Cambridge Diet
A liquid diet that may be too calorie restrictive for long-term success.
BACKGROUND
With new diets hitting the market faster than we can lose a pound, it is not too often that you stumble upon a diet that has been around for more than 20 years. The Cambridge Diet has proudly clocked some years under its svelte belt. Developed in the 80s, it still enjoys a very loyal and passionate audience of dieters who have been successful at losing weight and keeping it off.
It is a liquid diet program that involves drinking 3 servings of the signature Cambridge Diet formula each day with or without food. The three servings provide you with protein (either 30 or 50 grams), carbohydrates, fat, fiber and your daily-required vitamin and mineral allowances.
About ten years ago, the Cambridge Diet added an additional product to their 330 Original Product. The 420 Food for Life product contains 100% of the required daily protein needs in 3 servings whereas the 330 Product contains 75% of the required protein. The protein source comes from whey and soy. Both of them are nutritional supplements that do not contain drugs, medicine, stimulants or herbs.
There are four ways for you to follow the Cambridge Diet: - The Fast Track: Consume 3-4 servings of Cambridge a day and no additional food. - The Alternate Program: Use 3-4 servings of Cambridge for one day with no food and then the following day, consume 3 servings of Cambridge with the addition of 400-800 calories of low fat, low calorie health food. Continue to alternate in this manner. - The Regular Program: Eat 3 servings of Cambridge 15- 20 minutes prior to each low calorie meal. Calories should not exceed 400-800 for the entire day. - The Regular Program 2: Consume 3 servings of Cambridge and eat one meal of low calorie food each day. Calories should not exceed 400- 800 calories for the entire day.
PRO
- Cambridge Diet contains all the essential nutrients
- Has a proven success rate
- Safe for diabetics and those with high blood pressure
CON
- Its limited consumption of food may incite excessive eating
- May be too calorically-restrictive for some individuals
- Does not teach you to eat in a healthy and long-term way
- Long-term weight loss may not be sustained
- Calories might be too restrictive for exercise
DIET and NUTRITION
The foundation of the Cambridge Diet is its signature line of shakes. They come in an array of flavors like chocolate, vanilla, eggnog, strawberry, cappuccino, banana cream and many more. The shakes come in two styles: The Original and the Food for Life.
The Food for Life product contains 51 grams of protein, 54 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fat and 140 calories per shake. It also includes 100% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamins and minerals. The Original contains 31 grams of protein and contains about 110 calories per shake.
There is also a line of additional Cambridge products like soups, nutrition bars, and super oats.
When taken the prescribed three times a day, you'll only consume 420 calories. If you select to follow a plan that allows for food, you should not consume anymore than an additional 800 calories a day and these calories should come from low-calorie and low-fat foods like vegetables and lean proteins. If you are on the smaller side, it is recommended that you only consume an additional 400 calories on top of the 420 calories for the Cambridge products.
You are also strongly encouraged to drink at least 3-4 liters of water each day.
EXERCISE
Since the Cambridge Diet is so restrictive, exercise should be done cautiously. It is not recommended to start a new strenuous exercise program while on the Cambridge Diet. Moderate exercise like walking or biking is useful once you start to lose weight, providing that it is approached with caution and not done with excess.
CONCLUSION
There is no question that The Cambridge Diet has been around for a long time. And in the process, many have had luck losing weight by following its strict dietary regimen. Since the diet is so low in calories, check with your doctor before starting it, especially if you have an existing medical condition.
The Cambridge Diet devotees swear by the diet's ability to help them lose weight as long as the program is followed correctly. But like most diets that rely on shakes or supplements to shed pounds, its potential for long-term weight loss and for instilling sound and healthy eating habits in you is not that promising.
Common Misspellings
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well in to day four and the amount of times i have gone to the fridge and cupboards .hung on the doors looking if there is any think i could have .had a few belly rumbles.shut the doors and went to find something to do .watch some tv .and then all that i see is every one eating adverts soaps its every were .hope i can be strong .well hope i can make it .dig in every one x
I have been on this diet for just under two weeks and have lost 1 stone and 4lbs already! Although it's tough not eating proper food, by seeing the results I am achieving, I know I will stick to it. I am also determined not to ever put the weight all back on again and know that this will only happen if I go back to abusing the wrong foods like I used to.
It worked for me I have lost 60 lbs in less than a year. Downside I may have to at least keep including the diet in my life for a life time. Once I go back to regular healthy eating I have the potential of gaining weight.
I wasn't learning along the way and if I didn't have the information in front of me I was lost and easily fell off.
This diet is very strict but to get results that is the best type of diet to follow. I lost 7 pounds in my first week. Is anyone seeing this success as well? I'll post again once I finish week 2
I started 2 weeks ago and have lost 10lbs so far. Really feel the difference in my clothes, and today was able to fit into a pair of jeans I havent worn for some time. I can really see the inches coming off. It is fab, and really motivating. Keep up the good work everyone!
hi guys, i am back off my hol and had a fab time it was for my 40th and booked it last year so didnt no then that i wud be on cd so decided not to take shakes away with me and just enjoy my hol (u dont turn 40 everyday lol) anyway i put 7lb on but 2 be honest quite pleased thort i wud of put so much more than that on, seein my councillor on monday 6th oct to start again i am goin straight bak on ss and i cant wait i luv the results on this diet and i really enjoy the shakes i lost 27lb in 6 weeks so i am ready 2 get started again, so good luck every1 and keep up the good work as the results r well worth it bye 4 now xxxxx p.s HADEY22: it quite poss for u 2 lose 3 stone by xmas depends wot plan u r on i lost nearly 2 stone in 6 weeks and was on ss but even if u dont lose that much just think how better u will feel if u lost 2 stone i no i cud feel a big difference with little things like bendin over 2 reach sumthin off the floor or puttin socks on my feet i was 17stone 10lbs wen i started and i still need 2 lose at least 5 stone just go for it and goodluck xxxx
Hi everyone i have started the cambridge diet on 29.9.08 First day was fine, so was second, i have experienced some slight dizzy spells but nothing major to quit over. Day 2 I woke up nice and early and felt light and energised I am completely focussed on completing this diet but reading ALL the comments above which I havent donw (lol theres too much) really helps THANKS!
Hi All, had 3rd way in last night and lost 1 lb! I am v. pleased with that as i have been so so so naughty over the wk! So will now have to stick to it big time this week! So in 3 wks i have now lost 1 stone and 5 lbs! Pleased about that for sure! Well done to everyone, and love reading all ya comments! Keep up the good work all! Will update u again next Monday on 4th weigh in! ;) xxx
had my first weigh in yesterday and lost 8lbs plus 2 inches of y waist which im really chuffed about. now on week 2 and feeling ok, still have some cravings but i can handle it. 2nd weigh in next monday. wish me luck and also well done to all the weight losses everyone has achieved xxxx
Hi All' Started the this diet a wk ago and had my first weighting yesterday. I have lost 10lb. I am doing the SS+a meal. I intend to lose 6st. This diet trully really works. I am glad i am doing it. didnt not have the headache etc as others.
have completed the first week Great feeling of success with 11lbs lost. Now to keep on the straight and narrow for another week:) Good luck to all
Have had a good week and lost 11lbs
Hi all I've been on SS for nearly 4 weeks and have lost 25 pound so far. I have to do SS+add a meal now because of the amount of exercise i do. I haven't cheated and have never been tempted but I do miss going out for a drink...Can a Vodka and diet coke hurt that much??? has anyone had a drink and still lost/stayed in ketosis???? Well done all it's hard work but worth it!!!
Hi everyone, I haven't been on here for a while so this is just a quick update. I'm 6 and a half weeks into this and I'm finding it easy now. At first it seemed like a life sentence, but I'm loving seeing the results. So far I've lost 23lbs and that's including the 3lbs I lost after a 2 week holiday in Florida. I must admit that for the last 4 days of the holiday Sole Source went out the window, but I'm so proud of my achievement so far. I know that this diet is going to take me to my tagret weight in time for Christmas and that is the most amazing feeling in the world. Keep up the good work everyone!! xxx
I am back; went on my hols and put on 5lb. have struggled getting back into it and have been eating every day but I am start again and feel 100% ready for it. I need to loose 2.5st by Xmas. I hear the Strawberry Tetra packs are really nice. Weigh in on Thursday so I will let you now how I get on.
I have been reading the comments and they are soooooo inspiring. I keep starting and stopping but have now settled down to SS. I am on day 4 and have been very good(for me) I know I can do it just need support from others in the same boat.I have my weigh in over the week end.
hi all, on day 3 now.. was on the soups but they made me actually sick by the end of the 2nd day so went to my councilors house today and swapped them for the shakes which i find more easier to keep down and also had a tiny peek on the scales today to see if it actually works and ive lost 4lbs !! could not believe it, its only been 3 days!!! so i know now that its definatly worth it :) il keep you all posted on my progress xx
Thanks for recipe LisaW, will be trying that tomorrow. I lost another 3 lbs this week, and thats with the evening meal so well pleased. Keep up the good work to you all x
Hi Guys, Just a quick update for u all, i had my 2nd weigh in last night and have lost 18lbs in all! Think thats amazing for 2 weeks on the C/D! I have also been very naughty this week with chinese and indian takeaways, chips and curry sauce, vodka and coke and still managed to lose 4 lbs! So So happy, aiming to lose the remining lbs to make up 2 stone loss in 3 weeks! I know its possible, so i will stay away from takeaways and other tempations & really stick to it this wk! Wish me luck all! Will update again next wk! Just want to say keep going all, its well worth it and once the first wk or so is over, it does get easier! Promise! I wouldnt recomment chips and curry sauce... but a treat a wk is defo somthing to look forward too isnt it!!!! take care all! xxxx
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