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I do a 2/2 ratio for my pv and pp days. I find that's the one that's most effective for me because as soon as I get bored, it changes! Do you eat seafood? Mussels, crab, crayfish etc? Or no seafood at all? I eat a lot of seafood but I'm not a massive fish fan. I do make a fantastic seafood...

I bought some today after looking at the nutritional information and they seem to be Dukan friendly but I can't find any info on them online. I was wondering if anyone knew if they were ok to eat on the Dukan? I know the shiritaki noodles are mentioned specifically but I have to travel 45 mins...

I suppose it will work, but the better idea is to find a rhythm that suits you. I do 2/2 and that works great. Just as I'm getting tired of PP, it's onto PV and it suits my body too. The sugar free jellies are fine. So are sugar free custard (Morrison's home brand is ideal if you're in the UK)...

Most restaurant marinades have a lot of sugar in them, garlic prawns will be cooked in a lot of butter and the chicken they use is normally the fatty bits (its cheaper). Maybe ask for a piece of grilled fish instead of battered with a salad on the side and no dressing? That tends to be my...

I don't normally eat bacon but every now and then I'll have it with breakfast. I've eaten bacon on the Dukan diet and lost weight so I think a little isn't the devil. Like Sidd said, it's classed as a no-no in the UK for a few different reasons. Especially because UK meat producers are allowed...

Remember that porridge, oats etc doesn't count. Personally, I'd rather not have anything other than oat bran, rather just leave it out. Oat bran is really important to the diet so the quicker you can find it the better (health shops are good too or ask the supermarket to order it in for you) and...

Supertonic definitely has it down. I think you need to find balance after the Dukan. It's not a once off fix and you have to do a little bit of up keep. You don't just mow the lawn or cut your hair or shave your legs once a year, you have to keep doing it. The same applies to dieting.

I love the positivity on this forum! I'm aiming to lose another 10kg by Christmas. Let's see how we go!

I don't think it's fair of studies to say things like that anyway because diets are all about will power and no diet in the world will give you that if you're not committed already. People tend to forget that the right diet for your body may be easier but it's not easy and it's not magical...

I'm here. I went off the rails for a small period and the forums made me feel guilty cos I was going all rogue but I'm back now.

See?! Totally on your way already! It's amazing how many ways we can talk ourselves out of things that we really want. We just have to stay positive. I've had a massive slip in the last week but hopefully back on track tomorrow. I'm actually looking forward to it if I'm honest. One day at a time...

I think you're looking at it the wrong way. "Oh I'll just have road blocks so I'll start when there's nothing going on" is the kiss of death on the Dukan. There will always be stuff going on. You'll have a birthday next week or a work do or a bad day and that's ok. Road blocks happen and you...

Oh that looks awesome!

Are you also a Samantha? I used to be the skipping rope champ at school - get me! Yeah I agree, it's difficult to decide when the best time to buy new clothes is. I know all of my stuff looks like I raided the circus for their tent at the moment but I don't want to splurge on a new wardrobe yet...

Hi there Emma, My lord that's an amazing loss! I wish you all the best and if you need anything re the dukan then just give us all a shout. This forum is super friendly and helpful! Sam

Today is a PV Day on Cruise. Breakfast - Thin egg roll up with low fat ham pieces, tomato, cucumber and lettuce. Snack - 1 Hard Boiled Egg with Dukan mayo Lunch - 1 Tin tuna with dukan mayo and cucumber pieces on a Oatbran and Wheatbran cracker with a wedge of FF cheese Snack - Handful of...

jumping jacks sound amazing. They would definitely take me back to being 7 at school! I quite like the trend of jumping rope at the moment as well, I've always enjoyed that. Haha Scooter, there are so many adverts about that right now here in NZ! They have Serena Williams going "I control what...

Oh that's amazing! It's always good to find friends to help you get motivated when it comes to exercise.

Yeah extra light Philly is absolute good to go :) I live in NZ so we use the Tararua cream cheese because it has the lowest fat content but any cream cheese that's less than 3% fat should be fine. Obviously the lower the better.

Hey there :) Firstly, congrats on your loss! It's awesome. I have to say that I've lost 6kg and I've noticed a massive difference already. My clothes don't fit properly but I'm incredibly lucky to have a mom who will take my clothes in for me. I tried on a dress I wore for graduation the other...

Frozen veg are awesome for the diet. I pop them in a steamer in the microwave and they're delicious but the mixed veg is difficult because there are some things (like peas and corn) that aren't allowed on the diet but they're always the bulk of a mixed bag.

Personally I don't watch how often I eat on the Dukan Diet. I eat when I'm hungry. Some days that's all the time and some days it's hardly at all. That's absolutely fine. Your body is sending you messages and you should definitely listen to it. I don't approve of any diet that cuts out dairy...

Oh wow! That sounds super dedicated to me! Exercise is the one thing I dread when it comes to diets :(

What sort of exercise are you undertaking during the Dukan Diet? Have you changed the type of exercise you're doing in different phases and why have you picked that type of exercise? This is something I've always wondered about when doing the Dukan Diet. Personally I like to go for a half an...

Oh absolutely! I tried doing the 5/5 last time and it was a disaster. I was ready to eat through cartons to get to different food by the end of a PP week lol. And as long as there are even amounts of days, it's all good :)

Absolutely! It's always good to know you have something ready to go when you're hungry. It makes it so much easier to stick to the diet and not to cheat out of convenience.

I find they put me off. I had one and I felt a litte off the whole day and ended up not eating what is required on the diet and putting some weight on :(

I have tried it with cottage cheese. It works just fine with the recipe but personally I prefer a smoother texture which is why I normally go with cream cheese. If you use cottage cheese, you'll still get a great quiche though :) I'm on a rhythm of 2 PP then 2 PV and I have to say that this...

I got super excited with the shirataki noodle addition but unfortunately we can't find them anywhere here in NZ! I even specially ordered them at the supermarket where they promised they could get them and yet nothing :( It makes me sad. I think the burger patties are a great idea. And on PV...

That's a fantastic idea! Definitely a great snack to grab on the go :)

So I've been reading the recipes lately but I haven't found anyone post this before? Excuse me if they have. I make this recipe for PP days with just protein and with veg for PV days so it's good at any stage. Ingredients: 6 Eggs 200g FF Cream Cheese 1/2 Diced Onion Salt and Pepper 1/2 tsp...

Hi there, can I ask about the skim milk powder? What are the sugar and fat levels in yours? I'm trying to find a suitable one here in NZ but they're all like 13.9g of sugar even in the skimmed one!

I've lost 3kg this week. Quite impressed with that after a week of binge.

I tend to find I either put on a little or stay the same on PV days because of the water and starch in some veg even if they're on the allowed list. Especially stuff like cucumber and tomatoes. But it comes off eventually and your body gets used to the up and down routine of the different days...

I like to take boiled eggs still in their shell with me because they're less likely to go mushy. I pair this with cold meats on PP days and with salad items on Pv days and a piece of dukan bread or an oatbran cracker. I also like to mix FF sour cream with onion salt, garlic salt and other herbs...

I'm back on the wagon today! We can do it :)

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it depends on what diet you're one. I'm on the Dukan Diet and we're not allowed fruit at all. You also need to watch the sugar and fat content in the yoghurt.

I think a Christmas Challenge would be fantastic! I'm aiming to lose another 30kg on the Dukan Diet and a goal would be awesome. Four months means I could probably lose around 10-15kg by Christmas on this diet. I'll aim for 12kg as a good medium and see how it goes! Would be lovely to have some...

That was a lot of weight to lose in the first place! Well done. It just proves you can do it and you will do it again :) I also have the same problem. The scales become a bit addictive when you're losing on PP days and then my mind thinks that PV days are just slowing me down! But I have to...

My grandmother would shoot me if I refused biscuits or cake from her. So I've devised a plan. I take along something that I can have. I'm on Dukan and there are oatbran biscuits and crackers that we can have on the diet (and biscuits made from Goji berries too) so I take those along and eat...

I did a low GI diet for three weeks (it was so bad that I gave up) but I did lose around 2kg and it came off my face, wrists and shins (whhhaaat?). I put all that weight back on. Then I went on the Dukan Diet and I've lost off my face, my stomache, my thighs and my bum which I'm so happy about...

We live in New Zealand (we used to live in the UK) and things are so expensive here compared to the UK. I miss the days of 99p salmon from Morrisons. The veg and dairy is so over priced especially because there is such a huge industry here but we pay giant prices for the goods. But meat here is...

How are you getting along now? Seems like you've lost a bit more weight and that's great! Sam x

Hey there Emily, I agree with Pauline that you're not eating enough and it is difficult to get your head around that at first especially if you're fresh off other diets. I would also suggest that you check your liquid intake. You need to drink enough water without flooding yourself. It's...

Hi there :) I love how positive your post is despite having fallen off the wagon before. I hope this time around goes super well for you and that we get to share in your successes too :) Sam

This looks fantastic. Do you know how long these keep for? I suppose not long if they're tasty :P

I tried Jan's muffin recipe today with cinnamon in it. I swapped the yoghurt for low fat sour cream (the yoghurt here is really high in sugar) and it was amazing! I also tried to cook the mixture like a pancake on a flat top and it was delicious. I will definitely be having these as Dukan...

I have major snacking issues. I always feel unmotivated and fat when there isn't anything to snack on. I combat that by having Dukan friendly snacks available as often as possible. If that means Dukan muffins, pancakes, bread and crackers then I make them in bigger batches and keep them in the...

Wow! Your boobs are the stuff of dreams! But I can imagine you'd want them to be in proportion with your new slimmer figure. Smaller boobs do get the best looking bras though!

Hi there, I'm sure you've soldiered on already but I'd like to just say that the Dukan bread can be consumed at any stage because of the oat bran it contains but as mentioned above, the wheat bran can't be consumed on every phase. Also look at muffins, oopsie breads and other variations so you...

Hi there! Hope you're doing well with the diet :) I've found that if you do have any bathroom issues, the best thing to do is increase your oatbran intake by 1TBsp for the day and see if that helps. Also, add some wheat bran to your diet (in the breads and muffins etc) and drink a bit more...

I've started taking my clothes in so that I still feel comfortable because I'm wearing clothes that I'm used to but I don't freak out and think I'm on display. I've found this is the best thing for me before I go all out and buy new clothes :) I think it's a good middle ground while you get used...

I weighed myself everyday in the Attack phase, once a week in the Cruise phase. I have an app on my phone where I track my weight loss and if I feel like I've gone off track, I'll weigh myself a little more often to try and see where I'm going wrong.