - wavey, long time no speak. Just to clarify: that second quoted part in Mini's post #3 is Step 2/810 Calories, rather than SS+..... RugbyGirl - have a chat with your new Consultant. There's no need ever to "cheat" on Cambridge - you simply make a decision, day...
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    Plans!

    Hi Gemma - long time, no speak! I don't come on minimins very often, and your post just caught my eye. I'm a bit confused - easily done!;) If I've got this right, you've just finished your first week of SS, but now have to move up the plans? That's rather odd, so I thought I'd make it clear...
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    Happy birthday Redpam

    Happy birthday, Redpam - I hope you're having a lovely sunny day! x
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    A year has passed...........

    Great story, Marissa - thanks for posting it. x
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    Beginner: SS+ ideas and herbs/spices/sauces allowed.....

    Hi there - no, no bad, Deepak. Thanks for doing it! How about changing the post from legumes to mushrooms? Then it will be perfect!
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    Beginner: SS+ ideas and herbs/spices/sauces allowed.....

    Hi all - sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but legumes (post #2) aren't allowed - great list, fatboy, thank you! But perhaps you meant mushrooms, which are allowed. No salmon (too much fat). No salt (certainly no Nando's seasoning;), which is basically salt with other flavourings, many of...
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    Happy birthday DQ!

    Hi DQ - happy birthday - hope you're having a great one! x
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    SS+ vegetarian meal ideas?

    Hi Trisha, I did say "fat-free" curd cheese - "low-fat" is creamier, so another good reason to read the nutrition panel carefully. Truthfully, I've no idea whether fat-free curd cheese is officially allowed, but I can't think why not. However, I'm ready to be corrected, as always!
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    cottage cheese

    Thank you, Shanny. You should be able to get the lower stuff anywhere, not just the Co-op. It's more a question of finding the time to read the nutrition labels before we chuck it in the trolley and run.
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    cottage cheese

    You're welcome, duncan. Actually, on reflection, both 5% and less than 2% are both "allowed" - but you get to eat more of the lower fat version!
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    cottage cheese

    Hi Duncan - I'm not familiar with Sainsbury's products, but if you have a look at page 33 of your Yellow Book, you'll see that plain cottage cheese is (on average) 4.3% fat, while reduced fat plain cottage cheese is 1.5%, and therefore has one-fifth fewer Calories. The one you've bought...
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    SS+ vegetarian meal ideas?

    If the thought of watery cottage cheese makes you heave, try draining it, in a sieve or piercing a hole in the bottom of the tub. Makes it a whole lot drier. Even better, try fat-free curd cheese, which is very dry. It used to be called Quark, a German branded product, but you can buy the...
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    weigh day almost nil by mouth anyone else?

    Ah KD, the voice of reason! Thanks for that. x
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    can we bring cambridge on a plane?

    Hi Grimskunk - While what Emma says is correct for Europe, I urge you to check very carefully what will be acceptable to Australian Customs. They're very very strict about unauthorised foodstuffs.... Have a great holiday!
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    Happy birthday Eclipse

    I'm so sorry I missed this - happy birthday, Cheryl - hope you had a lovely birthday! L x
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    Happy birthday Russiandoll

    Happy birthday, Russian Doll! Where are you? I hope all is well? L x
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    Tell the truth?

    Love it! Thanks.
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    Tell the truth?

    :)I love this MM - may I borrow it for my clients?! Hope that works for you, NumNums.
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    Mixing Diets ? advice please.

    Hi Shelley - here's the link to the Norwegian Cambridge Diet. I would contact them to see how they can help you. Good luck! Cambridgekuren Norge - Powered By dbComp
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    does coffee count towards water ?

    'Tis very confusing - especially when you've been around as long as I have, and have seen the rules change so often.....sigh. I think a really good way is to have the minimum 2.25 litres/4 pints as plain (or fizzy) water, with anything on top as "flavoured" water - teas, coffees, CD...
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    Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!

    Thank you, Mini! Happy new year to you, to Pierce, to all the mods, and to all the members - here's to a great year! x
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    Happy birthday KD

    Ooooh - so sorry I missed this! Hope you had a wonderful birthday, KD! x
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    SKINNY BEATCHS © - Team 3

    Hi Becca - I know I said I wasn't spying on you, but I've just had a little catch-up and here I am - because you're being too modest! (By the way, your first week's loss was 6.75 lbs...) And the average is 4.6524387 (!) pounds a week, which is absolutely fabulous, but you really deserve it...
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    Hot choc tetra

    Hi all - lovely hot chocolate! But you shouldn't microwave them; only the Porridge is designed to be microwaved without damaging the nutrients and the texture. Try this instead: Fill mug with boiling water for a minute, then empty. Tip CV into mug, re-fill CV carton with hot water and...
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    Article in the Sun

    Fantastic weight-loss Charlotte! Thank Goodness for the Sun's Fit Squad Diet, eh? Where would we be without them? Seriously Charlotte: you look wonderful and deserve many congratulations for all your hard work.
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    Argh - lost my yellow cambridge book.

    if you pm me, I'll email the 810 page from the Yellow Book to you.
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    White fish ????

    Sorry - so much higher in carbohydrate and sodium than white fish. Just think how delicious they will taste when you can have them!
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    Feel the need for warm drinks?

    Good idea, but you shouldn't microwave anything except the Porridge. Try this instead, it's easy: fill mug with boiling water, until the mug is hot on the outside. Throw that water out, put in Chocolate Velvet, fill empty carton with boiling water (to scoop up all the lovely left-over CV!)...
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    Mixing the shakes on the go - with a milk frother!

    Try this: put 50-75 ml of room temperature water in your large mug first, then stir in all the powder until it's smooth. Then top up gradually with boiling water, stirring as you go. That's worked for me for a very long time!
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    Vegetables on Sole Source??

    I can't say better than that, Jenny Wren.
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    Happy birthday Isis

    Hi Lacey - sorry I missed this - hope you had a wonderful birthday! x
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    Would you risk dying for a diet?

    Ursula the dietitian says:“You need to get all the proper things into your diet like protein, carbs, fats, vitamins and all the other things we know about. “You cannot do without any of them and your body will suffer if you don’t have a balance of what you need." Phew, that's nice to know -...
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    Happy birthday Irene x

    Happy birthday, Irene! Hope you're having a lovely day! xxx
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    Coley!!!!!!

    Coley! Welcome back - where've you been? You look very grown-up and even more gorgeous! x
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    Callenetics? Anyone got any experience?

    Now there's a rave from the grave! Bought this book in San Francisco in 1986, just after losing my weight with CD sole source. I was very fit at the time, did the whole programme in one go, thought it was easy, and then couldn't walk the next day, I was so stiff! It is fantastic - a...
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    Happy birthday Lesly Cambridge

    Thank you, Mini! x
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    Toffee and Walnut Shake..

    Ooo, nooooo! "Heating it up" ruins everything - taste and nutrition. Just make it hot to start with: stir the powder carefully into a little room-temperature water to make a very loose paste, top up with hot-to-near-boiling water, and whisk hard. Utterly delicious! Let us know it if works...
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    Happy birthday Lesly Cambridge

    Thank you so much - had a lovely day!
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    Happy Birthday CD Counsellor

    Hi Linda - just seen this. Sorry I missed it, but happy you had a good day. L x
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    Male having 3 per day on sole source?

    I really do think it's the best diet in the world - which is why I've been a Counsellor for nearly 23 years! I hope it works well for you, and I can't wait to hear more about Daniel and Daniel's friend once you're both on the proper plans!
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    Male having 3 per day on sole source?

    Why do think I put four dots, KD?:D
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    Male having 3 per day on sole source?

    I meant only that the website will - one day - be brought right up to date (at which point it will instantly become out of date, of course...) The products you're eating now are as good as they can be with current research and development and Government regulations.
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    Male having 3 per day on sole source?

    Well - that's not a Cambridge plan, then, is it? Naughty!
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    Male having 3 per day on sole source?

    Ah - I'd better read the site again! (Still historic though!);)
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    Male having 3 per day on sole source?

    Heaven knows what my brain is full of....(don't answer that!) It's a really commonly quoted un-fact.....but it's the protein that's the most important bit. (See? Can't even think straight after today.....)
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    Male having 3 per day on sole source?

    Hi PennyJane: much has happened since that synopsis! For up-to-date information* look here: http://www.cambridge-diet.co.uk. It's worth noting that the Cambridge Diet in the USA is quite different, and therefore American internet links may not apply. PS: Perhaps Daniel's friend is female...
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    iPhone

    Okay guys - do I want an iPhone or a Blackberry - or any other suggestions? I know they're both great - but is there anything you hate about it/them? I'll have to leave Orange for O2 - right?*
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    Male having 3 per day on sole source?

    99% right, Badger! It's just that men and women 5'8 and over need more protein specifically, rather than the vits and mins, to prevent muscle loss.
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    SS or 810 with a stone to lose?

    Hi Anne - Could you email me? Thanks.
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    My own VLCD with real food (no meal replacements)

    Just a thought: I regularly see both clients and Counsellors mentioning that a proper vlcd has 100% of vitamins and minerals. While this is correct, it's not the most important bit of the story. A vlcd such as Cambridge is a TFR - total food replacement - which contains a balance of ALL the...
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    New WordGame-last letter = 1st letter-easy peasy one ;o)

    mealbar :D (Edit: Duh!) how about raspberry? (I'd love a raspberry mealbar.......)
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    Happy birthday Eclipse

    Have a great birthday, Cheryl. I wish you many more! x
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    Happy birthday spooky

    Oooh I missed it! Hope you had a great day, Spooky! xxx
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    any cdc online just now?

    Glad to hear all is well!
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    One year ago today

    :bliss:Beautifully put, Susan, thank you. Congratulations, and good luck for maintenance this year. (Hi Mich!:wavey:)
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    Happy birthday KD

    Ooops, late again.....hope you had a great birthday, and the numbing medicine worked very well on all areas.....:D
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    any cdc online just now?

    Oh dear, poor rainbow - I've just seen this. Do you still need assistance?
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    New WordGame-last letter = 1st letter-easy peasy one ;o)

    leek and potato....
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    Word Association

    eater :eek:
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    Please do NOT buy these on ebay!

    And this one (sounds like Xenical), gave an average weight loss of 6 pounds per year..... (These results were given on a Radio 4 programme called the Investigation in August 2008.)
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    Please do NOT buy these on ebay!

    Scary, eh? It's prescribed by GPs as Orlistat, and for all those risks, sibutramine proved, in clinical trials, to lead to an average weight loss of 8 pounds per year.:eek::eek::eek: And some GPs still don't approve of Cambridge Diet:8855::sigh::(:mad:
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    Pictures from the 2009 Xmas Conference

    Me too - may I have a link please? Thanks.
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Hi Jennie - happy birthday! x
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    Today's Daily Mail

    John Garrow has been saying this for more than 20 years, and he and Dr Howard will never agree on vlcds. But those "semi-starvation diets (which) deplete the protein and muscle of internal organs" were not vlcds. And the article could have quoted other studies - on nutritionally-balanced...
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    What does AAMW means plz?

    Ooops, Darn indeed.....was keeping a low profile, but this old head just keeps peeping above the parapet.
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    What does AAMW means plz?

    Cooeee, you young whippersnapper..... it was all weasel-word tweaking to fit in with the new NICE guidelines. But it all still works beautifully!
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    Happy Birthday Natayou!

    Hi Nat - pleased to hear you're lurking. Hope you had a good birthday, and that all is well in Nat's World. x
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    ACCOMPLIA SUSPENDED?!?

    Have a look here: http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-forum/48601-reductil-any-help-support.html And yet my GPs still won't support Cambridge Diet while dishing out Xenical like sweeties.
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    What does AAMW means plz?

    Nearly right: AAM was the equivalent of SS+ option2, and 790 was the equivalent of 810.
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    Reductil ---- any help/support ?

    A few things to think about: Reductil/Sibutramine = about 8 lbs lost a year. Xenical/Orlistat = about 6 lbs lost a year. Accomplia/Rimonabant (the newest drug available on the NHS) = slightly higher losses per year, but known to induce psychosis and unreasonable anger. Very low calorie...
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    My poor friend

    Hi Minime - sorry to butt in but microwaving is a really bad idea - destroys the nutrients and affects the texture. Try this for hot choc: fill mug with boiling water, leave to heat mug, throw water away. Tip in ChocV, then fill the empty carton with boiling water to catch all the good bits, and...
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    I passed...

    Congratulations, Debbie - welcome to the ranks. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!
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    Just wanted to say bye bye...

    Bye for now Nikki - but don't be a stranger - you're always welcome here, on or off CD. x
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    My Hair :)

    How lovely to hear you're experiencing such incidental benefits! I think CD grows the best nails ever.
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    Happy birthday Isis

    Happy birthday, Lacey - hope you're having a wonderful day! x
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    Perfectly Clear

    Hi Marci - your Counsellor has told you what I've been telling my clients too. It would be helpful if all Counsellors were kept up to date, but at least this will give you the opportunity to explore the things that aren't forbidden....;)
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    Problem with Porridge

    Just to say that Cambridge Diet is perfectly suitable for all blood groups - by which I mean that your counsellor may believe what she's told you, but it isn't official advice. The differences between CD Porridge and the other sachets are as follows: Porridge has 35% protein, 45% carbs, 20%...
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    Can you make things with SS packs other than what they are?

    I think that was one reason for introducing the porridge, Little Miss. I quite like it - it's not Scott's porridge oats, but as Cambridge porridge, it's a fine addition to the range.
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    Water Flavouring Beyond 6 Weeks?

    Ooops! Am I showing off again? It's nice to know I haven't wasted my 22 years! Just catching up with the threads - not been here since Friday......
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    Water Flavouring Beyond 6 Weeks?

    It is 6 weeks, but the flavour just fades. It won't harm you, as long as you've always used a clean spoon;)
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    Confused - can you have sweetners, salt, pepper?

    Pepper and tablet sweeteners are fine, salt is not, and bouillon is not part of Cambridge Diet until maintenance. But you could have a CD Savoury Vegetable drink each day (or mixed with your soup, Susan). I should have a good read of your two books, Leah, and then have a chat with your...
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    Can you make things with SS packs other than what they are?

    Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but I understand that HQ has decreed that cooking packs is no longer allowed (apart from the Porridge, of course) owing to the nuking of the nutrients. If you choose to continue, do make sure not to have more than one "cooked" portion per day, just to be...
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    Cold medicines on SS...

    Don't forget Cambridge Lemsip - which is hot Sunshine Orange and 2 paracetamol. Works like a charm. Hope you all feel better soon, once all that perfect nutrition is back in charge.
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    New After Piccie!!!!!!! OMG

    And not falling out, either.....new underpinnings at last, eh? And red does suit you - so have you signed up for the Red Hat Brigade yet? (I've been a fully paid-up member for years....) Triffic pix, KD. If you do move them from your sig, I hope they'll go to the Rogues' Gallery, as proof...
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    Counsellors

    Hi Scarlett - unless your CDC's husband is a Joint Counsellor with her, this is breaking our Code of Conduct, and nullifying our product liability and personal liability insurances. And you absolutely should look to her for motivation and inspiration - because no matter how determined you...
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    Water flavouring, ok for kids??

    Just to be really clear, there is nothing in any of the products to cause harm (apart from the laxative effects!) and lots of goodness in the Diet, but a half-portion at a time is enough for a small child, with a total of one whole portion per day. Depends on the size and age of the kids.
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    Water flavouring, ok for kids??

    My dentist also recommends it for anyone with braces on their teeth, because the malic acid isn't corrosive. Also it's colour-free, so no manic kids!
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    Will it be better tomorrow?

    But you had done proper preparation, hadn't you, Amanda? Which is why ketosis happened so fast for you. On average, it takes between 24 and 72 hours, depending on the amount of carbohydrates in your system on Day 1. For some unlucky people, it can take quite a lot longer, particularly after...
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    A small rant..... (sorry need to vent some anger)

    Oh Sarah, I'm so sorry that this has happened again. You've received appalling treatment, and those Counsellors deserve to be reported to Head Office, so that they can be reminded very forcefully of their obligations under the Code of Conduct. Gosh, that sounds pompous! But it really isn't...
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    CD Porridge- anyone tried it?

    Kelly: take it back to your Counsellor who will exchange it for you.
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    Tears of joy

    Great news, Angel - well done! Could you sell your 38s to put towards your NEXT new smaller pair?!
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    ramadan any suggestions

    It's too long to do a summary, but I've scanned it, so if you'd like a copy, just email me: [email protected]. The Halal Cert lists all the sachet products (soups and shakes, inc lactose free), with the exception of the new Porridge. There is no mention of any other product - cartons...
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    CD porridge. Hated it :-(

    I love it - but I do always describe it as being for people who love broccoli (because it's very green) and Stilton rather than Cheddarforchildren. (After all - I wouldn't want any brought back for a refund, would I?:D) But a splash or more from any milk allowance really tones it down quite...
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    help!! I need a councillors advice pls

    Who's been in the knife box today then? :p
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    Comments!!

    Well done you! (I always expect my phone to start ringing with new enquiries after the term begins in September, because of the School Gates effect! So thank you all!) Good luck!
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    Social Outcast...

    What ever is going on this week? I'm the same, and my feet.....!:eek::eek::eek::eek: I have to keep cleaning out my shoes with antibacterial wipes..... Bizarre, but it has to be the body sloughing off all those toxins extra fast, so it's not all bad. (At least, that's what I keep telling my...
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    ramadan any suggestions

    Good evening all! This is a fascinating thread, and thanks to Maybe Baby for all that information. I just wanted to let you know that the latest edition of the Counsellors' in-house magazine (The Insider, Sept 2008, which we received on Thursday) has a 2-page spread about CD and Ramadan...
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    help!! I need a councillors advice pls

    ....And could you change the colour of your print to something that won't make us go blind? ;)
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    help!! I need a councillors advice pls

    Hi there. If you don't want to do Sole Source, then do one of the higher plans. Your Counsellor seems to have suggested that you move up to Sole Source Plus. I suggest you read your two CD booklets thoroughly, then call your own Counsellor and discuss it with her.
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    8 stones barrier passed

    Huge congratulations, Caress, you really do deserve to be proud of yourself. x
  132. L

    CD and general anaesthetic.... :(

    Hi Leah, just sending condolences, but I'm sure it will be worth it in the end. How about asking them for much more info about what they mean by high Cal? And what kind of foods? You can't be the first person to ask that, I suppose. x
  133. L

    CD porridge. Hated it :-(

    There is no point in any Counsellor trying to oversell a product. Our Code of Conduct requires us to exchange or refund products on request from the client. And that just makes too much damn work!
  134. L

    Does anyone remember those lycra fitted bootcut trousers ?

    I have a pair and a spare of black stretch bootcuts, which I've worn for several years, just because they're comfortable and easy-care. But I also quickly realised that whenever I wore them, people would ask "have you lost weight?" They really flatter my particular shape (imagine an apple with...
  135. L

    need some advice!

    Great explanation, abz - 2 Brownie points!
  136. L

    need some advice!

    Hi Bunny - I've had so many clients who insist on sticking to SS until they get on the plane. A tray-meal, a couple of drinks, and a hotel breakfast later, and they can't fit into those lovely waisted skirts and shorts. Because of the fluid retention. Spend at least three days moving up -...
  137. L

    What prices are everyone selling CD for?

    We're just like supermarkets nowadays. :D If anybody's about to begin with CD, I recommend you call all the local Counsellors, see what they charge and what the length of your appointment will be. Then choose the one you feel most comfortable with. It's all about value, I think, rather than...
  138. L

    Exactly 100lb to go...

    Wonderful, Caryl! So a 100 pounds = 200 days-ish.....where does that put you? A lot happier and healthier than you are today, I bet! Best of luck!
  139. L

    CD Counsellors?

    Nah, it's not worth it - I've only been doing it 22 years.... But seriously, yes, she needs to ask her own Counsellor for information.
  140. L

    Anyone for cd porridge on sole source

    All day today, my office has been in uproar about the Porridge. I have had to body-search clients to stop them taking away my single sample - it's MINE MINE MINE for tomorrow morning. And I so hope it's delicious, because nobody seems very thrilled by the Strawberry tetra. (Of which I still...
  141. L

    Hair Loss - not a problem! Quite the reverse on CD for me!

    Lovely thread, Tinkerbelle, thank you! I'm fascinated to know why hair can suffer, but nails and skin improve dramatically - even after all my years of research, I haven't found the answer - yet. And you look lovely! PS: Until 3-4 years ago, I had no clients at all who reported significant...
  142. L

    Got a new tetra briks tonight

    I still haven't received any Strawberry samples (placed randomly in orders, apparently, which implies that some might get lots while some get none), and I'm not very happy about that...... .....however, I am looking forward to my Porridge tomorrow morning! I would have bet quite a lot of...
  143. L

    Got a new tetra briks tonight

    We did, Dom, 2 or 3 years ago - in testing, we called it Vanilla Thriller (thanks, Mar!) and it was delicious, and especially useful as a coffee whitener. But it disappeared.....never to be heard of again.
  144. L

    Got a new tetra briks tonight

    Ooh dear - sounds just like the original Strawberry tetrapak, 10 or more years ago, which never made it to the market. Shame it's not suitable for vegetarians, as well....
  145. L

    The role of the CDC... how are they 'chosen'...

    I'm going to think about this overnight, and respond tomorrow. I need my bed, goodnight all!
  146. L

    Planned Cheat on SS to Boost Metabolism?

    I don't have my law books handy ;) but the national regulations are different all over the world, even though the products are, for most countries, made here in the UK by Cambridge Manufacturing, but to the legal specifications of each country, as well as the national "tastes". Tricky, isn't it...
  147. L

    The role of the CDC... how are they 'chosen'...

    Well put, Mike, and I'm sorry, Tinks, that I didn't answer your first post properly. As with all organisations, our training methods have changed over the years, and there are some Counsellors who haven't kept up, or who choose to break the rules. Some are new and some are old - like me! But...
  148. L

    The role of the CDC... how are they 'chosen'...

    Missmf: I shouldn't be sticking my oar in here, but I think you're being badly served by your Counsellor. Could you call the helpline 0800 16 14 12 and find another?
  149. L

    Accepted for CDC training

    Sorry - afterthought: I've seen so many people put their heads down and run to the finish-line. But once there, they have no idea how to maintain, which is the hardest bit. So I'm all for a bit of sensible exploration along the way. I call it "Preparation for Maintenance" and I worry...
  150. L

    Accepted for CDC training

    Couldn't put it better myself.... I think there are two Golden Rule First Sentences for a Counsellor - new or old: 1) I don't know but I can find out, 2) This is how it works, so follow the plan, get yourself firmly into ketosis, then experiment if you choose to do so, and we'll discuss...
  151. L

    Planned Cheat on SS to Boost Metabolism?

    Bunny, M-azing and anyone else who's interested: Add-a-Meal week is, in the UK, the old name for Sole Source Plus. The new NICE guidelines say that it is possible to Sole Source for 12 weeks before insisting on one week on a non-vlcd diet (i.e. 810 Cal), before returning to Sole Source for...
  152. L

    The role of the CDC... how are they 'chosen'...

    Hi all - you need to be BMI 28 or below, and to have done at least two of the CD weightloss Steps before applying, via your own Counsellor. Otherwise, I totally agree with Spooky and Bev.
  153. L

    Can I mix the food? Quorn?

    Hi there - yes, you can make up your protein allowance from the different choices - and you can split it over a 24-hour period, if you wish. The Quorn options you've mentioned - Quorn mince or Quorn "chicken style" pieces - are perfect. Any other Quorn is for the "try it and see"...
  154. L

    Planned Cheat on SS to Boost Metabolism?

    Wouldn't advise the "anything you fancy" option. On the other hand, moving up to a higher CD Step can certainly do the trick, so that you can, if you choose, move back down again. So many clients just try to hang on in there on SS, when moving up to SS+ or 810 really starts the weight loss...
  155. L

    Accepted for CDC training

    Congratulations, Corioboria, on your selection for training. From your posts, I think you'll be a real asset to the squad.
  156. L

    Im back with you all now

    Just to wish you good luck, Gemma - you'd better change your signature again!
  157. L

    Soul Source + Chicken

    You're welcome, Gemma. Hi PersephOne - I love "soul source" too! Actually chicken legs will be lower in protein per gram, because they contain more fat than the white meat. It's the same principle as skimmed milk containing more calcium (and protein and every other constituent) than...
  158. L

    Soul Source + Chicken

    Blue Grapefruit is quite right - sole source is sole source, and that's that. But if you don't want to stick to sole source, then do Sole Source Plus or anything upwards, calorie-wise. As far as pre-cooked, shrink-wrapped chicken is concerned, it's extremely unlikely to be 100% chicken. Last...
  159. L

    Happy Birthday Cah-ching!

    Happy birthday, Cah-ching! Hope you're having a great time!
  160. L

    5 stone yaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy

    Fantastic, Carlax - go and treat yourself to a more-fitted top and pants. You deserve to start experimenting - even if it's only in your bedroom!
  161. L

    Im engaged!

    Congratulations Vix to you and your beloved! Lovely ring, too!
  162. L

    Happy birthday westiegirl

    Happy birthday, Sarah - sorry I missed it, but hope you had a great day!
  163. L

    Stinkabells Cambridge Diet

    Just to wish you good luck, Stinkabell - (does this mean that dragon breath has struck already?!)
  164. L

    Flavour Ideas for CD Meal Bars **WARNING - FOOD REFERENCES **

    I've been pestering them for a savoury bar for over 15 years! But if they can make Leek & Potato soup (which in real life would be high carb), let's keep hoping. Some people make a stiff paste out of the sweet shakes and either refrigerate or freeze them. Who's going to be brave enough to do...
  165. L

    My BMI is 24.9 and I am now longer overweight!!!!

    Congratulations, Susan - you look wonderful, and I bet you feel wonderful too! How about a new "after" picture after Brighton?
  166. L

    I need sympathy!

    So pleased to hear that you're feeling a bit better. x
  167. L

    Hot Water with Lemon

    Ah, that's good. They may not look much, but they're full of useful info. Have a good read. And good luck!
  168. L

    Hot Water with Lemon

    Hi Bev - did your Counsellor give you the Yellow Book (Weight Care with Cambridge) and - if you're doing Sole Source - the Pink book (The Cambridge Sole Source Programmes?
  169. L

    Wanted to share Great news!!

    Great news, Kate. Well done!
  170. L

    7st pics

    Fabulous photos, Andrea - you look great!
  171. L

    Updated pics after 6 months on CD

    Looking fab, Chris! Congratulations! x
  172. L

    Congratulations KD! Now a CDC!

    At last - I can breathe out now! Congrats, KD. Lucky people of Bournemouth.
  173. L

    I need sympathy!

    Poor Kelly - I'm sure you'll be feeling a lot better very soon! :hug99:
  174. L

    Happy birthday 4busybee

    Happy Birthday! Hope you're having a wonderful time!
  175. L

    Happy Birthday IreneH

    Happy Birthday, Irene! Hope you're having a wonderful time! x
  176. L

    Happy Birthday littlemissspendthrift

    Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful time!
  177. L

    My GP .. she said...

    Welcome, Hanloje! I'm sure you won't regret it - good luck on 26th!
  178. L

    What kind of scale do you have?

    I have Tanita - High Capacity Scales, HD-372. I've had them 3 years, they're perfectly accurate, and weigh up to 28.5 Stones. Look great, and have a huge illuminated display, showing pounds, kilos or stones+pounds to the quarter-pound. One drawback: don't work accurately on carpet, not even...
  179. L

    Oh well here I go!

    Hi Kelly - so sorry I missed this earlier. I hope all is going well, and that you recover very quickly. I'm sure it will be worth it for no more pain. Be good, and rest like they tell you to! x
  180. L

    Tummy tuck and thigh lift - 'diary'.

    Hi Jo - just to wish you a speedy recovery. I'm looking forward (sort of!) to reading your diary later.
  181. L

    water..

    Thanks, Kirsty - I'll have a look at that. I do hate that phrase though, because it isn't quite that simple, and can lead people to overdo the water.....
  182. L

    water..

    Hi SweetPea! I think that's right..... You need between 2.25 and 4 litres a day on CD Sole Source, depending on how tall and how heavy you are, how hot the day is, and how energetic you are.... There are lots of threads on here - in fact, it's a constant topic of discussion:D, so have a...
  183. L

    water..

    Hi Kirsty - that's an interesting quote - can you give me the source, so I can have a look at the whole thing? Thank you!
  184. L

    Cambridge Diet United States: the facts

    Thanks, Linda, very useful for settling arguments!
  185. L

    Happy birthday fatgirl666

    Happy birthday - sorry I'm a day late, but I hope you had a great time!
  186. L

    restarting tomorrow

    Hi Claire, sorry you had a difficult time - but today's another day, eh? Best of luck, pet.
  187. L

    Off to celebrate our 10th anniversary

    Congratulations! Hope you have a wonderful time - it's pouring here, so must be better in Marbella!
  188. L

    Mix a Mousse Question - Advice really needed

    Hi Claire, it is definitely okay to use, but quite how you do it, I really don't know! Sorry.....I'm sure someone will be along soon.
  189. L

    Sole Source Plus Option 2

    I had a quick look on-line at the Atkins bars - the Endulge bar is way too low in weight and both protein and carbs to be considered in any way a substitute for a Cambridge bar. The Decadence bar is I suppose more suitable, for both carb and protein content - but it's double the fat and 25% more...
  190. L

    Aspartame

    All soups except the Spicy Tomato, which does contain aspartame and acesulfame K.....
  191. L

    Sole Source Plus Option 2

    Pleased to hear that my post made sense, Shell! Many people have shake for breakfast, tetrapak for lunch, meal for dinner, then cut up the bar for endless nibbles in the evening - it works well. Let us know how you get on.
  192. L

    Banana Tetra

    Mmmm - wonderful, isn't it? And both of Choc Velvet and Banana Bliss make good coffee whiteners - can't guess what it might be like in tea, though! (Actually, I can guess.....bleurgh!)
  193. L

    I've been doing SS for 6 months today....

    No need for Fibre 89 then....:p So glad you had a great time.
  194. L

    cd and healthy eating - will it work together? will i still lose?

    Hi Shell - I think this is why you could do with a good chat with your CDC - after a good read of the sections in the Yellow Book on SS, SS+ (A and B), 810, and 1000. The huge jump comes on 1000 - because that's where carbs are introduced. So it depends on whether you want lots of...
  195. L

    cd and healthy eating - will it work together? will i still lose?

    Hi there, missmf! Best thing would be to discuss the possibilities of either SS+ or 810 or even 1000 with your CDC. I wouldn't recommend the occasional day of SS, because you'll probably never get into ketosis, which provides the safety factor for so few calories. And that leads me to this one...
  196. L

    LUMPS!!

    Hi there! Lumps - bleugh! (although I know people who actually like them......) Your Counsellor should have a Shaker you can buy for about £4; they work well on cold ones. (Not safe for shaking hot ones.) Or if you're really stuck, tip the powder into a cereal bowl, make a little well in the...
  197. L

    Starting Cambridge on Thursday

    Hi Lynda - welcome and good luck! I'm certain you'll love it!
  198. L

    Short of money?

    So they're obviously not keen on my profile! Like Eclipse, I've got £30+, but only get asked every couple of weeks, and if it's the Brand Index one, I usually put Don't Know because I don't care! Off to change my profile now........ ;):D;)
  199. L

    CD booklet

    Hi there, I don't know why - I tried it and it worked, but here it is again.... Expose Email If all else fails, send me a pm with your email....
  200. L

    CD booklet

    Errrrr - well, perhaps the rules are different for Dubai Counsellors, but in the UK, all clients must receive the Yellow Book, and those who choose to do the Sole Source programme must also get that book (The Pink and Blue Book - which you have from the company website. If you email me at...
  201. L

    What is quorn and what can I buy?

    As Bev has said, the plain Quorn mince and pieces are the only acceptable products - just wanted to add that the pieces are actually confusingly called "chicken style pieces", but have no flavourings, as do the other products such as escalopes and sausages. Hope that helps.
  202. L

    CD booklet

    Hi Remia - do please contact Head Office in Corby. I'm sure they will post you a "Yellow Book" - "Weight Care with Cambridge". And I'm sure they will not be pleased to know that your Counsellor isn't providing the booklets. The "Managing your Weight" booklet link doesn't seem to be...
  203. L

    Vege-Gel (instead of mix a mousse)

    Hot water is fine, but boiling water isn't. My method for making the drinks or soups is to put about 80 ml of water (fridge-cold for cold drinks, room temp for hot drinks or soups) into a tall, thin jug or mug, blend in the powder, then top up with water (either fridge-cold, or just off the...
  204. L

    Happy birthday Rachel

    Happy Birthday, Rachel! Hope you're having a wonderful day!
  205. L

    Vege-Gel (instead of mix a mousse)

    Hi there - looking forward to hearing how these experiments work out, because vegetarian setting agents are sooooo much more expensive than gelatine! Just remember, ladies, that boiling your CD sachets or tetrapaks is a v bad idea - ruins the nutrients and the texture, so you may have to...
  206. L

    Happy birthday SARAHP

    Hi Sarah - hope you've had a lovely birthday!
  207. L

    new strawberry tetra brik coming out sept

    And it was SO delicious! I've been hoping for it to arrive since I tasted it 3 years ago....:cry: I'm sure that this Strawberry will be better than the original one, which was so vile it never made it to the marketplace! But where on earth am I going to find the space to keep yet another...
  208. L

    Happy B'day Flirty40GE!

    Happy Birthday, Bev! Hope you have a wonderful day! L x
  209. L

    PICS IN MY UNDIES

    You look great - well done!
  210. L

    Mashed pototo

    Mmm...lovely! Just how comforting is mashed potato if you're fed up? If you ever see any Sue Kreitzman cookbooks on charity shop bookshelves, or Amazon, and you're trying to live low-fat or no-fat, do have a look, because she probably invented no-fat cookery in the late 1980s. "Queen of Slim...
  211. L

    Back from holiday! News inside!!

    Ooh, what lovely news! Congratulations, Spooky and Mr Spooky! L x
  212. L

    Eggs?

    Eggs and Nutrition: Nutritional values of the egg Have a look here about eggs - 11.2 per cent fat, but perfect little portions of food, as far as I'm concerned, and worth waiting for!
  213. L

    I've been doing SS for 6 months today....

    Congratulations, Chris - you should be very very proud of yourself! Have a wonderful holiday! L x
  214. L

    Ketosis and antibiotics

    Antibiotics actually do usually cause a break in ketosis. But getting better takes precedence over CD - don't worry, you'll soon be back on track, Louise. If it's possible, avoid the proprietary cough & cold medicines, and stick to paracetamol, perhaps with a "CD Lemsip" - which is hot...
  215. L

    Happy Birthday Minimins!!!

    Happy birthday, Minimins! Special thanks to Mini and Pierce, and to all the Girls and Boys in the Back-room, for keeping this wonderful service going! Love and thanks to all. x
  216. L

    Bad Tetra *UPDATE*

    I probably get one exploding tetra per 1000. Normally, it seems to happen where the strapping on the parcels might cut in, allowing air to invade the sealed carton. The only thing to remember is this: If one tetra starts to round out like a cushion, and the stuck-down wings pop out, stuff it...
  217. L

    Happy birthday Fireflies_UK

    Hi Pip - have a wonderful sunny birthday weekend! L x
  218. L

    Just got my starting and new piccies from my CDC!

    In that case, it couldn't POSSIBLY be full of biscuits.....*cough, cough*
  219. L

    Help!! Quick!!!!

    225g reduced fat..... look here: http://www.cambridge-diet.co.uk/brochures/solesource.pdf Hope I'm not too late!
  220. L

    Just got my starting and new piccies from my CDC!

    Wow, Kelly, you look fabulous! And I just assumed that the biscuit tin was a sewing tin....right? ;)
  221. L

    Happy birthday Lesly Cambridge

    Oooh - only just saw these! Thanks for finding those incredibly appropriate icons, Linda! And thanks for the good wishes, Dancing! Better go take my cards down now, I suppose.... x
  222. L

    porgeous

    Georgie - how fabulous! I've always meant to butt into your thread to say how wonderful you look. And many congratulations on becoming a CDC - you'll be a real asset to the ranks! L x
  223. L

    Going in again for an operation...

    Just to wish you good luck, Mike, that it improves as much as it can do. Experience sometimes doesn't match expectations - gosh, that sounds pious! But what I was thinking when I wrote it, is that I'm finally feeling brave enough to get my eyes lasered. However, I'm very aware that I see the...
  224. L

    Strawberry Tetra!!!

    Why can't some Counsellors keep their mouths shut until the official announcement? Do you think she opens all her Christmas presents before 25 December and re-wraps them? Sorry, Bikini, no offence meant to you. And I'm glad you like it!
  225. L

    KD....3 Years at Goal!!!!

    KD Day it is then! Well done, you! PS: If you speak nicely to the Moderators, perhaps they'd let you add a "three years on" photo, so you could show off your new bra!
  226. L

    CAN YOU DRINK TOO MUCH WATER

    Morning all. Second thoughts in red: Just go by how you feel. If you feel heady, faint or nauseous, then you either need more or less water, depending on how much you've been drinking!
  227. L

    CAN YOU DRINK TOO MUCH WATER

    10 x 750 ml = 7.5 litres. Cambridge recommend 2.25 litres to 4 litres a day for the average person doing average things. If you're extra tall, extra heavy, have a very energetic day or it's very hot weather, you need more rather than less. If the opposite is true of you, then you probably...
  228. L

    Ketosis / Reading Ketostix

    Just a thought: the sticks are very sensitive. If you've spent the money on them, make sure you read the leaflet properly, wash and thoroughly dry your hands every time, shake one out, tightly close the pot, time it carefully, etc, etc. If you get any positive colours, you're in ketosis. The...
  229. L

    CRAMP!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

    Hi BB - there's no point buying tonic water (which you hate in any case!) because you're using quinine tablets already. Get Crampex, and see what happens then. 2.25 to 4 litres of water is about right, unless you're very active or the weather is very hot. I do sympathise - I get it most...
  230. L

    Does CD Offer maintence foods??

    Oh yes! I bought 14 sachets of the pasta (Mushroom, but not suitable for vegetarians....?????) when it came out (?December 2006?), gave out 12 as free samples..........and I've still got 2 left! Anyone? But for Ramadan, if you're including carbs by then, Sharwood's plain dry noodles only take...
  231. L

    Failed dieter trying a different way!

    Oh that made me laugh - I've a cat just the same! Great diary, Dorcas, I'm hooked too. And what a weight loss - congratulations!
  232. L

    crashed my car :O(

    Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry. But you're safe, and that's all that really matters, in the end. Pick yourself up, get back on that wagon, and you'll be in that dress, feeling great and looking wonderful!
  233. L

    freezing shakes?

    If you like to snack, or nibble, try cutting the bars into slices before freezing, and freeze one tetra in a clean ice-cube tray, to make flat cubes. Even if you don't want to nibble them, the small cubes melt in a bowl almost immediately - if you're impatient like I am, and way too messy to...
  234. L

    snacks on ss? flavouring soup?

    Only a couple more wees? I bet there are more than that! :D Dig your heels in and hang on in there - it's worth it! Good luck, Maria!
  235. L

    Failed dieter trying a different way!

    Hi Dorcas, and welcome! "In it for the long haul" is just the best idea, and I love your menus so far! Can I join you the next time you have the cod and prawns dinner, please? (But frankly the whole day sounds great!) I look forward to keeping up with your diary.
  236. L

    Happy birthday Lesly Cambridge

    Teehee, indeed, KD! For some years, a friend and I have sent the same card back and forth - plain dark green, with 29 in tiny white numerals in one corner.....and inside "oh, those little white lies..." Unfortunately, I've just realised that it actually is 28 again - hmmmm, not quite so funny...
  237. L

    Happy birthday Lesly Cambridge

    Thank you all. Had a lovely day. 29 again...... x
  238. L

    Radio 4 programme right now (3 pm)

    Can I "listen-again" to the donkeys, please? Love them dearly, such furry ears.....
  239. L

    Radio 4 programme right now (3 pm)

    Well it was good but not great. Worth a listen. Discussed the various drugs - Orlistat, Sibutramine and Acomplia (none of them given the thumbs-up, really, so no surprise there), and the pros and cons of gastric band v gastric bypass. The only part that made me jump up and down a bit was a v...
  240. L

    Radio 4 programme right now (3 pm)

    Whoo, whoo - sounds like me! But you can "Listen Again" on-line for 7 days..... and it's probably repeated later this week.
  241. L

    Radio 4 programme right now (3 pm)

    Have a listen...
  242. L

    Car accident

    Hi Bev, just to say I'm glad nobody was badly hurt. Terrible shock for you all, though. x
  243. L

    Weight Loss without Ketosis

    Don't forget that ketosis protects against the loss of lean tissue. It's the most important benefit of CD Sole Source, with lack of hunger and mild euphoria taking places 2 and 3. 415 Calories per day of Any Other Food is not the same as 415 of perfectly balanced CD.
  244. L

    Quark???

    I love it! Just make sure you buy the super-low-fat version, for SS+ and 810 - and forever, as far as I'm concerned. Makes a delicious little treat mixed with a teaspoonful of ginger marmalade, with or without seedy toast. Even better, on pumpernickel, with super-ripe tomatoes, cracked...
  245. L

    HOT CHOC TETRA HOW PLEASE?

    Try filling a big mug with boiling water, leave a minute (like warming a teapot), discard water, pour in tetrapak, re-fill carton with freshly boiled water (to scoop up all the good bits!), and add to mug. This should make it hot enough, because microwaving isn't recommended - whatever it...
  246. L

    Becoming a counsellor

    Hi Delilah - I'm pleased Linda's sorting this out for you.
  247. L

    Becoming a counsellor

    Ah, I'm pleased to hear that your Counsellor did explain about training to you...and hopefully the business plan. It rather sounded that you'd just been handed an application form! There is lots more involved, of course, which you will have the opportunity to learn during training. Your BMI...
  248. L

    Becoming a counsellor

    Hi Carolyn - do you mean that your Counsellor has given you an application form without explaining it to you?
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