Dukan DIet

Hi, my name is Caroline and i have begun the Dukan diet.

I have started the attack phase which is only protein for 7 days. You have to drink a lot of water but you are allowed as much meat and other proteins as you want as long as it isn't fattty meat like bacon etc.

Has anyone else tried this diet?

I have done it before but only the attack 7 days. I did not follow it with the 'consolidation Phase' which is where you introduce vegetables and fruit but i am determined to do so this time around! I have heard it is very good so i shall inform you of how im doing.

If you want to hear more about the diet add me and ill confirm

Thanks x

It's a fad diet, there is nothing special about the Dukan diet that a normal calorie deficit and more balanced diet won't achieve

It would be best if you listened to this guy.

Diet's are temporary weight loss unless one is willing to adhere to the diet for the rest of their life. ALL DIETS work if followed.
My diet is 80/20 which means I eat whatever I want, but am able to stay within calorie control. Best way to eat ever.

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I did this diet a couple of years ago and got great results...HOWEVER I didn't follow through the consolodation phase and "fell off the carb wagon" I am a carb addict for sure. What I did like about it, and why I'm going on it again as of yesterday as it gave me a sense of control over those cravings, it provided me a great appreciation for vegetables, and it was fairly easy ( Working Mom of two, wife, and also went on business trips and at out to eat whenever I wanted); when I was on it, I was on it. So I'm going for it again. Going to follow through all the phases. What I didn't like: Not as much energy without the carbs, expecially first couple of weeks while my body was adjusting. IF you read the book this isn't a quick fix, and it's not just about counting calories; although I do subscribe to eat less and move more, so even though you can eat as much as you want you really don't eat a whole lot as your'e pretty full from the protein. The book and any research I've done explained how the key to the quick loss result is the deprivation of sugars and fats, which allow your body to "eat it's own fat" and then as protein stores as muscle it helps you gain muscle (higher metabolism in long run) and burn fat- all while hopefully helping to kick carb and sugar cravings for addicts like me The long term maintained loss comes from doing all the steps. The diet as a whole for an example of 40 lbs loss is a year- but the weight comes off in the first few months, but it's still a year... Good luck everyone. It's not always about the destination but about the journey. Creating good habits and lifestyles will feel better than skinny jeans

Diet's are temporary weight loss unless one is willing to adhere to the diet for the rest of their life. ALL DIETS work if followed.

^this^

I don't discourage anyone from any diet plan that they can follow and will get them to the desired weight. What you do (and what I do) when you reach the desired weight is the tough part.

What these two people said. Every diet works if followed through, maintaining for life means permanent change.

Dr Dukan just got banned from practicing medicine for prescribing nasty, dangerous drugs as diet pills and not warning the patients of the risks... I don't know I'd put a lot of stock in his diet.

I just read an article about that. The man definitely has questionable ethics. He has also been criticized for recommending that French schoolchildren receive higher marks if they remain slim.