Dukan it out !!! - The Dukan Diet

Erin_26

Hi Julie

I stayed on Attack for 6 days. And I mix my oat bran with fat free sugar-free yogurt.

I am also a Condiment Queen and this has been hard! There are lots of Dukan-friendly sauces you can make yourself in the book, but I haven't done it yet. Even a barbeque sauce! However, these should all be used in moderation.

spalfrey

Hello everyone,

I'm on day 16 of the Dukan diet and well and truely into the Cruise phase. I ws on the attack for 7 days.
OMG I've never been on a diet were I just dont feel hungry and I have heaps of energy..this one is great! I've lost 8lbs so far and feel it continuing. I havent got that much to lose so really hope this is my triumph to losing and keeping it off!
Go Dukan!! : )

Sarah x

iwillbeoneday

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mrshickey

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Erin_26

How is everyone doing?

I am on Day 49 and have lost 22 lbs. I have 13 left.

Loving it, lovin it!!!

roxie_belle

Hi Girls. i'm going to join you if thats ok! Starting the attack phase tomorrow and im sooooo excitied. Hope i see good results like everybody else!

Erin_26

Hi Roxie,

I can pretty much guarantee you that if you follow the Attack phase rules (only lean protein, at LEAST 2 litres water/day, min. sodium), you will see your numbers go down. I lost 4 lbs in 5 days the first time I did Attack. I had a relapse and did a do-over a couple weeks later and didn't do as well, because my body was feeling more resistent to letting go of the pounds. This is your opportunity to kick this diet into gear big-time, so go for it!!! :happy:

Like I've said before, I'm not an expert on this diet, but I have read the book several times now, so any questions, please give me a shout and any Dukan followers are very welcome to add me as a friend, just send a msg. along with the request.

Go Dukan!

e.

Erin_26

Hi Dukanistas,

Forgive me, Dukan, for I have sinned. On banana bread and toast!

I mucked up last night, big time. I have been struggling to eat enough, as I don't eat beef, chicken, pork or much dairy.

I am still 8 lbs from my True Weight, but have decided to move to Phase 3. I hope to continue to lose the last pounds with a bit of bread and fruit. I need to up my calories because my energy has dropped drastically and people at work are making comments about me being a zombie. Feeling quite irritated and grouchy, hungry, etc.

Anyway, that's my strategy. Still eating the same diet, but adding a serving of fruit and 2 slices whole wheat bread per day. I won't touch the celebration meals or starches until I get to 135.

Hope you're all doing well, I do definately see now how Hhan expressed difficulty sticking to Phase 2 over 6 mths. I only lasted about 2 months and it was getting quite trying.

Let me know how you're all doing!!!!

E.

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hhan

I do definately see now how Hhan expressed difficulty sticking to Phase 2 over 6 mths. I only lasted about 2 months and it was getting quite trying.

You've done well Erin and I think in all likelihood that you will drop the rest over time on the maintenance cycle. It is a tough regime to stick to but I found that after a couple of months off the diet, life returned to normal and I still managed to keep off all the weight I had lost on it.

When I returned to dieting I managed to drop the rest of my fat to get to my "true weight", however getting it recalculated has resulted in my alleged "true weight" dropping even lower. I guess at least I now have a new goal along with a new more nutritous eating regime that gives me the energy I need to incorporate more exercise into my day, to help me get to it.

Erin_26

Thanks, Hhan.

I was actually reading DD the other night and it says that you can do Phase 2 several ways. I am a bottom heavy girl and have decided to try the 2:0 method, which means I'm still doing PP days (Mon, Thurs) and eating "normal" the other days. This is supposed to be effective for women who don't have much to lose on their upper half.

Normal eating for me is eating large portions of carbs, so I'm not going down the road, but I'll be doing the Proteins, vegetables, 1 piece of bread and 1 serving of fruit per day the other 5 days.

I have no intention of giving up before I get to my True Weight. I have great determination, I just need to not feel like fainting anymore!

I hope you other Dukanites are doing great, check in if you have time!!

E.

heatherhuerta

I just started the Diet yesterday, im totally missing my carbs, but i think i can do it.

mrshickey

started today, hope im doing it right, i will find it difficult to drink all the water but i will try my very best!!!

khinkle44

I have been on the dukan diet for almost 2 months now and have lost 23 pounds... I'm having a horrible time trying to lose the last 10 pounds... Any suggestions???

Erin_26

Hi khinkle

Actually, I'm really struggling with the last 10 as well, it is certainly NOT coming off at the same speed as the first 20!

I would suggest cutting your dairy down, if you can. Up your water and exercise. I think that's all you can do, unless you want to go back to Attack for a few days and try to jumpstart it.

Be patient! I know it's hard, trust me, I'm right there with you! We can do it!

mrshickey

1st day on cruise, lost 5lbs on 7days attack (not the 6lbs as expected but still happy). am i right in thinking that even on cruise we should try stick to 2 thirds protein on third veg?

Also, I lost 5lbs within four days of attack, and not gained or lost anything during the following three days. should I be worried?

Erin_26

Mrs. - Yes, you're correct in keeping the veggie ratio smaller than the protein. I eat 2 cups steamed broccoli per day on PV days, if that gives you any indication. I am stuck on a plateau currently, but I was losing with that for a while.

Congrats on an amazing jump start!!! That's really excellent. Expect slower loss now with the alternating veggies, as they have carbs, but you should still be very pleased with the results.

Hope all other Dukanites are doing great! Stop in and say hello when you have time and let us know how your progress is going! )

Erin_26

I forgot to mention that I was doing the 2:0 rhythym for a couple weeks, but not losing or even gaining, so I am back to the 1:1 method alternating PP and PV. This seems the most effective, besides the 5:5 rhythym.

Ciao!

E.

mrshickey

how is everyone getting on? just wanted to hear any successes, tips for plateaus etc, as there seems to be more threads for other diets, ie atkins, paleo but not so much for dukan. we are here and can help each other!!!!1

Boh12

Hi all you are all doing great! I'm starting the Dukan diet in the morning and would love a bit of support.Feel free to add me.:)
Good luck to you all.

hbunting86

Hi

I started the Dukan diet today :-)

I was going to start it a few months ago, but got sidetracked and didn't have the right mindset/grocery cupboard to hand!

Been out to the shops today armed with my list of 'allowed' foods and stuck to them, and bought plenty of goodies. My housemates think I'm insane though.

I've struggled to find fat free yogurt and fat free cottage cheese or spread cheese in NZ - can't find it in Countdown, Pak n Save OR New World which is really annoying... so I got some 99% fat free stuff. I hope this doesn't hold me back too much...

Todays menu is:
Breakfast: 99% ff yogurt w/oatbran
Lunch: 3 egg omelette with one slice diced 97% ff ham
Dinner: Chicken tenders marinated in lemon juice, chilli flakes and garlic served with a side of 99% ff cottage cheese

Does this look ok to the Dukan veterans out there?

H

mmonica

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Teddyaderwich

Hi,

I started the dukan diet 7 days ago - today is my last day of attack (I have +40lbs to lose :-(...)

It hasn't been that hard just having lean protein - but boy am I looking forward to some salad and veg tomorrow.

Be grateful for some Dukanee Weight-loss Pals :-)

Helen

Erin_26

Hi Hbunting, Monica and Teddy! Welcome!

I think you all will be very motivated and excited by your success with this diet, it works fantastically if you have the drive to stick with it.

I started on July 9 and have lost 22 lbs so far. I would have been by my goal by now, I think, but I've strayed and cheated several times. I'm currently back on Attack phase. I've grounded myself, lol.

I wish you all great success on Attack phase, pls let us know how your numbers go down, love to hear encouraging stories!!

Feel free to add me as a friend, I hope to support you in your Dukan journey!

Chat soon,

hbunting86

Hi all

So today I'm on day 2 of the DD.

How do I feel?
Hmmm tricky. Got a headache towards the end of last night - my body is completely not used to having minimal carbohydrate intake, so I was expecting this. I was also quite tired, but then again I had a pretty full-on day. This morning I felt fine. I soaked my oatbran in yogurt over night and it was really yummy this way. Will keep eating it this way for now. It's 3:20pm here and I'm hitting my afternoon wall and the headache is creeping back. However I have my trusty water bottle and herbal teabags so hopefully it will subside!

What have I eaten?
Breakfast: Yogurt and oatbran mixed
Lunch: 3oz very lean steak (fillet) and two eggs scrambled with salt, pepper and a pinch of oregano
Dinner (later tonight) will be: chicken tenders baked with a touch of lemon juice, chilli flakes and garlic, 1/2 cup 99%ff chive cottage cheese and 2 rashers of 95%ff smoked chicken bacon

...lets see if I can hold it together.

Don't feel like I've lost any weight, but at this stage I'm guessing it's residual water from the carbs - plus the small ocean of water I'm drinking each day.

Hope everyone is doing well.

H

Shajsum

Hi all!!!

I am on day 3 of the Dukan Diet and I as of day 2 I am dowm 3.5lbs!!!
I really motivated and happy with these results. I feel like this is the lifestyle for me!!!!!

Erin_26

Hi Shaj!

That is so awesome to hear, I also feel like Dukan is the lifestyle I am meant to have. Weird, but amazing at the same time. I feel so passionate and enthusiastic about how great it works, I want to shout it from the rooftops!

hopeforsuccess

Hi - how did it go? I've started it today - Day 1 Attack - how are you getting on? I could do with some Dukan buddies also if you'd like to add me?

hopeforsuccess

Hi all

So today I'm on day 2 of the DD.

How do I feel?
Hmmm tricky. Got a headache towards the end of last night - my body is completely not used to having minimal carbohydrate intake, so I was expecting this. I was also quite tired, but then again I had a pretty full-on day. This morning I felt fine. I soaked my oatbran in yogurt over night and it was really yummy this way. Will keep eating it this way for now. It's 3:20pm here and I'm hitting my afternoon wall and the headache is creeping back. However I have my trusty water bottle and herbal teabags so hopefully it will subside!

What have I eaten?
Breakfast: Yogurt and oatbran mixed
Lunch: 3oz very lean steak (fillet) and two eggs scrambled with salt, pepper and a pinch of oregano
Dinner (later tonight) will be: chicken tenders baked with a touch of lemon juice, chilli flakes and garlic, 1/2 cup 99%ff chive cottage cheese and 2 rashers of 95%ff smoked chicken bacon

...lets see if I can hold it together.

Don't feel like I've lost any weight, but at this stage I'm guessing it's residual water from the carbs - plus the small ocean of water I'm drinking each day.

Hope everyone is doing well.

H

Hi - I've just started today and am looking for Dukan buddies lol, if you'd like to add me?

Kryss1909

Hello Everyone!

I just finished reading the book and really want to get started today, but my concern is the upcoming holidays. I was hoping to maybe get some advice Seeing as the holidays would land smack in the middle of my cruise phase, I know I will not have the will power to turn down Grandma's homemade christmas cookies or my aunts deliciously fattening side dishes at thanksgiving, not saying I'm going to gorge myself, but I will definitely indulge a little I know the book and many websites/forums I've read say you need to STRICTLY follow the meal plan. I really don't want to wait until the New Year to start, but I also don't want to sabotage my hard work and efforts for some cookies and corn pudding that I know I will not be able to turn down. Any advice or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!! :happy: Thank you in advance!