Do i have to do aam?

[bendigoblue]

My CDC told me I didn't have to do it either, but then I think she also has a woman with a BMI of less that 25 doing SS so who knows. I decided that the health guidelines are there for a reason so I opted to do the AAM, I fiddled it a bit though, I added the chicken and mushrooms to my soup in the blender and it made a thicker yummy soup, so I didn't feel like I was 'eating' it. Worked for me, and still lost 4lbs that week too.

 

[Coley]

Sorry if I'm being a bit sharp here, but where is this evidence that VCLD's are not good for you? Cambridge, for one has been researched for over 20 years and is actually used in some doctors surgeries (PriSec Counsellors). The only reason it would become unsafe is if people do not follow the guidelines, e.g. don't eat the required number of packs, drink alcohol, etc etc, the list goes on. If you follow the rules, Cambridge has been shown time and time again to be effective and safe.

If you disagree with EU guidelines, fine. Just because your CDC and your friend decided to skip it (I assume without medical consent as is required) does not mean that you will be fine. I make sure all my clients do AAM for the reasons I have already stated. Good luck Naomi and I hope you are ok with the actions you've chosen.

 

[bunnycd]

I lost 4lbs on my AAM week.

D on't miss it as it is a treat for getting this far - and you still lose weight.

 

[KD]

Well the way i see it is in reality vlcd diets are not exactly good for you. If you have a look around you can find all sorts of problems that can arise from doing this diet.

Ummm. Like?

 

[archantgirl]

I did AAM and loved, but was pleased to get back onto SSing, I found that I was eating like a king. It also stops you from eating away at muscle tissue. If you don't do AAM week, you may find it makes you feel ill. I then lost 5lbs the week after. I am postponing my AAM next time due to moving up in calories before going on holiday.

If I were you guys, I would take heed of what Coley says, she is a CDC herself, so she has had the training.

Another point, you must stick to the list of vegthat is in the book, other people add onions and garlic, and they are a no no because they contain sugar. You must stick to the rules to make it work. Good luck all of you, I wish you a happy and healthy AAM week!

 

[naomi1611]

Well before starting this diet i had a look around on the net, also someone posted something on here that had a link to a site telling you all sorts about these kind of diets. You do not need to read to know that 3500 cals a week cant be good for you, its starvation.
I am doing this diet but i am fully aware that it is not really a good thing to be doing, you will find that most diets say that it is not healthy to lose more than 2lb a week, also you will find alot of ppl on here who have done the diet and are back within a year. Because losing more than 2lb a week makes it easier for the weight to come back on.
I'm not saying AAM is not a good thing however the way i see it is each to their own. Plus Coley may be a CDC but she is not my CDC, i am more than satisfied with the advice that my CDC gives me.

 

[naomi1611]

PS Coley i feel just the same as i did last week GREAT thank you for your concern

 

[KD]

you will find that most diets say that it is not healthy to lose more than 2lb a week, also you will find alot of ppl on here who have done the diet and are back within a year. Because losing more than 2lb a week makes it easier for the weight to come back on.

That's actually not true. Don't believe everything you read on the web, a lot is outdated and just hearsay

The lastest reliable research proved that losing quickly doesn't make you put it on any quicker. Can't remember exactly where the details come from, but it was reported on the BBC news a couple of years ago, and the BBC are reknowned worldwide for their reliability for facts.

You do not need to read to know that 3500 cals a week cant be good for you, its starvation.

The majority of good diets state that you should not go under 1100 calories a day.

There are two main reasons for this. The biggest one is that it is very hard to get all the vitamins and minerals in 1100 (something that Cambridge and LL manage to do). The other reason is that you go into starvation mode and will put the weight back on quickly as your metabolism slows. Going straight back to normal eating will produce a temporary gain.

Of course with Cambridge and LL, this doesn't happen if you do everything as they recommend and increase the food gradually as stated in the literature.

Cambridge is the most researched diet in the world (I believe) It has been shown to be a healthy way to lose weight...if you follow it correctly.

I'm not saying AAM is not a good thing however the way i see it is each to their own. Plus Coley may be a CDC but she is not my CDC, i am more than satisfied with the advice that my CDC gives me.

If your CDC is giving you incorrect advice and you are happy with it, then that is up to you. It's your choice.

There again, if you go against the recommendations, then you can't really blame the diet if things go wrong.

I have to say, if I was the slightest bit worried about doing this diet, then I would be very quick to eat if the diets own recommendation were that I should

 

[naomi1611]

Well think of it like this, you can decide not to do aam if you check with your doc first. Therefore it cannot be dangerous not to do it if you chose. Otherwise they would state that you just HAVE to do it regardless of anything.

 

[naomi1611]

PS I am not just going by what i read, im going by experience as well. Also like i said its common sense to know that starving yourself is unhealthy. Dont worry im not knocking this diet or i wouldnt be doing it now would i. But i am also not dumb so i know its not the best and healthiest method, but its the quickest.

But get real ppl starving yourself is UNHEALTHY and if you think that aam week makes any difference to that well sorry but i disagree.

 

[KD]

From a personal point of view. I never felt that I was doing any unhealthy by 'starving' myself. I was getting everything my body needed to survive, except the calories which I had already in store as fat in my body.

It wasn't a case of starving, but using up the reserves that I had by overeating.

I also believe, that this way isn't exactly unnatural. If you look at the timeline of the beginning of mankind, you will find that eating as we do these days is a relatively modern idea.

In the early days you went hunting less frequently and often had little to eat for maybe 3-4 weeks at a time. Then man came home with his trusty spear laden with meat and you filled up again.
Did you see that programme Fat Men Don't Hunt?

These brits were sent to stay with a tribe that still lived the life of our ancestors. They went into ketosis as quick as you could say McDonalds and fries please:

But get real ppl starving yourself is UNHEALTHY and if you think that aam week makes any difference to that well sorry but i disagree.

And you have the right to disagree. That's fine

 

[bunnycd]

I am quite surprised that you have embarked upon a diet and not fully researched or understood how the diet works.

It took me at least a month to decide that the Cambridge Diet to realise is a SAFE way to loose weight. You are not starving your body as the shakes supply all the minerals and vitamins in order to function.

I work in the healthcare sector and for the past couple of years Cambridge has been operating in partnership with a number Primary Care Trusts developing a groundbreaking clinical model, which involves a consultant, GP or specialist nurse referring their overweight and obese patients to a Cambridge Counsellor. The Diet has been tried and tested in hospitals; with out-patients; and with lay supervision to establish it as a safe and effective programme that could be trusted. In fact, the NHS is looking at developing their own Cambridge diet program to combat the growing obesity in the UK.

As you have not bothered to research the diet here are some key facts:

· Cambridge is clinically proven with over twenty years research
· The diet is nutritionally balanced – providing essential micro- and macro-nutrients.
· Fully comply with all relevant UK/EU legislation and government guidance(6).
· The diet has enough protein to protect lean tissue
· The diet has the right level of carbohydrate to promote a mild ketosis and eliminate a sense of hunger
· The diet has enough levels of vitamins, minerals, trace elements and essential fatty acids to maintain good health.

I feel that you are being ill informed in regard to your AAM week. Doctors will normally only sign off patients who have BMI +41 to skip AAM if they need an urgent operation (normally a heart bypass or similar) there is also a REASON why you need to confirm with a doctor before skipping AAM. This is because the doctor is able to check your blood pressure and carry out other tests if necessary.

The danger as Coley rightly outlined in the previous post is that you are in danger of harming your body by skipping AAM. I have not researched LL but would imagine the shakes have a slightly different make up to those of Cambridge.

At the end of the day it is up to you whether you accept or reject the advice that we have given you.

 

[naomi1611]

Anyway the bottom line still remains we are all starving ourselves, whatever you chose to believe. We may be getting the minerals and etc but your body is in starvation mode ie ketosis. So there you go.

PS Bunny Please do not assume that i did not know anything about this diet, you come across so rude i dont like ppl telling me what i did and didnt do. So take that into account when you are next offering your opinion.

Anyway my aam week is now almost over and i did not do it so that is the end of that, i do not require anymore Mrs I Think I Know It All comments thank you

 

[Isobel1965]

PS Bunny Please do not assume that i did not know anything about this diet, you come across so rude i dont like ppl telling me what i did and didnt do. So take that into account when you are next offering your opinion.

Anyway my aam week is now almost over and i did not do it so that is the end of that, i do not require anymore Mrs I Think I Know It All comments thank you

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[archantgirl]

NOT all CDC are 100% commited to thier clients. My Mum is 9 stone, a BMI of 22.5 and her CDC has said it is safe for her to carry on SSing, what a load of rubbish! I have been told it is not safe, so it goes to show not everyone knows it all even tho they have had the training. Just one point I would like to make, you arsked a question if you have to do AAM week, and we have said yes you should. Why chuck it back at our face when all we did was try to give you the right advice you asked for. I hope the diet is still going well for you and you get where you want to be, just be careful and look after your health, be good.