1. Losing Weight the Cambridge Way
Developed way back in 1970 at Cambridge University by Dr. Alan Howard, the Cambridge Diet did not break into commercial success until 1980. The idea behind this weight loss program is to cut back on calories and supplement with scientifically-designed prepackaged foods which provide ample amounts of protein, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates. Originally offered only as powdered mixes to create shakes, the Cambridge Diet now has a variety of foods including nutrition bars and soups. The company has claimed to help 15 million people lose weight.
2. Preparation Is Key
As with many diets, the Cambridge Diet stresses that you must take steps to ready yourself to go on and maintain a diet. The first step is preparation. You need to reduce the amount you eat gradually, while finding the probable cause of your weight gain. Step two is to follow the diet program you have chosen. Step three is stabilization, which involves finding the right caloric intake that works to best keep your weight at a healthy level. Step four is maintenance: avoiding returning to your old ways and making a mental commitment to keeping the weight off.
3. Adapting a Weight Loss Program Just for You
The Cambridge Diet offers a few programs to choose from that best suit your situation and lifestyle. The Fast Start program consists of eating only three servings of prepackaged foods at each meal. The Alternate Program allows for one low-calorie, low-fat meal in addition to the three servings of prepackaged foods every other day. Then there are two types of Regular Programs; in one, you will eat three servings of Cambridge foods 15 to 20 minutes before eating a meal (keep calories under 800); in the other, only the third Cambridge serving is to be eaten 15 to 20 minutes before a meal, or as dessert.
4. Shedding Pounds and Gaining Self-Confidence
Many people have claimed success while using the Cambridge Diet. It has shown to be effective in shedding pounds, and is particularly effective when used to drop ten pounds in a relatively short period of time. It also seems to reduce cholesterol and helps to manage diabetes and high blood pressure. The foods are easy to prepare and the diet is easy to follow. Great care is taken to assure that the body is receiving all of its nutritional needs and thus curb overeating.
5. Not the End-All Solution to Weight Loss
The bad news? Many claim that the diet is best when used only as a quick fix. In other words, it's great when used to drop weight quickly, but does not seem to be as effective when used over a long period of time. Long-term use of the diet is actually discouraged because the caloric intake is very (some might say dangerously) low. Also, the foods required are available only through Cambridge distributors and the cost of ordering the food can get somewhat expensive.
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