Cambridge Diet 6 Days in on SS

[Nomorecakes]

Does anybody chew gum?

 

[LizzRob]

gum isnt allowed. It will make your tummy go mental, and it often contains all sorts of nasties that will keep you out of ketosis.

Stick to the plan 100% and you'll get better results.

 

[Soci]

Are mints allowed? My breath isn't great these days. Usually I have breath spray but I forgot it yesterday and was meeting friends. Ended up getting some mints because I didn't want anyone thinking I had bad breath! I only had 2 though. I'm wondering if I broke the rules or if I'm allowed finish the pack. I still feel like I'm in ketosis

 

[LizzRob]

No, on SS it's packs, black tea or coffee and water only. No mints no chewing gum no nothing. Even some medicine can kick you out of ketosis.

For breath....I carry round a spare toothbrush and toothpaste, and primark do breath sprays for 60p. I also find that the more water I drink, the less my breath smells.

Current loss: 12lbs and 7.5inches

 

[Soci]

Thanks Lizz, I'll give the pack to someone else to finish. Hopefully with 2 mints it's no harm done! X

 

[Jo1989]

I was told sugar free mints and gum are fine and I have them all day every day and its never done my losses any harm.. But I don't know if that's strict advice or CDC advice!

 

[LizzRob]

If you look in the book those aren't on the allowed list.

Some people say you can have coke zero too but I stick to what's in the book. I can't let anything get in the way of my weight loss lol

Current loss: 12lbs and 7.5inches

 

[amanda1978]

I chew extra sugar free gum and it's never affected my losses xx

 

[Nomorecakes]

My CDC said the same!

 

[Jo1989]

I agree with Lizz that sometimes its better to follow the rules to the letter, as it can be a slippery slope to having lots of stuff you shouldn't. However, in my case, my breath is so vile, I can't go without the sugar free mints/chewing gum.

You just have to make the judgment on how important it is to you to have the 'banned stuff'.

 

[ChrissyRiley]

I carry breathe spray around with me as my breath is foul atm xx

 

[LizzRob]

Me too! 60p from primark lol

Current loss: 12lbs and 7.5inches

 

[dawnvalentine]

I think it's just each individuals choice really. I ate one piece of gum a day at the start and it never had any ill effects, however everyone's body reacts differently. As for coke zero I don't think I could have managed without it - only ever 1 a day though. You need to set strict rules about these things so that you don't end up just thinking oh sod it I'll have a bit of this I'll have a little of that! It's a mental game more than anything else this diet!!!