Dukan it out !!! - The Dukan Diet

AnastasiaRad

Hi, I really really need somebody's help with this diet.... I'm almost 4 weeks in, and about a week ago I binged massively at a friend's birthday party - I had something like 7 times my reccomended calorie intake, and god knows how much sugar. Since then, I haven't followed the diet properly, and have had a week of having vegetables every day. I exercise (half an hour of intense yoga in the morning, and Dukan exercises, sometimes half an hour of cardio too), but I feel like I can't get back to the pure protein days, because I don't feel full anymore, and I have lost almost no weight anyway (I started on 68 (167 cm), and am now around 64/5 I think, because my scales are dodgy). If you've managed to read this much, could you please tell me what you think I should do, as I feel really lost, but don't want to quit completely... Thank you so much if you've read all this, I know I went on for ages!!

aahd

AnastasiaRad,

It is okay if you quit for some time and come back on protein it will be like a jump-start for you. I understand how hard it is to go back to protein so I suggest that you take baby steps before you start strictly and binge again at any party.
Try to follow the pre-Dukan steps in limiting your carbs which include vegetables. And then look for recipes that can full fill your needs with proteins. Try to have coffee as it makes you feel less hungry in the morning. As for breakfast the best thing is to have oatbran porridge with skimmed milk but makes it heat for a while until it gets creamier.
During attack if you feel hungry after any meal, try to enjoy a skimmed milk yoghurt or low fat cottage cheese.
Spice your food with herbs, garlic, and chili so you won’t get bored of the food. But don’t consume a lot!
Oh you can have a nice dessert by keeping your fat free vanilla yoghurt in the freezer for some time and it will taste exactly like a frozen yoghurt! )
What personally fills me for lunch is grilled chicken breast stuffed with 0 fat cream cheese try it with a bit of mustard. And if you want you can add to the filling a slice of turkey and it will be a delicious cordon blu on Attack phase!
Try to go on the attack phase and you know exactly it will boost your metabolism up! Believe me it needs a little self encouragement and support which makes this topic useful. i hope what I said is beneficial
Good luck

golfergirl4eva

How is everyone going with the Dukan Diet??? I am loving this lifestyle! I have 9.5 pounds left until I hit my True Weight!! Its been a great process!

AnastasiaRad

Thanks for your encouragement and advice, I will defeniately attempt to start anew with a 5 day attack phase... And I eat the porridge every day. it's soooooo good with some cinnamon!

Erin_26

Hi Everyone!

I have not been following DD the last couple weeks. My hubby and I are in a bit of financial slump and were forced to go through our freezer stock instead of stocking up on Dukan essentials. The carbs I ended up eating made me crave more carbs and it got a bit out of control for a bit. I am trying to at least be mindful of carbs, while still using what we have in the house.

Sigh!

It's a marathon, not a sprint, right?

I have not weighed myself since jumping off the wagon, it would be too depressing, I'm sure. Once I go shopping either this weekend or next week, I will hit Attack again, but won't be weighing mysef for a little while. I was 5 lbs from my True Weight before this blip on the radar.

Hope you're all doing really well. I see we have some new thread members, welcome!! I hope our little group can help keep you motivated and on track!

Chat soon!

E.

Teddyaderwich

Good to see you back Erin - looking forward to some more inspirational posts on this thread.

frogger113

Hello... I am new to this thread but I have been doing the Dukan Diet for about 2 months and have been very successful so far. I am down 34 pounds and absolutely thrilled.

My story: I went to the doctor concerned for my health and was told after lab work that I had diebetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure. My doctor told me I had to limit my carbs, sugar, fat, cholesterol and had to begin exercising. When you break it down what do you have left to eat? Protein and veggies! I had gestational diebetes with my three prenancies and knew what I was in for. one bite of rice and my blood sugar went though the roof. The natural sugars in fruit same effect.

My friend happened to mention to me about this diet about three weeks after my appointment. I was in denial. So I decided I would check out the book and see if it was a lifestyle I could live with the rest of my life... I decided to do it the next day. The 3rd and 4th phase were very duable. Now I have 80 pounds to get to my true weight and I will be on the 3rd phase longer than I will be on phase 2. That is was sold me on the diet. When I have lost my weight I will have plenty of time for my body to reintroduce foods I have not had for some time. before I even get on maintenance. Rememeber I am diabetic and rice, potatoes and bread will rarely be eaten if at all.

I also started going to the gym the same day I started the diet for my 30 minute cardio workout. Thats it! I knew if I didn't start both at the same time I would never stick to it.

I had my follow up appointment a couple weeks ago and my doctor was so thrilled that my blood sugar was under control I may not need meds and my blood pressure and cholesterol went back to normal. She said I don't know what you are doing but keep it up! My next appointment will be in January. This diet is definately not for everyone but it is perfect for me.

paulwgun

Hi Everyone,

Ive been on MFP almost a month but just found this thread. Last week a friend told me about Ducan Diet so I went to buy the book. and this Monday I started my Ducan journey ......... Can I last mmmmm we will have to wait and see but so far in 4 days I have lost 8lb
I havent joined the online club but it recommended i do the attack phase for 5 days I'm seriously considering doubling that to 10 days as I feel fine and am doing 4-5 days in the gym with 11/2 to 2 hour sessions and feel great
why do proteins cost soooo much :-) ATB to everyone Paul

glittermouse

Hey, all!
How's it going??

willywonka

Hi everyone, Happy Halloween!
So far so good, I am still cruising along and am really enjoying this way of eating. I definitely look forward to my PV days!
So far, I am down 14 lbs and my carb cravings are all but gone, weight loss has definitely slowed way down, but that's a good thing I suppose.

Most of you are probably already familiar with this website for Dukan recipes- but it has been a lifesaver, everything that I have tried on there is delicious. :flowerforyou:
www.dukanitout.com

golfergirl4eva

Happy Halloween fellow Dukan Diet friends! I hope that everyone has had a great Oct! Lets make November one to remember!!! Lets do this!

glypta

Hi all,

I started on Dukan a few months ago, did really well, got to my goal (around 20lbs down) and am now really struggling and those 20lbs are back to 15lb and I can't get a grip! I know what to do, but I'm just completely lacking in determination as I get sidelined by fruit (mostly) and carbs (at the weekend). My weight's creeping up, it's making me miserable and still, I can't get back on it! BOO!

Please feel free to kick me several times up my rapidly-increasing-in-size @rse!

frogger113

@Willywonka...Thanks for this post. I never knew about this website and the food looks wonderful!

golfergirl4eva

glypta - Are you following the third stage of the program? Or did you just get to your goal weight and STOP????

glypta

glypta - Are you following the third stage of the program? Or did you just get to your goal weight and STOP????

Well...erm...maybe I stopped. No, I didn't stop per se, but I kinda wobbled and continued wobbling and now I'm on Day 2. I find low carb hard, but unfortunately the only thing that is successful for me, in the same way that 1-2lbs a week is 'normal' for other people. So I'd keep trying to go back to Dukan, eat protein/veg, or just protein, then my willpower would cave. And I was an absolute Dukan Angel when I was losing, never faltering. So I know I CAN, it just seems so hard now. I know I'm whining, sorry. Hopefully I'm getting back on track now...

LMDelphia

hello! today is my first day on dukan. so far, egg whites at lunch and dinner with a little bit of greek yogurt on them because well that is all i have. i don't feel hungry so that is a definite plus! may need to go buy oat bran (why? does anyone understand that part?). i plan on doing the attack for ten days, so i also need to go buy different types of proteins so i don't want to die by day 10. any suggestions or input? i really only am doing this because i am desperate and have been working out and eating well my whole life anyways, but probably too much of a healthy thing is still too much! anything will help.

januarygal

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januarygal

I am on day two of attack phase trying to bump start my weight loss after being on an extended platuae for the last few months. I amconcerned about not having the energy to continue with my workouts. At least 3 days a week i burn over 1000 calories riding my bike, and 300-400 on every other day. How is your energy

hpsaucette

I've been on it roughly two weeks. I actually found my energy levels go up considerably, but that might be because I didn't go to the gym for my normal two hour workout but just kept to walking and cycling. I did this cos Dr. Dukan recommends in the book to not exercise intensely whilst first starting out.I believe he mainly does this to make sure you don't quit doing one then the other. I went to the gym once on the last day of my attack phase and felt awful, but am now absolutely fine and full of beans!

lauriemeridith83

From www.dukandiet.com


Special Benefits of Oat Bran

1. Oat Bran is Delicious!

Ideal for breakfast as hot cereal or mixed with yogurt or cottage cheese. Oat bran can also be used to make savory pancakes, pizza crust, muffins, cookies and much more!
As the only source of carbohydrates during the Attack Phase and Pure Protein days, oat bran brings an extra element of variety to the diet.

2. Oat Bran Helps Lower Cholesterol

Oat bran contains soluble fiber, which reduces the low-density lipoprotein (LDL), otherwise known as the "bad" cholesterol. The soluble fiber reduces the absorption of cholesterol into the bloodstream. When compared to oatmeal, on average oat bran has 50% more fiber and soluble fiber, making it much more efficient.



3. Oat Bran Creates a Feeling of Fullness

Once consumed, oat bran enters the digestive tract where its soluble fiber absorbs water and forms a gel-like substance, creating a feeling of fullness.
Oat bran absorbs on average 25 times its volume in liquid. A tablespoon of oat bran, about half an ounce, forms a 13 ounce ball in the stomach.
The feeling of fullness and being less hungry leads to much less frustration while dieting.




4. Oat Bran Slows Down Sugar and Fat Absorption.

Once ingested, the bolus (the gel-like substance created by the oat bran and water) passes through the gastric acid, bile, and finally the pancreatic juices. This turns the bolus into pulp and reduces it to a mix of elementary chains, fatty acids, amino acids and glucose.This process both slows down the sugar assimilation and removes calories from the body by reducing the absorption of dietary fat, while keeping your blood sugar levels low and stable.

AKosky585

I did the Dukan diet back in August and had amazing results on it. I fell off the wagon though and gained all of the weight back. I got impatient with the weight loss and switched to Atkins before I got to the 3rd phase...didn't lose on that, so just quit....stupidly!!!

I am looking to maybe start again, because I did feel great on it! My only concern is, how many calories is everybody eating? I can never seem to get above 1000, even back in August when I did it.

lauriemeridith83

My only concern is, how many calories is everybody eating? I can never seem to get above 1000, even back in August when I did it.

I am definitely eating less than 1,000 calories every day, but I'm getting results, not making myself sick, not tired. When I would stupidly eat less than 1,000 calories trying to lose weight (before trying DD), I was hungry all the time, got sick all the time, and was exhausted. So since I'm not experiencing any of those problems with Dukan, I don't see any problem with my caloric intake.

Picola1984

I'm revisiting the Dukan diet at the moment, and like last time am suffering from that funny headache feeling throughout the day.

On the morning of the 2nd day I had lost 3.2lbs

I know it can be water retention but seeing any loss makes you feel happy

Last time I carried the Attack phase on for far too long, about a month! Needless to say I was going crazy, literally, then binged for about a week after.

This time I plan to do the Attack phase for about 4 days

KettyLan

Bump...will look into it!

monikamojica

Day four of the attack phase. I feel like yelling ATTTTTTACK. It was rough going but I have lost six pounds. Holy Cow is this for real? I have about thirty pounds to go before I reach my true weight. Even though this may just be water weight and blah, blah, blah...I am smitten and motivated to continue.

mrshickey

Day four of the attack phase. I feel like yelling ATTTTTTACK. It was rough going but I have lost six pounds. Holy Cow is this for real? I have about thirty pounds to go before I reach my true weight. Even though this may just be water weight and blah, blah, blah...I am smitten and motivated to continue.

Hi!! well done on your loss!!! I have roughly the same amount to lose as u b4 i get to my true weight we r all in this together!!

good luck

golfergirl4eva

WOOHOOO! Great job for making it through ATTACK phase! You are going to love your jounrey on the Dukan Diet!

willywonka

Keep up the GREAT work everyone!!! I am loving this way of eating. I am darn near close to Consolidation and I cannot wait :flowerforyou:

busymnmom

I am thinking of trying Dukan. I think it is pretty doable. My biggest concern is that when I am at work, I'm not sure what to take then. 1 day a week I am there from 9-7pm so basically all stinking day. I have no access to a fridge, microwave. I have to have my lunch with my all day and be able to eat out of my lunch box. Any suggestions on what foods would work on those days?

glypta

Pre-packed meat tends to be ok out the fridge? Or get a cool-pack if you want to be extra safe. Hard boiled eggs still in their shells?