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Last night was probably the most responsibly I've ever eaten out. We went to Cheddar's and got chips and salsa as an appetizer. Then I ordered a cheeseburger, without any sides, cut it in half and put it straight into a to-go box before I started eating to give to my sister after she got out of class. I was prouder of…

Welcome Sound! Keep at it! Your reasons for doing this are awesome!

Good job! You had a GREAT day yesterday! I hope it motivates you to have a GREAT day today and into this weekend! I had a kinda rough day yesterday. My blood sugar bottomed out (I'm sure it had nothing to do with only have 1 1/2 Tbs of oat bran in the morning and a b/s chicken breast for lunch) and work was terrible after…

Welcome everyone!!! So glad you all found us!

It's a diet by Dr. Pierre Dukan similar to the Atkins diet except that you don't eat fatty meats and it gives you a way to reincorporate real food back into your life after the weight loss.

Look in the introductions thread and add friends from there. Everyone there seems to be very encouraging and know their ways around the site!

The only thing I know how to make that has anything like that in it is boudin, which is in NO way healthy.

Something that may help you (now this is just what I do, not saying it is right for everyone) is cutting back your carbs/sugar and increasing your water intake. My diary should be open to anyone who wants to look at it. There will be a lot of people who disagree with my diet, but 7.2 pounds in 3 days is obviously…

Welcome Melissa! Congratulations on the weight loss so far! I know you can go the rest of the way! You're almost there! And thank you for all the tips! And welcome, Jovan! Stick with it! Everyone has to find what works for them! And trust me, there is something that will work for you!

That sounds amazing, except that the only thing in that I can eat on this diet is the ground turkey and the salsa (on protein/veggie days)...lol. My husband really really wants to be on this diet, and he doesn't have nearly as much to lose as I do, so I figure once I get him to where he wants to be, I can finish out my…

Congratulations Joseph!! You are doing great! Welcome to the group!

I love to cook too! Unfortunately, I don't know HOW to cook healthy. I purchased the Dukan Cookbook since I'm on the Dukan Diet, but his recipes are kinda blah for me. He uses Non-fat greek yogurt a LOT, and even the smell of it makes me gag. I'll be turning on the grill tonight though! I love me some grilled chicken!

I have no doubt that both you ladies will reach your goals!!!

Thank you!!! :)

I am also insulin resistant. I really do need to start taking the metformin again. I feel like I'm in denial most of the time about my weight, the pcos, not being able to get pregnant...I really need to be honest with myself and take control of my life.

"For me if I have any chance of getting pregnant again I have to lose the weight." I am in a very similar position, except we don't have any children yet. After 6 years I have just about given up, but I know I can't give up completely until I have done what I need with my body to be able to get pregnant. I am determined to…

Welcome Steph and Paul! I hope you guys can find the support and motivation that you need to succeed from this group! My name is Laurie. I live in Louisiana (unofficially the FOOD state!) and am 28 years old. I have always been overweight. Between my genetics, my mother's cajun cooking, and my absolute laziness (I admit…

I agree. I feel like people in our position try to put too much pressure on themselves when they first start trying to lose weight. While planning to go to the gym 2 hours a day sounds like a good plan, most of us got here because of our lack of activity (and overeating). I am a supporter of small steps. I think the Couch…

I haven't heard of that. Has it been working for you?

That's awesome! I was on the metformin, but stopped taking it (I'm terrible at remembering to take medication). I'm trying out the Dukan Diet to see if that helps with my weight, and I'm happy to say in 3 days I've lost 7.2 pounds. It definitely works, I've just got to find a way to get over my carb cravings! Whether my…

I would join the group too! I've got around 180 pounds left to lose! Feel free to add me and let me know when you start the group!

On day 2 of attack and I've lost 6.2 pounds! Woohoo! The Dukan Cookbook has been a lifesaver!

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…

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…

I just started taking metformin again as of last Friday. My doc put me on 2000 mg of it. I'd only ever been on 500 mg in the past and never had any side effects from it. So instead of listening to my doctor and gradually build up to taking all 4 pills throughout the day (starting with 1 and adding 1 each week), I decided I…

I couldn't have said it better! This diet makes you eat to live instead of living to eat! You just go to the kitchen and fix up your chicken breast, or fish, or lean ground beef when you are actually hungry. Not because you feel like snacking while you watch a movie. I rarely get the munchies anymore! And it's not just me.…

Just make sure you read the whole book before you start. There's a lot of information in there.

My husband and I have been on the Dukan Diet for a little over 17 day. I'm in the beginning of my 2nd week in the 2nd phase, and I've lost 23 pounds. The key is to not cheat. It seems a large majority of people who actually follow specific diets are constantly trying to find ways to get around the system in the diet. That…

I have PCOS also. I'm at 328 pounds from 342 pounds in 6 days. This has been the one and ONLY time I have been able to drop that kind of weight. I'm personally doing the Dukan Diet, but I know it isn't for everyone. You can friend me and we can chat about it if you want. Other than that, my tips are to stay away from as…

Me and my husband are actually on day 4 of the Attack phase! We use the Fage Greek Yogurt for our recipes and stuff, but don't eat yogurt otherwise. Dukan has a facebook page that helps us Americans find products that we can use. Just search for "Dukan Diet - US" and you should find it. My husband and I are tracking our…