Camebridge diet - mixed emotions - motivation needed!

Hi,

I started this diet on 01/06/09 this is day 4! If I am honest I have found it easier than I expected. I do still crave foods - mostly fruits - yoghurts - veggies - and now bread! (no cheating so far)

I am on Soul Source so no food of any kind is allowed which I have been completely fine with until today. I was hoping we could all share our experiences, although I am doing this diet with two other people I think it would be nice to shaer experiences with others aswell.

I am going on holiday in July so will only be on soul source for 3 weeks in total (advised to introduce food a week before I go to avoid excess gain) and get back on soul source when I come back. (this worries me)

I am in ketosis (test strip) - Last night I felt fantastic I went for a cycle came home done some situps and still had loads of energy! today I feel drained and have a really bad craving for toast! I won't do it because I know it will just make it harder and yesterday was easy! I will go for a swim tonight (just incase you are wondering why I am exercising on a VLCD it is because I usually exercise anyway and I find it easier when I keep busy - I originally weighed 13.10 in January and on helathy eating and exercise got down to 12.09 which is where I started CD and today I am 12.06)

Does anyone else experience these 'mood swings' on this diet? Is anyone else exercising and will this increase weight loss?

Oh and my breath is awful - I have been using mouth wash and drinking 3 litres of water a day! Any other tips on reducing the stench?

I would really appreciate support and other peoples stories.

Thank you all in advance.

Starting sole source tomorrow!

Hello all! I am starting cambridge diet tomo on sole source, i have 3 and a half stone to lose. I really want to lose this weight asap! The only thing worrying me is how do you feel on SS? I have two small children and wondering if i'll have enough energy to cope with there lovely demands! And probably a very stupid question, but do you ever feel hungry or is it just habit? I'm glad there are other people in the same boat, and if any one wants a buddy to keep themselves motivated then please let me know, i have a feeling i am going to need it!!! xxxx

Cambridge diet - mood swings

Hiya onamission I am in my third week of the CD and YES I am emotionally up and down like a yoyo ! In the first two weeks I lost only 8 lbs!!! No cheating and have an awful feeling todauy when I weigh isnt going to be gr8 either! Some days are really easy and some like the last two are SO hard - I have gone to bed early because I feel so screwed up inside. Am home alone this weekend and already am planning a day off if I dont get good results tonight! Dont want to do it but am just really fed up!! Keep your fingers crossed for me that I stay strong! ) Good luck with your weigh in, x

Need company on the cd!

Started CD today. Have thought of nothing but food so far today!! I am determined to succeed and have started sole source but on 4 sachets per day to fit in with arthiritis medication. No I am not geriatric although I feel it some days, but would love to maintain contact with someone who has also just started this diet. I have six stone to lose so will be on this for a while. Hope you are sticking with it and wish you the best of luck in your efforts. It is great to know there are so many of us out there!

I'm starting tomorrow!

Hello! I would really love to keep in contact with you so we can share the ups and downs! I know i am definitly going to need some motivation! I will be doing sole source from tomo, and have approx 3 1/2 stone to lose to get healthy! After that anything is a bonus! Good luck! xxx

Im on it too

hi there,

i started 3 days ago on cd. its a brill diet and such fast results. dont cave in to the temptation, the food never tastes as good as what u think it will and you'll be gutted afterwards!!