Anyone here following the Dukan diet?

sylreid123
sylreid123 Posts: 14 Member
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Want to have a few of my friends be people who are following the Dukan diet. Any one?

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  • jellyfish_ape
    jellyfish_ape Posts: 1 Member
    I am. Feel free to add me :)
  • sylreid123
    sylreid123 Posts: 14 Member
    Great!!! Have used this before and lost well. Then fell off the wagon

    Here I am again Enjoying the excitement of week 1 and really going at it this week
    What do you like most about Dukan?
  • V_Keto_V
    V_Keto_V Posts: 342 Member
    Cyclically, I do Dukan to dramatically cut kcals 1-2 days a week. Fast results are always nice, the tough part is eating dry meat lacking adequate fat
  • sylreid123
    sylreid123 Posts: 14 Member
    I I agree. I add a tablespoon of salsa or a few tablespoons of no salt Campbell's chicken soup. I also find a cup of egg whites scrambled up with a table spoon of salsa to be a no fat no carb high protein meal
  • ca22h
    ca22h Posts: 4 Member
    The best thing is the lack of calorie counting but snacking is a bit of a nightmare. I find it actually means I stay off sweets which are a serious pitfall for me.
  • steveb85
    steveb85 Posts: 2 Member
    Started attack phase today! Not feeling as hungry as I thought! Ok to add some of you fellow dukanites?
  • hmomomo
    hmomomo Posts: 15 Member
    Hi Dukaners - I'm following a plan from a nutritionist here in France (Dr Compagnon) and it seems very similar to Dukan. No fat, no sugar and no carbs. As a vegetarian it's a nightmare.
  • WordWhimsy
    WordWhimsy Posts: 254 Member
    Starting Dukan Attack today, 3 days of protein yikes!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    edited October 2015
    hmomomo wrote: »
    Hi Dukaners - I'm following a plan from a nutritionist here in France (Dr Compagnon) and it seems very similar to Dukan. No fat, no sugar and no carbs. As a vegetarian it's a nightmare.

    Doesn't sound like Dukan to me.
    But yes, that sounds not only challenging but impossible. NO sugar fat or carbs??? This is not possible. Even reducing both carbs AND fats is challenging. Most low carb folks eat MORE fat, not even less.
  • detti777
    detti777 Posts: 24 Member
    Add me as well
  • oldmanrivererik
    oldmanrivererik Posts: 28 Member
    I'mcurrently on the dukan diet. Cruise phase. Lost 35# so far, feel free to add me.
    detti777 wrote: »
    Add me as well
    detti777 wrote: »
    Add me as well

  • keitheron
    keitheron Posts: 5 Member
    Hi, yes I have just begun the Dukan Diet and am on day three. I don't find it particularly difficult. My problem with most diets is that I constantly feel hungry so want to snack between meals. So far with Dukan I am not hungry. 3 years ago I lost 2 stone but have another stone to lose which is proving very difficult. How long have you been on Dukan?
  • keitheron
    keitheron Posts: 5 Member
    PS.Please add me as a friend.
  • itclaudia
    itclaudia Posts: 4 Member
    Just started the Dukan diet today! So far so good. Surprisingly not hungry at all. Feel free to add me if you are starting/on the diet too.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    edited March 2016
    Dukan diet is Low carb, low fat and high protein, or is it moderate fat? I can't seem to find the macro breakdown on the google.
  • CharlieBeansmomTracey
    CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
    edited March 2016
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    Dukan diet is Low carb, low fat and high protein, or is it moderate fat? I can't seem to find the macro breakdown on the google.

    No added sugars, fats, oils or sugary condiments are allowed. you mainly eat protein the first 10 days,Here is a breakdown of the four cycles:
    Attack Phase: Only very lean veal, beef, chicken (skinless) and turkey (skinless), fish and shellfish, eggs, fat-free dairy products are allowed. Greek yogurt with 0 percent fat and plain yogurt are considered great choices for dairy. Tons of fresh water is also required. This phase should not be followed for longer than 10 days. this includes 1.5 tbsp of oat bran

    Cruise Phase: Alternating in five-day cycles, you cycle back and forth between eating protein and non-starchy vegetables and eating only protein. No butter or oil can be used and tons of fresh water is required. Follow this phase until your goal weight is attained.

    Consolidation Phase: One serving of fruit, two slices of whole wheat bread and 1.5 ounces of cheese is allowed each day. Two times each week, you are allowed to eat two 5-ounce servings of starch, like potatoes, rice or another grain. Protein is also a mainstay. In addition, two times a week, you can eat a cheat meal including wine and dessert. But the day after these cheat meals, you can only consume protein. The Stabilization phase is done for the number of days that equals four days for every half-pound lost.

    Stabilization: Normal eating is resumed with one day a week devoted to consuming only protein.

    not to mention it says could be dangerous to those with electrolyte imbalances or those with insulin issues because they may have to change up the amount of insulin due to no carbs. yeah dont think this is a very safe diet
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Thanks @CharlieBeansmomTracey , so basically lowish carb, low fat and high protein
  • CharlieBeansmomTracey
    CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
    edited March 2016
    basically no carb(except for some oat bran) and no fat(except for what may be in meat) but definitely high protein.sounds like nutritional deficiencies waiting to happen.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »
    basically no carb(except for some oat bran) and no fat(except for what may be in meat) but definitely high protein.sounds like nutritional deficiencies waiting to happen.

    Hmmm yeah. This would be hard to maintain.. for me.

  • FatnissEverdean
    FatnissEverdean Posts: 1 Member
    Just started Dukan today. I'm not hungry and that's always a bonus. Feel free to add me. B)
  • sunflowerkwm
    sunflowerkwm Posts: 3 Member
    on day 2 now.. still feeling good! @Christine_72 you get to add veg is the second phase.. buy the book, it explains it all in great detail and the science behind it. I have done the calorie count thing before and have done well but after the initial loss every time I tried to come back, I fell of the wagon so I am excited for this program and not having to count or weigh.. just stick to a plan! feel free to add me if you want but I am not posting food, just using to manage my weight and measurements. Good luck to everyone else on this journey!
  • hfairbairn
    hfairbairn Posts: 1 Member
    Day one for me. Not hungry and that is a bonus. Fingers crossed. I really need a jump start.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    How is your breath while following this diet guys? I'd imagine protein/keto breath would make an appearance... Any toilet problems?
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    High protein ? Too toxic for me! ")
  • globegirl08
    globegirl08 Posts: 143 Member
    Hey to the ladies following the Dukan already, here is the group we had where you might get a good few tips. Its quiet on there now but some great info.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1487-dukan-diet
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    How is your breath while following this diet guys? I'd imagine protein/keto breath would make an appearance... Any toilet problems?

    Breath was fine with good regular oral hygiene and lots of water . Besides, the attack is only for 2 to 7 days max, not as extreme as some make it out to be.


    Yi5hedr3 wrote: »
    High protein ? Too toxic for me! ")

    I guess protein not for everyone, my body seems to love it. So if protein is toxic in excess, bring n the toxicity! My fat % is better than ever, no more insulin resistance, no more lethargic mornings or coffee dependence....I could go on....good luck ;)

  • CajunBarbie
    CajunBarbie Posts: 6 Member
    Thanks so much! This is just what I'm looking for. Started Attack phase today. So I'll definitely check out the info.

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