Hi, i'm on cambridge diet for next 6 months at least, does anyone want to join me in a motivation?

Hi,

I'm new here today.

I started Cambridge Diet 3 weeks ago and I have lost 17lbs so far.

I am really struggling this time (I did Lighter Life, 3 years ago and lost 5 and a half stone).

I think it's because I know I have 8 stone to lose, which means being on the programme for so much longer than before.

Also there are so many lovely smells coming from my kitchen that it's driving me mad!

Anyone out there who can help to motivate me?

Debs.

Keep at it!

Hi to everyone really

I started the CD 15 days ago. I have lost 1st so far. I have been told that I should aim to lose around 8st10lbs!! It is a truely terrifying figure but then so is mine ha ha! I write this as I sip on a banana tetra pak - not bad.

I think its all about honesty with ourselves and others. I have literally tried every stupid diet under the sun and have yo yo ed between 8st and 17st10!

I adore food like its a partner, I love to cook it, read about it, feed people with it! I swear it took over my life and right now its a bit like I have lost a friend - dramatic but its how I feel!

Reality is, I want to think like a thin person, eat to enjoy and live but finish when full. These next few months are going to be tough, but its my decision to change my life, I gave up smoking 6 months ago and now food - 2009 is going to be my year! ha ha

Truth - day 1 to 3 I was excited about decision being made and pending weight loss, day 4 - hell, exhausted, body not my own, day 5 - pretty much the same, but then ok and its been ok since, exercise of any sort tires me out incredibly and I recommend to everyone to drink lots of water, really keeps initial headaches away and keeps you full. I have not cheated, because really want this!

I really think we can all do this and one day actually be happy with ourselves- my sister has lost 4stone so far and every time we feel weak we text each other saying - size 10 red coat or black dress with kitten heels - it motivates us anyway! oh and having your sister do so well is one hell of a motivator too!

Goodluck everyone and here for a chat if you need
nanook

Start today!!!

very excited, but also keep getting twinges of withdrawels already to food. i really believe that this diet will prove more than just loosing weight, but to reprogram the way i eat.. if we can survive on the cambridge diet.. then really... do i actually need to eat so excessively everyday..

we all have our reasons, im trying to deal with mine with a councellor ive been seeing over the past 6 months. Food.. comfort. agh.

well im 15 stone.. im 5'7.. and to be honest i don't have a goal as such. i just wanto be happy with my body for the first time in my life. i remember being 6 years old, and hating myself for being bigger than the other children.

I am active, and i go to the gym, i eat healthily- its just what i snack on that's the killer.

so.. im hoping by sept. i will be 12 stone.. man.. that will be amazing. And then from there.. see how i feel . I think it may be a good idea to go perhaps half a stone under what im most happy with because undoubtablyy you put back on once normal eating is happening.


Im so excited!!! i had my last meal at work.. not overly healthy, but hey- im not going to be eating or consuming alcholol for 3/4months..!!

I think it's brilliant to have aplace like this where you can have other people, exactly the same as one another, be open and encouraging.


Debs- YOU CAN DO IT!!! You've done it once, you can do it again.. !!!!!!!!!

Cambridge diet

Hi I need help keeping motivated, started this yesterday and finding it so hard!!!!!

does the hunger stop after the first 3 days????

thanks

jaynie

First week

Hi

Its hard the first 3 days however I wont say you dont get over the "hunger" as I do not feel hungry on it, its more the motion of eating that i miss especially at lunch times. Stick to it, the "habbit" does get easier to overcome then you just have to get over the odd day. Try drinking iced water and your coffee/tea if you feel like something to eat.

Good luck! (remember nothing tastes as good as the feeling of being slim)

J x

Friend

hello my name is ghaffar and i want to lose weight but i need some motivation is there any one out there who is one the cambridge diet . I start on the 1.01.09 but i need to know is it worth spending all that money . is this a quick fix of do put it all back on again in the end . please email me back many thanks

Friend in "cambridge diet"

I Ghaffar & everyone else, Well done you for taking the step in wanting to lose weight I hope you have managed to lose a good amount of weight so far and are not finding the change in your eating habits too hard to stick to.

I am a 33yr old who currently weighs in at 13st dead and stand 5'3". I don't regard myself as fat but am clearly uncomfortable enough in my skin to want to make a change. I will be starting the Cambridge Diet tomorrow (24/01/09). I am hoping that by keeping a regular journal I can help to motivate myself and others to achieve our goal weight.

At the moment I am full to bursting point of ethusiasm and anticipation. I can't wait to meet and get to know the new me. I'm also looking forward to getting to know you guys along the way too. Good luck all (I have a feeling I'm going to need it most).

Ciao x

Cambridge

hello my name is ghaffar and i want to lose weight but i need some motivation is there any one out there who is one the cambridge diet . I start on the 1.01.09 but i need to know is it worth spending all that money . is this a quick fix of do put it all back on again in the end . please email me back many thanks

Cambridge diet

hi im thinking of joining the Cambridge Diet but it sounds cinfussing could some 1 pls let me know a bit more like can u eat fruit or have coffee with milk

I'm starting the cd tomorrow.......very nervous!!

I am starting the diet tomorrow and I'm feeling quite nervous about it! I am 24, have 2 kids and I am 4 and a half stone overweight . The part about not eating is not what is bothering me as I often go all day without food anyway which I am told is probably the reason I am so overweight. I was 8 and a half stone when I met my partner and 2 kids later I am conpletely different to the person he met, I am moody all the time, constantly snapping at him and not motivated at all! I hate getting out of bed in the morning as I have the same question for myself day in and day out!! "What am I going to wear today" I am mainly doing this for myself to regain my confidence but also for my hubby as it can't be very good for him although he never ever complains. Could you imagine lying in bed next to someone every night who is constantly shouting at you "Don't touch my sides, don't touch my belly" ha ha that's all I ever seem to say! He hasn't even seen me with no clothes on for 6 years

The biggest worry I have is being left with a lot of loose skin. Has this happened to anybody or do you have any advice regarding the diet?? I will check in tomorrow again. Thank You

Tracy x

Just joined the club

Hi,

I started the CD last Friday... so I'm on day 4 at the moment. Still waiting for the elusive promised point when I won't feel hungry, but actually feeling quite good on it.

How are you doing Deb's? I know I'm a bit behind the times on replying, just came across the web site now.

I feel so motivated to make this positive change in my life but am so worried about what happens when I reached target, I don't want to keep yoyoing for the rest of my life.

Anyway just wanted to drop you an email to see how you were getting on and wich you all the best.

CK
X

Determination

hi ive got 8 stone to lose and its my first day i had to cook tea for my family including pudding its the first time on a diet i wasnt tempted to break it im hanging on in there and hope i lose 17lb in 3 weeks thats great well done

Bah! if it works for others it can work for us!

Hi Deb,

I'm going to see my CD consultant for the first time tomorrow. I have two stone to loose (I'm 11st 10lbs) and am hoping that the CD will work for me! I'd love to "walk the path" with you if you'll have me?

I heaviest weight has been 15st 7lbs and my lightest has been 9st (maybe a little under) I know how hard it is to feel good no matter your size and know that it is all about support and motivation.

I have kids and that does not help matters - what with home baking and all!

Tell me, how you have found the last few weeks? And what has got you through the tough times? Any advice would be appreciated.

Mxx

Bals cdiet

hiya my name is bal, and i av just started the cd on monday, i do find it hard but i am determined to do this, i do feel hungary but just keep my self busy being at work helps.

Hi how are you doing?

Hi Debs

I started the diet last Monday and have my first weigh in tomorrow. I have had a very hard week. It is the first time I have ever done a diet like this. First three days I had headaches, shakes and dizziness. I found yesterday really hard because I went out shopping and the smell of bread, chicken etc was very tempting. was very close to dropping out. Have got very bad sickness though, and am really struggling to keep the food down. I have got 4 and a half stone to lose, so fingers crossed I will be able to stick to the diet.
The only way I am getting my motivation at the moment is by thinking about all the weight I am going to lose and getting my confidence back. Also being able to go into a shop and not having limited option of what clothes I can go for or fit into. I don't want to have to worry about wearing white, or horizontal stripes etc. Hope this helps

Shabs

Newbie!

I'm a newbie to this diet. Literally started 5 days ago- but I've lost 3.5 lbs so far...and I cheated a little! This week I'm going to be really good and see how much I can lose without cheating!

Is it just me or do the shakes have that funny taste/smell everytime you whisk them up? Makes me gag just writing about it!

Re i'm\on the cambridge diet for next 6 mths

Hi Debs
i hope you got some replies and are doing well on the diet, 17lbs in 3 weeks is great!. i did lighter life like you and lost 3 stone, have put 12lbs back on but ive started the cambridge to loose the 12lbs plus another 14 or so.
it is really hard , when youve been eating 'normal' food .
would love to here from you to see how you have done
cheers helen

New here today!

Hello!

I'm new here today and was browsing.

I started the Cambridge Diet recently, two weigh-ins, and have lost 17lbs so far, my goal is to lose 70lbs!

In some ways it's easy, you don't have to plan meals etc and others it's hard, for example taking the kids to the cinema and not eating popcorn, not being able to go on nights out, cooking for the rest of the family, etc. However, this is all about a complete life-style change to benefit your health and looks!

However, sometimes when I think I just fancy a nibble on something nice and I don't, I feel very proud of myself for not giving in! You should too!!!

steph

I'm starting today!!

Hey, i did the lighter life diet too over 2 years ago and lost 7 stone but its all piled back on - i split from my husband and just went into party and drinking mode, started eating whatever i wanted because i had lost 7 stone i felt great and was going out all the time!! now i'm back to square one!!, so now starting the cambridge diet today!! i have about 9 stone to lose and i'm feeling really down about it because i know its going to take about 9 months!! the thought of not eating for 9 months is just so horrible!! i love my food, it makes me happy- i dont know why, just life seems to be sooooo boring without food! i go out for lunch, i go out for dinner, its just part of my social life and now i wont have that!! i cant imagine asking people over without having nibbles or cooking a nice dinner! i love my crisps!! i love food!! i just hate the way i look soooooooo much!!!!
i want to be thin and healthy, i dream of it!! i want to stick this diet out, i'm scared that i'm not going to be able to do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
help.......................... .

Diet blues

hi my first day today keep positive and remember if you lost 7 stone you can do it again i have one failed diet after the other but am keeping hopefull i can do it people like you give me hope it can be done even though it is hard its nice to be able to talk to others who are in the same boat

Morning debs

I also started the Camebridge Diet nearly 3 weeks ago (due to have my weigh in tomorrow!..weigh in 3.

I lost 9lbs the first week - then a very low 1 1/2lb the following week...which I was quite disheartened and felt very low. Im due to get weighted tommorrow and am quite anxious.

Through the week I have no probs at all!!!! but come Saturday night and at around 8pm I start getting the muchies....so far ive held off - but thought I would have lost alot more in my 2nd week after not failing on the CD yet????

Will let you know how tommorrow goes.... Ive got to lose 3 stones so i know it is a struggle - BUT we can DO IT!!!!!