The Dieter's Blog

This past month The 1:1 Diet was featured in the popular lifestyle magazine Bella. In the 3-page article, our expert nutritionist, Mark Gilbert, created a delicious and nutritionally balanced daily meal plan guide for readers. Designed to nourish you, keep you full and help you to lose weight healthily, we know you’ll love this collection of recipes and meal ideas. Right, let’s tuck in!

We’re so excited to finally announce our Slimmer Awards 2024 shortlist. With 3-4 shortlisted candidates for each of the six awards, we know you’re going to be blown away by their journeys and stories. The awards this year are for Maintainer, Wellbeing, Transformation, Woman, Man, and International... a host of fantastic categories. See who the nominees are...

Recently there has been a fantastic announcement following the Diabetes UK Conference where the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme was unveiled. This programme provides a low-calorie, total diet replacement regime for those living with Type 2 Diabetes and obesity, to help them lose weight and become healthier, as well as potentially reverse their condition.

The Slimmer Awards 2024 are fast approaching, and it’s now time to enter. So, we thought it only made sense to give you the low down on everything you need to know about the biggest event in The 1:1 Diet calendar. This year’s Slimmer Awards are happening on the 5th October 2024. As for location... read on to find out!

Welcome to the first article of our Mythbusting series. Working together with our nutritionist, Mark Gilbert, we’re taking a look at the diet industry’s most common myths and busting them with facts and research. To start, we’re exploring whether or not rapid weight loss is bad for you, and whether it leads to muscle loss, and quick weight regain.

Drinking water and staying hydrated is a crucial part of keeping happy and healthy. From dehydration to digestion issues and even mood swings, the impact of not getting enough water is big. In this blog, we’re exploring all the amazing benefits of staying hydrated, as well as exploring why it’s crucial when you’re on a weight loss journey.

A lot of studies show that not getting enough sleep is linked with being more likely to be overweight. However, it is difficult to show if less sleep actually leads to weight gain, or if we are just observing the known, negative effect of being overweight has on sleep. It is the classic ‘chicken or egg’ question.

This International Women’s Day, we caught up with our Woman of the Year, Sharon Head. We spoke all about her incredibly inspiring journey, from dieter to Consultant, and what her goals are for the future. So, grab a cuppa and enjoy…

In the latest news, our nutritionist, Mark Gilbert, shared key stats research about how losing weight can help improve so many health problems and Consultant Deborah Adams talked about how she has lost 8st with The 1:1 Diet.

Gut health is having its moment and we’re here for it. After all, various studies and research have revealed that having a happy gut is a crucial part of feeling and being healthier. Find 6 ways to improve your gut health here.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought it was only fitting that we caught up with one of our most successful couples, Lizzie & Ollie. In this Q&A, we talk all about their 1:1 journey, from their biggest successes to their biggest challenges.

Did someone say Pizza? Being on a diet doesn’t mean you can’t have tasty food. Try making these delicious pizzas, which are perfect for Steps 3 and above on The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan. A 400kcal meal you truly can't do without.

When it comes to comfort food, there's nothing as ubiquitous as mac and cheese. Whether it's out of a box or handcrafted from scratch, it's an absolutely beloved dish. This variation on a classic macaroni cheese makes a delicious and economical supper.

Pancakes are for everyone, and they’re far too good to be confined to just one day of the year, but to celebrate the National Pancake Day, we’ve put together a diet-friendly receipe so you can enjoy the occasion.

The month of February marks National Heart Month here in the UK, which encourages heart-healthy living and awareness for cardiovascular diseases. Read more about the risks, and how starting the right diet can help those at risk.

It is always said that the weather, and the temperature, affect us all. Many of us suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Our expert nutritionist, Mark Gilbert reveals 5 foods that can secretly help you to feel full of energy and ready to combat SAD.

"You are what you eat", Through my weight loss journey, I dug deeper to understand why ‘FOOD’ has always been the answer - I realised that it was years of emotional trauma. Hear my story and how I overcame hurdles thanks to The 1:1 Diet.

Plan-friendly cheesecake, anyone? Yes, please! This fabulously delicious dessert is only 216kcal per serving, packed with all your essential vitamins and minerals and high protein. Explore this, and more recipes on The 1:1 Diet blog!