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GemmieNoWobbles
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Hi All
I am on day 3 of the attack phase. I have to confess I am finding it hard, I have cravings for carby things something cronic, I feel a bit light-headed and spaced out. Is this normal?
I have everyone urging me to quit, my other half thinks I am being ridiculous doing this, but my wedding is in 2 months and I want to look and feel fabulous.
I am 5ft 3, I started dukan at 143.4 and this morning I weighed in at 141.2. Ideally I would like to get to 130 for my big day, I have been on MFP for over 500 days and not really made any difference. I started at 147, my lowest on here was 138. I did alot of exercise, lots of weight training to get to 138, but then I got a bit slack, got a new job, got stressed, got engaged, booked a wedding (that same year) and bought a house so I've kinda been stressed out and comfort eaten and maybe let the fitness slide.
I currently have no energy to do my usual exercise, is this normal with Dukan? I usually do spin once / twice a week, body pump once or twice, fatburner and legs bums and tums.
Thanks x
I am on day 3 of the attack phase. I have to confess I am finding it hard, I have cravings for carby things something cronic, I feel a bit light-headed and spaced out. Is this normal?
I have everyone urging me to quit, my other half thinks I am being ridiculous doing this, but my wedding is in 2 months and I want to look and feel fabulous.
I am 5ft 3, I started dukan at 143.4 and this morning I weighed in at 141.2. Ideally I would like to get to 130 for my big day, I have been on MFP for over 500 days and not really made any difference. I started at 147, my lowest on here was 138. I did alot of exercise, lots of weight training to get to 138, but then I got a bit slack, got a new job, got stressed, got engaged, booked a wedding (that same year) and bought a house so I've kinda been stressed out and comfort eaten and maybe let the fitness slide.
I currently have no energy to do my usual exercise, is this normal with Dukan? I usually do spin once / twice a week, body pump once or twice, fatburner and legs bums and tums.
Thanks x
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I'm on day 2 and finding that I'm really hungry in the evenings. I'm eating every 3 hours or so and that helps. What have you been eating? Looks like you may need to eat more or more regularly. I'm around the same weight and my goal is the same, also for my wedding! I'm already bored of the same food and its only day two. Think I may need a break from chicken and tuna tomorrow!!0
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Different proteins have different satiety effects, egg protein for example takes a very long time to digest so you could always add some eggs to dinner if you are hungry in the evenings. :-)
And I think it's normal to be tired in the beginning, as your body (the old hybrid machine) has to switch from burning carbs and fat, to working ketogenically and using protein. It takes a while for it to latch on. If you're feeling tired, don't force yourself. Just do low-impact stuff and go on walks. It will pass, trust me!0 -
Thanks! Its really hard to stick at it. I seem pretty cranky too... I'm hoping it will pass and waiting for "that moment" that people have talked about when you feel great... certainly not feeling great right now!
Thanks for the support all. x0 -
I have been on dukan since 12-31-11… The attack phase was easy to follow diet wise, but I remember being really happy to get my first PV day on cruise! I was really craving a tomato slice like crazy! I remember eggs were my frienda as well as lot of grilled chicken and roast turkey breast.
Hang in there, and I replaced the carbs with water. I feel a lot better now and remember attack is the shortest phase and you will be on cruise soon!0
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