Kerensa Preedy-Houston
Member
Hello All,
When reading on the forums Ive noticed that many questions are often asked and have put together a mini FAQ, I hope it helps!
1. May I have more than 1 mousse / bar per day
On sole source I would not have more than 1 mousse per day. The mix a mouse contains 20 Kcals per serving, so you are increasing your calories by up to 60 by having 3 per day!
I would only advise 1 bar per day on the sole source plan as they have a higher calorific content than the sachets. The chocolate bars have 172 kcals where as a sachet only has 138kcals. Therefore it would be only advisable to have one a day to remain in ketosis.
2. At what stage of the diet may I start to include, mousse, bars, water flavourings?
I would not start to add anything into the diet until you are established in ketosis. Therefore I would normally say to
refrain for the first two weeks.
After that time you can start introducing the water flavourings in moderation – no more than 1 teaspoon a day and a bar a day in addition to 1 mix a mousse if you would like to!
3. Are diet drinks allowed? What are the possible effects?
I would say no to diet drinks as many are not calorie free. Our Cambridge drink mixes are based on Malic Acid which allows you to remain in ketosis whilst drinking them on the diet, but only one teaspoon a day!
Diet coke also contains citric acid and research has shown that citric acid can prevent the body utilsing it’s carbohydrate stores and cause fluid retention.
However, once established on sole source and in ketosis, you could maybe have no more than 1 glass of diet drink per day as a one off treat if absolutely needed.
4. If I am very hungry, may I occasionally include an extra sachet?
If you are very hungry then you may not be in ketosis and should do a ketostix test to confirm this. If on sole source it would be best to investigate why this could be the case. If you have just started the programme, then this can be a side effect, whilst getting established on the diet.
If you are exercising or are involved in a manual/busy/strenuous occupation, then I would advise to have an extra sachet when needed to provide extra energy in a balanced form. This does not normally slow down the weight loss; however each individual is different.
5. When Can I start exercising? If I am already active when I start the diet, may I continue as normal?
I would advise that you refrain from exercise during the first two weeks of sole source whilst you adjust to the programme. After this I would encourage gentle to moderate exercise like walking and bike riding.
When you begin exercising, you may also feel hungry and therefore an extra product may be required alongside plenty of intake of allowable fluids. At first the scales may mis-read as your body adjusts to the introduction of exercise but remember you will be losing inches as you tone up!
6. What type of tea is allowed….fruit, herbal, decaff etc?
Green tea, peppermint tea and de-caff tea is all allowable on the diet. The rule is nothing that is made from a fruit or a flower but leaf herb teas are fine. If you require something hot and sweet then try a hot summer berry or sunshine orange.
7. May I only have 2 shakes a day to speed up weight loss on SS?
It is a myth that having 2 shakes a day will speed up weight loss. You should be having your full quota of shakes for the day to ensure that you are nutritionally complete. Also many who “skip” a shake find themselves feeling tired the next day due to not having the nutrition the day before.
8 . Can I carry a shake over to the next day?
Unfortunately not, you must have the allowable products in the same day as you would be increasing your calorie count for the day, alongside your carbohydrate intake.
I hope this is helpful.
Many thanks
Kerensa
PR Exec - Cambridge
When reading on the forums Ive noticed that many questions are often asked and have put together a mini FAQ, I hope it helps!
1. May I have more than 1 mousse / bar per day
On sole source I would not have more than 1 mousse per day. The mix a mouse contains 20 Kcals per serving, so you are increasing your calories by up to 60 by having 3 per day!
I would only advise 1 bar per day on the sole source plan as they have a higher calorific content than the sachets. The chocolate bars have 172 kcals where as a sachet only has 138kcals. Therefore it would be only advisable to have one a day to remain in ketosis.
2. At what stage of the diet may I start to include, mousse, bars, water flavourings?
I would not start to add anything into the diet until you are established in ketosis. Therefore I would normally say to
refrain for the first two weeks.
After that time you can start introducing the water flavourings in moderation – no more than 1 teaspoon a day and a bar a day in addition to 1 mix a mousse if you would like to!
3. Are diet drinks allowed? What are the possible effects?
I would say no to diet drinks as many are not calorie free. Our Cambridge drink mixes are based on Malic Acid which allows you to remain in ketosis whilst drinking them on the diet, but only one teaspoon a day!
Diet coke also contains citric acid and research has shown that citric acid can prevent the body utilsing it’s carbohydrate stores and cause fluid retention.
However, once established on sole source and in ketosis, you could maybe have no more than 1 glass of diet drink per day as a one off treat if absolutely needed.
4. If I am very hungry, may I occasionally include an extra sachet?
If you are very hungry then you may not be in ketosis and should do a ketostix test to confirm this. If on sole source it would be best to investigate why this could be the case. If you have just started the programme, then this can be a side effect, whilst getting established on the diet.
If you are exercising or are involved in a manual/busy/strenuous occupation, then I would advise to have an extra sachet when needed to provide extra energy in a balanced form. This does not normally slow down the weight loss; however each individual is different.
5. When Can I start exercising? If I am already active when I start the diet, may I continue as normal?
I would advise that you refrain from exercise during the first two weeks of sole source whilst you adjust to the programme. After this I would encourage gentle to moderate exercise like walking and bike riding.
When you begin exercising, you may also feel hungry and therefore an extra product may be required alongside plenty of intake of allowable fluids. At first the scales may mis-read as your body adjusts to the introduction of exercise but remember you will be losing inches as you tone up!
6. What type of tea is allowed….fruit, herbal, decaff etc?
Green tea, peppermint tea and de-caff tea is all allowable on the diet. The rule is nothing that is made from a fruit or a flower but leaf herb teas are fine. If you require something hot and sweet then try a hot summer berry or sunshine orange.
7. May I only have 2 shakes a day to speed up weight loss on SS?
It is a myth that having 2 shakes a day will speed up weight loss. You should be having your full quota of shakes for the day to ensure that you are nutritionally complete. Also many who “skip” a shake find themselves feeling tired the next day due to not having the nutrition the day before.
8 . Can I carry a shake over to the next day?
Unfortunately not, you must have the allowable products in the same day as you would be increasing your calorie count for the day, alongside your carbohydrate intake.
I hope this is helpful.
Many thanks
Kerensa
PR Exec - Cambridge
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