Lucy's Cambridge diet thread!

**deeb66** · 04-02-2009, 11:39 AM

That is brilliant news Lucy

How do you find not eating?

Are you coping ok with cooking family meals ets?

**SimplyLucy** · 04-02-2009, 11:48 AM

I love the not eating part, I had such a bad relationship with food. Since starting this diet I've had time to sit back and admit that to myself. It's really helped me deal with some big issues.

I love cooking for the children now. I'm so much more organised, plan what we're going to have so I don't have to go shopping too often etc. The children are eatting a lot healthier.

I'm not even tempted to nibble which is great. If I crave something then I make it for the children, the smell is then enough to satisfy my craving.

I've also learnt not to reward my children with food treats. I was brought up with food rewards such as sweets, cake, chocolate and such like and feel that plays a huge part in my emotional eating habits. Before starting this diet I would reward myself for having a good day, being happy, being upset, just about any excuse you can think of. I don't want my children to grow up with the same issues. They haven't even noticed the change in their diet which is great.

It's made me realise that half the things I picked up when shopping were actually for me and I used the children as a reason to buy them. The first week I bought the usual doughnuts, cakes and things and ended up throwing them away because the children weren't interested. Must have been me eating them ALL before.

**Rubybubbles** · 04-02-2009, 11:59 AM

well done lucy your doing brilliant, you'll be taking over me soon

lol! nothing like healthy competition xxx

Funny enough but everything you said rings so true here as well

scarey!!

keep it going your doing so well! Are you finding clothes loser and that now?

**SimplyLucy** · 04-02-2009, 12:02 PM

My Wednesday weigh jeans are hanging off me now, I might just be able to get away with them next week but they are starting to look stupid!

My clothes actually fit now, They were rather snug before I started this. Some are actually looking a little too big now.

**Nix** · 04-02-2009, 12:17 PM

OMG 17lb in 3 weeks

I'm looking to start the Cambridge diet too, how are you finding it generally?

Keep up the good work.

Nix,x

**deeb66** · 04-02-2009, 12:51 PM

It really does sound like you have everything under control Lucy.

I perfectly unstand exactly what you are saying as I was very much the same. It was hard for people to understand how I could cook/prepare food but not actually eat it.......in fact sometimes the smell of food was enough to sort out any cravings I had.

It is definately true that the level of success is in the brain and it certainly sounds like you are determined and focused.

I am really pleased that it is working out for you.

Keep up the good work

**SimplyLucy** · 08-02-2009, 07:32 PM

Well what a tough weekend that has been.

My periods are all over the place since starting this diet, for the last 2 weeks I thought I'd been having one on and off, but yesterday and today were awful.

All I've wanted to do was eat.

On friday night I cooked myself 1 quorn fillet and had it with my soup. I just had to eat something.

Saturday I dragged myself through the day, took the children to the cinema, plenty of distraction.

Today I've been in tears on and off. I just wanted to sit at the table and eat with Ade and the children. Ade ended up cooking the children scampy and chips and I made myself a bit of quorn with some cabbage and mixed a bit of brocolli and cheese soup mixed in. It was heaven.

I just hope and pray it won't effect my weight loss.

I feel better tonight, probably just physcological because I know I've eaten something.

It's my birthday on Friday so I need to be 100% now. I've got 9 children after school so I've bought a small cake. I'm going to have a tiny piece. Ade is taking me away for the night and we're going to have a meal. I'll stick to chicken and veg, and will get back on sole source the next day.

**deeb66** · 09-02-2009, 02:10 PM

Only just seen this Lucy otherwise I would have responded sooner.

Being on SS can sometimes affect your periods due to lack of calories but it will settle back down again and return to what is normal for you.

TOTM really does mess your body around but I think that you know that as you have already identified why you are feeling this way.

You should be ok this week as what you have eaten has not been too bad. The Quorn you have been eating will not cause you any problems as it is protein. You do need to be careful how much vegetables you are adding as they contain carbohydrate and could knock you out of ketosis which will in turn slow the weight loss down.

If you are still feeling really bad I would suggest that you contact you CDC and re-evaluate your plan. For a short period you could always move up to SS+ or 810, just until you feel better and more in control.

I hope you are feeling much better today - you are more than welcome to send me a PM if you need any more help/advice.

Dee
xxx

**SimplyLucy** · 11-02-2009, 01:36 PM

Thanks Dee.....your support is wonderful.

Well I'm still in shock after this mornings weigh in...............

I LOST 8lb

Thats 25lb now in 4 weeks.

**Nix** · 11-02-2009, 01:40 PM

Well done, that's a real achievement, you should be so proud.

NIx,x

LOOPYLISA · 11-02-2009, 02:08 PM

Go girl x

**SimplyLucy** · 12-02-2009, 07:13 AM

I went shopping in my own wardrobe last night!

I've found 3 pairs of jeans that fit that wouldn't go near me 4 weeks ago!

I've also evicted 3 pairs that were hanging off me!

**angeldelight** · 12-02-2009, 07:37 AM

Wow Lucy you are doing really well

Well done to you

Angel xx

**deeb66** · 12-02-2009, 03:51 PM

Fabulous news Lucy.....well done you

It's a really good feeling when clothes getting too big!

Keep up the good work.

**Rubybubbles** · 23-02-2009, 01:42 PM

just catching up!!

Well done lucy (although youll be due another weigh in soon

)

I am on ss+ and find having the 4 packs a day much easier for the down days! Although I have been following ss+ with the 3 packs and meal this week as having a really stressful week, but as it's part of the plan I don;t feel bad

**Chatterbox Childcare** · 23-02-2009, 02:34 PM

I am back off of holidays now and caught your thread. Wow what a results. Keep going and I know that it will all be worth it.

I am off for my weigh in on Wednesday - fingers crossed I may have lost.

**SimplyLucy** · 25-02-2009, 04:50 PM

Hello all!

I missed last weeks posting of results because I'd gained 3lb, my DP took me away for the weekend for my birthday!

Anyhow, lets forget that.

This week I lost 6lb.........

Total loss in 6 weeks 28lb..........