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A last ditch effort...

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Ditto

Ditto

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I thought I'd best do my own thread instead of clogging up somebody else's.

I want to do the Cambridge Diet but where do I buy it online? I don't like the internets for foodie type stuff, I might get poisoned! I'll have to do SlimFast until I get sorted. It's too sweet tho and not good for the Diabetes.

Weight down a bit this morning, 14stones 11pounds and tum measures 49inches. The only thing the Doc could say to me last night re health worries and liver was to get the weight off so I'll have to knuckle down to it. Had a last piggy breakfast...
 
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I don't think you can buy the Cambridge Diet online, unless the rules have changed as you get an adviser.
I have to warn you though that I did the Cambridge diet as advised with two meal replacements and a meal, and lost nothing at all.
As I had known Dr Howard back in the 70s and worked on the packaging they used for their hospital ward I was familiar with the concept, and thought that it would be three sachets a day, but that was only advised under medical supervision.
If you are resistant to weightloss by normal methods, maybe the Atkins Fat Fast might help.
It is only intended to be used to reroute the metabolic pathways, then you go onto a more sustainable regime.
The New Diet Revolution books (there were several editions) are avaialble online to download if you are interested.
 
Hi Ditto. Can’t help with what you’re looking for but just wanted to wish you luck with your new diet and we are all behind you 100% xx
 
I know of people who did Cambridge and put most of the weight loss back.
 
Ditto said:
I thought I'd best do my own thread instead of clogging up somebody else's.

I want to do the Cambridge Diet but where do I buy it online? I don't like the internets for foodie type stuff, I might get poisoned! I'll have to do SlimFast until I get sorted. It's too sweet tho and not good for the Diabetes.

Weight down a bit this morning, 14stones 11pounds and tum measures 49inches. The only thing the Doc could say to me last night re health worries and liver was to get the weight off so I'll have to knuckle down to it. Had a last piggy breakfast...
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Big hugs, Ditto! What would I know - but maybe you should find a program which does have some kind of contnuous human support as part of it?
 
Oh dear Ditto, what are we going to do with you! You know, I know and its probable that Bubbles the cat knows that there is no magic solution to getting the pounds off and keeping them off. The answer is not in a book. You just got to eat less and eat smarter. Hard I know, but there it is.
 
I think I'll just go with the one meal a day then. It works for my family so I shall give it a whirl. I did try it a short time ago and was fine with it. It's just that I change my mind every single day! I'm an air brain. :D It's Monday tomorrow so I'll start then... 😉
 
Hello Ditto I do not know anything about these diets but when I was DX I took the bull by the horns went on a strict diet only accomplished with the help of this forum. I got my HbA1c down from 156 to 48 in 3 months the Endocrinologist was astounded, I know I am T1but I was only on background insulin for 18 months and introduced to MDI about 9 months ago. I weigh every food product I do not rely on the nutrition info on any package, I have the latest issue of the Carbs & Calories book and class it as my food Bible, I have followed you on the forum for a long time and understand how difficult it must be for you. Its coming up to Christmas now so the temptation will be very great to over indulge, there`s 10 days of partying :D but you can still enjoy yourself, just reduce the carbs a little at a time and don`t forget to test each time. I know you have difficulty sometimes getting blood out of those fingers of yours if my fingers are cold I have the same problem, I know and you know you have to get your head round this and I know you have the support of the forum and hopefully your family and friends. Ok start tomorrow no need to go mad I wish you all the best, don`t forget slow & steady good luck keep this thread open please we would like a daily report if you are able, take care sweetie {{{HUGS}}} for your success. xxx
 
Thank you and (((hugs))) right back. 🙂 Must go and order strips off ebay, I think I've only got the two left. I'm very hit and miss when it comes to testing, but you are right. I will make more effort on all fronts.
 
My friend lost over 2stone on the Cambridge diet and is very happy with it She had tried Slimming world and Weight watchers before without success She is now in pre diabetic figures I can ask her for contacts if you want to PM me .
Unfortunately I can't be helped here because I need to gain about 3/4 of a stone !!
Carol
 
Carol I can't imagine needing to gain weight! I've been over weight all my life. I've now decided to just try and eat normally, plus a lot of testing, it'll be interesting if nothing else. I've never ever eaten 'normally,' not sure what normal is really. 🙄 I'm very pleased for your friend, shows it can be done.
 
I'm back on the SlimFast and watching YouTubes... I need to just get the damned weight off like the doc said. That's the only thing she could say, try and get the weight off. I'm supposed to go to Manchester Royal now for a camera down and I think I'm supposed to go to our local hospital for the same thing. Don't get that. I'm not going to either. Also I did promise the doc I would got to healthy food type meetings but I'm not going to them neither. They'll probably say don't diet, eat normally. I'm not normal so you can forget that for a game of soldiers. It's all good, keep going, today wasn't too bad. No huge binges.
 
Isn't Slimfast rather high carb?
 
Hope it works for you @Ditto

well done on the ‘no binges’ day.

You have to find a solution that works for you... but do think about some of those groups - you might find help in facing these challenges with others alongside you? You could always go to a few meetings and see how it felt, then drop out if it wasn’t for you?
 
Hello Ditto,
It really is hard I know, trying to find a weight loss plan that will work for you.
Over the years I've tried many, and some have worked for a while, but they were not sustainable long term, and the weight always crept back on again.
The only thing that eventually worked for me was a long term healthy eating plan that I could permanently fit into my daily life. The weight loss was slow and sometimes erratic, but it stayed off. Would it help if you could work out a plan that isn't so severe so that you can stay with it, and not go through the agonies of the start/fail cycle? I've found that a low-carb plan works for me, but you have to find what is right for you.
Sorry, this probably isn't what you want to hear, but trying to help, and we are all here to try and support you and help you win through.
 
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Isn't Slimfast rather high carb?
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Yes unfortunately, but I was just thinking go for a quick weight loss and have done with it.

Thank you all for input, every bit helps. Today's thinking is don't have bread or goodies in the house. Eat takeaway once a day and have two SlimFast meals. They do 'proper' meals over the road so I'll give that a whirl (for at least a day or two!)
 
Sounds like a good plan, hope it goes well.

Keeping the house clear of 'goodies' is always a good idea. - For years I have always had a problem with 'The see-food diet', as I am unlikely resist anything 'undesirable' that's left around. The family have got quite good at removing things over the years (particularly since I once did the unforgivable and ate my daughter's Easter egg)
We've gone to the extreme of having a high up cupboard that my husband keeps cakes and biscuits in. I'm quite short so can't reach it.

It really can be hard work trying to loose weight, but I find the longer you can follow a plan, the easier it gets and end up not being so hungry and cravings diminish.
Very good luck with it, and look forward to hearing how it goes.
 
You'll need all your will power not to eat after two sugary drinks, so I wish you every success with the shakes.
 
Toucan I'd be getting the ladders out of the shed! :D

Drummer you are so right.

I give up altogether, the dinner gave me massive indigestion and made me eat more later of course. I have no idea what to do. I'm supposed to go to Manchester Royal for the camera down and I'm not going. What are they gonna do if they find anything; cure me? I don't think so.

I'm going to carry on watching Notting Hill and ignore the whole thing. I don't want to think about it.
 
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