Thread: Couteaux - Dukan, take two!

I know exactly what you mean about having to 'feel' more - posted something very similar on my diary yesterday.

I went part-time after having my third - is that an option for you? Initially I didn't think we could afford it but with childcare costs what they are...
I couldn't bear to go back full-time again now. x

Hi!! well done for taking control and dukanning again! I can defo relate to feeling' and dealing with our emotions whereas we would have just comforted it all with food before. One day at a time ;-)

Originally Posted by sarafvrm

I know exactly what you mean about having to 'feel' more - posted something very similar on my diary yesterday.

I went part-time after having my third - is that an option for you? Initially I didn't think we could afford it but with childcare costs what they are...
I couldn't bear to go back full-time again now. x

BANGING HEAD ON TABLE!! I keep going to post and hitting 'reply' at the top instead of the bottom and losing my post. *sob* I've just repllied to you both and lost it.

I have gone back part time too actually (after number 3 here too) . I am now working a 4 day week over 3 days but tend to do extra in the evenings too which is just a bit too much, but so so happy to have those extra days with the little ones though. I never had that before and I can't imagine giving it up either, I just love having those extra days and keep having to remember how lucky I am to have that this time.

I weighed in at 12.11 this morning - hoorah! Eating a bit better, not feeling so stressy today, it is Thursday so off tomorrow - yay!!

Hope you are having a great Dukan week.

Well done on your 12:11!! You'll be making your way down to 11's in no time

It must be really hard juggling being a mum and work. Hubby and I really want to start a family but I'm so worried about how we'll manage financially as I am the main income earner. But everyone says you're never financially ready for kids so I guess we'll just crack on

Hi Margarino,

Thanks so much

Re money and kiddies - you are never financially ready, it is 100% true! I am the main bread winner too (hence having to keep working boo!) and we never thought we could afford 1 child, let alone 3. But you do! Other things are stopped (socialising, dinners out, lots of treats, clothes etc) but they are all things we don't really need. I laugh with friends that I don't know what we did with our money before our children, then remember our old ways and all the 'stuff', more expensive food, drinks out with friends at the weekend. I know what I prefer though not to say we don't do those things at all now, they are just a rare treat rather than a weekly thing.

Good luck with trying!!! Xox

Sorry - wrote that on my phone and looks a bit muddled

I am having a really hungry day today!! Not helped by wanting to bake with little ones today

You're nearly half way there already! Great work!

The other thing with kids is, I actually think it becomes more important to be around, not less, as they get older, go to school, etc. And I wouldn't miss the playground chats for the world! x

Thanks Sara I agree re the need to be there more, I fully intend to stay on part time when my youngest starts school as my older 2 will be needing more support with their school then too. I feel much more a part of things now I am there for school runs twice a week!

Dukan wise... I don't know what is happening, I am back at 13 (12.11 prev!!) I've been on it totally. Only issue would be not eating enough, seem to have fallen into a trap of eating chicken thighs as my main meat source.

Feeling a bit 'meh'! And craving stuff, something other than meat. Not great on a pp day oh well!

Hang on in there Mrs your doing great xxx

Thanks Chris. Had a bit of a wobble. Experiencing cravings I never had first time around. Feeling very bored and uninspired and ended up eating bread and some chocolate silly, silly! Going to carry on with a pv tomorrow as I think I just need a bit more at the moment and I don't want to blow it completely. Annoyed with myself but just need to keep going. The scales can have such a negative impact on me!

we can all relate to what you've said above C so dont worry you are not on your own love x

Appreciate it, Chris xx tomorrow is a new day and the scales are getting hidden for a week!

Happy new week, Couteaux! You can do this

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You know what, couteaux, I think when you first start Dukan you have little slip-ups (often unintentionally), eat loads, etc, just to try and stay on it - it's so alien. Because you've done it before you've gone straight in at the ultra-strict level and are finding it harder. Short-term weight gain could also be totm, of course. Another week on plan and that weight gain will have gone, and more. Keep it up xx

Couteaux - "lovely" to see you back! we shared off forum a few times this year, and I'm so glad you came back before too much damage was done. Well done you! That excess weight will soon be off again, with your determination and willpower, and then you can face Conso again. The latest intake of Conso ladies have been taking things far slower than the guru says which seems a great idea for those of us with food issues. Perhaps something to consider before you get there again.

Meanwhile, as Chief Witch(!), it is my duty to inform you that, despite reading from the outset, I see little evidence of any menu planning, creative shopping, or indeed any baking! This won't help the cause. While I'm all for the old chicken method, you do need some variety... so you know what to do!

Me? Despite my wedding looming in 11 weeks (or "because of"?), I'm determined to do things my way and not return (yet) to the fold. If desperation sets in, I'll let you know!