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Welcome back.... and thanks for your words of encouragement over on my diary. You'll be at that next milestone before you know it. Well done for getting back into it!

OK... massive jump in weight - but 100% expected, and planned (in a way). I had always promised myself two weeks off from Dukan, in line with two weeks off work, for Christmas and New Year - and I kept my promise. A week at home for Christmas, and then a week away in France for New Year with...

Meh - missed my update yesterday, went shooting instead of sitting behind a PC! Weighed in at 19st1lb - and the same today.... seem to be struggling to get below 19st and maintain it, but I am certain that kicking up the exercise will move me to the next level. Went to meet my Personal...

Double update for the week - managed to hit my Christmas target today. 18st 13lbs on the scales. I promised myself that I would have an 18 in front of things by Christmas, and I thought it might take right up until the reindeers were in motion... I am 15 days early, and well pleased! Pushing...

Feels like I am back on course this Monday - week 14 of Dukan, and my early morning weigh in has me at 19st 0lbs exactly - a much much better week! I have figured out, it is Friday, Saturday and Sunday that really kill me - I can easily stick to PP/PV days from Monday to Thursday - my work...

Rachie - give it time! Did you drink enough water, and do a little exercise? Did you eat enough to fill full? My first day showed nothing - but my first week I lost loads. Keep the faith.

Well - getting past this stage is proving harder than I expected. Morning weigh in today, 19st4lbs... a pound lighter than last week, so it's something, but last week was a real week of fluctuation - I was between 19st3lb (yay) and 19st8lb (boo) on different days. Staying on course to get...

My experience is that the weight loss happens in chunks - but usually if I have a 'plateau' week it is one of three things: 1. Dropping off the exercise 2. Dropping off the hydration (sounds like you have that nailed) 3. Salt - I'd be careful with the salt in your food (that could be...

We're all here for you... I was at that stage 12 weeks ago.... and it has been a hell of journey so far! My stats are below, it hasn't all been perfect, but I am loving the new shape me. First days of the attack are all novelty - then you'll start to see the scales move, and it will be come...

Well - a step backwards this week... one pound gained, but to be fair it was all down to me. Self sabotage! Mid Week weigh-in on Thursday showed me on 19st 2lbs - good progress... but a weekend without any control didn't help me at all. Went to a party on Friday night, nibbled crisps and ate...

Thanks - am pleased this morning. Yes - it's work where I eat a sweet or two... I spent most of yesterday working on a website for someone at home... the craving is strong there so a polo or two keeps me from heading for bad things. I shall try the werthers ones - I saw those in sainsbury...

Well - that was a tough week... my lapse at conference the previous week gave me my first gain, so I went back "on the attack" for the first half of last week. Then PP/PV for the weekend. This mornings weigh-in was 19st4lbs - so a good recovery. Net/Net - I am 2 pounds down for the month...

Thanks Andi - was a bit disheartened this morning - but you are right, I can get rid of this quickly.

I'm back - after a week away from home at a conference in spain.... and it hasn't been great news for my Dukan effort. I *really* struggled last week, very little choice on the food, with conference food for three hundred meaning a lot of wheat based, cheese based and no opportunity for my daily...

Well - Monday Morning weigh in... 19st6lbs - at exactly 8 weeks since starting this journey (feels like longer really) Have been sticking to alternating PP/PV days - although not always perfect, celebrated a family birthday on Friday with an off the rails plate of charcuterie in a local...

Good luck - stay focused! Let us know how you get on.

Interim update - no official weigh in till Monday.... but jumped on this morning and hit 19st6lbs! Thats two stone lost in anyones book...and I'm really pleased. Just need to get through the weekend sensibly now, and I'll be very happy on Monday!

Well - a pleasant surprise at my weekly weigh in today - at "oh my god" o'clock. A four pounds drop on the week - so now weighing in at 19st 9.3lbs - tantalisingly close to the two stone barrier. (19st 5.9lbs) I'm really pleased to have survived a weekend at my Mums house - who loves good...

Well - I broke through a barrier - but it feels like a stubborn nut to crack. Weekly weigh in at "oh my god o'clock" this morning was 19st 13lbs - so for the first time in 10/12/15 years, I weight less than 20 stone... I am pleased with that achievement so far, but a tiny bit disappointed I...

Well - Week 5 weigh-in and update - that 20st barrier is proving a hard one to crack... I had hoped to have a 19 in front of things by the end of the weekend, but stubbornly my scales refused to dip below 20 this morning. I thought about taking the scissors to my hair... and trimming my finger...

Well - I spent the first part of the week back in attack mode, then alternate days of PV on wednesday and today...going OK and the jetlag didn't have me craving too much junk. I promised I wouldn't get on the scales in between Mondays - but instinct told me to jump on this morning - and I'm...

Well done - you must be very proud of the transformation...I have some before pictures, cannot wait until my after pictures! Great work Shelly!

Thanks Andi - personally, feels like a miracle! Wheat Belly by Davis William - really, really interesting. (Amazon Link) Fascinating book about how removing wheat from your diet can reduce weight, change body shape and reverse a lot of medical issues. The first two sections are about what...

So - back after a week in the US for business. Weighed in this morning at 20st 4lbs - I managed to take off another pound over the week... which I am well pleased with. It wasn't perfect, no oatbran porridge (how I missed that at breakfast), and some mixed success with meals provided for...

Did this today, used madras powder and garam masala instead of the tikka powder... So cut the madras powder amount in half... Tasty curry, and really easy to make. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Allergic to eggs.... but a nice idea... might just take a homemade chicken salad in my laptop bag... in a tupperware I don't mind ditching.

I have been known to take my own food on a plane before, but usually sandwiches... which I vaguely remember as being a pleasurable portable food experience :) Not sure what I'll do on Monday... might take sushi on the plane... can get that at the airport... or maybe take a salad in a box. It's...

Getting there I think... not weighing myself this week as I was getting a bit obsessed each day - and fighting all the temptations! Conscious choice is such an important thing when taking this journey. They say it takes 21 repetitions to pick up a habit... I think it is slightly more to drop...

This temptation thing is interesting and important... a few times along my journey so far, I have thought... "just one biscuit, it will be OK" - but then sense kicks in and I realise this is the road to complete ruin. The first few times I did that, I realised it was an important step to a...

Talk to me about this Madras - I do fancy a curry....

Well - a few days of attack and you'll have that off in no time! You've done 9lb in a week before, so it can be done again! Good luck and stay focused!

I suppose I should read the ingredients more! Thanks for those tips - might see what I can pick up in the US to stock up - it used to be extra strength Zantac and extra strength Tums - but I haven't needed those since starting Dukan!

If you have access to Spotify on your PC or Phone or Ipad - they have some great workout playlists. I just stick one of those on for a walk... or when I was at the gym, I used to set myself targets - two more tracks of cycling, one more track of walking etc. YouTube is also good... you can...

Dukan Doner - awesome... am searching now!

Nice seafood dish - must be a real bonus to find something on the menu that is compliant with your diet!

Well done! Thin and forty sounds excellent - I wish I was approaching 40 again! Maybe I can start going in reverse like the scales?

Yesterday was a PP day - so followed my routine pretty well: B - Oatbran Porridge with Skimmed Milk / L - Grilled Chicken / D - Grilled Steak with some prawns on the side (marinaded them in Cumin and Cayenne) / Snack - some Roast Turkey / 2l of water / Few diet cokes Had a chocolate craving -...

Thanks guys - I think I am getting more confident about america... jet lag makes me do funny food things, but very low carbs must be easy to achieve there, especially as their customer service ethic will enable me to order EXACTLY what I want. One thing I know - I can get lots of my beloved...

Morning all - hope you had a good weekend! I find the weekends the hardest - so many opportunities to snack being missed! I managed to hold it together this weekend - with my first lapse of the whole Dukan diet, but in control otherwise. Saturday - had a busy day, was clay shooting for...

Small World!

I have found that a sugar-free mint - you know, with the hole in middle - has really helped me with any queasiness whilst dieting. Not too many, but one will just trick my brain a bit.

First PV day completed - nice to have some green things in my diet again... B - Oatbran Porridge with half tsp of Truvia / L - Grilled Chicken and Salad Leaves + dressing from the book / D - Grilled Steak + Rocket + dressing from the book / 3 ltrs of water + diet cokes + sliced ham as a mid...

Minor update - just ate my first green, crunchy leaves since the start of this journey - Some grilled chicken, with rocket and and some homemade dressing (from the book) Awesome to taste veggie things again!

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What sausages work? Not sure if I miss sausages - but options, options, options!

Power through, stay focused, the the needle will move in the right direction before you know it!

And so - into the cruise phase - I have GREEEN things in my lunchbox for work! Day 10 was very odd... I didn't have much appetite at all... was worried about something at work, which turned out to be OK, but definitely impacted my appetite: B - B - Oatbran as a porridge with skimmed milk and...

I am a massive soup fan - and have always had soup once a week. It is one of the few things I have really missed during my Attack phase. Can anyone point me towards good soup recipes suitable for PV/PP days in the Cruise Phase? I prefer broths (chicken etc) than thick soup if that helps? I...

Final day of the attack phase for me then.... this is Day 10, and and the scales moved just a little bit more this morning. Day 9 weigh in - 20st 9lbs / 27.9% Fat Missed my 20 mins walking yesterday - got distracted with some work things, and then some jobs when I got home (desk based) which...

I got mine from itunes... only a few quid and worth every penny.

yes - they are spendy - but previous scales at home where archaic... and honestly, didn't go past 20st - so clearly had not been used for some time.... I just jumped on the luggage scales at the airport when I was checking in! So, I treated myself - I find I react better to things being closely...

So - have completed my first week on Dukan Attack... Day 8 weigh in - 20st 10.1lbs / 34.8% Fat Will only weigh in twice a week once I get into the Cruise phase on Thursday morning. Yesterdays meals: B - Oatbran as a porridge with skimmed milk and a tsp of Truvia / L - Roast Beef & Chicken /...

Why have I never heard of Slim Rice before! Is it good for Cruise phase?

Amazon have them at £20 off - not sure if I am allowed to post links here for that? My email is in my profile if you need info.

Thanks for those ideas - I might try them. I've been allergic to eggs, nuts, soya and some pulses since I was a child - the anaphalctic nine yards. I have become incredibly perceptive of what food is in what products - I have a golden rule of never eating anything 'set' or anything 'shiny'...

Wait a cotton-picking minute! Good luck on the weigh-in though Dukanista!

Good Luck and Stay Focused!

Well, now I know - weekends are definitely the hardest work for me to stay focused on my diet. So. Many. Temptations. But, I stayed strong and kept to my Dukan plan. catching up with what I ate on Friday... Day 5 - B - Oatbran as a porridge with skimmed milk and a tsp of Truvia / L - Roast...

I would swap pork tomorrow for all the lovely North African things though... CousCous, Merguez, Lamb Tagine (all forbidden for now) - I love Marrakech, such a beautiful city. Would like to expore North Africa a bit more. What are you doing there? Is it still easy to follow Dukan?

Ah no - just gone back to my book - it is listed in the attack phase. Lean Pork

You know - as I was eating that... I thought that this isn't on my list - complete brainfade. It was extra lean at least... but a complete miss by me. That won't happen again.

Day Five today... Woke up slightly disappointed that I had gained a pound since yesterday... but onwards and downwards will be my catchphrase for the day. Day 5 - 20st 13.5lbs / 38.1% Fat Yesterdays intake : Day 4 - B - Oatbran as a porridge with skimmed milk and a tsp of Truvia / L - Roast...

Got it. Thanks.

Where can I find the app?

Splenda.... awesome idea... I have used brown sugar before (in the old days) - shall try that. Fanks!

According to my Dukan Diet Book, I can have onion - so last night made myself a fake chilli - with some low fat mince, onion, garlic... some spices blah blah. However - it was really hard to brown/sweat my onions with no oil in the pan - used a non stick pan, with a single squirt of spray oil...

There are Dukan haters? I haven't met one yet... but I really hope I do!

Fantastic stuff - and well done on losing so much so quickly... I am at almost exactly the same point - half way through my first week of attack. Have added a diary as well, which I will keep updated as I progress. Good luck - and stay focused!

This will save me washing the measuring spoons every morning!

Maybe sugar free chewing gum could fill the gap instead of the sweets - you still get the sweet taste, and the act of chewing something?

Love mine - even before the dieting - and the Fitbit Aria scales are excellent as well...

Good luck and stay focused Gemma! Am in the same boat - just starting out to lose a similar amount. Some great advice and help on this forum.

I *dream* of 2 tbsp...

I think that EVERY day.... but I use a level tablespoon with a measuring spoon and then the half... and then a teaspoon of truvia Never looks like much/enough to eat.... but I quite enjoy the ritual of making it... I treat it like medicine... "this is the stuff that will help me lose weight"...

Good luck with your journey - am currently 4 days into Dukan - on a ten day attack phase. Hope the migraine thing doesn't hurt too much, although I know on the few occasions I have had a migraine, I haven't wanted to eat at all!

I'm fairly new on the Dukan journey as well - my biggest advice would be : be prepared! As Dukanista says - making sure you don't get hungry. For me, this means having food ready prepared so I can take it to work... if I don't, I can imagine walking to the canteen at work all prepared to have a...

Right then - thought I would condense Day 1 to 3 into a single post - then I'll update daily to keep me focused and motivated. I am doing the attack phase for 10 days... I want to lose around 4 stone - so I would like a 17 in front of things. Then I'll see what happens next. Day 1 - B -...

I started a Dukan diary - but it appears to not be showing up... any ideas?

Hi all - I thought I would take advantage of this Diary section to keep track of my experiences with Dukan. I am on day three of my first attack phase and so far so good - but I know I will need motivation in the future, and I'm hoping that writing some of this down will inspire me when the...

Hi there... I stumbled across this forum whilst looking for some information regarding Stock Cubes and Dukan - I started Dukan for the first time on Monday morning - so I am two (and a half days) into my first attack phase. So far - I've lost 5.5ibs - I started at 21st 5lbs and I have a target...