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    An exciting new Healthy Extra! The ONLY wrap to count as a 'B' choice.

    Hi, I'm so glad I stumbled across this great news :) I'm sticking to original days as I am quite carb sensitive. Is it still ok to use one of these as a healthy B along with lets say my usual 35g porrridge (2nd HXB). Many thanks in advance.
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    Glenisk low fat natural yogurt please help..

    Thanks for your reply Bubbalicious. I will go with that as it's the same as my pal found. It seemed crazy values working it out calorie wise. Thanks again. x
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    Glenisk low fat natural yogurt please help..

    Hi folk, I'm hoping someone can help me with this. I love Glenisk Natural Low fat yogurt. I usually buy a pack of 4 at 125g per pot. When trying to work out the Syn values using the 20cal approx per syn way Im coming up with about 5 sysn per pot. Waste of 5 syns for yogurt in my opinion. I asked...
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    Post weigh in food

    Hi, just wondering what everyone does after their weigh in. Mine was this evening, delighted with loss of 5 lbs ))) sticking with pro points. Do you eat pretty much what you fancy and start a fresh the next day counting and using next set of 49's? The reason I ask is because I was ravenous after...
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    Im back....with my findings :)

    Hi Dukanista, Yes indeed it sure is lol..
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    Im back....with my findings :)

    Thanks so much for such lovely comments and encouragement. Really appreciate it xxx
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    To drink or not to drink???

    Thanks again for your replies and advice. Do you know what, I think I'll have a few on Friday. When I was low carbing (very low) a few years back I used to drink vodka and sparkling water every Sat night (usually alot of) and the hangovers were no worse then when not low carbing. I was happy...
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    Grrr stuck at 11 stone!

    Hi, I'd been stuck for 6 weeks or more. I ditched the diet coke apart from the odd one and also the sugar free gum. Mind you I had been having quite alot of both. Don't know if you are though. Just a thought.
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    To drink or not to drink???

    Thanks guys, I agree re the drinking and cigarettes going hand in hand issue. Good thing is most of the folk I work with are non smokers so don't think I'll be tempted. My smoking buddy from when I was a smoker will be away on hols so that's a good thing!! Shall see how I feel come Friday I...
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    To drink or not to drink???

    Hi, So, I haven't touched a drop of alcohol since January after poisoning self on red wine, which took me a week to recover from. This was pre Dukan also. We have a summer bbq this Friday. Always is a great night..There'll be lovely Dukan friendly food and also a free bar!!! Now, I know the...
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    Im back....with my findings :)

    Hello fellow Dukaneers, I've been off the site for a couple of weeks as have been crazy busy, new apartment - yay... I've been sticking to the plan 100% as always and just wanted to report back my findings..I'd stalled big time for ages (6 weeks or so) and wasn't loosing any weight on scales or...
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    Dukan Live Chats in a Nutshell

    Hey Joodle, You're a star, thanks for taking the time to share with us :)
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    Another ? if I may re Soya Yogurt

    Thanks gals for you help x
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    Where do you get your 2 litres?

    Hi, Even before I started on the Dukan plan I religiously drank 2 litres of water each day. I still do with the addition of 2 coffees. I was drinking quite a bit of diet coke instead of the coffee but cut that out a week ago. It really has become a habit for me at this stage. I fill up a beaker...
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    Another ? if I may re Soya Yogurt

    Hi Pauline, Thanks for your response. Hopefully passionflower may be along soon with good news :) xx
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    What's your views on possible food intolerance?

    Thanks so much, will start the diary so and hopefully something will jump out. Am also going to re-join the gym so can do the weights machines on the days I'm not jogging. Thanks again x
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    Another ? if I may re Soya Yogurt

    Hi, Just wondering if we can have this instead of fat free natural or fromage frais? Reason I ask is that I couldn't find either yesterday in any shop near me in Dublin so bought Alpro Soy yogurt. The nutritional value per 100g - protein - 4g, carbs - 2.1g of which sugars is 2.1g, fat - 2.3g of...
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    What's your views on possible food intolerance?

    Hi folks, So I posted last week about the fact that I was stuck at 11stone 9 for weeks and weeks. Decided to do a 5 day attack. This ended yesterday. Still 11 stone 9, felt like crying when I looked at the scales. Am one full week smoke free also which I'm thrilled about. I keep a food diary and...
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    New start, new route

    Meant to say..CAN honestly say never felt better in my life!!!
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    New start, new route

    Hi Miss C. I too am a former wwatcher. Have done it more times than I care to remember. Anyhow, I was doing it on and off for most of last year. Would do great for a few months then would binge like crazy. I found the new propoints great, flexibility was great. However having always been a carb...
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    Too much Smoked Salmon?

    I found at the start that I was eating alot of smoked salmon, absolutely adore the stuff. Had to cut down as was retaining water from too much salt. I retain water easily so it was a bit of a concern for me but if you don't and are losing weight I wouldn't worry about it and scoff away.. Smoked...
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    I went out last night......

    We all fall off at some stage or other. Glad you had a good time with you pal and also that unlike me in the past you have the willpower to jump straight back into it today.
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    Scared.com

    Thanks all once again, great advice and help. Shall try what you've said and hope I shift some poundage over the next few weeks. If not, a trip to the doc is on the cards. Happy Friday to y'all xx
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    Scared.com

    thanks guys, have had hormones and thyroid check before and all seemed fine. Then again that was nearly a year ago. Maybe it's time to pay the doc another visit. Will keep you posted. Thanks again x
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    Scared.com

    thanks so much for your replies and advice. Sara, well done you for giving up the booze. Oh and the cigs too. I had my last drink in Jan and don't miss it at all now. On day 3 of no cigs and really happy. Patches seem to be doing the trick. Re my not being able to get below my current weight...
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    Scared.com

    Hi all, I've been on plan rigidly since Feb, have lost 15lbs and still have 1 stone 2 lbs to go to target. Can't seem to get below 11 9, stuck there for weeks and weeks. I haven't gone off track once. As of yesterday I'm also now smoke free - I hope forever. Anytime I've stopped smoking before...
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    As promised....PICS!

    Massive well done to you. You look amazing. Great achievement and such an inspiration. x
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    Sugar free jelly and gum?

    Hi guys, Sorry for taking so long to get back with this. Here's where I saw it yesterday mentioned about the sugar free jelly. It was in a thread about 0% yogurt and how much is too much...What do you think..Thanks in advance Ok Saska, here is the link to the list of food we 'oldies' tend...
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    Just had to share my good post holiday news

    Thank you all soooo very much for your kind words. Really is very much appreciated. To be honest I think the major reason I stayed in control was because I wasn't drinking alcohol. I found that when i used to drink, all logic and hard work would go out the window the night I would be drinking...
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    Sugar free jelly and gum?

    Hi folks, I was just having a browse round here and came across a couple of threads re the above and them being tolerated items. Is this the case? I've searched the FAQ bit but can't find an exact answer. I'm happy enough with my weight loss so far but according to the good Doc and the official...
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    Just had to share my good post holiday news

    Hi folks, Just wanted to share my post holiday news...For the first time in my entire life I actually LOST weight (one pound) after my weeks holidays in Lanzarotte!!! I can't believe it. Usually when I would go away be it for a weekend or longer I would always go full of good intentions and then...
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    OD'd on Dairy :(

    Great ideas there, thanks very much for replies xc
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    Weight gains in cruise anyone?

    Hi, I'm glad you posted about this as I weighed self this am and to my disgust I'm up 3 lbs on what I was 3 weeks ago. Am running 3 times a week and was thinking maybe it's that. Like you I've stuck to the plan rigidly. I've even knocked dairy completely on the head as couldn't stop myself from...
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    OD'd on Dairy :(

    Hey there Slim. It's tough isn't it. I could easily do 2 kg of dairy if I let myself. Mind you I haven't but at the rate I was eating it, it was only a matter of time!! I'm not suggesting you cut it out or anything as it's great to add variety for us, but it's what I've had to do :( had so much...
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    Scared I'm eating too much..

    Hi, I've just posted on my OD'd on dairy thread about the above concern I'm having. I have a history of binge eating (any form of carbs usually) and have done and re-done ww amongst other diets down through the last 20 years or so. As mentioned on the dairy thread, I was saying that once I open...
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    OD'd on Dairy :(

    Hi Joanne, Thanks very much for your reply. I haven't really tried any other deserts. Have the same problem with the jelly too. Do manage to limit myself to the 3 portions per day though. I have a binge eating history so this is where I think my problem with dairy stems from. I'm an all or...
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    OD'd on Dairy :(

    Hi Caledonia, Thank you sooo much for taking the time to reply and you have put my mind at ease. I'll keep doing what I'm doing with the protein and stop stressing about the thoughts of eating too much! Really good idea too about re-potting the yogurt from the larger tubs. I really can't stop...
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    OD'd on Dairy :(

    Thanks Caedonia, I did eat the soy yogurt before and loved it, in fact much preferred it to normal dairy. Only problem being that they only seem to sell it in flippin 500g tubs also. This is where the problems start with me as once the pot is opened my spoon mysteriously keeps making it's way in...
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    Is it OK to do a few PP day's in a row on Cruise?

    Thanks for the replies, shall stick to my ususal 1/1 system. Hope the sun's shining where you are :)
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    Where you from?

    I'm in Dublin, where the sun actually made an appearance today!!
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    New to posting But have been dukanning since December 2011

    Hi Katie, Welcome to the forum, it's great for helpful hints, tips and advice. I drink 2 litres of water per day in work. I fill a litre beaker in the morning at 9 and sip it till lunchtime, then fill it again for the afternoon. It's much easier that way I find. It becomes a habit quite quickly...
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    Is it OK to do a few PP day's in a row on Cruise?

    Hi Pauline, Thanks for that. My idea was just to drop a lb or 2 by sticking with PP days and then go back to normal 1pv/1pp days. May just stick with what I'm doing. Thanks again x
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    Is it OK to do a few PP day's in a row on Cruise?

    Hi folks, I go on holiday this day week - yay..To be honest, I thought I'd have a few more pesky pounds gone by now, but haven't. I usually alternate 1ppday/1pvday. I'm on a pv day today and was thinking of maybe doing pp days from tomorrow till Thursday or Friday, then back to normal 1/1...
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    OD'd on Dairy :(

    meant to say scared stiff not still :) see even the mere mention of wine puts me funny lol...
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    OD'd on Dairy :(

    Hi Pauline, I haven't touched a drop of booze since starting this plan. Mainly due to the fact that I poisoned myself with red wine back at the end of January and have been scared still to drink since lol. The hangover from hell and beyond lasted nearly a full week. I've read people's stories...
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    OD'd on Dairy :(

    Hi folks, So over the last number of weeks I've been avoiding dairy except for having it as a treat on a Sunday. Reason for avoiding it was because I was overeating it big time and have been told on 2 separate occasions that I'm intolerant. Have been feeling quite ill with chest infection over...
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    OMG I did my first 10k jog last night :)

    Aww, thanks again, you're all so good. x
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    OMG I did my first 10k jog last night :)

    Thanks so much for your replies xx
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    OMG I did my first 10k jog last night :)

    Hi folks, Happy Friday to y'all. Just had to share my great news with you. As the title says, I jogged my first 10k last night. To say I'm ecstatic is an understatement. I guess I really wanted to share this to maybe in some way let others know that if I can do it, anyone can. I started with a...
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    Why am I hungrier some days more than other?

    Scooter, huge well done on your weight loss so far. I really don't know about the nearer to target as I still have 16lbs to go..Yesterday was the same for me, really hungry. I wonder if the weather here (I'm in Dublin) has something to do with it. It's been consistently cold, dull, dreary and...
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    Anyone quit smoking and continued to lose weight on Dukan?

    Thanks again for the replies and advice, I'm thinking to myself if I stick rigidly to my Dukan path, keep up the jogging there's no way I can put on a load of weight. I know what they say about the metabolism slowing down and all that but I wouldn't be that upset with a 2 or 3 lb temporary gain...
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    Why am I hungrier some days more than other?

    Hi Jaqys, Yep, I more or less eat the same every day so yes over the week it's the same - very expensive I'm finding it but in saying that the financial end to me is a small price to pay for losing weight and please God keeping it off for life. Hi Pauline, Do you know, I think you made a valid...
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    Why am I hungrier some days more than other?

    Hi folks, Just wondering if anyone else is the same. Yesterday for example, I was fine in work, had my usual breakfast and lunch. Once I got home it started. I wasn't bored, sad, lonely - just downright hungry. I was on a pp day and my God but I ate my body weight in protein. Turkey mince, bacon...
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    Anyone quit smoking and continued to lose weight on Dukan?

    Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I will definitely take on board what you've said. Huge well done to you both for kicking the habit. I go on hols in 2 weeks time so I'm thinking of not buying any duty free on the way home and starting from there. One last fling in Lanzarotte...
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    Anyone quit smoking and continued to lose weight on Dukan?

    Hi folks, Well just as the title says. I've been really thinking (again) of trying to quit and successfully do it once and for all. I've tried to quit about 4/5 times. Hypnosis, Alan Carr seminar, Alan Carr book, cold turkey. With each method I've stayed off them for 3 weeks to 3 months. Each...
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    Killer Carbs - the bad carbs that is..

    Hi Trudyc, Can I just say "massive well done to you on your weight loss", such an inspiration. My God, well done to you :)
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    Killer Carbs - the bad carbs that is..

    Hi Kimberley, I can really identify with you on the pizza and crisp thing. I used to eat a largeish pizza then half hour later be hungry again, eat more carbs and on and on.. I'm now on the Dukan plan 10 weeks and loving the fact that I no longer want or binge on carbs of any sort. IMO they are...
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    what is my problem!

    Hi, have a look at my post killer carbs, I was a carb/sugar addict until I started this way of eating two months ago. Sugar is highly addictive so there is nothing wrong with you for not being able to stop once you've started. It's exactly the way I was and would be if I started eating the way I...
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    Pounds v's inches.

    Hi Sididd, Do you know, I was just thinking the same thing about the scales. My brother only asked me last week when visiting if they were correct with a puzzled look on his face. He's always been lean and trim so I'm presuming he was lighter than he thought!!! Well bully for him lol. Didn't...
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    Killer Carbs - the bad carbs that is..

    I agree with you Sara, If you look at most confectionary food, cakes, biscuits and the like, sugar (carbs), fat and salt is mostly what they're made from.
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    Killer Carbs - the bad carbs that is..

    Hi all, So whilst lying in bed last night I got to thinking about all the years I've been over weight, all the diets I've tried (and failed at), my trigger foods etc. The lightbulb moment then hit me like a ton of bricks. Although I've thought this way before whilst low carbing a number of...
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    Pounds v's inches.

    Thanks for the replies, really wish I had measured myself at the beginning of this. Very pleased this morning as I decided to try on a work skirt that I haven't been able to wear in such a long time. Not only does it fit but it's a bit loose round the waist. Yay, happy days, the inches are...
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    Pounds v's inches.

    Hi, Just wanted to share the following with you. I started the Dukan plan 8 weeks ago at 12 stone 10 lbs. Over the first 5 weeks I lost 10 lbs which I am delighted about. I stopped weighing myself 3 weeks ago and at that stage I was 12 stone. In the last 3 weeks I have never once deviated from...
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    Peanut powder/flour??

    Yes I agree with you both, def shall wait till my weight stabilises and even then I'll probably reconsider as per peanut butter issues before!! Thanks v much for your replies xx
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    Anyone heard of or tried TRX taining?

    Thank you all sooo much for your advice. Think I'll give it a bash. Well I'll do one class and see if I'm able to move after it!! Thanks again for taking the time to reply xx
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    Anyone heard of or tried TRX taining?

    Hi folks, Just wondering if anyone has tried this? It's resistance training against your own body weight using rather large elastic band type things attached to a ceiling or wall!! Apparently it gives great results for toning. Have googled it and it looks tough and also ancient torture chamber...
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    Happy friday everyone!!!

    Right back at you, have a good one :)
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    Attack First birthday in a long time I'm not overweight!

    Happy, happy birthday. Bet you feel fantastic, well done and enjoy your special day x
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    Attack Weigh in tomorrow im scared lol

    Yay, happy days. Great result, well done you.
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    Peanut powder/flour??

    Hi all, I read on the forum last night that someone had bought the above and it has way less fat and calories than peanut butter. Was checking it out online and it seems you can only buy it in the States. I'm here in Dublin boo hoo. Anyhow, was wondering what your opinions are on it? I used to...
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    Dukan bread - yum

    So since thinking about giving the dairy a miss for a bit I decided to see what the bread would turn out without ff or quark. So, 1 egg, 2 spoons bran and a good lot of cinnamin. Have to say, it wasn't as bad as I thought. A little harder but def edible.
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    I think the Dairy has to go :'(

    Hi Sara, I know what you mean about just having meat, fish, eggs and chicken. The thoughts of it scares me a little to be honest. I think you're spot on about buying just one pot per day if I'm to continue with it. Stupidly what I was doing was buying tesco light choices ff in bulk as there's...
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    I think the Dairy has to go :'(

    Thank you all so much for your replies and advice, very much appreciated. Some good points there like maybe making my Dukan bread and freezing it, would be great as I've just started making it and love it. Would hate to have to give that up too. Would also mean that I wouldn't have the dairy to...
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    I think the Dairy has to go :'(

    Hi Joanne, thanks so much for such a quick response. It wasn't my doc who tested me. One of the tests was done in a health food shop with all different substances in little viles and you're tested whilst holding these viles, 2nd test was done by a kinesiologist. Really don't know whether I have...
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    I think the Dairy has to go :'(

    Well folks, After last nights binge on the fromage frais front I've decided that I'm going to try and eliminate dairy totally for a while to see if it makes a difference. I've been told in the past on 2 separate occasions that I'm intollerrant to dairy (whether I believe this or not is in...
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    Dukan bread - yum

    Jan 9209, am delighted you like the bread. Hope you enjoyed your breakfast :)
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    Dukan bread - yum

    Yep, it works great with quark too. Used that in my first attempt. So easy and quick, would say it'd be lovely with smoked salmon on..
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    Dukan bread - yum

    Hi, I decided at the weekend that I needed a change from the oatbran in yogurt/fromage frais so decided to try the bread..well I think that's what it's called :) 1 egg, 2 tablespoons oat bran and couple of teaspoons of ff into rectangular small size lunchbox, into microwave for 3 mins. Let it...
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    Cruise PP How much meat?

    Thanks for the replies and advice, will not worry about overdoing the meat so. Happy days. X
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    Cruise PP How much meat?

    Thanks for your replies :)
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    Cruise PP How much meat?

    Hi, Just wondering to myself after I've scoffed a pack of extra lean mince for my dinner-am I eating way too much?! I had two eggs n some prawns for breakfast, turkey mince for lunch and then the extra lean beef mince for dinner. I know the good doc says quantities are unlimited but I find I...
  82. M

    Today I have lost 100lbs!

    What an amazing achievement. You must be so proud of yourself. Such an inspiration, thank you and huge well done xx
  83. M

    What is considered fat free?

    Hi Alot, thanks so much for your reply re the cheese. I won't be buying it anymore. Back to quark for me. Thanks again :)
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    Oh My God :'(

    Thank you all soooo much for taking the time to reply. I'm now breathing a sigh of relief to myself. I shall be off loading the lidl cheese to a friend in work (not on Dukan lol). I have been eating a fair bit of it lately, so it's back to quark for me. Hopefully I'll see a downward slope as a...
  85. M

    Oh My God :'(

    Hi Anjuschka, I was wondering about the cheese. I checked the quark in my local supermarket and it said the same amount of fat per 100g as the lidl one. Do you think Quark could cause problems also. Sorry for going on about this, I just want to make sure I'm not self sabotaging!!
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    What is considered fat free?

    Thanks zakcat for your reply, am unsure as to whether I'm in ketosis. I do sometimes have the metalic taste in my mouth but then think to myself when I'm alternating between 1 day pp and 1 day pv surely one can't be in ketosis due to the carbs in the veg. I'm no expert so am probably very wrong...
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    What is considered fat free?

    Hi, As per my previous couple of posts re my 2lbs gain and dairy it got me thinking. I've been have lidl's light soft cheese. It's 0.2g fat per 100g. Am presuming and hoping that this is classified as fat free? Also their cottage cheese is 0.4g fat per 100g would this also be fat free? Many...
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    Oh My God :'(

    Hi Ellie, I'm having lidl's light soft cheese, its' 0.2g fat per 100g so am presuming its ok as much lower than philly extra light which I know is a tolerated item. Hi Alottolose, That's a great idea to mix the ff into the jelly, would def cut down on the amount. Thanks for the tip. I'll be...
  89. M

    Oh My God :'(

    Thanks Nicky, I think I'll try the jelly. Would def help me to cut down on the fromage frais. Thanks for the suggestion :)
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    Oh My God :'(

    Thank you both for your replies. I'll stick with what I'm doing and hopefully be rewarded when I next step on the scales - next Monday! I really don't want to have to start cutting back on dairy already as when i checked with the official site it said I would reach my true weight in June. I'm...
  91. M

    Oh My God :'(

    Hi, I'm hoping someone can help with advice or words of encouragement..I'm half way through my fourth week of cruise. I posted yesterday re unexpected gain of 1 pound on Sunday and also posted with dairy question (as I'm having near enough the max allowance daily). Decided this morning to brave...
  92. M

    How much dairy do you eat per day?

    Hi zakcat, Yep to be honest with you I'm using the Fromage frais to snack on mostly, I'll open a tub to make a sauce and then just continue spooning it out lol. Am going to weigh myself tomorrow and see what the scales say. Fingers crossed that pesky pound and will be gone and hopefully 1 or 2...
  93. M

    Unexpected gain :(

    Thanks for taking the time to reply, much appreciated. I'm thinking to myself that maybe it's dairy and too much of it. I'm having near enough the max amount on a daily basis. Shall try cutting it back this week and see what happens. I'm doing everything else that you listed according to the...
  94. M

    How much dairy do you eat per day?

    thank you both for your replies. I've had an unexpected gain yesterday and only on 4th week so maybe I'll try cutting back on it. thanks again.
  95. M

    How much dairy do you eat per day?

    Hi, Am just wondering how much dairy you eat in Cruise? I'm finding that I'm going through 500g fromage frais (can't leave it alone once I open it) and sometimes 200g of fat free soft cheese too. Am beginning to think maybe it's too much. I did see on here before that someone had mentioned that...
  96. M

    Unexpected gain :(

    Hi, I finished my 3rd week of cruise yesterday only to find that I'd put 1 pound on. Really don't know why and am a little disheartened :( I lost 5 in attack, 3 in first week of cruise and then 2 in second week of it which I'm thrilled about. Was really hoping for a 2 lb loss this week to get...
  97. M

    Is it easy?

    Hi, my story so far is that since starting 3 weeks ago I've lost 5 lbs after 6 days on attack, 3 lbs the following week and 2 this week. Happy days. I've 1.5 stone to go. I can honestly tell you that after years of trying and failing at so many diets this is the one that suits me best. Never...
  98. M

    dr dukan on daybreak itv1 8am today

    Wish I could watch but in traffic, could you report back later if any good? :)
  99. M

    Smoked Salmon and water retention :(

    Thanks for your reply, I'm hoping the bloat will be gone by Sunday as really wanted to wear the said jeans out! Fingers crossed. I litre water down my neck already.
  100. M

    Smoked Salmon and water retention :(

    Hi folks, Just felt the need to share/vent my frustration this morning. I tried on my fav pair of jeans last Sunday and was delighted to see I could actually get them up over my thighs and just about closed - great progress as couldn't even hardly pull them up over my knees after Christmas...
  101. M

    Can we have Lemons in cruise

    Thanks Wobble Wonder, it's a bit of a grey area. Hopefully someone can clarify for us :)
  102. M

    What do you miss the most.....

    I'm not really missing any particular food, happy enough so far anyway. If I was to really pin point one thing, I think it would be porridge!! Strange I know but I just love the stuff..Clearly porridge alone did not get me where I am today lol
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    Can we have Lemons in cruise

    Hi, I wanted to start having a slice of lemon in hot water every morning but I'm concerned as to whether we are allowed lemons in Cruise? I looked through the book last night and found a list which said we can have lemons and limes (but not in drinks). Do you think does this means flavoured...
  104. M

    HALF WAY :)

    Well done you, that's fantastic. Very inspiring.
  105. M

    This morning....

    Yay, well done you. Happy days :)
  106. M

    Dukan v's other diets

    FireAngel, well done on getting back on track and also your super weight loss. I can honestly say that I can see this being a plan for life not just a quick fix. Joanne, I have to say that the idea of phase 3 does scare me slightly. Introducing bread of any type into my diet before can and has...
  107. M

    Dukan v's other diets

    Hi, I'm into my 2nd week of cruise and loving the plan so far. I can honestly say for the first time in so long I'm not obsessed with food and have no urge whatsoever to binge. This was something I was doing for the last couple of years quite frequently whilst trying to lose some weight I had...
  108. M

    Weight gain after a PV day

    Hi Lorlypop, Thanks so much for your response and advice. Will def leave the weighing till once a week as don't want to get disheartened. Can I just also say, huge massive well done to you with your weight loss. My God you've done so well. You must be so happy and proud of yourself. I just can't...
  109. M

    Weight gain after a PV day

    Hi, Just had to post this. I'm 2 weeks on the Dukan journey since yesterday and loving it so far. I lost 5 lbs in attack, then weighed self yesterday am to find I'd lost another 3 lbs in my first week of cruise, absolutely thrilled I was. Had my usual homemade veg soup, half a green pepper and...
  110. M

    What's your views on jogging pls?

    Thank you both for your encouraging replies and well done on your your weight losses. You've both done fantastically well. To be honest, I'm really surprised that I'm able to jog at all without falling over in a heap. I can't wait for the next few weeks and see my fitness level improving. If I...
  111. M

    What's your views on jogging pls?

    Hi, I will be on the Dukan path 2 weeks this Sunday. Lost 5 lbs in Attack and haven't weighed self since then but will this Sunday, fingers crossed for a good result as have been 100% focussed and saintly :) I started training with a group a week ago to do the Couch 2 10K jog. I must be the...
  112. M

    SIZE 8!!!

    550 days of conso and the rest of your life a size 8 sounds great to me. Bring it on..
  113. M

    SIZE 8!!!

    Thanks so much for the tips. I'm hoping I can stay totally focussed. I've been faffing around with weight watchers for the last year, losing and gaining the same 1.5 stone and then some, usual story for me! Anyhow, the one thing I love about the Dukan plan is you don't really have to think that...
  114. M

    SIZE 8!!!

    Massive well done to you. That's such a fantastic feeling I'm sure. I've just started on my Dukan journey nearly 2 weeks ago. Not finding it too difficult so far. You're the same height as me and have the same goal weight. I would love to be 147 by the summer and back in my clothes from 2 years...
  115. M

    Cruise PP ? Re low fat cream cheese

    Thanks so much for your replies. I'll stick with the lidl one and hope it's ok. thanks again :)
  116. M

    Cruise PP ? Re low fat cream cheese

    Hi there, I'm on day 3 of cruise phase and just reading round the forum, which is super by the way :) I'm beginning to panic though about the cream cheese I've been eating. I really don't like quark so had extra light philli a few times and then found light cream cheese in Lidl, the Lidl one is...
  117. M

    Syn values please :)

    Yep those values are for 125g pot. I know what you're saying about being on the safe side and using 4 syns. Only thing is that there's quite a difference between .5 and 4 so maybe leave them out until I know for sure. Thanks for your help :)
  118. M

    Syn values please :)

    On trying it again using the drop down boxes for the free food allowance (it being dairy) it still comes out at 0.5 for red green on EE. Oh lordy, what to syn it at :confused:
  119. M

    Syn values please :)

    Thanks for your reply. Do you know, the first time I checked it a week ago I got 4. It's called Glenisk natural low fat probiotic yogurt. Thanks again.
  120. M

    Syn values please :)

    Hi there, I'm new to SW and was wondering if someone could help me with the following syn values please.. It's for natural low fat yogurt. 125g per pot. 84 cals, protein 6.8, carbs 8.5, fat 2.5. I make it 0.5 syns on red, green and extra easy. I hope I'm right. Would greatly appreciate any help. x
  121. M

    Too much food?

    Thanks so much for your advice and encouragement, it's very much appreciated :) roll on Thursday! Good luck to y'all x
  122. M

    Too much food?

    Hi, I'm new to SW, this is my second week. First wi I lost 5 lbs which I was so thrilled about. I'm roughly eating the same kind of food this week but am now getting scared that I'm eating too much food. I'm following the plan 100% and being saintly, haven't had any alcohol and eating my syns...
  123. M

    I'm so happy but scared :()

    Thank you all so much for your kind words of encouragement and wisdom. Only 2 hours to go till weigh in. At this moment in time I just want to get it done and dusted. Roll on the coming weeks :) you've all had such great results and are so inspiring. I think as someone mentioned after the next 3...
  124. M

    I'm so happy but scared :()

    Hi there, I'm new to SW and this evening is my first WI. Although I've been saintly and my halo is sparkling I'm petrified!! I'm an ex WWatcher. I've tried the new ww plan and although I lost some weight I just didn't think much of the leader and the whole set up. A friend suggested SW and I'm...
  125. M

    Yeo Valley fat free nat yogurt - help please :)

    Thanks for your reply, yay happy days...
  126. M

    Yeo Valley fat free nat yogurt - help please :)

    Hi, I'm new to SW as per last Thursday and still trying to find my way round the plan after an unsuccessful stint with new WW plan!! Just wondering about the above, Yeo valley fat free natural probiotic yogurt. I've read in the book where it says that fat free nat yog is a free food but that...
  127. M

    Confused :( can someone help please

    Thanks for the reply. I was thinking the same myself. Surely digital has to be more accurate. Off to M & S with me this lunchtime!!
  128. M

    Confused :( can someone help please

    Many thanks for your reply. I've just found to my delight M&S count on us sea salt and malt vinegar baked crisps. For the pack it's 85 cals and 0.1g sat fat. With the digital calculator it's saying 1 point (yahooo) but with paper version it's saying 1.5 points for the pack. They're absolutely...
  129. M

    Confused :( can someone help please

    Hi there, Just wondering if someone can help. I've been using my digital WW calculator for ages now and then came across the paper version that I had a few years back. Anyhow, I started checking different foods with both the digital and paper and to my horror I'm coming up with different point...
  130. M

    Help and Advice please Craving fruit ++++

    Hi, Before I started WW about a month ago now I was low carbing for a few years. Didn't eat any fruit in that time until last September whilst on holidays when I decided to buy a bag of lovely looking apples and oranges. Well all I can say is after the first apple and orange all hell broke...
  131. M

    Hangover - what do you eat and how much???

    Hi, Just wondering when you're unlucky enough to be suffering with a hangover what's your poison?? No pun intended :p Yesterday for me it was numerous bowls of porridge, then I have a craving for rice cakes with (as I call it) fake plastic cheese slices. Proceeded to have one tube or rice cakes...
  132. M

    Jalapeno Peppers

    Hi all, Had some of the above in my salad yesterday and looked them up in my book which is from a few years back. They weren't listed. Just wondering if they are zero points like all other peppers? Many thanks in advance. Someone said they are supposed to help boost the metabolism. Bring it on...
  133. M

    Hangover Binge -why oh why oh why

    Hi, I'm just sooo annoyed with myself and yet do it time and time again. Hangover sabotage. Did really well last week and on Friday got into work trousers that I haven't been able to wear comfortably since last November. So went to a party Sat night. I wasn't going to drink but then ended up...
  134. M

    Alcohol ? advice please

    Hi, Just wondering can anyone tell me that points for the following. A regular bottle of bud, a bottle of coors and coors light? Many thanks in advance. xx
  135. M

    Melba Toast Binge - I kid you not!!!

    Ah girlygirl, Thanks for the encouragement. Thankfully I'm not the only peanut butter fiend out there. I remember saying to friends about the p'butter and the looks of shock on their faces said it all lol. No more melba toast in the shopping trolley for me. I'm due to go to Uk to a bbq in 4...
  136. M

    Melba Toast Binge - I kid you not!!!

    Happy Friday to y'all. Just had to post this to get it off my chest. Bought Melba Toast for the first time yesterday thinking to self I'll only have a few. They came individually wrapped - 6 slices per pack at 1 point per pack. Yay I thought, I'll have 6 little slices. Well the box contained 10...
  137. M

    Help needed re veg please x

    I think my mind is just a bit messed up after doing low carb for so long where I mainly got my carb intake from green veggies. Need to train the brain that it's sat fat I should be concerned about now and not carb intake. In saying that since I've started WW I've steered clear of bread or any...
  138. M

    Help needed re veg please x

    Thanks for your replies and advice. Anyone I've spoken to here at work or other people who've done WW before always say the same that unlimited veg is free. Still have my doubts though as even veg has cals. Thanks again. Shall continue to count 2-3 points just to be on the safe side xxx
  139. M

    Help needed re veg please x

    Hi guys, As I'm only just on WW over a week coming from low carbing for a few years I have a question re veg. I know the book and other people on this forum say veg is free with the exception of peas, sweetcorn, potatoes and parsnips but I'm having what I have to say is a massive and I mean...
  140. M

    Advice re alcohol please

    Hi there, Happy Friday to everyone :o Just need some advice re the above please. Up till a week ago I'd been low carbing for a couple of years, then decided to change over to WW and oh the joy of being able to have even porridge again lol. When low carbing I used to drink vodka and sparkling...
  141. M

    Advice needed please

    Hi Nikki, Thanks sooo much for posted the re-feed info. Massive well done to you for loosing 7stone in 10 months. What an inspiration you are. Day 1 over me yesterday and feeling positive. You're so right when you say there's so much freedom with WW. Although I did find low carb good for...
  142. M

    Advice needed please

    Hi NikkiH, That's a great suggestion for doing the Lipo week of refeed. Hadn't crossed my mind to do that. I have a copy of it somewhere at home. After doing very low carb for sooo long and only getting my carbs from mainly veg and cheese I'm petrified to even have porridge. It's going to take...
  143. M

    Advice needed please

    Thanks for the reply and welcome Funky Mum. I know exactly what you mean, especially regarding chips. I haven't had a chip in a couple of years :p
  144. M

    Advice needed please

    Hi, Just wondering if any of you inspirational people can help me. I've been following a low carb way of eating for a couple of years now after initially loosing 4 stone on Lipotrim. I'd pretty much maintained my weightloss in that time up till about 8-9 months ago when started straying and as a...
  145. M

    food combininb

    Hi Angela 1, Don't know if you're checking the thread as I see your post was 2 weeks ago. Have you read the Harcombe Diet? It's written by a nutritionalist called Zoe Harcombe. Very good read, definitely worth a look I'd say. She says not to combine Carbs and fats in the same meal. Carbs meaning...
  146. M

    I need your help PLEASE

    Hi Mrsm2007 and clairem87. Thanks so much for your replies and advice. I'm doing so much better since Saturday thanks. Had some wine and cheese Friday night as the "final blow out" and very surprisingly indeed I felt great and was and still am totally back on track. Have decided im going to...
  147. M

    I need your help PLEASE

    Thanks smilerjen for your reply. I know your right bout Atkins and low carb diets in general. When on it originally and not bending the rules I was fine. As soon as the small treat of dark choc appeared I reckon my body and mind went into overdrive and I and green and blacks went to crazy town...
  148. M

    I need your help PLEASE

    Hi everyone, I'm at my wits end. Hoping some of you lovely folk can give me some advice or helpful hints as I really don't know what to do or where to turn. I've posted a week or so ago explaining my diet history an the fact that I was low carbing for couple of years, then decided a few weeks...
  149. M

    Would love some advice please :)

    Thanks for your replies. When I was being strict with l/carb way of eating my carb intake was under 30g. That meant no fruit, plenty of non starchy veg and chicken or fish, occasionally I would have red meat. Oh and not forgetting cheese and eggs. I suppose Atkins really was what I was doing...
  150. M

    Would love some advice please :)

    Hi everyone, After loosing 4 stone on Lipotrim 3 years ago, I then lost another half stone on low carb way of life. I have maintained my weight since more or less until sept of this year. I was very strict with myself whilst eating low carb and nothing sweet (even last christmas) passed my lips...
  151. M

    Atkins after Refeed?

    Atkins after refeed Hi Guen, Thanks again for your helpful info. Before I started back on LT 1 month ago, I was advised my friend to buy a book called the idiot proof diet. Her friends husband lost 4 stone doing it. It's the low carb one i mentioned in a previous post. Written by 2 ladies who...
  152. M

    Atkins after Refeed?

    Atkins after refeed Hi Guenevere, Thanks for your reply. I reckon your right about the low fat idea. For years I've tried low fat diets with all the usual low fat foods and sauces, bread, etc and never felt fully satisfied and always left hungry and wanting more which is of course where the...
  153. M

    Atkins after Refeed?

    Low carb/atkins after refeed Hi everyone, After loosing alot of weight with LT 2 years ago, I stayed on maintenance for ages and it kept everything under control. As I said in a previous post I changed medication and managed to put on 10lbs through no fault of own as did not change eating...
  154. M

    If You Are Doing Lipotrim Please Post Here And Tell Your Story!

    I only got the choc shakes and the chicken soup. I mix the choc shake into a stiff mousse which I find tricks the mind into thinking you're eating something:D The chick soup I divide into 2 and space it out in the evening. Oh also I've started "eating"my shake with an eggspoon. Makes it last...
  155. M

    I've come to say goodbye :(

    Hi Slaterslady, I hope im using the forum correctly and you get this message. Just found the site yesterday and posted today telling my LT story. It's the 2nd last post under the "if you're doing LP tell your story thread". When I came off LT after losing 4stone, I did the maintenance programme...
  156. M

    If You Are Doing Lipotrim Please Post Here And Tell Your Story!

    Hi Sweety-Cheeks, Great to hear you're on day 5 and finding it ok. I'm on day 3, v slight headache this morning but reckon it's due to weather and not my fabulour choc shake. The time will fly by and the 2.5stone will be gone before you know it. I nearly cried the first time I weighed in 2.5...
  157. M

    If You Are Doing Lipotrim Please Post Here And Tell Your Story!

    Hi all Just a quick note to all fellow lipotrimers.. 2 1/2 years ago I started lipotrim. I did it for 4 months with a NewYork break in between for 1 week. Before I went I did re-feed for a week and then ate as healthily as is humanly possible whilst on holiday there!! Still dream of the...
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