ok i hold my hand up - diet was too hard

[Kimbo]

I did cambridge diet for a week and lost 11 lb
But it was sooo hard

I'm looking after Leah all day which is physically draining, and I am emotionally and physically shattered - emotionally because my mind is in override thinking about food.
It was going ok at the beginning, but yesterday and today it's caught up with me.
I mean i can't even go out for a meal with my friend next week because I'll feel such guilt.
I'm not happy.. I don't think this diet is for me. I'm even feeling sick everytime I have a sip of water because I can't take anymore.
When i try and slow down on my water a bit, i go all dizzy and my head goes fuzzy, but when i drink more again, i feel sick.
I can't win.

I'm also incredibly hungry.. i can't do it anymore... nothing even to snack on.
Ive just paid £18 for a low carb cookbook "for dummies", also ordered a George Foreman grill today so I'm starting from scratch on my own.
I admire EVERYONE who goes further than one week, because I've done it and lost 11lb... but i think it's given me the kick up the arse i need.
i have a totally different attitude towards food now... theres no way i could eat the things i did before i started CD.
i cant believe i actually ate as much as i did.
it makes me sick how much i ate, and im disgusted with myself... so being on CD has made me realise this and has changed my eating habits for good.

 

[Jade&Evie]

Do what makes you feel good; not just what loses the most weight!

I'm not a fan of faddy diets.. I honestly think the only way to lose weight healthily is to et less and move more! After seeing how hard you and Krystal have found CD I don't think I'll be tempted!

Go out for dinner with your friend- it's easy to eat healthily when you're not having to make it! Plus, you work hard all week being a fab mummy so you deserve a treat!

 

[reallyoldmum]

Oh Kim I just pm'd you I will see how I go but your experience doesnt sound good!! But 11lb in one week is amazing - I am sure if you cut carbs out of your diet you will continue to loose weight She did warn me I may feel a bit sick and light headed but I had no idea it maybe as bad as you feel...

Jane x

 

[MissThing]

Kim, dont blame yourself! Eat in moderation, exercise, and youll get there!

 

[poppy160]

Well done! Don't feel bad about giving up on the diet..it's trial and error (i think thats the phrase??) you'll soon find one that suits you.

Why not get a steamer aswell? they're mega cheap and you can do all your veg in it, chicken, fish etc..

 

[happy-chick]

Well done Kim 11lb is ace & you've given it a shot but its not for you, I personally think ur own diet is the best way to go good luck xx

 

[Krystal]

well I think you have done brilliantly and I also think your doing right thing cos you have a young baby and need to concentrate on getting rest and looking after yourself.

I have started again this week but next plan up which means I have my 3 shakes a day but if I want a meal I can have a (suggested) meal out of the book. I am hoping this keeps me on track.

And considering I lost my way and had a mad weekend with food and macdonalds I lost 5 1/2 pounds

 

[mrs_tommo22]

Well done kim on loosing 11lbs -its a great boost for a more healthy diet now - do you look any slimmer?

 

[ella]

That is a great start - and a huge bonus to starting on your own healthy eating regime

 

[Babylicious]

you've done well kim, sounds a harsh that diet tho

 

[lozzi]

Well done x

 

[NIE]

I never reolised you were finding it difficult.

I have been thinking of trying this diet to give me a kick start. I might give it a go. I don't think I will manage as long as you if it's as hard as you say.

Well done again. 11lbs is a great amount to give you the right start to continue loosing weight.

 

[trixipaws]

well done losing 11lb!
was that in a week did u say?!

what is the cambridge diet? i dont kno anything about different diets i dont see how theyre any different as long as calories eaten is less than calories burned its as simple as that? or is it me thats simple hehe!

 

[*saulino*]

Hi hun

dont feel bad you did excellent.
I never was on a certain diet just watched how much i ate and its worked for me

 

[Suzie and Faith]

I've seen a few people do the cambridge diet and they've found the same - it's good for quick weight loss but hard to sustain.

I think your attitude is great and you're doin the right thing for you

Have you thought of weight watchers style diets?
My mum and sister have had great success with these

 

[sara874]

in conclusion to what you try
try to keep things natural and simple.

and that really work for me

 

[skairdykat]

Well done on losing 11lbs hun

I have to say though that losing so much all at once can't be good for you can it? They recommend you lose 1-2lbs per week. Once you start eating normally again (as in healthily) won't it all just pile back on because your body won't be used to it?

I love Slimming World. You can eat loads on that and still lose weight