Cambridge Diet

Day 9

2008-02-13T14:16:00.000-08:00

Breakfast was butterscotch - wasn't as nice as last time I had it though

Lunch was mushroom soup - again nice and tasty, filled me up

Dinner was spicy tomato soup - it was O.K, but repeated on me afterwards.

Today was a good day again, managed on 3 packs again and nearly 3L of water. I have been feeling so cold though - apparently it is a side effect of the diet. Tomorrow is Valentines day so I am thinking about having some chicken breast and broccoli as a small treat.

Day 8

2008-02-13T14:14:00.000-08:00

Breakfast - toffee and walnut shake, I really like this one, can't wait to try it as a mousse next week.

Lunch - leek and potato, this one is growing on me, really tasty.

Dinner - chicken and mushroom - my fave soup, definatly nice and satisfying

All in all, it was a good day - I managed around 3L of water too. I have found having my soups thicker rather than watered down more filling.

Day 7

2008-02-11T14:00:00.000-08:00

Breakfast was strawberry shake - I enjoy this one
Lunch was a chocolate shake - couldn't face another soup!

Then I had my weigh in - I have lost 6.5lb this week woohoo!! My CDC was very supportive, and helped me to come to the decision of continuing with sole source for another week, but with the reliance that if I need an extra pack or some protein based food then not to feel guilty too much about it.

Dinner - I had a treat - some chicken and cottage cheese - oh it was delicious! My taste buds have really changed, the cottage cheese was SO creamy!

I also measured my waist and bust when I got in (the only 2 measurments I could remember) and I have lost 1.5inch off each - so I am pleased with that too! I am really hoping I can get through the next week ahead and have a good loss next week too!

Day 6

2008-02-11T13:57:00.000-08:00

Breakfast was cappachino shake - found it quite sickly and sweet
Lunch was leek and potato with some chilli
Dinner was spicy tomato - I forgot to make it into a paste first so it was quite powdery

I had a bit of a blip - had some chicken breast in between lunch and dinner but I was hungry! Got my WI tomorrow so I'm quite nervous, I just hope I have lost some weight otherwise I can see a massive binge coming on!!

Good news is I'm still in ketosis - phew!

Day 5

2008-02-09T14:13:00.000-08:00

Wow - I can't believe I haven't eaten proper food for 5 days now - and I feel FAB!!

Breakfast was a tetrabrik - chocolate, they are so nice!!

Lunch was hot chocolate mint, I didn't fancy a soup so decided on a hot drink. This was ok but a bit lumpy.

Dinner was vegetable soup, with added chilli and Italian herbs.

I managed 3 litres again today, with a cup of boullion and an extra drink quite late on as I was wanting something sweet so I had the fruits of the forest shake which again was fairly pleasant!

I am quite achey again today, but the weather has definately perked me up - it was a gorgeous day. I'm looking forward to my weigh in on Monday, I just WISH I have lost some weight otherwise I will be so disheartened. I am still in ketosis - tested again today.

Day 4

2008-02-09T14:07:00.000-08:00

Breakfast - hmm could have been better - I decided upon strawberry, my partner made it for me and it looked lovely. I began drinking it and noticed things floating in the glass - it was a dirty glass!! Put me straight off so I threw it away after 2 mouthfuls. I was in a rush so I popped a tetrabrik in my bag incase I got hungry and I had it around midday.

Lunch - or more like late lunch, was mushroom. We didn't get back in until fairly late - around 5pm.

Dinner was oriental chilli which I added some more chilli flakes to - added some more flavour. Also watered this down.

Mananged 3 litres today of water.

All in all a good day, I felt so much better today! Couldn't believe I had got through the past few days. I tried the bouillon too - it was nice and felt as if I was drinking a cup-a-soup. I also tested for ketosis - woohoo I am well in it!! It was such a good kick when the stick turned mid-pink :-) this just proves why my hunger pangs have curved! I did have an upset tummy before bed though.

Day 3

2008-02-09T14:03:00.000-08:00

Breakfast was butterscotch - it was delicious, the best shake so far!!

Lunch was leek and potato - it was ok, but left an awful taste in my mouth all afternoon!!

Dinner was spicy tomato - this was gorgeous, I added some grinded chilli flakes and it was so tasty.

Today was a brilliant day, my hunger pangs seemed to have passed, I still have a slight headache and achey legs/back, I did end up having an extra tetra today - but I needed it to get through. Tomorrow I am going to buy some bouillon - I am allowed 1tsp of that per day in some water, hoping it will act like a cup-a-soup and tide me over. Also wanting to get some ketostix to test for ketosis.

Day 2

2008-02-09T13:59:00.001-08:00

After last nights disaster, I was so determined today!! Woke feeling fine, slight headache but nothing I couldn't cope with.

Breakfast was a chocolate orange shake - not too keen on this one, tasted strange.

Lunch was mushroom soup - was nice but could do with more flavour, again I watered it down after eating so much of it - I find it helps to fill me up.

Dinner was vegetable soup - I found this a bit bland, so I may add some herbs/spices to it next time.

I was so hungry this afternoon, I just wanted to grab whatever I could and eat it. I ended up buying some pre-packed lettuce and having a few leaves of it. It helped, but I just wanted to cry!

I managed 3 litres of water today, along with a black tea and coffee. Considering splitting my packs tomorrow to try and get through the day!

Day 1

2008-02-09T13:52:00.001-08:00

Woke up this morning still feeling motivated, but scared and a bit worried about whay laid ahead! I remember waking up through the night worried too.

First shake I try is chocolate - urgh - my other half made it, but made it wrong, he accidentally doubled the water amount which meant it was quite watery and yucky!!

Lunch was chicken and mushroom soup - yummy!! It smelt so lovely, and I was so hungry! I gobbled it down, before I knew it, it had gone.

Dinner I had oriental chilli soup - again very yummy. This time I ate 1/2 of it, and then refilled the bowl back up with warm water so I would feel more full - and gosh I did, it bloated me, but kept me full for the evening unlike the lunch soup.

Today I also had 2 litres of plain water and 2 cups of black coffee.

I was so hungry between 5pm and 7pm though, I just kept drinking water and wishing it would pass.

For some reason - disaster struck, I found a 1/2 eaten tin of roses from Xmas and ate about 10 of them just before bed - cue instant headache (sugar rush) and disapointment - although it made me more determined to have a good day tomorrow!

Decision time

2008-02-09T13:45:00.000-08:00

After searching the internet for reviews on diets, and after spending 9 months on weightwatchers with very minimal results, I decided I was going to give Cambridge a go.

I spoke to my Cambridge Counsellor, who booked me in for the 4th Febuary 2008 to have my first appointment with her.

Febuary 4th came and I was so nervous, the previous week I had stuffed myself silly, knowing I wouldn't have food again for at least the next 4 weeks. I drove to my CDC, got there a bit early and sat outside hoping I had the right address!

I plucked up the courage to knock on the door and was greeted by my CDC - phew! I went inside and she explained the diet to me, side effects, good effects, products etc etc. She weighed and measured me and gave me my Cambridge packs for the week ahead.

I drove home feeling really motivated and determined to suceed! We ordered chinese as my "last meal".