Cambridge Programmes

Programmes:

The Diet Explained

Step 1 (415-550)

Step 2 (790)

Step 3 (1000)

Step 4 (1200)

Step 5 (1500)

Step 6 (1500+)

Four Stages

Products:

Step 1 (415 to 550 kcal per day)

Cambridge always recommend that you should consult your doctor before commencing any diet programme, but it is essential to get your doctor's signed confirmation of any medication or medical condition before you can start the 'Sole Source' programme, so that the doctor can adjust medication where appropriate.

Step 1 is a nutritionally complete formula food (often referred to as a very low calorie diet, or the 'sole source of nutrition') which can be ideal for those who prefer a period of time away from the temptations of conventional food.

Sole Source is suitable for those above BMI 25, with at least a stone (6.3kg) to lose.
On this programme, the dieter takes three Cambridge Diet meals in place of conventional food. For men, or women above 5ft 8ins (1.73m), four Cambridge Diet meals should be taken. In addition to water used to mix the diet powder and cups of unsweetened black tea or black coffee, it is advisable to drink at least 4pt (2¼ltr) of water per day.

Using the 'Sole Source' programme is not advisable when certain medical conditions are present. We say these conditions are 'contra-indicated'. There are also a number of medical conditions with which 'Sole Source' may be used with special precautions (see below).

Cambridge recommends that the Sole Source programme is followed for no longer than four weeks at a time. At that point, if target weight has not yet been reached, the dieter should have an 'Add a Meal' week.