Ugh I need to come back lol, just taking a few more weeks to psychologically prepare, as you know attack doesn't do well if your mind ain't ready.

Hi Everyone!

I'm starting the Dukan diet tomorrow so Attack phase! I did this diet 1.5 years ago before my brother's wedding and it worked really well . Unfortunately, I stopped right after the wedding and had only reached the cruise phase. This was a big mistake as I gained the lost weight back on! I've been trying to get back into it ever since but keep failing! But this time I'm set on being diligent and sticking to it just like I did the first time! This group is great! I hope I can find motivation here! Looks like all of u are getting great results! Just a few questions, have any of you exercised intensely alongside the diet? When i first did it I only stuck to the diet no exercise and had lost 10 pounds. This time I want to exercise also, and was thinking of doing the 30 day shred or Insanity video but not sure if my energy will be high enough! Thanks and good luck to u all

Soya protein powder. Got hooked up. So tasty and filling!

Hi All,

I'm on day 3 of the Dukan Diet. Will begin cruise Monday. Would love to share encouragement and support with fellow Dukanites. I'm a 56 yo woman who has 41 pounds to lose. Seem to do great January to Sept, then slam on the pounds again. Have been yo-yo-ing for the last several years on Atkins. Seems I can't make it stick after fall starts (usually when I get within 15 lbs of goal!) Have heard/seen great things from Dukan followers, have seen the life-style change and vastly improved body/mind stick for years after reaching goal weight. I'm thoroughly impressed, and totally dedicated. I want my healthy body weight back so that I can continue to enjoy my passion for horses and horseback riding. Looking forward to learning more!

Hi Ladies! Popping in here because I am giving myself a PP day today. Did well losing that last ten lbs using 17 day diet and Dukan. Had wayyyyy too much fun over the holidays and gained it back heh heh. I have tried to get things under control with traditional macros, but get no results, so I am back to what I know works.
I have never had such a hard time getting on track as I am right now!

As for me, I didn´t have any major side effects.

Ok, the weakness thing during the first days of the Attack phase - you just need to go through that and that´s it.

Also, drink plenty ( I drink at least 2 litres of water a day + herbal teas)

In the beginning I had problems with constipation and muscular cramps. Apparently the protein diet has a strong diuretic effect in which you loose lots of minerals, including magnesium. I bought additional magnesium capsules to consume daily, this has solved the problem. Also, I always make sure I consume at least 25-30 gr of fibre every day. Included Chia seeds in the diet - amazing product.

For me eating lactose products causes bloating, so I eliminated those off my diet. My general well being changed 100 %. The only yogurts I allow my self is fat free goats yogurt ( but because it´s fairly pricy, I consume not more than 150 - 200 gr a day) and soya yogurts.

That´s it. If you follow the diet to letter, you shouldn´t get any side effects.

Thanks of much for the advice - going well so far though have had a few carb cravings but managed to avoid and thankfully no side effects as yet

If you start to feel weak or dizzy, add some salt to your diet, it helps. I am so used to lower carb now I switch in pretty easy.

End of day 3 of attack, down 4 lbs. I am trying to do 5/5. My birthday is next Sunday so I will be eating cake. Then I will get right back to it, feeling too good to stop now! 10 lbs to my goal (139)

oops very unsuccessful attempt to upload a picture to see how the bread looks like,
...and once again

This is my second time doing the Dukan...I was very successful first go round losing 62 pounds in 6 months! I stopped the diet for some reason???? I gained all but 11 pounds back! I have done the attack phase and am in my second day on the cruise phase. I am excited to be doing this diet again as I know it works! : )

Anybody still Dukaning?

I'm cruising! Lovin Dukan! In all my years of low carbing, I never thought to add the low fat component! I know, stupid, right? Atkins was always so adamant about lots of fat. Also, whole foods/organic crowd is really into good fats too. As a result, I never lost the baby weight from my last pregnancy and added 20 pounds on top of it:(

What a relief to see numbers on the scale that I haven't seen in a few years. This diet is so easy. I love the foods and I love that I don't have to count anything!!! No hunger and I can eat whenever I want. Thanks for the tip about chia seeds. I have a whole bag in my pantry just sitting there (along with the hemp seeds and flax seeds - I won't be touching those anytime soon:). I filled a bottle and put it on the table as a reminder to use it.

Other things I've found useful so far:

* Instead of gojo berries, I add 1-2 Tb of frozen organic blueberries a day. They are amazing in oat bran pancakes, cereal, yogurt and stevia-sweetened cottage cheese. They only have 1 carb and they are way healthier than the dill pickles that Dukan allows.

* I add 1 tablespoon of organic psyllium husk powder and a Lactobacillus acidophilus tablet to combat any issues with constipation.

* I add 1 tablespoon of organic salsa to eggs or chicken. At 1 gram of carbs and no fat, it is a great way to add flavor.

Anybody still Dukaning?

You bet. I just wanted to add - I have been on the plan (I went thru all four phases) since December 2011 and there are lifelong things that one must do that really work - and I follow them - here 's a few.

1) never get "seconds"
2) Do one PP day a week
3) Get your exercise - never less than 20 minutes a day of walking, etc.
4) Drink your water!

The cruise phase was the easiest for me. It's pretty easy if you are traveling or eating out all the time to follow. And I still log my calories! That isn't part of the diet, but I still log them. I have a few more rules - like make sure I eat dark green and dark red or orange veggies every day! I am not perfect , but I find that it is a much better lifestyle , I feel great, and my clothes always fit.