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Morning everyone! So I woke up this morning to do my usual morning weigh in and found that I am a pound up. I've decided that I will move over to cruise now to try and shake things up a little and see how that goes. Whilst I try to keep these things in perspective and tell myself that it is...

Ooo steak and egg...yummers!!!

Ok so I checked this morning and my body fat is at 34.2%...so going for a 10% drop. It'll up for it P? 10% less? Think how fun it could be :-/

Happy Monday everyone! I am so pleased to be back at work, purely as I need the structure to my day. I'm mega busy so have little time to think of anything other than what needs to be done next so food is not at the forefront (hurrah!) I weighed in this morning and have had a minuscule gain of...

I'm back to the gym as of Friday just gone and with my colleague, i have devised a plan for going ahead. My aim is to get my body fat percentage down to approx 24% by Easter which is something I can measure through dukan and exercise. I will be checking my current % tomorrow and will update but...

I'm waiting for my jelly to set. Im all over that one! Lol I do love the custard but I've run out of eggs (clearly not as prepared as I thought!) I think I'm going to try the caramel cheesecake this week. It looks scrummy yummy!

I did! Im another 1.5lb down today so really pleased I managed to stick to it. Thanks for checking in, i need it! :) How has your weekend been? I'm finding it more difficult to adjust back to normality since Christmas this year for some reason.

Thanks Sid! Really really trying to resist the urge to eat sweet things. So far I've settled for a duffin (one more than daily allowance) because I figured it would be less damaging than anything else but the night is still young...must stay with it!!!

Thanks Jo! Its been such a struggle getting past the first three days this time around. I never ate too many carbs before starting last time but the last couple of months have been a bit carb filled so 'dukan flu' has really taken hold this time but i think it is compounded by the fact the I...

Hi Chick! I'm so glad you're still here! How have you been getting on? I hope you've had a wonderful Christmas and new year?!?! I dragged my friend at work to sign up at the gym today so I am definitely in the zone!

I'm back!!!! So since logging on last, I have been away three times, had Christmas, my birthday and i have managed to gain 1 whole stone! I have been gagging to get back to Dukan but knew the time wasn't right so managed to hold out rather than have multiple false starts (regardless of the gain...

Im soo looking forward to this now!! Im even looking forward to the party train... All aboard! toot toot!!! :D

Anjuschka you are completely welcome to jump in and to be honest I got confused with that too. On the lowlow packaging, the nutrition traffic lights say that it is 7% fat. I only ever use it sparingly once in a blue moon but thought I would put it out there to see what everyone else thinks. I...

Hi all, sorry to be going over old ground but I need your views! With regards to cheese, I have always used the Low low grated cheese which is 7% fat and made from semi-skimmed milk. I have always understood that it is a tolerated item - stats are as follows: Typical values Per 100g: Energy...

Hi all, after a few days of MIA I am back and feeling shoddy...Laura, I got your cyberbugs! Lol I am also on antibiotics and have eaten nothing but comfort food for the last couple of days but today I am back on PP. Im not going to weigh until next week as I don't want to feel disheartened when...

I am back to week 5 of c25k after previously managing to complete the bridge to 10k plan. I also bought a book called "run fat b*tch run" (mainly because of the title) but its quite good motivation aswell as advising. Personally, I don't enjoy running but sometimes needs must! Congrats to all...

I'm loving it but I am struggling with the oatbran sacrificing...I love my daily muffins!!! I would suggest that you don't eat to much of this in one day though as the cabbage can bring on a slightly 'anti-social' effect x

Much like Sids lil man, I seem to remember knowing he wasn't real but always very happily living the lie at home...it's all part of the Christmas spirit! I was gutted when I was 14 and my mum decided I was well and truely over the fantasy, so she asked me to help her with my younger bro's...

oh no...I have rediscovered my love chocolate limes!!! I was doing so so well and its all going horribly wrong!

I forgot to update on my weekly weigh-in on Sunday but I was down 1lb which took me back into the 10's...heres hoping I can keep myself on the right side of the tracks!

Oops! I'm good for the 23rd!!! There is a train from london to brum which takes an hour...I'll let people know when im booking train tix so Londoners can all travel up together.

Hiya, I had a fab weekend but got tied up in looking after a very sick grandad again...ho hum. So I made the "miracle soup" last night and potted it up into 8 batches and I have made some plain old duffins in place of dumplings and I am pretty blooming impressed if I'm honest! The soup is a...

I realised I'm not going to be able to attempt it until Sunday evening. Im thinking Im going to make a big batch of the 'Miracle Soup' which makes 8-10 portions apparently then I can add chicken strips and/or muffins as and when I feel like it.

I just read a post from someone who made mince and dumplings by just making a savoury duffin in the microwave then putting it in the stew/mince...I am so on this!

Yes we can! I'm thinking that maybe a stew may be in order for next weeks lunches as I am really wanting cosy comfort food right now!

Right, today I am going to get my act together and I am NOT going to eat a single piece of chocolate. I am going to run my little socks off and stick with PP. I've got a weekend of fun (trouble) lined up so I plan on going PV tomorrow and Saurday to allow for more eating out options which can...

Kitkat chunky was on the hit list...I think I must be due a visit from aunt flo, as I can normally bury the cravings under a thick layer of sugar free jelly.

Just a thought, but do you think we should create a new thread called "Dukan Meet - Birmingham, Feb 19th" to make it a little more definitive. People able to do it can then add there name to it or it may encourage more regional meets to be arranged?

So today I thought I should get my act together and go for a run at lunch time...and I actually did it. The only problem is, my brain (which is seemingly located in my big lump of an ass that has been busting it's way out of my dress all day) has decided I'm now allowed at least 6 tonnes of...

That date works for me and I'm happy with Brum too!

Thanks chickpea. I reckon there's something in the water with all this determination flowing at the mo! X

Thanks Jojo, likewise! There comes a point when you have to take a step back and regain focus on the small elements of life which are completely within your control and you have to take a strong grip. It's a great feeling when you manage it too! I hope things start looking up and become slightly...

PV Monday B - Mixed Pepper and Onion Omelette S - Duffin w. yogurt L - Chicken w. spinach & green beans S - SF Jelly & 0% Yogurt D - Dr Pepper Chicken with Green Beans

Hi all! So after just under a week and 4 days of PP, I have managed to shift 7 of the 9lbs holiday gained so I am chuffed!!! I have got my shopping delivery booked for tomorrow which is full of Dukan goodness and I have created a meal plan for the week. I am feeling like I'm really in a good...

Thanks charly, I must confess that I did cave into the temptation of an m&s white choc cookie in work...but purely because I don't want to be the dukan outcast everytime everyone in the office is tucking in with a good old cuppa

I went there exactly ten years ago to the day I go in December and it is still my fave place in the world...I just hope it lives up to my previous experience! I would deffo recommend it.

Thanks chick, I'll just keep following your lead and I'll be there in no time!!! :D

So I dont normally do it but I decided to go for a little midweek weigh-in to assess where I am with the holiday damage...and I have managed to shed 4 of the 9lbs gained!!! I can definitely live with that and I look forward to seeing what I can do by my usual saturday weigh-in!! I'm really...

It was after so I am hoping a good proportion of it is water retention...wishful thinking I know but I can only hope! lol I am going to be attacking from tomorrow till Friday, do you reckon that's about right or do you reckon I should stick it out until Sunday?

I can't make that date but hope lots of fun is had by all. I will look forward to may more future meet-ups! :D

Congratulations Charly, you have done so so well!!! I have read your entries over the last couple of months and really think your endless enthusiasm and encouragement is completely commendable - You truly deserve your success! :winner: Well Done :winner:

I've just realised I managed to avoid any real fessing-up of how much I gained/now weigh in that last entry...so, over 2 weeks I have managed to gain a whopping 9lb...yep you read it right! I now weigh a rather squidgy 11st 7lb! I have tried to start today but I'm completely unprepared so I am...

ok, thats it. I'm back and bigger than ever (ok maybe not ever, but at least pre-holiday). Malta was good, but I am glad to be back and have got my indulgent holiday cravings out of my system. I now have 2 months until I go to Cuba and I really really want to get this right! I am now going to...

Thanks Sid, its hard to stay positive all the time but things like this thread really help :)

Well done Debbie!

I went on holiday to cuba 10 years ago and came back with a camera film of photos I wish Id never developed. I hated how I looked and felt ashamed of the fact that I had allowed myself to become so delusional in thinking I looked ok in a bikini...the photos soon made me realise I certainly did...

Thanks ladies, I guess I just need a little break every now and again :D

So after weeks of struggling and then going AWOL I have finally got back on track and managed to lose 5lb this week which has taken me back down to my lowest. I go away next week so this really was needed, as a little bit of a confidence boost...such a relief! Roll on next weeks weigh day!!!

I'm exactly the same and thought I couldn't wear the beloved pencil skirt...until I discovered the M&S Secret Support range! http://www.marksandspencer.com/Secret-Support-Seamed-Pencil-Skirt/dp/B001U96MUC?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_30&nodeId=42966030&sr=1-30&qid=1346462364 They have the built in support...

Yet again STS....so freaking angry as I have been so good. Can't see what I am doing wrong as I steered clear of tolerated foods and just stuck to the basics as well as doing cardio only. GUTTED :cry:

Thanks ladies, its good to know that others have gone through the same and got past it - its give me a little hope at very least!

Yay! Glad you like it, it always make things easier if you can have fun at the same time! :D

I try to stick to cardio only but with small doses of toning exercises but my body just seems to want to resist at the mo. I keep trying to tell myself that even though I'm only getting one good loss, I'm not gaining and its a loss I wouldn't have if I wasn't doing this....its just really hard...

Friday PP day B - Greek Yogurt & Oatbran muffin S – SF Jelly L – Garlic and Herb Chicken breast S – FF Vanilla Yogurt D – Omelette with Turkey rashers X - 45 min power plate session

Getting fed up at the mo, I seem to have one good weight loss a month no matter how much work i put in for the rest of the month. I'm weighing again on Sunday and hoping for really good results but I'm getting a serious bout of fatso blues (feel fat, make it better by eating sh*t...then feel...

Thursday PP day B - Omlette with turkey rashers S - SF Jelly & Yogurt L - Chicken sausages, turkey salami slices D - Mackeral S - Oatbran mug cake X - 45 min boot camp session

Tuesday PV day B - Omelette with Onions and Mixed peppers S - SF Jelly L - Chicken Snack pack, Vanilla FF Yoghurt S - Dukan caramel crunch cereal w. skimmed milk D - Extra Lean Bolognese with Green beans Wednesday PP day B - Omlette with turkey rashers S - Oat bran porridge L - Chicken with...

Absolutely gutted by my weigh-in yesterday. After 1 ½ of absolutely angelic dukaneering and gyming, I managed to stay the same?!?!?!!? It's absolutely soul destroying when these things happen so had a little blow out last night, to get it out of my system but straight back on it today...these...

Thanks chick! Don't be fooled though, it wasn't 100 continuously - I had to do 5 sets of 20 with 30 second break in-between. Its taken me ages to get to this point, a year ago I would collapse under the strain after 1 set x

OK so I managed to resist the cakes and biscuits last night - how? By doing 200 sit-ups and 100 push-ups as an intervention for boredom hunger. It certainly kept me occupied for a little while and will obviously help in my battle with being a holiday beached whale but it by no means gave me as...

Same here! Im going to keep having one a day until they are gone as i eat fewer muller lights when i have these as i think of them as more of a treat. Im considering getting a coconut flavouring to replicate them with the total 0% as suggested for future though :o(

Slip?! That's not a blooming slip! lol. Well done you for managing to keep some control though. Laura, I have been doing exactly that...I think my job be at risk, Im taking so much time out to nip to the loo :rolleyes: Just went to the gym for my boot camp class to hopefully rectify some of my...

OK, confession time... Last night I was so trying to be good and I have been positively angelic for the last week or so but apparently my clean sweep was not meant to last...I caved! As I have mentioned, I'm currently staying with my Grandad who ALWAYS has a 'healthy' supply of chocolates...

So here are the ingredients and the nutritional info...

infact, the tesco cocoa I bought has better nutritional stats than the dukan one!

I just realised one downside to my lack of weigh-in this week...no weigh-day treat!!! (assuming I would have lost, that is) I'm really feeling in need chocolate! I keep reading about diabetic chocolate but I am desperately trying to resist because I need ​to get me my beach bod.

I just stick with 2x boot camp, 1x Body Combat, 1x Zumba and 1x PT session a week then I try to run (when I am at home) in the evening or 30 day shred if I can't get out but at the moment just relying on swiss ball, hand weights and resistance band for my evening workout. Although I run, i still...

Haha so true! Here's the proof.

Must try harder!! lol

Today is my usual weigh day but I have no way of doing so at my Grandads and I am not getting naked, whilst holding my boobs up (it makes you lighter, you know!) at 7am in the middle of the gym...apparently it's not allowed!!! Going to have to wait :confused:

Brilliant idea Charly!!! ok, I'm trying to find some "good'uns" here... these span a time frame from about 2008 to Christmas 2011 but I will try to sort out a more recent one from my camera tonight or over the week...

Thanks ladies, I really want to do this and I am definitely in place I have never been before. I won't be able to weigh in on Wednesday this week as I am still caring for my Grandad so wont get home until the weekend - oh well, all the more lbs to lose :D

You are doing so well! Congratulations lady!

28th is fine by me...I think.

£1.50 a pack in iceland too...I have a good supply right now! :)

ok I'll start...if we are thinking October, how does 20th or 21st sit with everyone?

I can stay at the in-laws, so works for me!

Why ever not?! Go for it!!!

Friday PV Day B - Mixed Pepper & Onion Omelette S - Chocolate & Vanilla Duffins L - Chicken Sausages with Roasted Butternut Squash S - 0% Yoghurt with Stewed Rhubarb D - Meatballs in arrabiata sauce w. Green Beans 1 Hour PT session & 1 hour walking

amazing idea...I am so on that tonight! :thankyou:

I AM LOVING THIS WEEK!!!! I don't know what has happened in the last few days but I really think I have found my 'chi'?!?! lol For the entirety of me doing Dukan, I have never had a week where I have been quite so committed and focused as I have been this week. I have walked everywhere (7miles...

Hiya, I've been having them too since Monday and had a loss on Wednesday. I just figured that they were pretty much the same as muller light but thicker?! They are yummy though :eat:

Thursday PP Day B - Turkey & Onion Omelette S - Chocolate & Vanilla Duffins L - Chicken Breast S - FF Yoghurt D - Chicken Sausages & Egg 45min Boot Camp & 1 hour walking

Wednesday PV Day B - Turkey & Onion Omelette S - Hazelnut Gallette L - Chicken Breast & Steamed Veg S - Muller 0% Fat Greek Yog (Allowed?) D - Chicken & Veg 45min Body Combat & 1 hour walking At a gig tonight so does toe tapping count as exercise? :)

Morning all! I know I weighed in on Monday, but today is my 'official weigh in'. I have managed to shift some of the 4lb gain from the weekend taking it down to a 1.5lb gain across the week, so really quite pleased. I know I shouldn't be happy with any gains but tbh, I had fun doing it so quite...

I figured the same. I'm not letting it get me down, I'm just focusing on the lovely time I had and reaching my next target :rolleyes:

Tuesday PP Day B - Omelette with Turkey Rashers S - Chocolate & Caramel Duffins L - Chicken Breast S - Muller 0% Fat Greek Yog (Allowed?) D - Meatballs All helped along with lots of water and a painful gym session :)

Monday PP Day B - Omelette with Turkey rashers S - Greek Yoghurt L - Chicken & turkey S - Muller light with 30g Dukan caramel cereal D - Chicken sausages

soo, its 6 weeks until I go to Malta and 16 weeks until Cuba...operation beach bod is now in full effect!! I just spent the weekend away and managed to gain approx 4lbs so it is really time to knuckle down. I have got my book out again and I am stocked up on yogurt, poultry, eggs etc... I am...

Hi all, this isn't my official weekly weigh in but wanted to know just what damage was done in Paris so i can get my butt into gear...the result being 4lb of croissant/wine/bread/cheese:sign0007: I am back at the gym tomorrow and have been to Tesco and stocked up on Dukan loveliness, not to...

Love this thread and just how potty we must seem to the untrained eye! My contribtution is, seeing the look of shock on my OH face when I announce I'm going to pack for a weekend away and head straight for the kitchen - he can't seriously believe I'd go anywhere without my duffins, could he?!

Thanks ladies I know I can always count on you lovely lot to give me that happy boost when it's needed. I really can't wait for the weekend, it's just what the Dr ordered so I am going to enjoy every minute (and meal) of it and then deal with those evil scales when I get back! Wishing you all...

haha ok if I must. Im in paris from tomorrow so slightly concerned about the damage I can do there, but hey ho this is life :)

After a positively angelic week, I have indeed bucked the trend with a 1.2lb gain...gutted! The only thing I can 'blame' it on, is the fact that I haven't been to the gym this week. I have walked everywhere But I'm guessing there just needs to be more

Enjoy Pauline, I'd love to hear your verdict. Make sure they don't try to give you little slivers, always ask for more ;o)

Go for it and remember to enjoy it! You will probably end up with knotted legs on your first attempt but stick with it and it will come to you. I can't bear to miss a class lol x

Thanks chick x

I love going to the Brazilian barbecue chain, Rodizio Rico (Rodizio Rico: Brazilian restaurants in London, Birmingham, churrascaria ) as it is just an all you can eat meat feast and no one will notice you are eating anything different or particular so doesn't draw attention to the diet if you...

Zumba is my absolute fave! I hated it at first but it was purely a reflection on my first instructor, now I have an amazing instructor and it is ace! So much fun if you can get a friend involved too.

I really go that far lol. The good thing about 30 day shred is that it is designed for those who want to develope their strength, stamina and all round fitness. It is a fairly short workout which gradually builds as you go. I really do recommend it. I started going to the gym last January and I...

Congrats on the losses ladies you are all doing fab! I have my weigh in tomorrow so fingers crossed I wont buck the trend :)

Welcome nicki, you sound like you are prepared so good luck and keep the determination. I find the best tool to have in your armoury for dukan success is creativity and imagination. I'm not a very adventurous cook but I'm finding experimentation keeps chicken interesting . Make sure you use the...

Thanks my lovely, it's about time I had a fully committed week and it paid off! I need another good'un this week as I'm off to Paris next weekend and I can't see me sticking to it if I'm honest xx

I'm so confused, I posted about my weight loss and I assume that's what you replied to but my app is showing me this....

Sorry about posting my weigh in on this thread, I thought it was my mistake earlier so deleted and reported in the right place...for some reason my phone app will only post to this thread. Bizzare!?!

Deleted post and put it in its correct place (weekly weigh in)...oopsi me :D

Hi all, after a really crappy weigh in (but true reflection in my naughtiness) last week and a really stressfull/upsetting week this week I avtually had a good result on the scales this morning with a 6lb loss! Not only has it got me past my plateau, it has also got me into the next stone...

I'm good thanks for asking, just trying to resist temptation whilst staying at my grandads without any good foods but I'm determined I'm going to manage it! How's it going with you? Have you got past the tough couple of days you were having? 30 day shred? I do actually have the DVD and I...

Friday - Cruise PV B - Mixxed pepper and onion omelette L - Chicken breast with seasoning with brocolli and spinach S - Dukan muffins D - Spag Bol with dodgy carb free noodles S - Vanilla Muller X - 45min powerplate session and 1hr walk

i think i need to get back into posting my daily menus... Thursday - Cruise PV B- Mixxed pepper and onion omelette L - 2Chicken breast with cajun seasoning with brocolli and spinach S - Dukan muffins D - Mackerel S - Muller light yoghurt 1hr personal training

Charly, I've just noticed you cracked that next stone zone! Congratulations!!!! I had a gain which although it was anticipated it was still a bitter pill. I have been 100% on it this week so far and have entered full hibernation mode other than going to the gym as I am determined to get this...

so i had the anticipated gain this week...of 3lb!!! I spent the weekend (which started on Thursday) drinking and eating birthday cake so knew it was going to happen. :d'oh: I went for a 40 minute run last night and plan on doing so at least 5 times a week as well as continuing my usual gym...

Octobers good too...

What a fab idea! I'm in London too but I'm thinking a brum/midlands meet-up would be best. Anyone particularly opposed to that as a location? I'm away for the first few days of dec but have no other plans yet but if we can get a date before diaries go manic, it may be more doable - Maybe the...

I'm good thanks, had a little bit of a mad weekend so feeling the effects today but for all the fun, it was definitely worth it (please feel free to quote me on that when I weigh in on Wednesday!). I have 2 months to go until I go to Malta which is my first mini target before the biggy in...

Flaming Nora Laura thats amazing!!!

Oh dear, well that was a failure! Don't get me wrong, I wasn't expecting an absolute spaghetti / pasta replica but that was just a total let down. The only likeness was that it was long strings in appearance. I am generally quite good at mind over matter when it comes to teaching myself to like...

just looked and (un)fortunately although they are sugar free, they aren't fat, carb or calorie free...pants!

ive just noticed the sugar free oreos....who knew?!?! This may have opened up a whole new world of trouble for me lol

That's sounds like a great idea to me! I have been so focused on that 2lb for this week too as I really can not wait to be in the 10's but a sober dinner out last night went horribly wrong and I ended up crawling in (literally) at 3am this morning I'm thinking a few PP days may be in order! :/...

I have to admit I did have some maltesers before the gym yesterday as a bit of a celebratory treat/much needed sugar hit when I was truely flagging (along with a double espresso)...I'd like to think that it's not going to impact too greatly on next weeks weigh in as I was chuffed with my 2.3lb...

Excuse me missy but I'm experiencing a little déjà vu [s?] here...you know it will shift, this happened last time and then at the end of it you had an amazing loss! Just keep faith, you know it works and that you can do it x

Hi all, I'm down 2.3lb this week which I am delighted with! Im finally back on track :D

I really good thanks. Really feeling positive about what lies ahead. I think the main struggle i had was learning that to be able to 'dukan' properly, you have to be organised and plan ahead. So are you doing a full week on attack or going for a 5 day hit? x

Hi all, I have recently bought some sugar free coffee house syrups and thought I would share my findings with you lovely lot. The brand I use are Sweetbird and I only buy the sugar free option which are about £7 for 1ltr bottles on Amazon. I have been using them to flavour my muffins, to make...

Yay my partner in crime is back! I've only just managed to have one full, damage free week since you left so not really moved any further forward but I am still motivated and raring to go! You are going to shift it in no time at all - You know what your doing and what previously worked best for...

No, not at all, I just thought I would update with what I had concluded as I'd not really been on for a couple of days. Its interesting to get the thoughts of others and to understand the rational behind it all...I figured that's why I'd volunteer my own for general consumption :)

Hi Charly! Dont fret, no mind games going on here...just pondering aloud with the masses. I am currently weighing myself weekly but wondered what others views on monthly weighing were. I know quite a few people who prefer monthly weighs, others who will only judge there body on clothing fit...

I'm completely in two minds on it but I think I will just stick to weekly now whilst I have a fair amount to lose...maybe monthly once it's a matter of pounds or once I hit target. This week I only lost 1/4 lb but I'm having to admit through gritted teeth, that it was to be expected. I'm hoping...

1/2lb off this week - not overly pleased, but know why it was so low so can't really complain. Oh well, roll on next week!

Not so hopeful for weigh day anymore.... Ok, I have my weigh day tomorrow and I am dreading it. I'm considering skipping it all together and maybe just doing monthly weigh-ins? My reason mainly stems from the fact that I find I easily fall into the trap of compulsive daily weighing which just...

That really made me chuckle! I'm sure the photo function isn't weight dependant. How are you uploading the photo? If you are at a computer, you can either crop the photo and re-save or if you have MS Picture Manager (most Microsoft packages carry it now) you can use the 'Compress picture'...

I love your determination with that extra 0.5lb! :) Enjoy your break, you've done amazingly well! Kirsty x

Friday PP Cruise Day 7 B – Herb & Chicken egg white omlette S – Dukan Muffins L – Chicken breast S – 0% yoghurt D – Cajun Chicken S – SF Jelly Drink: 2.5ltr + Coffee Exercise: 1½ hour cycling and 2 hours of moving furniture :(

So that's another working week nearly over and I have to admit, I wish it wasn't. Not because I love to work and I have nothing better to do, but because I like the natural structure and routine it gives me in terms of eating. Yes, there are times when there are temptations like birthday cake...

I have to admit that I agree on this one! Enjoy the tasting, it all part of the excitement. I'm a firm believer in making changes to my eating habits that will fit around my lifestyle rather than the other way around. You'r not planning on doing it everyday so just enjoy the treat :)

Hi Karin, welcome to the fold! Please do pick away, it helps us all with finding out new little nuggets from time to to so I strongly encourage it! Good luck with your journey and if you ever need a little boost or in need of reassurance, there is always someone here to help!

Congratulations! Welcome to cruise! :)

Thursday PV Cruise Day 6 B – Herb, Onion & Lean Ham Omlette L – Chicken breast with Mixed steamed Veg S – Dukan Muffins D – Arrabiata Meatballs w. Roasted Butternut Squash Bites S – Dukan Cheesecake w. Rhubarb Compote Drink: 2.5ltr + Coffee Exercise: 45min Spinning and 1 hour walking

Wednesday PP Cruise B - Herb and Chicken Omlette L - Chicken breast S - Dukan muffins and custard D - Diet Coke chicken S - SF Jelly Drink: SF juice + Coffee + Diet Coke Exercise: 45min body combat and 1 hour walking

I know I should be but I am too damn blooming greedy...hence why I'm doing Dukan lol I know when I put things in perspective, it is a great accomplishment and I am really pleased deep down. I'm just looking forward to next week now I am back on a level playing field.

Tuesday PV B - 0% Yogurt and rhubarb L - Chicken breast with steamed veg S - Dukan muffins D - Diet Coke chicken S - SF Jelly SF juice + Coffee + Diet Coke Exercise: 45min aerobics and 1.5 hour walking

ok so I am now 1.6lb down from my last weigh-in which is 4.8lb in total. I have to be honest and admit that Im far from happy with this but I know I need to remember that this includes a week and half of lots and lots of baddies so I should be happy with any loss. Now that I have this out of...

With the satays, I use the dukan peanut flavouring with chilli, garlic, soy, salt pepper as a marinade and put them in the griddle. For the koftas, I cheat just use a kofta seasoning mix (Kofta Kebab Jar - All Products - Products) which is sold at my local shop which happens to be an...

So, I failed to start a diary when I actually started Dukan nearly a month ago, but we are going to pretend that last week was my first week. I initially started dukan without factoring in that during my third week I would be spending a weekend at a festival, attending four parties and staying...

Monday PP B - (Lean) ham & herb omelette L - Chicken satay skewers S - FF yogurt & dukan muffins (whilst my colleagues eat birthday cake) D - Turkey Kofta and minted yogurt dip S - SF Jelly SF juice + Coffee + Diet Coke Exercise: 1 hour pilates and 1 hour walking

Sunday PV B - (Lean) ham & herb omelette L - Chicken satay skewers S - FF yogurt & jelly D - Roast beef and veg S - Muffins SF juice + Coffee + Diet Coke Don't think I drank enough for the amount of activity i did today but I will drink double tomorrow :o)

Saturday PP B - Porridge L - Chicken breast S - FF yogurt D - Turkey omelette S - SF Jelly 2 ltr water + Coffee + Diet Coke

Friday Attack Day 4 of 4 B - Herb Omlette L - Chicken breast S - Muffin & yogurt D - Meatballs and minted yogurt dip S - SF Jelly 2 ltr water + Coffee + Diet Coke

I'm so excited to see how you do Laura, you have been doing amazingly! x Thursday Attack Day 3 of 4 B - Muffin & yogurt L - Chicken breast S - FF Yogurt D - Going out for dinner so possibly steak 2 ltr water + Tea & Coffee

Wednesday Attack Day 2 of 4 B - Egg white Omlette, yogurt L - Chicken breast S - FF Yogurt D - Chicken S - Oatbran muffin and custard 2 ltr water + Tea & Coffee

Wow Laura, that is amazing! You are gonna be a holiday hotty!!! I have to admit, I felt really really bad the first couple of times I had big bad carbs (chips, burger buns etc..) which naturally put me off. I had an amazing time though and really feel like I got a lot out of my system so I...

Tuesday Attack Day 1 of 4 B - 1 1/2 tbsp Oat bran L - Chicken breast S - FF Yogurt D - Turkey Meatballs w. minted yogurt S - Jelly 2 ltr water + Tea & Coffee

Hi all, after 1 1/2 weeks off of dukan (and inevitably undoing all of my previous hard work) I have managed to find my way back here :) I decided that for the period that I was going to be away at festivals, having birthday parties and bbq's to attend to, I would allow myself to completely give...

I I don't know about the rest of the country but everywhere I seem to go in London it's all jubilee craziness! Tomorrow my neighbours have arranged a jubilee BBQ which I am slightly concerned about. The meat bit is fine, it's the sarnies and sweet stuff I'm scared of! Then there is my best...

Friday Day 11 - PP day B - Herb Omlette & Coffee L - Chicken S - 0% Yogurt @ Chocolate Muffins D - Diet Coke Chicken

Good work CB! I'm sure you will be fine just as long as you stick to your guns!

Thursday Day 10 - PV day B - Scambled Eggs L - Chicken Salad S - 0% Yogurt @ SF Jelly D - Cajun Turkey Breast & Mixed steamed Veg S - Choc Dukan Muffins & Choc Dukan Custard

Thanks for your feedback ladies, as ever it is great to see contrasting views. I am a very sweet eater by nature so think that these will help me, but I will also try to remain concious of just how often I use them.

Thanks Jo, I really appreciate your pov! sometimes you can find yourself getting carried along with all of the branding and consumerist rubbish. I have already ordered the hazelnut and choc flavours but wont be ordering any more. I'm hoping to be able to buy some new jeans next week...i think i...

Dont forget that this is a lifestyle change so I wouldn't decline invitations...unless you plan to become a hermit forever! lol I think the key to success is finding the balance that works for you and you can only find that balance through trial and error. maybe when you are out at these event...

Congrats Flower! Its great when you read about others sill being able to maintain elements of their usual lifestyle but can also enjoy fab results! Keep up the great work!

Hi Chelsea, During my attack phase i found that the main thing to crack is seasoning or dressing your meals well. One of my fave meals on attack was turkey kofta with a minted yogurt (home-made with FF natural yogurt, fresh mint leave finely chopped and a tsp of sweetener) if you can prepare it...

I had one the other day but I was worried about my dairy intake as i like a yogurt or custard as a snack throughout the day aswell. I think my problem is that I want to have my cake and eat it (excuse the pun)

Same here, the fact that I cant enjoy the starbucks happy hour this week is killing me!

Hi all, Im just about to order a few bits from the dukan website but seem to be hovering rather than actually purchasing. From what I can see on existing threads, I have decided to go for the hazelnut, milk choc and maple flavours but wondered what opinions were on other items such as the...

scrap the turkey, aparently im going to byron so dinner will be the skinny burger (bun-less)

I will be trying the muffin in a mug recipe for sure. I really do look forward to my "cake ' n' custard after dinner" :D I have gone for the hazlenut and choc flavours Laura, I'm hoping they are good!

Positivity is the key to success...we can get so much of what we want when we really put our minds to it! Remember to make sure you are incorporating daily exercise, that's where I think I have been stumbling. Good luck :fingerscrossed:

As long as your mind is set on the end result, that's the only time that is a good time and you are deffo doing all the right things to make it work. If you're ever stuck, this is definitely the place for some helpful tried and tested advice. The daily food diary thread is a god send for...

Hi Charlie Brown I found it really hard trying to stick to the attack phase whilst faced with those types of scenarios but depending on the menu I would stick with steak type options as I could hold back on sauces and just leave the veg which also didn't draw too much attention to the fact that...

Tuesday Day 8 - PV day B - FF Yogurt L - Chicken salad S - SF Jelly D - Garlic chicken w. French beans S - Dukan muffin and chocolate custard Wednesday Day 9 - PP day B - 2 tbsp oatbran porridge S - Fat free yogurt L - Chicken breast S - SF Jelly D - Seasoned turkey breast

I have to admit that I was pretty annoyed at the loss because the last time I weighed before we made our pact, I weighed 1.5lb less...oh well it's still less than I started at! I am absolutely loving the fact that I can now have veg, it makes lunchtimes on the hop so much easier! I am hoping to...

Congrats Laura, you must be over the moon! What are your plans for cruise? I lost 3.5lbs as a total attack loss...I can't wait to see what cruise will do for me. Yay to veg!!!! Congrats on all the other losses ladies, you're all an inspiration x

Saturday - Day 6 attack B - omelette S - Cherry diet coke ice lolly L - chicken breast slices S - SF jelly D - cod followed by dukan muffins and custard Lots of water and 3 coffees

I have had a much much better day today! I spent 6 hours helping my mum sort her jungle of a garden out so looking forward to the results of that when I weigh myself on Monday! I also seemed to wake up with a real spring in my step so made sure I used that spring for good and made lots of dukan...

Oh no Laura! I hope you are ok now?! Make sure you are drinking lots and lots of fluids and make yourself eat even when you're not feeling hungry. What did your pt think? Mine isn't happy I am doing dukan but knows i need to find what works for me. I really can not wait to implement the PV days!

FYI - Diet coke lollies were a bit bland so have now gone for diet cherry coke...far better!!!

Ok so yesterday was my first PT session since starting Dukan and I can honestly say I struggled. It was the first time I have felt tempted to stray but really felt like I needed carbs or something as a boost...i didn't but I am still feeling it now. I'm hoping that it will pass soon because I...

I'm in London and its been scorchio all day. I bought ice lolly moulds today's so I could make some diet coke lollies :o)

Wednesday - Day 3 Attack B - Galett with sweetener L - Chicken D - Turkey in quark & mixed herbs S - SF Jelly w. FF yogurt

You will always weigh more in the evening than you do in the morning! Dont take any notice of that and pretend it didn't happen! I think you should hide your scales away so they are out of sight out of mind until Monday. If on Monday, the pounds still haven't shifted (I'm sure they will!)...

Funny I'm also pa to md... I have spent most of today not feeling hungry, I couldn't decide if it was the protien or the heat?!? When's you holiday? I'm going away in sept so want to be well settled into the upper 9s by then. Do you have much to lose?

Oh cool, then we really can compare and contrast! That is exactly what I am hoping for. I have a festival I'm going to in a couple of weeks and I want to not feel so frumpy around all the younger skinny minnies in their short shorts! lol

That sounds good to me...I will try it tonight! I haven't been to the gym at all this week, partly because I have been feeling a little less energised but I think its mainly down to the nice weather outside. With that said, I have been making sure I do plenty of walking everyday. I have a PT...

Hi Laura, I'm going to hold off on the daily weighing... I'm thinking its counter productive and makes me obsess or doubt the good I have done. I think that as long as we stick to our guns for the remainder of attack and continue updating our daily menus for others to advise on, we cant go far...

Tuesday - Day 2 Attack B - 1 1/2 tbsp Oat bran porridge L - 2 Egg herb omlette (w. 2 slices of banned wafer thin ham) D - Extra Lean beef meatballs w/ minted ff yogurt followed by SF Jelly and ff yogurt S - Turkey breast strips Drink - 3ltr water, 2 coffees, 2 SF fizzy drinks

Haha!! Im sure we will both be fine. Hope the head is feeling better soon! xx

No don't feel bad, from what I understand over the years there have been certain allowances and changes to the diet so one book can differ from another. I've found it a lot easier than I anticipated and have felt fine if I'm honest - I have not stopped drinking, in the hope that I will avoid...

Laura, I have been having wafer thin ham cut up in my omlette as I too read it was allowed. The amount I have is minimal so I'm not overly concerned but I wont be buying it again after this pack is finished. Having read quite a lot of blogs by people venturing onto Dukan, I have seen that...

Hi Ellie, thanks for the heads up! I have actually been having 1 1/2 tbsp but managed to miss the extra 1 when typing. Oops on the lamb, I knew I would go wrong somewhere whilst I'm waiting for this blinking book to be delivered! xeilidhx thanks for the advice, I generally buy the low/no...

So today is my first day of the attack phase so may have slipped up here and there, if you notice anything obvious please do let me know... Breakfast: 1/2 tbsp oatbran porridge made with water Snack: fat free natural yogurt Lunch: 3 egg omelette with lean ham and herbs Snack: chicken bites...

Thanks Vixx! I thought it was but just thought I would check with the lemon.

Wondered if anyone can help - Is green tea with lemon allowed on attack? I know that lemon infused water isn't so thought maybe this would be a nono also...?

I tried slimming world briefly (my mum is a consultant) but with me it is all or nothing so i quickly went to calorie counting and lots of gyming which worked for the most part but it all suddenly stopped. I had the oat bran as my usual breakfast porridge and i have a big pot of fat free...

Hi Laura, that sounds like a great idea. I am a complete carb-o-holic so had to make sure that the house was empty of temptation - how do you think you will find it? Any special strategies?

Good Morning all! So I have finally got myself together and started the attack phase (5 days) this morning. I have emptied the kitchen of all temptations and stocked up on all the right goodies. I have been stuck at the same weight now for about 6 months so I am really hoping that this will be...

Ok, so today I am starting the dukan diet. I have emptied my fridge of baddies and stocked it full of protien. I'm really hoping this is the kick my body needs as I have been stuck at my current 11st 9lbs for about 6 months now...let's see how I get on with 5 days of attack!

hi, i gained 0.5lb this week. It's been abit rocky so i kinda expected it but thats all out the way now, roll on next week!!

right, i have just had the first piece of cous cous cake...to be honest it isn't scrummy but it is eatable and at 2 syns for the whole thing i couldn't complain. it will deffinately be a lifesaver for those naughty moments. I'm going to be trying it in many flavours, i'm sure i'll find the...

ooo now that could work!! I think i will try that options this weekend, i so hope it doesn't disapoint :fingerscrossed:

i think this weekend i will be attempting the chickpea cake and maybe the cous cous cake...i know alot of peaple are saying it's nasty but it really is grabbing my attention!!!

Good Luck Nannydi!!!

Don't for one second doubt yourself, that is when you will start to feel like giving up. I was having exactly the same experience as you and couldn't work out where i was going wrong but the fact of the matter was that the foods i was eating most weren't the best combo for me. I have since...

Hi! I lost 1/2 lb this week, not the best but it was the right direction :rolleyes:

Thanks Nannydi in thats case could i please have 7lb as my target for feb...

Go on take the plunge! You may be pleasantly suprised. :17729:

thats the ones!! scrummy yummy :eating:

Hi there would i be able to join your team?

We were all trying to decide what they reminded us of in group the other week and we have come to the conclusion that it is the lemon puff biscuits which we used to get as kids...i love them!!

I've always bought Tesco healthy living/light choices frozen mince and never counted the syns but then chose to just use quorn as it is free AND a speed food :angel09:

Weighty Matey's for me please...?

I will be doing it at City of London this year...I think people are getting abit annoyed at me constantly asking for sponsors but its all for a good cause!!! Looks like more of this :whacky068: for me...