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I don't think she has been classified as lactose intolerant just can't consume lots of dairy as it upsets her digestive system

I have a friend interested in starting Dukan. I have been giving her all my tips and recipes but she has trouble eating dairy. Any tips?

Menu plan for the week Sunday B = Turkey rashers, egg L = Mini ham quiches D = Tandoori spiced chicken breast S = Muffins and Total Monday B = Turkey rashers, egg L = Chicken breast with spicy BNS soup D = Ham and mushroom omelette with salad S = Muffins and Total Tuesday B = Turkey...

Hi All I am still here but do not have time to actively participate these days as life is getting in the way. Hope everyone is doing well. I am still plodding on although as you can see from my stats have had a slow few weeks. I suspect it is because I have become lazy with food and...

Clocked up a 2.6lb loss this week. Exercise has been on the back burner a bit as I have been busy with uni and meetings but I will make more of an effort this week to either walk the dog everyday or spend some time on just dance 3 on the wii. Oh and 1.8lb away from going down into the next...

Thanks Ellie :) I am so excited like a kid at Christmas lol I haven't been very public in my real life about the diet therefore I don't really have anyone at home to share my excitement with

New tops arrived this morning as my old ones are just too big. Have gone from a 26-28 down to a 20 :)

I am still here :) I feel bad for not dropping in more often but life is so busy at the moment. I have broken the 200lb barrier today, officially weighed 199.8lb this morning. This was a big milestone for me so I am really pleased with how easy it has been. Still on track and still loving...

what about water how much are you drinking? I know that if I don't have at least two litres I show a gain

Hey all I am still here and still plodding away. Had a fantastic loss this week and I just shy of the two stone mark. Been mad busy the last couple of weeks with uni enrolment so don't get time to come online as much. Hope everyone is doing well :)

PV B - Total and muffins L - Chicken breast D - Chicken Salad or Roast veg, not decided yet S - Muffins

Thanks guys I am ok again now showing good losses this week. Have a challenging few days though as I am doing student mentor training. Leave the house at 8am and didn't get back until 6:45 pm last night. Therefore too early for breakfast so it was yoghurt and a couple of muffins. I also...

PP B - Three turkey rashers, one dry fried egg l - Pepper steak griddled D - Chicken breast and salmon fillet S - Muffins and total

Have only lost 0.8lb this week :( Bit disappointing as mid week I had lost two pound. I haven't eaten anything naughty and have definitely been drinking more than 2 litres water a day. The only thing I can think that may have caused this is I had two or three days out where I probably didn't...

Thank you :) I will be having some tonight with Total as pudding then. I won't need it on PP days though. Yum can't wait for tea now

Can someone tell me what is the ruling regarding rhubarb please? i.e. what days, quantities etc. Many thanks :)

I know this is disgusting but what about a TCP gargle? It tastes vile but it's really good for sore throats. Or you could try vicks ultrachloraseptic, that's a throat spray which is good for numbing and antiseptic

PV B - 3 Turkey rashers, 2 dry fried eggs L - Chicken salad D - Mashed swede and slow roast topside S - Muffins, Total with stewed rhubarb

Have had a shocking night :( Hardly slept at all and now have a bad back :( Also I have a lot of telephone work to do, need to ring about 80 students to make sure they have received their enrolment pack and see if they have any questions. However, I seem to have gotten myself into a can't be...

the yoghurt debate runs and runs. I have mullers every day, one used in muffins and sometimes one as a snack if I need it. I have come to the conclusion that I have them but if I show a stall then I will stop eating them. I do however only have vanilla, toffee and rhubarb ones

i think they come under tolerated items

PV B - Turkey rashers, fried egg, mushrooms L - Tuna and egg salad D - Slow cooked topside with Dukan Ratatouille S - Muffins and total

Monday morning weekly weigh in - lost 3.4lb this week :) :) :) I am very pleased with that. It also makes up for last week. Actually starting to notice changes now. My face and chins are starting to look smaller. I have had to go down two inches on my bra size as well. I did go shopping...

Did you find out your true weight on the dukan site? It is free. It may be that you don't actually need to lose much. 5 days on attack seems an awful lot for the weight you have to lose.

There seems to be quite a few issues here for an attack week. I am sure one of the "professionals" will be along shortly but off the top of my head - What sort of yoghurt are you eating? It should only be fat free yoghurt during attack week What sort of ham are you eating? This should also...

Everyone has a good loss in Attack week, its mostly water and I believe glycogen stores. It then seems to slow down a little on the first week of cruise, at least I have noticed for quite a few people it does. Then it seems to go back up again, see my stats. It's a fantastic eating plan and...

PP B - three turkey rashers, dry fried egg L - Chicken breast, hard boiled egg D - Slow cooked topside S - Muffins, Total

After last Mondays weigh in and only 0.8 loss last week the scales are moving down rapidly this week :) looks like I am on for a good loss. Made an extra effort this week to ensure I drink at least 2 litres of water a day too

PV B - Three turkey rashers, fried egg L - Small tuna, hard boiled egg, salad (mixed lettuce, toms, radishes, cucumber) D - Slow cooked topside with steamed asparagus S - Muffins, Total, Cherry tomatoes 2 Litres water Tea and coffee

PP B - Three rashers turkey bacon, one dry fried egg L and D - Slow cooked lean topside beef S - Muffins and Total 2 litres water Tea and Coffee with splash of milk

Thanks Joanne I wasn't sure what was what but knew I could rely on you to clarify

Mongolian Beef 1/2 tsp ginger, minced 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup water 2 Tbsp Brown sugar blend splenda or 1tsp Splenda 1/2lb sirloin steak cut against the grain into 1/4 inch strips 2 Tbsp cornstarch 2 large green onions, cut greens into 2 inch strips, chop...

I will post it up on the recipe section, found it on another site

Feeling much better and more motivated today. TOTM arrived and a loss of 1.4lbs on the scales this morning so that explains last weeks low loss. Sun is shining here as well so that always cheers me up. Going to try a new recipe today, Mongolian Beef.

PV B - 2 dry fried eggs, 3 turkey rashers, mushrooms L - Small salmon fillet, salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, radishes, cucumber drizzled with balsamic D - Mongolian Beef and asparagus S - Muffins and probably another 180g total Drinks - 2litres water, tea and coffee (about 3 mugs) with splash...

we for back for enrolment on 20th September. I somehow don't think the other half and the kids would have appreciated me clearing off to pick grapes in France for the summer lol as much as I would enjoy that.

PP B - two toffee muffins with 180g total + splenda (muffins make as per toffee muffin recipe only with two yokes and 4 whites, 3tbsp ss milk powder instead of 6 and 2tbsp splenda instead of 4) L - One hard boiled egg, One large chicken breast sprinkled with garlic powder and dried parsley then...

Joanne the trip to Swansea was good thanks. Not sure why I am on a downer. I think it may have been the weather. I get S.A.D. in the winter and it has been a bit dreary here so that could be contributing. I just felt washed out and lethargic all week. I am at university going into the...

Haven't been on here all week because I have been on a bit of a downer. Was hoping for a good weigh in this morning to cheer me up but have only lost 0.8 lbs this week :(

Does anyone know if Morrison's do it frozen?

I have king prawns, chopped spring onions, chopped peppers. Morrisons do a big bag of stirfry veg for about 85p with beansprouts and other veggies in which is nice. I usually add a little sweet chilli sauce too, not technically allowed but I only use a little to flavour. Then the flake...

PP B - Bacon and egg L - one chicken breast and one salmon fillet D - Pepper Steak S - Muffins (maintainers recipe :) ) and Total

Just wondered if some of the regulars have any thoughts about eggs. I currently have the muffins every day which means I am having two eggs a day, plus extra if I have egg and bacon. Is this safe? I am over reliant on the muffins, they have become a habit so not sure how I will cope giving...

It's official ONE STONE gone :D:D:D:D I am so pleased to say that and also to stay it wasn't difficult. This is the first time I have said an eating plan is easy to stick to. Loving Dukan. Going out for the day today. Other half has a meeting in Swansea so I am going along for the ride...

PV Cruise B - Yoghurt L - Chicken Salad D - Prawn and Salmon Stirfry S - Total Yoghurt, Muffins

Survived my weekend away. Stuck to plan however minor slip up Saturday lunch when the salad I ordered came with a dressing. Didn't think to ask without, but there wasn't much of it. Did not put on any weight whilst I was away, lost some yay me. Week 4 lost 2.6lb so I am now 0.2lb shy of...

PP B - Muffin and Yoghurt L and D - Pepper steak S - Total, Muffins

PV B - Three rashers bacon, two dry fried eggs L - mixed salad with peri peri chicken D - King prawn and salmon stir fry S - Muffins, Total

Bag packed now waiting for my lift to the train station. Got the weekends muffins in my bag along with some cooked chicken breast so I have something ready before we pop to Tescos. Back Sunday night, have a fab weekend all.

Haven't posted in a couple of days, not because I have been naughty but because nothing much is happening. Still plodding along with Cruise and still losing steadily each day. I am still doing a 30 min brisk walk each day and until I see weight loss slow or stall I will carry on with this...

Any idea how long these will keep in a fridge? I am going away tomorrow for the weekend. I have made one batch which will cover today and tomorrow. If I make another batch will they be ok for Saturday and Sunday if I keep them in the fridge? I can't make them tomorrow morning as I am going...

PV B - three rashers turkey bacon, dry fried egg and mushrooms L - Tuna salad D - Pepper Steak with asparagus and tender stem broccoli S - Orange muffins (using flavouring), SF jelly mousse

This was posted by a friend of mine and I think it pretty much sums up the situation we have here in the UK. Whilst I do not condone violence or looting I can 'understand' why our young people react this way. They have not been listened too and they now see this as their only way to make a...

A lot of these so called youths are over 18. The large amount arrested and prosecuted yesterday were between the ages of 19 and 47!

PV B - Yoghurt L - Salad with extra lean ham, boiled egg and a couple of slices of beetroot D - Chilli and purple sprouting broccoli S - Muffins, FF Total yoghurt, Cherry tomatoes

Hi :) Yes our stats are very similar. I am on my fourth week. I did attack for a week and lost 4.8lbs. The first week I did 1.6lb, week 2 - 2lb and then this week was 2.8lb. Don't be downhearted with your losses. They are great so far. I have noticed a lot of people saying they are...

I have always said that in some cases it is an addiction. There are all kinds of reasons why we put on weigh but if we are truly honest with ourselves a lot of it is an addiction. So many reasons, illness, genetics, emotions. I for one know I have an addictive personality fortunately, or...

I was watching a programme last night called something like half ton man. About a 75 stone man in America and his struggle with his weight. I think one of the key quotes was with regards to drug addiction or alcoholism and you wouldn't expect a drug addict to just have one hit of heroin or an...

PP B - Yoghurt L - Griddled Chicken Breast D - Pepper Steak S - Muffins and Totoal

I don't know where the time goes. I cannot believe it is Monday again already, it hardly feels like we had a weekend. Definitely colder here this morning, was decidedly chilly when I walked the dog. It's been raining again too. Weekly weigh in this morning and I have lost 2.8lbs on my...

PV B - Yoghurt L - Chilli (recipe in the recipe section), purple sprouting broccoli D - Roast Chicken, asparagus, broccoli S - Muffins, cherry tomatoes

PV today B - Dry fried eggs, turkey rashers and mushrooms L - Extra lean ham with steamed asparagus and broccoli spears D - Chicken kebab (I checked with the kebab shop he only uses spices we are allowed in his marinade, no oil and its griddled) I won't be having the pitta and I have made my...

Joanne I love this eating plan. I have messed about with so many diets over the years and always found them difficult but this isn't it's a breeze. I am never hungry. I have plenty of energy. I have no cravings or even desire to eat things I shouldn't. OK so I may not be losing weight as...

yesterday was stressful! My middle daughter messed up her computer and I had to spend most of the day fixing it. Upshot was I forgot to eat. Had dry fried egg and turkey bacon for breakfast but then didn't eat anything again until about 5. Then I had a chicken breast and some steak. Had to...

PV yesterday B - Yoghurt L - Lean ham salad D - Griddled pepper steak with asparagus and tender stem brocolli S - Orange flavoured muffins, 0% total, cherry tomatoes, SF Jelly PP - Today B - 2 dry fried eggs, three rashers turkey bacon L - Griddled chicken breast D - Steak S -...

wooohooo today is a good day :) :) :) I broke the barrier.........now under 16 stone. Yesterday morning 16 st 0.6lb, this morning 15st 13.4lb. That's the way to start the day. Who cares if it's raining!

Roast veg - I do red onions, peppers and butternut squash, also vine tomatoes are good too. Sometimes sprinkle over a bit of season all for flavour. Have to say the squash is my fave

I think the answer is try it and if it works for you then go with it, if not then stop eating them. At least that is my philosophy at the moment

Looking at what you are eating and drinking I think that is not the problem. I think you are probably going through carb/sugar withdrawl, which will pass

You will also find that probably tomorrow ketosis should kick in fully which will stave off your hunger pangs if they are genuine belly hunger. Been there done that with the Lighter Life and Cambridge plans which did not work for me. This one I love, but the biggest lesson I had to relearn was...

here's another thought. Is it real genuine belly hunger or do you just think you are hungry. You need to learn to listen to your body. Sometimes it is all in the mind because you have told yourself 'I am on a diet' your mind plays tricks and makes you want more food. Are you drinking plenty...

DukanDebut, they sound like good reads.....off to look for them and upload to mine later. Ever growing to be read list lol I ordered another kindle on Sunday for my 11 year olds birthday and it arrived already this morning! £79.99 for a wifi one from amazon warehouse. Worth keeping an eye...

I think people assume that because you get a big loss in attack week that will carry on. Dukan does state that the maintained weight loss of approx 2lb a week is what you would expect over the cruise phase, so do not be disappointed. Slow steady weight loss is much easier to maintain than...

I use a George Forman Grill a lot. I griddle chicken and steak usually flavoured with different spices. On a PV day love roast chicken and roast veg. There is a lovely shish kebab with cucumber yoghurt sauce here that I like too. Again staples are muffins, sf jelly with natural yogurt.

Hi Richard, welcome to Dukan. I love this eating plan, I have 6 stone to lose and have tried for many years. This has been the easiest plan to stick to. Make sure you know exactly what you are allowed to eat, plan ahead and stock up with plenty of the allowed food. Good luck

What do people like to read? I have quite a mixed assortment on my kindle. However, at the moment I am reading authors like James Rollins, Andy McDermott and Tom Knox. These are usually adventure type books. Quite often based around myths like Atlantis. I call them grown up Indiana Jones...

Hi Clare, things are ok now. Just lack of communication on one members part of our family. Just glad it didn't drive me to food which it used to.

Debzz well done on your loss in attack. If you are hungry, eat more protein. I quite often feel hungrier the day after a PV and have come to the conclusion I just need to eat more. There is no need to be hungry. Cannot comment on the yoghurt as I don't know the answer but needless to say...

alternatively if you are 'creative' you can get them free

PV B - Yogurt L - Tuna salad D - Chicken and roast veg (whatever I have got in the fridge which is Dukan friendly) S - Orange muffins, SF Jelly

Had a lovely trip to Bath on Saturday and coped with food. I made sure I was well prepared before we went and all went well. Having a few domestic 'issues' at home which usually drives me to comfort eating but I have not turned to food this time. Although yesterday as PP day I was very picky...

Have to say I am sleeping much better as well, it feels like i am getting much better quality sleep as well.

omg I am trying this tomorrow, it looks lovely

Wow I am so excited. Scales down just over half a pound again this morning. I have gone from 16 st 9.4lbs and this morning the scales said 16st 0.6lbs, almost down into the next stone. Loving this eating plan. Today we are off to Bath to deliver a desk to a friend of mine. I have planned...

It was a recipe on the recipe forum here. As follows 2 skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon lemon juice For the marinade 250ml (1 cup) non fat plain yogurt 4 cloves garlic – chopped or 2 tsp dried garlic granules 1 inch ginger – fine chopped – the peel can be left on 1 small pinch...

PV B - Yoghurt L - Chargilled chicken with mixed salad of red cabbage, onions, cucumber, tomatoes, chilli pepper D - Steak, squash, mushrooms, onions S - Toffee muffins, cherry tomatoes

Sent you a PM about this ;)

I make up the sugar free Jelly sachets with hot water and then instead of topping off with cold water I add FF fromage frais then leave to set, its like a mousse

There wasn't any salt in it unless they add salt to tinned tomatoes because I don't add salt to anything. However, like you said its a tiny change so not really overly concerned in the big scheme of things. Thanks for your input though :)

PP B - Ham and eggs L - Griddled Piri piri chicken D - not sure yet

Well there's a first.......had a gain this morning. I had a pv day yesterday so going to put it down to that. Only gained 0.2lb but it was still an up instead of a STS or a down. I didn't really have anything different yesterday either apart from dinner which was a dukanised chicken tikka...

I don't like lamb so I am not missing it. The only time I like lamb is in icli kofte, these are Turkish. Its a bulgar wheat shell filled with a flavoured lamb filling and then .....sshhhh......deep fried . My partner is Turkish Cypriot and his mamma makes them.

lol no Joanne, the recipe is in the recipe section. Red Heart posted it originally with beef mince only I couldn't get extra lean so I used turkey mince

PV B - Yoghurt L - Shish kebab with side salad and yoghurt cucumber dip D - Chicken Tikka Massala with Cauliflower 'rice' S - Lemon Muffins 30 minute brisk walk - done 1.5 litres of water

oh my goodness, another half pound off this morning. I am going to lose more this week than I did the first week on cruise if this carries on. Very pleased with myself today :)

Cruise PP B - Muffin and yoghurt L - Steak and 4 crabsticks with ff yoghurt dip D - Steak (it needs eating!!)

Isn't it an awesome feeling when that happens? Well done you :) I STS for three days then lost 1.6lb in two days, gotta love this eating plan

Yes a kindle off topic thread would be awesome. If anyone is not adverse to freebies and is kind of ok using a computer I can tell you how to get 'free' books. Send me a PM and I will let you know ;) Anyway I am on such a high this morning :) After the scales not moving for three days I lost...

Where do you get your books from for your kindle?

Emma I LOVE my kindle its the best gadget I have ever bought. I read loads too and find it much easier to read books on the kindle. We have now got three in our house as two of my kids have them also.

RedHeart - thank you for the recipe, they were delicious. I had steamed leeks with mine. I only ate half the portion though as that was plenty so may keep the other two for day after tomorrow ........ yumm

I have 6 almost 7 stone to lose :( I do however feel that is achievable with this plan. I have found this much easier to stick to

oh :confused: Well not to worry, would you like me to remove it? I am having it for tea tonight so looking forward to it. I have had to substitute turkey mince though as Morrisons don't do extra lean beef mince

woohooo shouldn't have worried yesterday about staying the same. Scales down 0.8lb this morning :) So pleased I didn't let it affect me negatively yesterday. Had a good day yesterday too. Did not manage my walk but did the housework and then spent a quiet day reading, interspersed with...

My apologies Red Heart I did not realise you had already posted it. I put it on my daily menu and thought I would post the recipe here so that Joanne could see if it was suitable. I did not get it from here originally but another website, no offence meant.

(serves 1-2) half small onion half green chilli pepper (or to taste) 1 tsp garlic & ginger paste (I make my own by blending equal parts fresh ginger and garlic) half tsp cumin powder half tsp coriander powder half tsp paprika pinch cayenne pepper quarter tsp salt 1 small handful fresh...

PV B - Gallette and Muller yogurt L - Low Fat ham, 2 small slices with mixed salad and dukan vinagrette D - Shish kebab (using turkey mince, could not get low fat steak mince) with cucumber and yogurt sauce and a mixed salad

Morning all :) Just got back from my 30 minute walk with the dog. My mum, who lives with us, usually takes her and I go if I am up. However, she is on holiday this week so I am making an effort to do it myself. Looks like we are going to have another warm day. The kids are all still asleep...

I saw this recipe, or i might have been rhubarb and custard and now I can't find it :confused: can anyone help please?

Joanne that is so true. When I look at what I am eating at the moment compared to the sheer volume I was eating before I cannot quite understand how I wasn't sick !

Thanks Joanne, I think the water could be a stumbling block I do try and have at least 1.5 litres a day but that is not always the case. I also worry I am not eating enough sometimes, but then I can't force myself if I don't want it. I was really just looking for clarification as to what is...

Forget what I just said lol I misread it. How the heck are you going to fit all that food in?

Sunny here too in South Wales, makes a pleasant change. At least the kids can play out now. Just been reading your conso posts, it all looks so confusing. My book says two celebration meals and two starch a week from the outset of conso. Are you following an older plan?

Yes I post a menu most days as well as post in the diary but I seem to go pretty much unnoticed lol

PP B - Yogurt L - Chicken Breast D - Steak S - Lemon Muffins (as per toffee muffins), 3 crabsticks with FF fromage frais dip

Feeling a bit down this morning :( been the same weight for three days. Is this normal? Is this classed as a stall, do I need to be doing something about it?

On a bit of a downer this morning. First week of cruise completed and I lost 1.6lb, I think I expected more than that :( I have also got stuck at the same weight since Saturday morning. I think TOTM is due this week so I am hoping that is why.

0.5 kg minced Beef 1 onion 3 cloves garlic 1 red pepper 1 can tomatoes (240g) 1 small tomato (70g) 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1.5-2 tsp chilli 1 chilli salt, pepper Chop the onion into small cubes and fry in the water. Add oregano, cumin, chili and chili peppers...

Thanks for all the input, I am sorry this one seems to keep running. Another for a sticky?

I was sure I was opening a can of worms :) however I am trying to look at the big picture. I have to stay on cruise until April so trying to give myself options as a 'treat' which won't do any damage.

Is there any reason why we cannot have orange sprinkled with dark chocolate mullers? Nutritional information Toffee Energy - 51 kcal Protein - 4.0g Carbs - 7.9g of which sugars 7.1g, sugars naturally from milk 4.3g Fat 0.1.of which saturates 0.1g Fribre - trace Sodium 0.1g Calcium -...

thanks for the advice :) I had my galette and yogurt from breakfast then made myself have turkey rashers and egg for lunch. I just don't fancy anything, but I will make sure I try to at least have the three meals a day

No I am on Cruise I did attack last week. I started Cruise on Monday this week

I seem to have gone off food :confused: Never thought I would say that but I just don't feel hungry and don't feel like eating. I am concerned now that I might not be eating enough. Is this normal??

PP today B - Galette and yogurt L - Three turkey rashers and two dry fried eggs D - Griddled pepper steak

Was not well yesterday :( I decided to have my main meal lunchtime, roast chicken and roast veg, as we were going out in the evening. I am not sure if something I ate didn't agree with me or my system had a shock because of a large meal in the middle of the day. By early evening I had stomach...

I just started cruise and for me it has to be, so far, roast chicken breast and roast veggies. I usually have squash, red onion and red pepper sprinkled with a little season all

I love those muffins :) Trouble is I think they are moreish. I have had them quite a few days now and I don't have much milk anyway, mostly drink herbal teas so I am hoping I can get away with it.

Good job :) Well done on the 1.4lb off. You should give yourself a big pat on the back for overcoming the stall, it can be so demoralising but you stuck to it, awesome

The scales moved again this morning only 0.2 lbs but better than nothing. I don't think I was mentally prepared for them to slow down this much this week but it will not get me down. Today I am going to make a more conscious effort the drink all my water as I have been lacking. I am also...

Well done on your losses on Lipotrim. Speaking as someone who has done meal replacement (LL and Cambridge) you will find this plan so much easier Good Luck

Good job, well done

PV B - Toffee Muffin L - roast chicken, roast veg D - Tuna Salad Today I WILL drink 2 litres of water and go for half hour walk in a little while even though its raining

Not technically cream cheese, I have substituted with a mix of quark and extra light Philadelphia because I couldn't find any either. Extra light philly is 4.7 per 100g

hmmm stayed the same on the scales this morning. I had a PV day yesterday so I am assuming that is why.

PP B - 3 dukan muffins L - Chicken, hard boiled egg D - Garlic Cheese Chicken Pocket Recipe 0% Cream cheese 4 table spoons Chicken breast 2 breasts Garlic powder to taste Instructions 1 Pre-heat the oven to 180C. 2 Slice the chicken breasts along the middle creating a "pocket", be careful...

It sounds like carb withdrawl. I had that when I did Lighter life, a meal replacement plan. It's your body adjusting to the lack of carbs. It could also be you are not drinking enough. Make sure you are having at least 1.5 litres of water a day. The caffiene in diet coke, tea and coffee...

Thanks m-mouse :) I am happy with what I am having at the moment its just nice to know that is an option in an emergency as I have to stay on these phase until April

oh and sorry any comments about fruit yogurts? I am sure I read somewhere about having 2 a day? but wanted to make sure before I made that choice

Thanks for this, I was a bit apprehensive about asking what with all the other newbies asking stuff lately and your earlier post

Can someone clear this up for me please. I have tried reading through posts but there are a few conflicts. I also read the book and that didn't help much either. I have moved onto cruise. How much oatbran now? 2tbsps a day? The muffins I made had wheatbran, are we allowed that now as i...

More than a little tired today, I am sure it is the weather getting me down. Had a go at toffee muffins last night they turned out awesome and had to be tested. Slightly adverse effect on the 'motion' this morning at least its moving now! Second PV day today, cooked breakfast, salad for lunch...

Yesterday PP B - Gallette, yoghurt L - Peri Peri spiced chargrilled chicken, egg D - Chargrilled chicken Snack - Toffee muffin, muller yogurt PV Cruise - Today B - Turkey rashers, dry fried egg and mushrooms L - Chargrilled chicken, hard boiled egg and salad (salad leaves, cherry toms...

OMG I just made these and had one hot, it tasted like steam pudding i used to have when i was a kid. They are lovely, definately feel like u are having a treat. I only used half the amount of sweetener tho

well done Claire. I did my first PV day yesterday and was not expecting to see any movement on the scales but I did another 1/2 pound down We are in the zone!!!! lol

First day on cruise yesterday and had a PV day. I had my usual breakfast and prepared a tuna salad for lunch. I made far too much so only ate half then had the rest for dinner. Had a busy day sorting my daughters bedroom so kept my mind off food but in all honesty I wasn't hungry and didn't...

Cruise First PV day B - Cinnamon Gallette and muller L - Tuna with Dukan mayo, mixed salad with Dukan Vinagrette D - Roast chicken breast with roast veg (squash, peppers, red onions)

Well done Claire on completing attack. Congratulations on a fab loss too.

Finished my week on attack and lost 5lbs :) Pretty happy with that. Upon reflection it was an awesome week. I was not hungry once, I coped with several stressful situations without reverting to a binge, I refused chocolate when it was offered and I had more energy. The negative for me was...

Anyone know how I change the title of my diary? It says attack and I need to change it to Cruise

Ok so I am just finishing Attack and going onto Cruise. I am going away 12th August to 14th August. Going to stay with a friend and meet up with some others. We usually go out for an indian whilst I am there. What would be safe to have? I am thinking of doing both the days as PV to widen...

I have a large packet of smoked salmon which needs eating up. Any suggestions what I can do with it other than just eat it as is please?

Thanks Claire :) I think when you look at it overall 3lb in 4 days is good. I think I was just on a bit of a downer this morning but I have rallied and feeling a little better now. How are you doing?

I am getting a bit addicted to the cold showers now, they are invigorating

Had a much better day with the water yesterday. I drank 2.25 litres. I think it was because it was quite hot. Did my 20 minutes brisk walk as well. Gallette and yoghurt for breakfast, smoke salmon, prawns and yoghurt dip for lunch followed with griddled salmon steaks and an egg custard for...

Attack Thursday B - Cinnamon Galette and vanilla yoghurt L - Tiger prawns, smoked salmon with a yoghurt mint dip D - Salmon with chilli S - Frittata

I am halfway through my attack week and am trying to give some thought about what I am going to eat next week but I am a bit apprehensive about the PV days and messing it up. I have looked through the recipe section here and also peoples menus but I have now had information overload. Can...

so on attack roast pork loin would be ok so long as any fat is trimmed off?

Sounds like you are doing well Claire. I am thinking about next weeks menus now too. How are you planning on making your curry?

I had a pretty good day yesterday. I had steak yummy shame it is so expensive I could gladly eat that all the time. Today I have had gallette and yoghurt from breakfast. Todays one was the best yet, I am getting better at cooking them. Going to make a fritatta for lunch and then probably...

That's a fantastic start well done

Are we allowed pork? I see it says not in the attack phase but then later in the book, still under attack is says you can have low fat sliced pork. I am confused :confused:

Hi Claire, Sorry to hear you weren't too good either. I am better now but yesterday pm I felt really sick. I have not been at all physically hungry although yesterday evening I did feel a bit "picky" but then that's my bad time. Haven't slept very well last night, coughing a bit so I am not...

simply cut into chunks and sprinkled with herbs then roasted is always a favourite in our house even when people arent on a dier

Thanks Emma. Mostly I feel ok just came over very nauseous for a while there

so here's the thing I don't have a thermometer, how cold are we supposed to have it? Is it like it would be from the cold tap, with no warm at all?

Have had a good day so far today. Gallette and yoghurt for breakfast. Then had chargrilled chicken and salmon flakes for lunch with another yoghurt. Been drinking plenty of water although probably not quite as much as yesterday. However, I now feel sick :(

Zeke I am loving the graph idea, what are you using for that?

Hi I am new to Dukan but having done Lighter Life and Cambridge I think I can probably explain this. During that first week, attack week, you lose your glycogen stores, hence such a dramatic loss. It does not take much to put this back, hence the reason your vodka and coke will have had the...

How often should I be weighing? I am on attack and I have always been a serial scale hopper. I am sure I read somewhere that Dukan says you should weigh daily. What does everyone else do?

Yes I have and I have also read the book. In my mind as I have such a large amount to lose I am going on his advise of following it for a week. I don't think that will be difficult, but thanks for your input :) Well done Trying Again. Its reassuring to talk to an ex VLCD er to here that...

When I was browsing the forum yesterday I found a recipe for an omellette which I think was four eggs and was done in the oven, kind of like a frittata. I 'think' it had cottage cheese in too. Whoever posted it said it was a life saver for them. Now I can't find it :confused: anyone know...

I am thinking of doing a week as I have a lot of weight to lose. I am pretty sure I will find it quite easy as I found the first week on LL and Cambridge easy when you have no food just shakes. So far today I have had a cold shower, been for a brisk 20 minute walk and watched what I am eating...

I tried this this morning. I know it's only my first day but thought I would start out as I mean to go on. Showered hot initially because I have to wash my hair and then gradually turned it down to cold. Not sure about 25 degrees though as I don't know what this feels like and I only have a...

Hi All Today is my first day of attack! I weighed myself this morning and it was 233.4 lbs :cry: This is very very overweight for me as I am only 5ft 1. A bit about myself. I am 41 and have three daughters 16,15 and 11. I am currently a full time student having just completed my first...

Hi everyone I am starting Dukan tomorrow. At the moment I weigh just over 16 and half stone which is excessively overweight as I am only 5ft 1. I have struggled with my weight consistently over the last 15 years. It first became an issue when I had my first child and then got post natal...

I have step to the beat and I am totally addicted to this it's great. You walk around islands and as you step you get points. You use the points to get more songs. You also start with nothing on the islands but there are lots of icons to click on which give u trees, houses, cars, shops etc...

Hi all I am taking xenical at the moment after having done LL, Cambridge, WW, SW etc. I have never had much luck losing weight and really need to lose about 6 stone. I have been sticking to about 1600 cals a day and taking xenical, so keeping fat down at around 30g a day. exercising...

Hi James Well done on your loss that is fantastic. I have been on the pills almost 4 weeks and lost no weight at all in spite of increasing exercise and eating very carefully. For me the pills are more psychological than an effect. I know if I overdo it that I will have a consequence...

I have been back to the GP to get my xenical on repeat. She didn't weigh me because according to my scales at home I am still showing no weight loss :( She went through my food diary and said I am doing everything right. I told her I was taking regular exercise and that I noticed a marked...

Day 14/30 Projected Cals: 126.2 Cals burned 134.1 Workout time 17:56 Today was hard. There were lots of squats and squat holds. Along with lunges and other leg exercises. It was so hard I couldn't complete the final run my legs were killing me! Thank God it's a rest day tomorrow!

Day 13/30 Projected Cals: 142.6 Cals burned 158 Workout time 21.52

Good luck Notebook. I am not a bloke but I am from Newport as well. Been on the pills a couple of weeks so far.

Day 11/30 Projected Cals: 137.1 Cals burned 147.4 Workout time 18.04

Earthmother (sorry don't know your name) thanks for the constructive comments. Yes the scales are accurate, I checked them. Period due next week, that may be a contributory factor as since I had the mirena coil fitted my monthlies have been all over the place. Most definitely not bunged up...

Breakfast - 2 slices hovis seeded bread, scraping of I can't believe it's not butter, tbsp jam 314 Cals 9g fat Lunch - 2 slices hovis seeded bread, 100g wafer thin chicken, watercress salad 297 cal 6g fat Dinner - Turkey, steamed carrots and cabbage, dry roast potatoes, gravy 327 cals 3g...

I could cry quite literally. I added in the banana and yoghurt I had last night which hasn't made that much difference yet this morning I have gained 1.5lbs. I also exercised yesterday. I could understand it if I was close to target but I have 6 stone to lose :(

Breakfast - 2 slices hovis seeded bread, scraping of I can't believe it's not butter, tbsp jam 314 Cals 9g fat Dinner -Morrisons Eat Smart chicken in red wine sauce with Birds eye steam fresh veg 363 Cals 8g fat Tea -2 slices Hovis seeded bread, thin slice of corned beef, mixed salad leaves...

Kind of Katie. I did the week before Christmas as my first week and lost three 3lb then came off the pills the night before Christmas eve. Over the Christmas period I put back on the three pound I lost plus another one. I started back properly last Saturday

Thank you for all the pointers I really appreciate it :) Today was official weigh day and I officially lost NO weight this week. I am more than a bit peed off because I have drastically reduced the calories I was eating and cut out all the bad snacking on sweets, crisps and cakes. I have...

Day 9/30 Projected Cals: 136.9 Cals burned 145.6 Workout time 19.43

Day 7/30 Projected Cals: 115.9 Cals burned 122.3 Workout time 18.00

Anyone got any idea why I am not losing any weight? I lost 3lb the week before Christmas then came off the pills for Christmas week. Went back on them but haven't lost anything since then. I am doing the 30 day challenge on wii and I haven't gone over my fat grams at all. Its not time of the...

Day 6/30 Projected Cals: 137.5 Cals burned 153.5 Workout time 18.26

Day 4/30 Projected Cals: 106.3 Cals burned 118.1 Workout time 16.18

Day 2/30 Projected Cals: 154.9 Cals burned 175.2 Workout time 22.30

Hi All I am back to uni on Monday, weather permitting. I am now worrying about lunches because I am in fulltime now,before Christmas I was home most lunchtimes. I know I can have sandwiches but I struggle to come up with variations. Also I know I will quickly get bored with them. I don't...

I am restarting my 30 day challenge now. Day 1/30 Projected Cals: 132.4 Cals burned 142.0 Workout time 17:27

Oh no :( dieting is so hard when you don't feel well. Hope u are all better soon. Get some echinacea tablets they are excellent for rebuilding the immune system. You just take one a day for max of three weeks. I am feeling much more positive and know what I am eating now. I think I was so...

Hi Kes I am ok. After a good first week and losing three pounds I came off the pills over Christmas and I have put back the 3lbs I lost. I am ok with this though because if I hadn't done that one week and lost 3lbs I would have been even heavier. I started back on the pills yesterday and...

I have a question about side effects too. I cannot answer yours tho Cath as I haven't been on it very long and thankfully haven't had the oily orange stuff yet. I do however have really awful wind and sorry to be crude but it smells really really bad. It's ok at the moment cos I am at home...

Day 4 Calories - 137.5 projected/160.8 actual Time - 19 mins

Day 6 Food Diary Breakfast - 2 slices hovis seed sensations bread with ginger preserve, Muller light lemon cheesecake yogurt Lunch - 4 ryvitas with laughing cow extra light and chutney, Sunbites Sweet chilli flavour Dinner - Morrisons Eat Smart chicken chicken tikka masala Snacks - 1 banana, 1oz...

Day 3 Cals burned 123.5 Workout time 18.26

Got a bit demotivated yesterday. One of my kids managed to break her computer an expense we can do without just before Christmas and the other one went out and left her room in a complete mess!!! I had a bad food day too, I ate two, yes two Danish pastries. I got fed up cos the scales haven't...

Day 3 Breakfast - 2 slices hovis seed sensations bread with ginger preserve Lunch - 3 ryvitas with morrisons cottage cheese and beetroot, WW rasperry fromage frais, alpen light cereal bar Dinner - Morrisons Eat Smart chicken pasta bake with steam fresh veg Snacks - 1 banana, 1 clementine Total...

Day 2 Breakfast - 2 slices toast with ginger preserve Lunch - 4 sesame ryvita, 2 laughing cow extra light cheese triangles, raw carrot sticks, 2 clementines Dinner - 2 Morrisons eat smart pork sausages, 200g McCain rustic skin on oven chips, 210g Branston Baked Beans Snacks - 2 celementines...

Day 2 completed Projected Calorie burn - 154.9 Actual Calorie burn - 189.6 Time : 23.56 oh and I am sweating buckets!!! Rest day tomorrow :)

Well yesterday was my first full xenical day and it went alright. I did my first day of the 30 day challenge on the wii active, and boy do I know it this morning....I ache!!! Food Breakfast - two pieces wholemeal toast with ginger preserve Lunch - 4 sesame ryvitas with cottage cheese, chicken...

Kind of I think Katie lol I was told today by a friend who does it she has about 12g of fat per meal and that leaves 9g for snacks. So that more or less matches what u says

Just read back through this thread and noticed someone mentioned a step program on the wii active. What is it called because I just went through the presets on mine and I don't have one called stepping

I got this programme yesterday and I did day one today. I am really really unfit and carrying a lot of extra weight, need to lose 6 + stone. I am doing the 30 day challenge. I have it set to low intensity. I have completed day one today and burned 167 calories. The only bit I struggle...

I have had a few years of trying lots of different diets including the extreme VLCDs. I have come to the conclusion the only real way to do this is change my lifestyle instead of looking for quick fix solutions. I am going to be 40 in April and I didn’t want to be fat at 40. I am only 5ft...

Ok I am still a little confused guys. I know we need to stick to 5g per 100g or less of fat. However what is the total fat we are allowed for the day? Also if we have a total allowance for the day and a meal is more than 5g per 100g but the other two meals are fat free can we do that or does...

lol sorry for mentioning that chicken place now....hope I haven't made too many people drool

thanks for all the pointers guys I appreciate it. I think all I am mostly worrying about is the not so obvious stuff. Like its pretty obvious a chocolate bar is bad its my main meals I am a little concerned about. I cook from scratch, do not have anything processed so I am not sure how my...

Is there an online resource where I can find out the fat content of food? Like if I want to know how many grams per 100gm in parmesan?

Thank you for your input Kes. I am doing WW and have a points allowance however up until now I have managed to have a KFC on a Friday night by saving points. I am guessing that will have to stop now because although a KFC can be pointed I guess its too high in fat?

Hi all I have just been prescribed xenical by my GP but I am at a loss regarding my food really. I have tried all sorts of diets including Cambridge with varying levels of success I am dreading the side effects of these pills and want to know how to avoid them. Should I just be sticking to...

I didn't get any withdrawl. Day 5 was worst for me. I think that was only cos I was outside running around in the kids and expended too much energy. It affects everyone differently. Just stay strong.

so how many calories in SS+ then please?

I am now on day 6 of the CD. I have done LL before. I have really felt very focussed this time but I think I got myself a bit too comfortable. Last night I had a slight wobble. I am doing SS+ 4 shakes and milk. I had not had all my milk and only 3 shakes. Whilst making pack up for the OH I...

Good luck I am on day 5. Keep busy thats what has kept me going. Keep your mind occupied so u don't think about food. If the demons look like they are going to win.....go to bed.

A question really. I am on day three of SS+. I have been waking up really early and then can't get back to sleep. Brain seems to be overactive. Last night I had a really awful dream about someone in my family getting murdered. It was really vivid. I don't normally remember dreams nor do I...

Good Luck Sue. Its my first day today as well. I lost 4 stone in 2007 and LL but have put back three. Stay positive we can do it

thanks hun but i didnt mean the ticker inside the post I know how to do those, i meant the bit over on the left hand side under where we have current weight start weight goal date etc

I noticed some of you have bmi etc in your little bit on the side where your avatar is. Can I ask how u got this? I managed to put it weight but couldnt find the other bits.

Thats a fantastic result. Well done.

Hi I am going to meet with my CDC tonight and start on plan tomorrow. I am planning on doing SS+ but without the food, the four packs route. This is the year for me. I am forty next year and don't want to be overweight at 40.

this appeals to me

I am looking forward to trying this new addition. It wasn't available when i followed the plan last year

I am supposed to be going to meet CDC Thursday night to start Friday. However am into week two of a nasty flu virus with laryngitis and ear ache plus a lovely cold sore! I feel wonderful ...... not so I have decided to put off starting until a week friday. I am however trying to watch calorie...

Its definately a valuable lesson which I have now learned the hard way and its going to make it ten times harder this time around!

I did not refeed properly after LL so I can see how this has caused a problem. My issue now is if I restart Cambridge follow it through properly with refeeding back up the plans will I correct the damage I have already done?

Looking at research on the internet general consensus of opinion seems to be that whilst all "diet" can affect metabolic rate vlcd seems to be quite radical and that because the body is in "starvation mode" it does radically affect your metabolism. What I wanted to know is if and how long it...

Hi All In 2007 I did LL and lost 4 stone dropping from 16stone 10 to 12 stone 10. I then came off the plan as I couldn't stick to it anymore. Gradually weight went back on until I was 14stone 10 this was the trigger for me to do something so last year I messed with Cambridge although never...

Do I need a doctors permission to follow the Cambridge Diet Plan?