Rae of Sunshine
Mum to three girls, a Westie and a Frenchie, expert shopper, student and blogger.
Your Health
Looking after your health.
Somewhere along the line we get busy, with work, children. Everything we do is for convenience. Along with the notion, that I know I was brought up on, 'Not to waste food'. How many of us finish our childrens plate? Or even eat everything on our own plates even if we are full.
Time to reprogramme our minds and I have discovered the very way to do that......
Cambridge Weight Loss Plan
Once you've made that decision to change your eating habits and lose weight you'll feel great and really motivated to do it.
Next step is to find a consultant near you, which you can do from the website.
http://www.cambridgeweightplan.com/
Your consultant will visit you in your own home where they will take your measurements, your weight, your BMI and a photo of you ...haha and talk with you about your goals etc and fill out a medical questionnaire with you.
They will then run you through the different steps - 6 in total.
1 Step 1 ~ Sole Source Or Sole Source +
A very low-calorie diet of less than 800 calories per day. On step 1 the theory is that your body uses stored fat to get the energy it needs every day. The first 2 weeks are a liquid only diet drinking a minimum of 2.25l of water, black or herbal tea and black coffee. Along with 3 of the Cambridge products either porridge, rice pudding, soup, milshake, spaghetti bolognese or mushroom risotto. You will soon find out which products you like and which you cannot stomach. My reccomendation is buy a few extra packets just in case you really cannot stomach something, in my case the risotto and the porridge..... ergh !!!!! Sole Source plus allows you to have a 200ml allowance of skimmed milk or a 200cal meal which if the thought of going out food completely frightens you, then this is the way to go.
This step is so easy and hassle free if I can do it anyone can. In the first 2 weeks I have lost half a stone and 4cm off of my waist, which personally I think is amazing. Although I know of others that have lost double that in the first week.
There can be side effects however. Although I have only suffered with a little constipation, which is pretty treatable.
After 2 weeks with just liquids, you can introduce the Cambridge diet bars ....... heavenly !!! I could survive off of just these and my black coffee.
2 Step 2
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Step 2 allows you 810 calories per day which is to include 3 Cambridge Weight Plan products, 2.25litres of water and also 1 portion of high protein food plus 80g portion of vegetables. Which I have discovered 80g is quite a lot.
There is a recipe book that you can purchase from your cambridge consultant or a Facebook support group that shares recipes and helps to encourage you to stick 100% to plan.
Step 3
Step 3 gives you 1000 calories per day which is to include 2 Cambridge Weight Plan products, 150 Calorie breakfast from the recommendations, 1/2 pint of skimmed milk, a salad lunch, and a 400 calorie evening meal along with your 2.25 litres of water.
IAs you can see as the steps go up, your calorie intake goes up, you slowly introduce healthy food and it becomes your way of life along with good habits of drinking plenty of water and exercising.
Ten ways to stay motivated !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 Before & After Photos
Take a photo of yourself now!! I know for many of us this is the last thing we want to do. A full length shot from the front and the side. Also if you have a photo of yourself from years earlier of the weight you want to be - stick this to your fridge as an extra motivator.
2 Set a goal
It could be a special occasion, a birthday, something you want to look and feel good for. You could even buy your goal dress/outfit and be determined to fit into it. This can be a real motivator. My motivation is I want to start my 40th year as a slimmer, healthier me.
3 Take up a hobby
Start a hobby or try something new. If you start to feel peckish start on your hobby to get sidetracked, or just go for a walk or clean the house, anything that will distract you. I have started knitting and doing Sequin Art which I find useful especially as I have given up smoking as well.
4 Stay Positive
Ignore the haters !! You are doing this for you. There will always be someone negative to make comments and bring you down. Remember why you are doing this & stay strong.
5 Drink plenty of water
Can't state this enough !!!! Drink water - not all in one go. Sips throughout the day. Helps to flush you out and keeps you hydrated.
If you feel hungry don't cave, sip at that water.
6 Treat yourself
After setting small goals - treat yourself. Not with a bottle of wine or fancy meal out. With something you want, small goals achieved could be a good book or DVD you want to watch. Bigger accomplishmnet could be a spa day or new outfit. After my 30 Day challenge I shall be treating myself to a facial :)
7 Exercise
Join a gym. Sports Direct Fitness have a £19.99 a month anytime gym. Try online to see if there is one near you.
Or simply go swimming once a week or for a long walk.
Start small and challenge yourself to increase it weekly :)
8 Avoid serial weighing
Get your consultant to take your scales away. Your weight will fluctuate over a week and if you are constantly weighing yourself you are not getting in the correct mindset. Stick to the plan, and get weighed once a week.
9 Draw/Print off a chart or add an app to your phone
Make yourself a chart or add a countdown app to your phone.
I find it helps to do 30 days at a time. At the end of the day cross off number with a sharpie - You're one day closer to your goal !!
10 Write a journal
Write in a journal, its therapeutic. You can write down how you are feeling what you are struggling with. You could even add recipes you have found. What exercise you have done that day whether it be washing the car, vacuuming or going for a long walk.
