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Losing
weight is probably the easiest part of the
weight management process. Having chosen
the day, look forward to it with pleasure.
Try and stick to the chosen Cambridge programme
and the menu.
Sole Source (Step 1)
On the Sole Source programme, you will have
three (or four if you are a man or above
176cm/5ft 8in) Cambridge meals every day
– and no other food! You should also
drink plenty of water (we recommend at least
eight glasses per day). The first few days
will be exciting, as you lose weight every
day. It is highly motivating to continue.
You will feel better and healthier than
you have ever felt in your life because
your body is receiving everything it needs.
You may feel hungry during the first three
days, particularly during the evening. Either
do something to keep your mind very occupied
or go to bed early with a good book (or
partner!). After a few days you will not
feel hungry at all. Remember that if you
do eat you will feel very hungry, because
any extra food will stimulate your appetite.
Make a commitment to lose weight and be
determined!
Allowed
fluids:
black tea or coffee, tap
or bottled water, which can be ‘still’
or ‘sparkling’, but should
not contain fruit flavouring
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Forbidden
fluids:
alcoholic beverages, milky tea or coffee,
pure fruit juices and any drink containing
sugar or calories. |
First
Weeks
After a few days you will not feel hungry
at all. In fact, you'll feel wonderful.
But losing weight can be frustrating and
your Cambridge Counsellor can be a great
help and may make the difference between
success and failure. If you have any problems
or want advice, it is part of the Counsellor’s
job to help you.
You can indulge in all your normal activities
but you don't overdo it. If you feel tired,
then take a rest. You should weigh yourself
every day at the same time, usually in the
morning. You will be delighted with your
progress and be very excited with it. This
is the real motivation that makes you want
to continue.
You may experience several days when you
do not lose weight. Do not become discouraged.
It is very likely that you are losing fat
but retaining water; this is a process known
as plateauing. You may be losing girth faster
than weight, which is why we recommend that
you use a tape measure to record your vital
dimensions in addition to your weight.
Have faith in the diet because the weight-loss
will restart once you lose the water you
have been retaining.
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