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To start the 1:1 diet (Cambridge Weight Plan) and then become a consultant to earn extra money

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cerealdieter · 19/02/2021 10:35

Hello

Over the last 6 months, I have been changing my eating habits and exercising more. I lost 2 stone, I'm 5ft 8. I went from a size 16 to a size 12 (between August and December). I was trying to reach a size 10, but since Christmas, I haven't been eating healthily. However, I have carried on exercising (for mental and physical health).

I was talking to a friend online the other day and she had lost 4st with the 1:1 diet. She had also become a consultant and suggested that I could join and earn more money. Also, I thought I could get to a size 10 and earn extra money whilst doing so.

I currently work part time. DP said "you won't make any money and its just a scam". "You will put money in and never see it again". I liked the idea as I can work from home and earn some extra money.

Has anyone had any success with losing weight and keeping it off with 1:1 diet?

Has anyone made any money by becoming a 1:1 diet consultant?

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cerealdieter · 19/02/2021 23:04

@Rachie1973

Must admit my stepdaughter lost 6.5 stone on Cambridge and went on to be a consultant. Works for her.
That is an amazing loss. Well done to her. How does she find working for them?
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hellabored · 19/02/2021 23:16

Do it! I’ve been a consultant for 3 years and earn around £36,000 per year - from new clients and yes some returning! I’ve only recruited 2 other people that were passionate and lost a lot of weight on the diet!
Also it’s GP recommend now, so I’m busier than ever! Ignore the people that don’t have a clue!... I work 5 days a week but 4 hours a day seeing clients, doing orders and using social media

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cerealdieter · 19/02/2021 23:19

@hellabored

Do it! I’ve been a consultant for 3 years and earn around £36,000 per year - from new clients and yes some returning! I’ve only recruited 2 other people that were passionate and lost a lot of weight on the diet! Also it’s GP recommend now, so I’m busier than ever! Ignore the people that don’t have a clue!... I work 5 days a week but 4 hours a day seeing clients, doing orders and using social media
You have done so well and achieved so much in a short space of time. Its good to hear a success story.

I do want to do the plan to get slimmer and stay slimmer.

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hellabored · 19/02/2021 23:23

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YouokHun · 19/02/2021 23:52

@hellabored

Do it! I’ve been a consultant for 3 years and earn around £36,000 per year - from new clients and yes some returning! I’ve only recruited 2 other people that were passionate and lost a lot of weight on the diet! Also it’s GP recommend now, so I’m busier than ever! Ignore the people that don’t have a clue!... I work 5 days a week but 4 hours a day seeing clients, doing orders and using social media
There has been some research for the use of VLCD in some cases but you’ll struggle to find a GP happy with the idea that their patient will go off and take nutritional and psychological advice from an MLM person. It’s very easy to make income claims here but you should know that your earnings are in no way typical. OP, please stay away from MLM.
jelliedreels · 20/02/2021 08:04

I understand that customers need to take some personal responsibility for their eating habits. However, I do think that the way the product is sold to them is unethical. To repeatedly sell to the same person who is severely overweight and needs real help doesn't feel right, it clearly isn't working for them or doing them any health benefits. Similarly, to sell as a 'crash diet' so that weight can be lost for specific events seems very dubious to me. This has happened to my family members. I understand this might not be the same with all consultants, but it leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. They are grown adults and of course have some responsibility, but I think the consultant exploits their vulnerability in this area. I find it hard to believe that she (or the company she represents) has their wellbeing at heart. After all, there's a built in incentive for repeat custom.

jelliedreels · 20/02/2021 08:04

Sorry @cerealdieter that response was supposed to quote your message but I messed it up!

TimetohittheroadJack · 20/02/2021 08:43

If you want to do a VLCD with shakes, you can buy exante or various others online for between 50p-£1 per product.

They are exactly the same as the Cambridge ones.

Per day Exante say £4. Per day Cambridge £12. So over a month you are talking a difference of nearly £250.

For what? A bit of moral support? A text to see if they have weighed in?

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cerealdieter · 20/02/2021 09:07

@TimetohittheroadJack Thank you for letting me know. I wasn't aware that there were other companies who offer shakes/bars for much cheaper prices. I will have a look into it :)

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cerealdieter · 20/02/2021 09:09

@YouokHun probably because the GP recommends the "diet". The person who sells the items to the customer is nowhere near as qualified as the GP.

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Fatladyslim · 20/02/2021 09:31

My auntie was really successful with cwp as a consultant for many years however they have now changed their business model and as such every man and his dog is now a consultant. There isn't room to make the huge profits anymore, especially if you are new. I have 3 consultants in my (pretty small) estate and countless more in the town. Used to be that you had to have done at least 2 steps of the plan, be under a BMI of 28 and be properly accredited following training days and passing exams. I don't belive this is the case any more. It is a shame.

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cerealdieter · 20/02/2021 11:33

@Fatladyslim yes when I was talking to my friend the other day she did mention this. She said that her "consultant" told her that a few years ago you had to be at your goal/near goal weight to join. She said to her that now you don't even have to have done the plan. You just ask a "consultant" to join and you pay an amount to join and thats it.

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cerealdieter · 20/02/2021 11:51

@hellabored yes obviously if you go from shakes/bars to eating big meals and lots of food, you will gain weight back. But making that much money is incredible.

Well done on keeping the weight off too :)

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GBand · 20/02/2021 11:52

I did this plan years ago. It was horrible. I then got a gastric band for the weight loss which (obviously) worked.

The plan is flawed as it's so desperate. It's not even a nice product - and I say that as someone with a sweet tooth. There were shake, bars and porridge when I did it. They were nasty and synthetic tasting.

I think I lost some weight initially then just couldn't keep going. Horrible product sold in an awful way. Consultants my arse.

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cerealdieter · 20/02/2021 12:05

@GBand well done on the loss

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cerealdieter · 20/02/2021 12:57

Anyone else done the plan?

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cerealdieter · 20/02/2021 14:29

@jelliedreels selling it to clients repeatedly would make you think as a "consultant" that its clearly not working for them. Maybe they do need specialist help, not a powder shake sold from a stranger.

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cameocat · 20/02/2021 16:47

@cerealdieter you don’t seem to have taken on board any of the comments on MLM really. I think you’ve already decided you’re going to do it and are looking for affirmation and positive stories.

Yesmate · 20/02/2021 17:32

100% @cameocat

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cerealdieter · 20/02/2021 17:58

[quote cameocat]@cerealdieter you don’t seem to have taken on board any of the comments on MLM really. I think you’ve already decided you’re going to do it and are looking for affirmation and positive stories.[/quote]
I've spoken to my friend and the cost of setup is minimal. And at the moment, you place orders for clients, they pay you and it gets delivered to them, so you are not losing any money.

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Fatladyslim · 20/02/2021 18:02

[quote cerealdieter]@Fatladyslim yes when I was talking to my friend the other day she did mention this. She said that her "consultant" told her that a few years ago you had to be at your goal/near goal weight to join. She said to her that now you don't even have to have done the plan. You just ask a "consultant" to join and you pay an amount to join and thats it.[/quote]
That's just shit really, to me it shows the ethics and morals of the company have fallen and it's no longer a company I would use.

You can also do exante etc online for half the cost and without having some random person pretending they have been in your shoes to deal with. IMO CWP had its day I wouldn't bother.

SchrodingersImmigrant · 20/02/2021 18:02

Well go for it then.🤷🏻

Cocomarine · 20/02/2021 18:03

[quote cerealdieter]@jelliedreels selling it to clients repeatedly would make you think as a "consultant" that its clearly not working for them. Maybe they do need specialist help, not a powder shake sold from a stranger.[/quote]
So you’re going to refuse to sell in that situation then?

Cocomarine · 20/02/2021 18:04

@cerealdieter “minimal” - how much did your friend say?

MrsTulipTattsyrup · 20/02/2021 18:14

I think the OP has already signed up, has fully drunk the Kool-Aid, and is still, despite all our reports about why it won’t work, expecting to make her fortune. Either that or she’s working hard at keeping this thread going by making us all so frustrated and incredulous, to allow other MLM huns the chance to join in and do some free advertising.

On the off-chance that it’s the former: OP, if these schemes were so great at allowing one to make big money from home in free time, don’t you think everyone would be doing it rather than working hard 9-5 in often low-paid roles? MLMs are demonstrably poor business models for all except those at the top of the pyramid, and have caused countless people to lose significant amounts of money when they had little to nothing to lose, and forced them to prey on the goodwill and kindness of people they know. Do you really want to make yourself poorer financially, and at the same time alienate your friends, family and colleagues?

Better to find yourself another part-time job to get you up to full-time hours legitimately.

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