Hey. Just saying 'Hi, im a newbie' :)

**petal91** · 17th December, 2012

Hi all.
Just to say its nice to find a place with support.
Its a hard diet but when i am 'in the weight-loss zone' i get quite determined.
Started Dukan on 12/12/12 so Attack phase soon to finish. I have struggled but no where near as much as i thought i would when i was wondering whether to do the diet or not!
Just a quick question... Once you hit cruise phase, how much weight per week was your average loss?
See y'all around!

**Maintainer** · 18th December, 2012

Hello there and welcome,

Weight loss varies but it's usually a steady loss of between 1lb and 3lbs, sometimes more if the person has more to lose.

Good luck and keep posting!

**trudyc** · 18th December, 2012

Wow a brave time to start a diet plan especially Dukan....... It's a great diet and I said on a previous post, weight loss is the same as any other good diet really but you don't have cravings....... once the sugar and carbs have gone out your system....... amazing!!! Good luck and hope you do well..... x

**sididd** · 18th December, 2012

welcome and yes between a 1-3lb weight loss weekly after attack and the girls who exersise can loose 5lb.....

**minnie_me** · 18th December, 2012

Welcome Petal! I probably lost (on average) about 2lbs a week. Sometimes more, sometimes less. You can see my losses below. Good luck!

**petal91** · 18th December, 2012

Thanks everyone. My rationale behind starting when I did was because I thought that if I can get the attack phase out of the way before Christmas, so that the 'cravings' have gone, then, if I manage over Christmas (when temptation is at its highest - I live with a foster family who love their junk food but are lucky enough not to put on weight!)- then I can manage this diet to see it through?! I may be crazy, but once I am 'in the zone' and thinking of starting a diet, I don't see any point in putting it off. I was on a 'Christmas present drop' visiting Kent the weekend before last. Came back on Tuesday 11th and started Dukan on Wednesday 12th morning. I must be a blooming idiot! Haha!

**Eccab77** · 20th December, 2012

Petal. 6 June 2012 I started at 2.6lb higher than you (225lbs) and I have lost 65lbs, 2 more to go to my 11st4lbs target as set by Dr D. Weigh in tomorrow and hoping I have made it! I exercise a lot, not a gym bunny but I have a collection of DVDs and a fairly newly acquired treadmill. When I stick to rules and exercise I lose more so definitely it helps. You can see my weekly losses on my signature below. The biggest loss was 7.5lbs but I cheated then, took a break and did the 13 day diet!!

Needed a boost and that did it!

Good luck with your journey. x

**Reena1980** · 27th December, 2012

HI Petal

I am brand new to the site nad i have 3 stone to lose.

I am looking for buddy ups and advice...im starting my dukan journey (my first ever diet) and am nervous about it on JAN 1 2013

ANy advice appreciated.

ATACK phase is 7 days for me according to the website seems alot !!

**chinababe** · 27th December, 2012

welcome!

**petal91** · 28th December, 2012

Hi.
7days seems alot... Mine was that too. However, after the first 3 days I lost cravings for sugar and carbs-so then it wasnt too bad. I wouldn't say its an awfully hard diet- however i do get a little bored (mainly because i am not a great cook and so dont experiment!)
Not long to go until you start! We will all be here for encouragement!

**STPT** · 28th December, 2012

Welcome!
I started back in September, it took me a month to psych myself up into the diet. This is my first ever diet so was really scared. It has been hard, I have plateau'd lots despite sticking to the diet rigidly, but stick with it.

**Nickyandtom** · 29th December, 2012

Hi, I'm also new to this and will be starting tomorrow on Attack. I've got 4stone 8lb to lose going by the website calculation.

I was going to start on the 1st but feel highly motivated right now so didn't want to delay.

Fingers crossed :-)

**kate_grace** · 30th December, 2012

Hi everyone, been reading about dukan for the last few days after trying all the others, and putting it all back on

Feel really determined this time, I'm hoping that going through the phases will educate me properly for the long term.

Nickyandtom - how's it going so far? I'm starting Attack tomorrow, after planning it for the 1st of Jan. Only a day earlier I know, but thought why not?!

xxx

**scooter** · 30th December, 2012

Hi welcome to dukan sure you'll do great everyone on here is brilliant and will help with any questions - good luck :-)

**sididd** · 31st December, 2012

Welcome and good luck xxx

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