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  1. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Love the bad translation. I'm looking forward to choosing my pud from the map, personally, although I'll pass on the mouthing:p. I hope you've asked for a cake too! The person who wrote the menu in French is trying too hard, no wonder they can't translate it. Once you've translated the fancy...
  2. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Wow, Jo. That's a lot to take in. Hope your GP can give you some reassurance (and a referral to a useful dietician). Should you have to give up caffeine, from experience it can be done without too much hardship (I have - bar one tea each morning - because I wasn't sleeping well. Decaf coffee is...
  3. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Ha! I'm guessing (going on the 100€) that their health insurance costs more than your own, Jo?:) Well done on the weight loss, mine is less than spectacular (there is a gain!) but I feel better/slimmer than when I started back in December, so that's OK (well, maybe not, but need to find the...
  4. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    I used to have pork when following strict Dukan but not roast pork - just the low-fat pork steaks (think they were 4% fat or something). Can't get good crackling roasts here anyway, but definitely no crackling for you. I would try and see if pork stalls you then decide. Didn't do me any harm...
  5. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Afternoon everyone!:) Hope everyone is OK. We had noisy wind on Sunday then overnight, Jo! Now we have constant rain every other day but are lucky that it's only annoying and not dangerous. I feel so badly for those affected. Wish it would go away and let everyone get on with their lives. Food...
  6. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Hi all (and welcome back, Sarah!) Food all fine for me. Weight loss is minimal (1/2 lb) but since this isn't really a diet and more cutting back a little, I don't mind - it's going down, that's all that matters. Glad the hairdresser appointment went well, Jo. Mine are much more bearable since...
  7. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Not an expert, but I think fat cells retain water once the fat has gone. The fat takes up more room than the water but they are the same weight. So your clothes will be looser but your weight appears to be the same. Take heart, you have lost fat, the extra weight is just water, so either be...
  8. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Hi all I almost lost my wedding ring in the wood range when I loaded it with wood last week, just managed to hook it with the end of my finger before it was roasted - it's now on the other (fatter, weirdly) hand, but turning there too. Still got the stomach here too, sadly, though my jeans are...
  9. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Hi Vicky! Great to "see" you. How's things? Happy New Year all, here's to a thinner year for us! Hope Christmas was enjoyed by everyone (except for those who don't do Christmas, obviously). Welcome back to Dukan, Jo. Hope you had a good holiday. You could probably get rid of your scales, you...
  10. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Oh, Jo, sorry you're having teeth worries. I had a broken one at the start of the year (took 3 visits and as many months - one dentist on maternity leave meant appointments were scarce). Costly and not very nice for you, hope it goes well. I am determined to watch some (good) TV in English over...
  11. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    So quick update. I was with friends all weekend and not a chocolate passed my lips! Think I sickened myself, to be fair, over the last few months. Anyway, tomorrow is a PP day for me (I know it should be Thursday, but Tuesday suits better - no extra activities, less temptation and running about)...
  12. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Hi Jo (and anyone else here from olden days who may remember me and a wave to the others!) Long time, no update. Bad Robinhood! So, we've had a mixed time of it. Husband is ill, now getting help, so time will do the rest - hopefully. Has been mighty stressful but we are coming out the other...
  13. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Hey Jo and all We have had very hot temps that tend to come before a storm since yesterday so suppose the storm isn't far off. Weather forecast is good for the weekend though (but cooler, as you say) so we seem to be faring better than you 'up north'. Food-wise, not much change for me...
  14. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Hey Jo and everyone! Hope everyone is well and slimmer since last time I posted (which was ages ago:o) Life has a habit of getting in the way of stabilising for most people - I had a blip because of the weather, exercise hasn't really been happening and we've been having stodge because of the...
  15. robinhood

    Scrumpers diary the revenge !!!!

    Hey Tan and everyone! Quick update. Had flu followed by a cold. Never usually ill for more than 24 hours, so not happy and fed up not being 100%, am taking ages to shake it off. Had lost some weight at the beginning of the month, sure it's gone back on due to the many boxes of throat sweets...
  16. robinhood

    Scrumpers diary the revenge !!!!

    Lucky you, Tan. I'd love to have kangaroo mince as an option. Enjoy your holiday weekend! PP today for me - doesn't ever seem to happen on a Thursday now. And have had a reasonable week, so more relaxed - had porridge this morning - so nice when it's cold out. B - porridge L - smoked salmon...
  17. robinhood

    Consolidation Ellie's back cruising her way back to target

    Jo, Aberdeen is in NE Scotland (husband says that if you imagine Great Britain as a rabbit being held up- as you do! - Aberdeen is on it's nose). It's where I'm from! We're matching NE weather here, Ellie -7°. Just taken youngest kitten to vet to be castrated and the roads are ropey in patches...
  18. robinhood

    Scrumpers diary the revenge !!!!

    Temperature extremes - very cold here too (had snow yesterday - kids loved it) and roads slippy, but not sure I'd swap for 30°+ either! Anyway, food all good, has been helped as I have broken a tooth - not bothering me really and as it's not an emergency (no pain!), I have an appointment for...
  19. robinhood

    Scrumpers diary the revenge !!!!

    PP day for me today, because yesterday I was too busy (ie not organised)! Got the basement just about done, bits and pieces to finish and get the rest of the toys/games down today. Am not doing strictly Dukan though - 0% hasn't been bought for ages, so I'm sticking to ss milk and 20% fromage...
  20. robinhood

    Scrumpers diary the revenge !!!!

    Hi everyone! It's easier for me to mess up Tan's diary rather than rake through looking for the other one, so will continue. Sorry! Everyone's back, it seems - great stuff! All healthy, happy and motivated, I hope! Glad the weekend is out of the way (daughter's birthday weekend with friends...
  21. robinhood

    Scrumpers diary the revenge !!!!

    Ditto! Hey Tan I'm back for a wee update and saw your diary first so I'll just update here rather than look for the consostab one! Glad all is OK with you, we are good here - have been renovating 2/3 of the house. Scary business but on the home straight now the plumbers need to finish on the...
  22. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Wow Anja, well done. Wish I was as focused as you! Hello all! After a fortnight's holiday (down south and in UK where I indulged a lot but had great weather, so did walk a fair bit - amazing, no snow or rain while we were away and here got a couple of cm of snow and lots of rain!) I'm back to...
  23. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Hello to anyone who remembers me! Hope all are doing well! I have been very lax both with this forum and the diet over the past few months (6 months or so). However, work on house is just about finished and I need to lose a bit of weight before I haul out my winter clothes! My summer clothes...
  24. robinhood

    Look who i'm going home to meet....

    Gorgeous! Enjoy them! I never used to like cats, had my two for 6 months now. :D
  25. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Hi everyone. Anja, you are so strict, a real inspiration. I've been plodding along ignoring the extra weight but will need to sort that out as I'm in my summer clothes (they are tighter than last year!) so I need to get a couple of weeks of Conso under my belt too! Tomorrow PP - so chicken...
  26. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Am reviving this thread, don't want to dirty up everyone's diaries! It's sunny, for today, so nice to have some warmth (then again, it was summer last Thursday and Friday before temps plunged again). Off for a walk with the kids (public holiday) and then a late lunch planned. It's been such...
  27. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PP Thursday B - porridge made with water, served cold with fromage blanc L - rabbit D - chicken S - fromage blanc
  28. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Oops, not been here for ages:o. Forgot to weigh this morning but I'm sure I'd have seen a gain, will try and remember next week. Food OK, not strictly Dukan but as I'm on stab that should be OK (ha), not too bothered though - most of the gain seems to be in my face - less wrinkly and clothes...
  29. robinhood

    M-Mouse's Droppings

    Thanks Manda, that's useful. I wouldn't mind the cleaning out, but I think I'll have to abandon plans. The look on husband's face when I mentioned it was enough to tell me that I would be on my own on this one and it's not worth the (potential) arguments. Shame though - it's a wee dream of mine...
  30. robinhood

    Dukaneers with a PB craving...

    :D Glad to help!
  31. robinhood

    Dukaneers with a PB craving...

    You're welcome. Anyone else tried them? I bought some more yesterday when stocking up on oatbran. Husband would have appreciated them last year, but he needs all the calories he can get just now, so he may as well eat nuts!
  32. robinhood

    Attack Constipation

    Try a glass of very cold water followed by a cup of strong coffee (expresso strength). It's the magnesium content in the bottled water that helps you go (for ex Dr D suggests Hépar which has 119 magnesium/litre) as well as the actual liquid (I drink far more than the 1.5 litres he recommends).
  33. robinhood

    Dukaneers with a PB craving...

    Had a wee look here so it's 50gr portion size and that counts for 1 tolerated item, so you could (in theory) have your 100gr each day as long as it doesn't stall you. Not suitable for attack, obviously but fine on cruise. Enjoy!:D
  34. robinhood

    M-Mouse's Droppings

    Great to read you, Manda, and such good timing to come back - I'd have missed your diary as I'm not on much just now - DIY and yet more DIY and associated mess, yawn. Need to ask advice. Where daughter has her pony lessons the owner has some chicks that are due to hatch (20 eggs, not sure how...
  35. robinhood

    Dukaneers with a PB craving...

    We used to have this now and again - a couple of times a month, but soaked in spices/herbs and used in chilli or spag bol (with courgettes not pasta:p). Mice in the kitchen cupboard put me off (the mice loved it raw - maybe they like peanuts too?) from buying it again. I wouldn't fancy it, but...
  36. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PP today has gone AWOL:o. Holidays proving even more of a cooking challenge So PP Thursday will be Friday B - porridge (it's cold in the house when we get up so having porridge every morning, but will do half water/half milk to limit damage) L & L - roast chicken, fromage blanc (which is now 20%)
  37. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PP Thursday B - egg-white galette L & D - chicken, fromage blanc
  38. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Well done, Anja! Nice medal:D. My weight is down a pound on last month. That's only thanks to the chicken PP day though, I'm sure - have been cooking with more cream/cheese/butter as the house renovations are still ongoing - and still a couple of months to go - and husband was getting rather...
  39. robinhood

    Daily menus

    New site, so hope this works. Don't like change! Tomorrow Thursday stab green PV and PP for Saturday too because I'm weighing on 1st of month. B - porridge L - cold chicken and salad, yogurt d - white fish, prawns, spinach, fromage blanc Saturday PP B - galette (egg white) L and D - roast...
  40. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Admitting defeat would be abandoning all walking. Well done for the new running programme too (much respect for that one). You know how you eat on holidays, you also know that you'll be back in control when back at work. Have a lovely holiday, Jo.:D
  41. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Hope the ballet exam went well, Anja.:D I'm sure you're all geared up for your run, too! Best of luck. I'm still glorying on. Been computerless for the last wee while, trying to keep food on track, but had husband's birthday to contend with (and eldest son's too soon). House still upside...
  42. robinhood

    please help really not impressed!!

    Mange-tout are too carby, surely? Hope things are back to normal (and never weigh in after a PV day!)
  43. robinhood

    Daily menus

  44. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Monday PV + fruit + cheese B - porridge, apple L - cheeseburger pie (with cheese on top!), green beans, fromage blanc S - orange D - tuna mayo, ham omelette, spinach Tuesday - same B - Dukan bread, strained yogurt, no added sugar fruit puree L - bolognaise with carrot and courgette...
  45. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Your ring is lovely, Jo.:) Sorry about the gain, but I've beaten you hands down:p. Wonder what it would have been without my chicken fest yesterday? My own plan - PV + fruit + cheese + oatbran when at home, whatever anyone cooks for us when not and strict PP once a week when we've had...
  46. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Strict PP day tomorrow - I know I've gained over the last 6 weeks of 'camping' and probably will gain more before we're back to normal! B - Galette made with egg white only L + D - roast chicken, fromage blanc (am aiming for the whole chicken over the day!)
  47. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Enjoy your meal tonight (and your ring forever:D) and bless your fiancé for getting up so early.
  48. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Trying a different approach this week - 2 (non-white but no egg yolk) PP meals over 2 days instead of the whole PP day. So... Dinner tonight white fish, frozen seafood mix and a small amount of smoked salmon in white sauce, fromage blanc for pud Thursday lunchtime tuna with fromage blanc...
  49. robinhood

    Consolidation The not so very secret diary of Atropos, 11 &1/2

    Sounds like a great trip (excluding dreadful temperatures). Welcome back!:D
  50. robinhood

    Totally panicking

    Those puds look lovely, they really do BUT they don't taste as good as they look (never do unless they're home-made;))! I agree with the above posts - your parents want to spend time with you and your children, then it has to be on your terms too - even though they want to do X, Y and Z (ie...
  51. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Congratulations Jo! Wonderful news and accompanied by 'warm' temperatures and lovely sunshine here, hopefully for you too.:) How fabulous getting engaged on 29th Feb too!:D
  52. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Many happy returns, Anja. Hope you have a lovely day, enjoy your birthday cake and have a good 'off conso' week. Well done on your last 2 years - great inspiration and I'm so glad you were a bit ahead of my or I'm sure I'd have struggled. As to the running, that's great. I am missing my...
  53. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PP Thursday for romorrow B - Dukan pancakes (egg-white galette mix + water) L - chicken liver pâté, roast chicken D - cheeseburger pie (without veg obviously)
  54. robinhood

    Please help- urgent advice needed

    So sorry to read your news. Firstly, do what you can to get through the next few days/weeks, if needs be the diet can wait. On to my own experience. When my Mum died I'd just started conso. I can't remember what I ate but we did have oatbran daily - that probably saved me weight-wise - also...
  55. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Horrible for you, Jo - any way your neighbour could get a portable heater into that unused room? Things would defrost nicely and slowly enough not to cause problems hopefully. We've been on round-the-clock measures re heating and things not being frozen - including new concrete floor - and...
  56. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Boring stab PP Thursday for tomorrow B - Dukan pancakes (egg-white galette mix thinned down with water and made on this - I get 7:)) with a little lemon juice/sweetner L - Roast chicken, fromage blanc D - white fish/herbs/garlic, maybe more chicken, maybe more fromage blanc...maybe something...
  57. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    We're firmly in minus temps too, Jo. It's also still very windy, wish that would go as cold temps are fine with bright sunshine as long as there is no wind (husband is ski-ing just now - no wind in the Alps and just a smidge lower temperatures than we have - he's having a well-earned break and...
  58. robinhood

    Consolidation The not so very secret diary of Atropos, 11 &1/2

    Similar temps here, but no blue sky and strong wind with it - boo. Today was miserable while I was outside (to bring youngest to and from school mainly, but also to get water, go to the loo, wash dishes etc) and I reckon wind chill made it feel Arctic-like. I remember being at my parents for...
  59. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Wish we had blue skies - it's bitter out there and no hint of colour in the sky. Husband was to be going ski-ing next week, but think he's gone off the idea. Well done on the loss this week, Jo:). Stay warm over the weekend!
  60. robinhood

    On the Dukan journey

    If there's any left, put one/some in the freezer - you can have on conso! Well done - hope your OH continues to improve and happy birthday to him.:)
  61. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Shame on me for bumping my gums:o. We are in a well-heated (22° - just checked) wee room and all we have cut out is space (OK, lots of!) and indoors washing/toilet facilities! When husband and I moved here, we had no indoors hot water or toilet/shower for a while (over a year for indoors toilet...
  62. robinhood

    Bacon

    The 'bacon' we have here in France is totally different - no visible fat (although still a fatty meat) and it's not allowed (in the French book at least). You can see it here. I'd stick to the official list, personally.
  63. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Colder here too and set to continue so. Wee lad is coughing more, no doctor's appointment available until Friday morning (think the GP has a trainee - wasn't him who answered the phone - so appointments are twice as long, I suppose). Suppose everyone is ill just now too! Never seen quark...
  64. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Jo, do you know if there's a French equivalent (St Moret?) to the XLite Philly? I'm not an icing person, but could easily eat some of those muffins... Snowing with you today? Winter is on its way:(. Stay warm!
  65. robinhood

    Very happy!

    Great stuff! Well done.:D
  66. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    All sounds good, Anja. You have a will of steel going back to cruise! I've been sort of conso-ing (at home) but eating whatever we're served if not at home. While we're living in a glorified caravan (part of living room with a temporary wall, so about caravan size), cooking is limited as lots...
  67. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Not noted menus for a while! Still mostly conso for now Tuesday B - porridge, apple L - cheeseburger pie with carrots and squash in the mince and cheese on top, fromage blanc D - chicken and vegetable soup, tortilla wrap with chicken/salad, custard Wednesday - carb day B - porridge, fruit...
  68. robinhood

    cosmetic surgery

    I wouldn't have unnecessary surgery, but what is necessary or not is different for different people. My body has changed due to pregnancy, age, weight gain and loss but it still all works even if it doesn't look the same (not that it was perfect to start with;)), so that's fine for me. Also...
  69. robinhood

    Carbs

    Dukan doesn't count carbs - but main sources are - 1.5 tbs of oatbran on attack with meat/fish/dairy (the last has carbs), then 2 tbs of oatbran on cruise in addition to veg from the list which you'll find in the book, or on here and the dairy (limited to 1 kilo in cruise).
  70. robinhood

    Cruise - Alcohol

    Ditto Atropos' advice, totally. However, Dr D allows a glass of dry red wine, I believe (that's about 120ml, not the bottle-sized glasses that UK bars seem to favour now - or did last time I was in the UK) if things are getting desperate. If I had that, I'd cut out all tolerated items for the...
  71. robinhood

    On the Dukan journey

    Glad that the measuring tape is being kinder than the scales, but you'll probably be rewarded with a much bigger loss in the near future. I am :eek: at the cost of orthodonic treatment - need to make an appointment for my eldest (and no doubt my daughter will need too in the future as they...
  72. robinhood

    im very embarrassed but before and after photo

    Well done, you look fabulous - what a difference!:) PS I love your OH's t-shirt. I could do with one of those to wear in the morning.:D
  73. robinhood

    How much do you vary your veg?

    I eat what's cheap - usually seasonal - I won't pay more than 2€ a kilo for fruit or veg. Seems to be varied enough though - certainly more so than when I was growing up - there's so much more choice now. Swiss chard - greens for omelette, boiled and drained stalks tossed in chopped parsley...
  74. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Thanks Jo, but Auchan is too far away to be cost effective.:( Do we get to see a photo of the new you? I have much respect for you and others who manage to sit for 2 1/2 hours in the hairdressers. I can manage about 15 minutes (and that's with a coffee!) Well done on the loss - 400gr is good...
  75. robinhood

    Daily menus

    I want haggis, we have none left in the freezer:(. I would try making some with oatbran but kitchen situation is challenging. PP tomorrow - extra exercise shovelling rubble will make up for it not being stabilisation standards! B - Dukan bread L - smoked salmon, roast chicken, fromage blanc...
  76. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Morning! We have the builders in! Or out, rather! They're working on a new room for now (our future living room) so are outside for the next few days then they'll start inside. Half the house is dismantled, lots of breaking up was done Friday/Saturday and the last of it being evacuated this...
  77. robinhood

    3lb from target

    Salt intake to a minimum (no adding salt, no smoked fish, etc) 2 litres water, no tea or coffee no citric acid or sweetners (diet coke, lemon juice, etc) Limit dairy GOOD LUCK!
  78. robinhood

    Consolidation peas - are we allowed in conso?

    You'll need to have peas as part of your gala meal if it's a whole portion. If it's only a few, then surely no worse than a carrot - it's up to you - bear in mind that you'll be having extra carbs with the bread though, so you might want to take that into consideration. I use split...
  79. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PP Thursday (yawn) B - Galette (egg white only) with poached eggs L - roast chicken, fromage blanc D - prawns and fromage blanc/lemon juice, meatloaf
  80. robinhood

    On the Dukan journey

    Glad you have your husband home with you, hope the pain eases for him soon. Well done on your loss too.:)
  81. robinhood

    Scrumpers diary the revenge !!!!

    Freezing here, but lovely blue sky, so I'll just look at the sky and imagine that it's hot:D. Glad it's all working out for you all, Tan, and sounds like diet on track too - excellent!
  82. robinhood

    Cruise PP Consolidation - dos/donts

    Only one serving at gala meals. Phase I of conso - one starch meal, one gala meal - for first half then add in another starch meal and another gala for the second half. Don't panic if you continue to lose weight - a lot of us have. Ditto if you gain - the PP day should sort out a gain and if...
  83. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PV with fruit/cheese B - Dukan porridge, apple L - courgette bolognaise with grated cheese, fromage blanc and kiwi D - chicken with mushrooms in a fromage blanc/mustard sauce, pumpkin, yogurt
  84. robinhood

    Attack Easiyo Yogurt Maker

    I have this yogurt maker but have never used the sachets (can't get them here). It makes yogurt just fine - 1 standard 0%yogurt (125gr), a tsp skimmed milk powder, stir well and top up with skimmed milk. Lid on, boiling water in the flask part and leave overnight. I then strain it over a bowl...
  85. robinhood

    Sander's Dukan Diary

    Brilliant loss, well done! My husband did Dukan with me (eventually) when he'd decided he was getting a bit fat (trousers weren't fitting!) It made life so much easier but I still beat him to conso - haha (he wasn't pleased;)). But he has kept the weight off easier (he doesn't do PP days) and...
  86. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PV conso with extra fruit/no bread B - Dukan porridge L - chicken, ratatouille, fromage blanc, apple S - yogurt D - green salad, cheese and onion omelette, yogurt, pear
  87. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Ha, Jo that is me too - except I use the magic scarf to cover my head too so I look even better;)! Off for the 'below freezing' trek round our countryside with a friend this afternoon - it's going to be a lovely day (albeit cold). More galette des rois this weekend (worse than Christmas for...
  88. robinhood

    On the Dukan journey

    What a worry for you all, I'm so sorry to read of your husband's accident. Having an accident-prone husband, I've been through lots of little (thankfully) accidents with him and it is such a strain. I'm sure friends and neighbours will rally round with offers of help for the children and you...
  89. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Well done Jo.:) Nice seeing the photo again!:D Baggy jeans are good - it means the too tight ones will fit next Friday. (This week I've been full of post-galette des rois bloat. I don't even like pastry that much! Feel a bit better than I did on Monday though (despite having friends for...
  90. robinhood

    ellies dukan diary the next step Cruise

    Lovely dog - how on earth did you manage to get her to stay on the scales? I soo want a dog, miss mine so much. Just not possible though:(.
  91. robinhood

    How do you know how much is enough?

    In order for the diet to work, you need to eat enough protein. As a guide, 1-1.5gr of protein per kilo that you weigh so you're definitely not having enough. I would imagine you were sick because your stomach was empty - prepare some Dukan-friendly snacks to have while driving because a 2 hour...
  92. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Green PV Thursday B - 1/2 galette with 2 poached eggs L - roast chicken with leeks, fromage blanc D - rest of galette with tuna mayonnaise, white fish and smoked salmon in white sauce with spinach
  93. robinhood

    Advice needed!

    Well done on your weightloss:). If it's any consolation, slow off should mean that it stays off easier. If you want to continue losing weight, why not try consolidating what you've already lost and see what happens - most of us have continued losing (slowly) while on conso. If that doesn't...
  94. robinhood

    Mineral waters?

    I think Dr D advises Contrex - high calcium and magnesium, I believe. I don't like sparkling water nor do I like Contrex, so stick to plain tap water. Better for the environment too! Mr Robin drinks Perrier, so I've had a look at the mineral content for that - sodium is 11.8.
  95. robinhood

    On the Dukan journey

    Only weigh after a PP day - twice a week is plenty. Dr D doesn't mention stalling until it's 10 days without a loss, but if that happens decrease your dairy and tolerated items, increase water and walking and it will come off. PS For future reference - strong black coffee or ice cold water...
  96. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PP today - not Thursday but had sugar overload this weekend - yuck, feel dreadful! PV, fruit and cheese for the rest of the week and Green PV on Thursday. B - scrambled eggs L - roast chicken, fromage blanc D - Dukan bread chicken sandwich
  97. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Thank you, Jo. We had a good holiday and ate lots of great food (luckily lots of protein, as per the French Christmas) cooked by my clever brother, just nice seeing everyone, the food was a bonus! Back home to rain - not ideal but better than snow. Still mild for the time of year - strange weather!
  98. robinhood

    Daily menus

    First PP of the year! Not too strict to ease myself in gently.:) B - galette with egg L - smoked salmon, 'coronation' chicken D - fish and prawns in white sauce, maybe cold roast chicken (I cooked 2 small ones yesterday in preparation) or fromage blanc - depends how hungry I am!
  99. robinhood

    M-Mouse's Droppings

    Happy New Year, Manda! Glad you had a good meet-up - Jo, you will need to take Manda with you for future cafe visits! How far along are you with conso now, Manda?
  100. robinhood

    Scrumpers diary the revenge !!!!

    Hi Tan - were you lot first to welcome in the New Year? All the best for your first full year in Oz.:) Best of luck for Dukan this time round!
  101. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Happy New Year, Jo and welcome back! Hope you had a great holiday.:)
  102. robinhood

    Official weekly weigh in.

    Decided to weigh 1st Jan then again after PP day. So, scales this morning 10 st 3 lb. That's about 3 lb heavier than October but hopefully will be down a pound or two by Friday as I suspect the salty excesses of last night will have caused a fair bit of water retention.:) Good luck for the...
  103. robinhood

    Happy 2012 :)

    Happy and healthy 2012 to all.:)
  104. robinhood

    Dukan Dinner Party: PP day!!

    I'm probably too late as you'll have done your shopping! But (for future ideas), I'd go for seafood (prawns, oysters, mussels, whatever you like) with Dukan mayo and/or lemon juice for the prawns, shallots and vinegar for the oysters and for the mussels - steamed with small amount of white...
  105. robinhood

    reading my diary

    Massive well done! I'm pretty sure we've all (me included) put on a bit of weight over the festive season - good news is that it will come off quickly as it's mostly water from the carbs.:D
  106. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PP Thursday B - galette with poached egg L - roast chicken, fromage blanc D - prawns, steak
  107. robinhood

    Merry Christmas

    Hope everyone had a good Christmas and here's to slim and healthy 2012 for us all.:)
  108. robinhood

    So, how ws christmas?

    Morning! We had a great time - my brother cooked us some lovely food (he's a chef) and I actually really enjoyed the oysters this year, so I'll have them again! Food-wise 24th/25th - overall more Atkins than Dukan, a slice of Christmas cake and 3 chocolates (but not fussed on the latter, so...
  109. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Stay safe on snowy roads. We have none (yet) but it's fairly windy out (we're lucky, is so much worse north of us - hope all is OK with you, Jo). Hope all have a lovely Christmas when it comes around.:xmassign:
  110. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Quick update from me! All Christmas goodies made/stored, just have to ice the Christmas cake (I'll have a slice at some point, but I don't like icing, so will need to prise it off). I've managed not to eat any of said goodies yet (well, just a little mincemeat) possibly due to the fact that...
  111. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PV conso-style today B - porridge, apple L - vegetable soup with lentils (instead of bread), cheese omelette D - pork chops with brocoli, fromage blanc PP tomorrow B - scrambled eggs with ham L - Dukan tuna/cheese pizza, custard S - fromage blanc D - prawns, roast chicken PV conso +...
  112. robinhood

    Mirjam's Cruise diet

    Not Dukan friendly, but I make suet-free mincemeat (because you can only get suet here from the butcher, then chop it yourself - yum). So I use about 750 gr dried fruit (I like a mixture) soaked in enough cider to cover. Then add in about a kilo of chopped apples and 250 gr brown sugar, mixed...
  113. robinhood

    Xmas wont stop us!

    Easy enough if you're in charge of the cooking. Maybe a few tolerated required though! This is what I'd have (but I'm not cooking although it will probably mainly be seafood and either beef or chicken/turkey - which is Dukan-friendly and lots of cheese, which isn't!) Smoked salmon with lemon...
  114. robinhood

    Do you know what I'm really enjoying most about Dukan?

    Also the fact that it's easy to adapt Dukan food for 'real life' afterwards - I still cook Dukan-style (so PP/PV food and add extras in), so if I need to cut back (like this week in preparation for a weekend of gluttony:o) it's no hardship to do so - just take out some of the extras.
  115. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    We are to have a sunny day today (hopefully). Nice quiet day after rushing around yesterday - just need to buy tangerines for all the pupils/teachers/assistants (so about 115) - I'm going to look like I have a tangerine-based eating disorder at the check-out.:D Youngest better today, so...
  116. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Rain here too! Had a mixed weekend, mostly nice. 'Christmas' lunch with husband's parents as we're going to my brother for the actual day - so lots of eating (mainly protein!). Had about half a glass of wine and a few small slices of bread, no room for cheese or pud (probably because of the...
  117. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Wow, Anja - those look beautiful, bet they taste great too. Have been having a bit of a bake-a-thon too - and enjoying making without eating(plenty testers on hand)! Haven't bought any dates this year - I ate nearly all of them last year:o but have ordered a box of orangettes for me so I will be...
  118. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Today - Dukan stab B - porridge, apple L - soupe au pistou, fromage blanc S - tangerine D - pork chops, brocoli, bread and cheese Tomorrow - PP B - 1/2 Dukan bread and scrambled egg (1 yolk two whites) L - rest of bread with chicken liver pâté, white fish and smoked salmon D - 1/2 roast...
  119. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Morning! Hi Vickki, hope the warmer temperatures are on their way - think they got lost over France;), mind you, the temperatures are dropping slightly each day so I suppose winter isn't far away. Workshop at the library this morning then usual taxi service this afternoon. Diet all good but...
  120. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Oh, I've been up your way in snow, Ellie - a couple of years ago with friends who live up there. Luckily they both have 4x4s otherwise things would be awkward. It does seem to get worse each year though - even in Aberdeen things can get ropey (and that never used to happen) although I grew up...
  121. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Blimey - what happened to the warmer weather?:eek: Where about are you in Aberdeenshire, Ellie? I have family there (and was born and brought up there too) and just wondered if the snow is all over or just near you - my Auntie will be panicking if there's snow (not that she has to go anywhere!)
  122. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Morning! Been to get rest of ingredients for Christmas baking, plus bank and other boring stuff. Christmas baking starting today and presents being wrapped too - will make the Christmas cake over the weekend (for my brother mainly, I'll have a small piece though and the youngest is quite...
  123. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PP Thursday tomorrow (white and no eggs!) B - porridge made with water, served with strained yogurt and cinnamon L - fish and seafood in white sauce, fromage blanc D - tuna 'mayonnaise', roast chicken, custard
  124. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Jo, I think Google will be more of a handful - they are both so different already! Google is more independent (and has no fear) but roots around my top looking for milk, he hasn't worked out it comes from a carton yet! Galaxie is smaller (was the runt) and is more timid but it didn't take him...
  125. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Here are Galaxie (black) and Google. The photo of them together is when they first arrived.:) Thanks for the link, Jo. We had Marks & Spencer in Lyon and went occasionally (when we lived there) but wouldn't bother now - too far away.
  126. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Poor man. Hope his family have lots of support.:( But, have been having a productive morning here - tidying outdoors and inside too - hindered by small animals for the latter - kittens are hilarious. Wee tikes both now mastered climbing the sofas in record time and love chasing and pouncing on...
  127. robinhood

    Alessandra's diary

    Well done! You've broken through the 60k barrier.:) Good luck for the surgery and recovery afterwards.
  128. robinhood

    on another note.....

    I would imagine if green veg was eaten each day but one, you'd still see a loss after weigh-in (provided you weigh in after your PP day). I have balanced things out to be able to get away with Green PV instead of PP Thursdays most of the time. I wouldn't advise it though - stick to the book...
  129. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Well done Anja and I'm feeling Christmassy now. Really should write the cards... Thought I'd update a little. Food has been mainly Dukan, had the odd glass of wine and extra cheese. No gala meals this week (boo) so relaxed green PV for tomorrow. We have 'new' scales - they are from my...
  130. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Green PV day for Thursday tomorrow B - Scrambled egg with smoked salmon L - white fish with spinach, fromage blanc S - Dukan spiced bread D - rabbit with green beans, custard (made with powder and skimmed milk)
  131. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    I've seen similar programmes here, so many health and safety rules prevent people doing their jobs properly.:( Another sunny day here, off to the park with youngest to try and get him bike riding properly (he manages 10 seconds, then falls off - lack of concentration, I suspect). Hope all...
  132. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Morning! Exciting - we have kittens! It's too soon really (they're only 6 weeks) but their Mum has had enough and basically ignores them (she had another litter 6 months ago - she's going to see the vet soon so that there are no more!) so we have special milk for them in addition to food and...
  133. robinhood

    Alessandra's diary

    Alessandra, I don't know if you do so already, but how about weighing yourself less and measuring yourself? If you're doing lots of exercise, you'll not only be losing fat but also gaining muscle. Muscle is more dense than fat, so the scales maybe aren't shifting because of that - you'll be...
  134. robinhood

    Scrumpers diary the revenge !!!!

    Hey Tan, great to read your last couple of posts, you sound really settled already. Sorry, I'm late to this.:o Excellent on the job front too and well done on getting back on track with Dukan. I've had kangaroo once (but cooked in wine) and loved it, too expensive for everyday though. I...
  135. robinhood

    Attack Starting 15/11 please let this work!!

    Hi, well done on the four days of attack. Are your stats correct? If you want to lose around 20lb, that's the same amount as I had to lose and Dr D advised 3 days attack. I'd start phase II today - get some veggies on your plate!
  136. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    I'm between sizes too, Jo. I have a pair of size 10 jeans that fit well everywhere but are tight round the waist, but 12s are baggy. Wish they did odd sizes. Am with you on Christmas cooking-a-thon, but am at my brother's, so I'll eat whatever, offer whatever help I can and not even try and...
  137. robinhood

    New study: protein activates the cells responsible for keeping us awake....

    I've eaten chicken as a snack before now, not in an office mind. I don't think anyone would bother though - you may even start a new trend with chicken pieces in a coolbox replacing the traditional (British?) biscuit tin.:D
  138. robinhood

    HELP! Are these suitable?

    In a word, no! I would avoid all those yogurts and buy 0% (or as close as you can get) natural yogurt and sweeten it yourself. Quark and fromage frais are lower carb still and can be used as yogurt. Chicken that has 10gr carbs per 100gr has loads of hidden nasties in there. Avoid at all...
  139. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Finished shopping for presents (been this morning) for the kids - just one thing to order. I need to make a couple of hampers though - to be done until nearer the time. Cards in cupboard (bought last month while in UK) but not opened yet. Need to get on with that as I write wee updates in each...
  140. robinhood

    Dukan diet slammed

    This would be the same Daily Mail that gave the diet lots of positive publicity last year?:rolleyes: No diet is perfect but I have done extra research and for overall good health, I do think low-carb is the way to go. OK, it's low-fat also, so 2 groups 'almost' cut out (but there are carbs in...
  141. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Green PV for Thursday B - Dukan bread and home-made strained yogurt L - Prawns and lemon juice, roast chicken and spinach S - fromage blanc D - Fish and seafood in white sauce, cabbage, baked custard
  142. robinhood

    Alessandra's diary

    Jo, Dukan now has cereal bars and other ready-made nonsense (for your info only - no use to the others - you can get it all in Géant Casino - never tried it, never will) which completely defeats the object as he likes us to get back to cooking:sigh:. I'm sure some (if not all) is available in...
  143. robinhood

    One negative thing about the diet

  144. robinhood

    Alessandra's diary

    I can't answer for the others, but my weight has stabilised (one year+ after starting conso) at around the conso start weight (which was the 'true weight' that Dr D gave me, so I think his calculations are worthy of keeping in mind). It does go up and down a bit (as weight does;)) but the PP day...
  145. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Husband working tomorrow, so debating whether to take the kids to memorial (eldest wants to go to the next village on his bike with pals to the memorial there - not happening!) but no longer have a restaurant, so we aren't invited for a hot chocolate (or stronger) afterwards. Not going to UK...
  146. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Welcome back, Jo. Hope work's not too busy. Thought I'd mess up your diary with my kitten news. Two male kittens reserved (GUNTER and GOOGLE - not my choice:rolleyes:) and hopefully will have them just after Christmas (as we're away so don't want them before!)
  147. robinhood

    Xmas nibbles

    This is lovely - we had it last week - Mix up a few handfuls of spinach (or use frozen) some eggs and seasoning to make an omelette. Cool and cut in half then spread some cottage cheese/home-made 'boursin'/quark and add a layer of smoked salmon to make a sandwich. Then cut into small slices...
  148. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PP Thursday for tomorrow (not stab-strict but should be OK!) Last minute dinner invitation for tonight, so PP day happening tomorrow instead. B - scrambled egg (1 whole and 2 whites) with smoked salmon, fromage blanc L - tuna 'mayonnaise', roast chicken, strained yogurt D - rabbit with...
  149. robinhood

    15 weeks on the diet and..

    By only weighing after a PP day you will lose the water and temporary carb gains accululated throughout the week! Don't worry if you gain some weeks, you will probably lose some weight too. It all evens out (look at my stats in sig). Follow conso as in the book and you won't go wrong! Good...
  150. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PP Thursday B - 2 whites and 1 whole scrambled eggs with Dukan bread L - prawns with fromage blanc/paprika, fish and lemon juice, custard (made with custard powder) D - more prawns and rest of bread, roast chicken, fromage blanc
  151. robinhood

    Consolidation back to cruise?

    How are you managing on conso? Is you weight staying the same, are you losing or gaining (a little)? When I've overindulged (Christmas/Summer), I've managed to get back on track by limiting/cutting out tolerated items, having less carbs, less fruit, less galas. I wouldn't go back to cruise but...
  152. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Don't worry, Jo! I didn't put in quantities, but lunch was loads - I probably had about 400gr of fish/seafood at lunchtime. OK, the pizza was small, but I had extra chicken on the side. I'm guessing well over 100gr of protein, which means that despite the low calories, I didn't feel hungry at...
  153. robinhood

    Cruise PP I Think I've Been Doing This Wrong

    If your budget won't stretch to meat, how about frozen fish, seafood, tinned tuna, etc. Try and get your egg consumption down a bit. You can have some soya too (tolerated though so don't overdo it). Your lunch was nearly protein-free and veg sadly lacking too - green veg is great (low carb and...
  154. robinhood

    Consolidation just too.scared

    Ditto Atropos! There was much excitement for my first pasta meal and I just didn't enjoy it. Only have it very, very rarely now (small amount in soup, for ex). As for bread, I prefer Dukan bread now. Tastes have definitely changed. Most of us have lost in the first stages of Conso. Just...
  155. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PP stab B - 1 slice Dukan bread with 2 dry-fried eggs and 1 slice of ham L - seafood mix and white fish in white sauce, fromage blanc D - Dukan pizza with rest of oatbran, strained fromage blanc, egg and chicken (probably too many eggs, but I don't have many on other days)
  156. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Bad encounter with a car:(. We were 'lucky' that the damage was nearly all internal, must have been instant and she still looked like herself. New litter born a week ago, think we're having 2 boys (not sure on the sex of one of the kittens, but I want them both the same sex - in case we aren't...
  157. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    We have mice too, Jo (thankfully most are outside where we have our washing machine, etc) and I am so missing the cat (new cats born 10 days ago - we're having 2!) Hope work isn't too busy! By the way, picked up a book at the library (l'anglais? It's not the joy! by Christiane Courbey) which...
  158. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    I'm sorry to read your sad news. Last year I was newly on conso when my Mum died. All diet thoughts were banished while I was away (10 days, I think) and I ate whatever was put in front of me. Husband (also on Dukan) got me sorted out food-wise when we came home but I had a small gain (which...
  159. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Just a quick catch-up, have been visiting family/friends for a week. Totally non-Dukan :o (but got in plenty exercise the day I was tidying/sorting my Mum's house) but I didn't overeat, so should be fine. Glad to be home.:)
  160. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Sorry about your ordeal, Jo. Hope they appreciate the effort! DD, just as well I'd finished breakfast before reading, ha. Think you sent us your rain, Jo - we had none over the weekend but are making up for it now, still it will acclimatise me to Scottish weather before I set off! Vicky...
  161. robinhood

    Alessandra's diary

    Dairy will stall some people, regardless of the amount. I certainly have 500 gr (probably more) of dairy per day but accepted from the start that weightloss would be slower. I'm not in UK but am sure the strawberry yogurt is not allowed. Chicken thighs are not the best chicken choice either...
  162. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    63.5 kilos, so after a year or so on conso I am at the same weight (roughly) as this time last year (having had a few fluctuations throughout the year). Very happy with that.:D So, lessons learnt (for me, at least) one gala meal/day is fine and the scales are kind after a PP day, one gala week...
  163. robinhood

    Official weekly weigh in.

    63.5 kilos for me this morning, holiday weight has gone.:) Next weigh-in - 2012 (when I'll no doubt be playing catch-up again after Christmas excesses).
  164. robinhood

    Essential dukan foods

    You can have parsnips - but with caution, like carrots and beetroot. I couldn't do without fromage blanc, eggs, chicken, white fish, smoked salmon, oatbran and if I have prawns and rhubarb then that's a bonus. I like all veg, but greens are favourites. Lots of herbs and spices too, but I...
  165. robinhood

    Anyone else get tired/fatigued really quickly?

    Basically, eat until you are full-ish should be enough. Myfitnesspal is a good site to give you an idea of how much you are having though. Just log in your food for one day and that will tell you how many grams of protein, carbs, etc you have consumed.
  166. robinhood

    Anyone else get tired/fatigued really quickly?

    I was tired if I didn't eat enough, so try and get some more protein into you. You need between 1-1.5gr protein for each kilo you weigh for this diet to work. Also, vitamin tablet daily is a good idea and recommended by Dr D, try and get extra vitamin C in too to boost your immune system...
  167. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Thursday Green PV B - Dukan bread and fromage blanc L - Mince with courgettes, custard D - white fish and prawns/smoked salmon, spinach
  168. robinhood

    What happens when you cheat?

    Did you check your ideal weight on Dr D's site? If you once weighed 58 kilos and have since had children and are 10 years older for ex, it's unrealistic for your body to be able to maintain the 58 kilos. You are at a good BMI weight now, so please don't expect the weight to fall off - once my...
  169. robinhood

    Has anyone finished the entire diet, then regained their lost weight?

    I think with any diet, if you go back to eating much the same way pre-diet, then the weight will go back on. This is why Dukan is good - lots of variety, different cooking methods, not eating packaged foods (too much). All of these are useful. Bear in mind that conso is just cruise with a few...
  170. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Well done, Anja both on eating and exercise. I don't have much to add except to thank you for your inspiration and leading the way for me (and others). Looking forward to seeing your Maintainer badge.:D I'll be weighing on Friday, hope the scales will show my weight down a little (before going...
  171. robinhood

    Consolidation bread/pasta

    From memory (lost book, not replaced) it's 40-60 gr wholemeal bread and 80 gr uncooked pasta (which is loads - I couldn't eat it all).
  172. robinhood

    Cruise PV christmas lunch

    Christmas day is easy to do - lots of turkey and veg, make celeriac mash insead of potatoes. Dukan-friendly pud (loads of recipes on here) for ex, trifle, it's easy to make a Dukan one - oatbran cake base, sf jelly, egg custard thickened with a little cornflour and sweetened vanilla quark...
  173. robinhood

    Attack Chicken Liver Pate

    The recipe isn't Dukan-friendly because a - no alcohol (full of sugar) b - no fruit (and orange zest is full of oil too) By all means, make pâté (I do) but leave those items out.
  174. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Morning! Had trouble finding this thread, everyone has diaries! Another scorcher forecast here, how strange when at least half of summer was on the cool side. The temperatures will nosedive soon enough, no doubt. Sad news in our household. Our kitten was knocked down yesterday and killed...
  175. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Nice photo, Jo.:) Very warm here too, so lucky. Been out for most of it, kids are loving it.
  176. robinhood

    Preparation for a holiday

    I wouldn't advise tweaking the rules on cruise, but I have done so occasionally since being on stab (and even on conso as I no longer enjoy pasta so rarely have it, preferring to swap for another carb). If I've had a 'clean' week (ie no gala meals, weekends with friends, etc) then I will do a...
  177. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PP Stab:( (youngest's birthday this week, so lunch at inlaws = 3 galas;) and cake yesterday at his party) B - big bowl fromage blanc, Dukan toast L - More toast with chicken livers and scrambled eggs (one egg and 2 whites) D - white fish and prawns with lemon juice, tofu pud
  178. robinhood

    Thinking of buyin the recipe book. Is it worth it?

    The book is official, but some recipes need too many tolerated items and there are photos showing non-Dukan foods (so obviously not a photo of the actual finished product). However, I've not looked through the whole book (saw a Daily Mail article for my examples) - and it wouldn't put me off...
  179. robinhood

    Thinking of buyin the recipe book. Is it worth it?

    I wouldn't buy the book, personally. The best recipes are the ones that are tried and tested by Dukan dieters (ie us on here) and not ones that have been made using (some) non-Dukan ingredients and with photos that are extremely misleading. You'll also find other recipes suitable for Dukan if...
  180. robinhood

    Cruise PP Could it be i am having too much ww yogurt?

    Dairy can stall - there's 5.9 carbs per serving in WW toffee yogurt - so that's almost 24 gr daily carbs just from those. I think Total yogurts gets a few mentions on here, so maybe try that instead. I usually have one yogurt per day, maybe 2 occasionally (but only have natural). Best to have...
  181. robinhood

    new, day 1 and confused - advice please

    You need between 1 and 1.5 gr of protein for each kilo you weight, so not nearly enough. Check out myfitnesspal to see how many grammes of protein you are eating - I reckon you could probably double up quantities and add in a snack or two (at least while on attack).
  182. robinhood

    back on the wagon after a year off!!

    Hi, I remember you:D. Welcome back and congratulations on your new baby! Tbh, I wouldn't bother with what's changed, stick to last year's book. He seems to blow hot and cold on certain things, so if it worked for you last year (as it did for me) then carry on as what's true this week, won't be...
  183. robinhood

    Scrumpers diary the revenge !!!!

    :) Tan, let's see a photo of your lovely cake, please!
  184. robinhood

    Attack 7 days on attack and only lost 2 pounds. Is it possible??

    I did lose 10 kilos - my weight hovers around the same weight (slightly more after summer holidays but I know how to sort that out and am doing so). Top tip is to buy fat-free natural yogurt (or make your own) and sweeten it yourself rather than have the WW, Muller ones (which may have hidden...
  185. robinhood

    How to cope with BBQ during attack

    How well do your friends know you? If you took some fish (tuna, for eg - lovely on BBQ) to cook would they find that suspicious? I know if we were invited to a BBQ and I took a few tuna steaks for people to try, nobody would be bothered. Otherwise, do the best you can (fatty meat won't take...
  186. robinhood

    Is this normal?

    'Dukan flu' is normal for some and will pass once on cruise. Don't know if second time around has anything to do with it, maybe your body had less sugar-withdrawal the first time?
  187. robinhood

    Attack 7 days on attack and only lost 2 pounds. Is it possible??

    If your BMI is healthy, then 2 lb for a week of diet is a great start (I lost 1.7 kilos in my first week and had 10 kilos or so to lose altogether). TBH, Dukan isn't really meant for those starting with a healthy BMI - be very careful that you follow all 4 phases in order to keep the weight...
  188. robinhood

    Consolidation The not so very secret diary of Atropos, 11 &1/2

    I think even I might prefer the running (for 5 minutes as opposed to 2 hours ironing)! Well done Atropos - top marks for effort. What script were you writing?
  189. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Photos of posh car and caravan, Vicky, please! And I would say that if a caravan is replacing a romantic trip away, a wobble now and again is compulsory;).
  190. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Jo, we have driven but it's 2000km so not ideal. Also, last time driving, we got caught up in fishermen striking on the way home, kids caught stomach bug on ferry on way there so husband now hates ferries. Plane then hire car much easier (although more expensive) but as I'm on my own I'll manage...
  191. robinhood

    Cruising for Eternity

    BE, I'd go higher fat every time (because Atkins is high fat) if you're in ketosis but everything in moderation if you're not, so I'd have both the fruit and the cheese (and do, just not today). Your post is really interesting with regards to PCOS. I have done some reading too and am convinced...
  192. robinhood

    Drinks

    My lot (12, 8, 5) have water as their main drink - certainly with main meals and in between. The boys have milk or hot chocolate at breakfast and after school. I don't know quantities, they drain their cups at mealtimes and sometimes refill so that's 500 ml or so, then whatever they have in...
  193. robinhood

    DUKAN ON A BUDGET ...

    Jo, if you shop at Leclerc, they have 25% ticket Leclerc on packs of chicken just now. I'll be stocking the freezer. (Hopefully it's nationwide and not just regional otherwise of no interest to you:p).
  194. robinhood

    considering starting the diet... how much will it cost for a weekly shop?

    Food bill rises a little but you're not having extras (takeaway, coffee and cake in a café, etc), so overall you should be saving.:D
  195. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Christmas.... Husband has the first week of the school holidays as leave which means he goes back to work on 26th. Which means that we will have to travel home on Christmas Day (going to my brother's, hopefully). He will try and get Boxing Day off too but not expecting miracles. Been told to...
  196. robinhood

    Daily menus

    White PP Thursday for tomorrow:( B - one egg and 2 white omelette L - coronation chicken Dukan bread sandwich, fromage blanc D - grilled white fish with garlic/herb home-made cheese, coffee meringue Kids will get custard from all the leftover yolks.
  197. robinhood

    Cruise PV Help with stagnation please!

    Lots of things that are allowed on Dukan can stall - citric acid, dairy, artificial sweetners. So, I'd cut out the yogurt (if you have) and eat quark, etc instead (less carbs), ditch the diet coke and don't cook with lemon juice (if you do so). Also (have done this myself) cut out tolerated...
  198. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Diet's not important right now, Sarah. You'll get there... Jo, there's also GOOD techniques for damage limitation;). Hope work is being kind to you today.
  199. robinhood

    Attack Eating a LOT!

    Best to limit the smoked fish - not every day - it's very salty. Apart from your body not needing the extra salt - your kidneys have to work harder and they're under enough strain processing all the extra protein - you'll probably retain water and not see a loss on the scales.
  200. robinhood

    M-Mouse's Droppings

    We can get Cadbury's chocolate here now, also saw some Crunchie biscuits advertised (not keen on biscuits though and didn't enjoy the last crunchie I ate). Nice chocs, Manda. Glad you enjoyed the course. Enough food porn for today. :D
  201. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Welcome back, Jo! Haven't been around much myself, glad you had a good holiday and I'm sure a couple of PPs and a few litres of water and your clothes will be fine.
  202. robinhood

    Scrumpers diary the revenge !!!!

    Yipppppppppppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Well done, Tan. Enjoy the fizz.:D If there's no chicken, there shouldn't be a shortage of kangaroo;). You'll be fine on the protein front.
  203. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Green PV (instead of PP) B - Dukan bread and boiled egg L - fish and prawns in white sauce, spinach, fromage blanc D - chicken and courgettes and rest of bread, strained yogurt (hopefully less carbs than the unstrained)
  204. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Happy Dukan-conso-stab anniversary, Anja and a huge well done to you.:D
  205. robinhood

    M-Mouse's Droppings

    Oh gojis. They are tolerated now, so not had them for ages. Or maybe they are no longer tolerated and we can have them? Manda, I have highs and lows of being creative. This week has been a low week of chicken, fish and eggs. I need to get cooking again! Vicky, photo?:D
  206. robinhood

    Scrumpers diary the revenge !!!!

    Blimey Tan , you've got a lot on. Hope the baking goes well with Dylan - you should get him making Dukan-friendly stuff for the home ec session, then there's no temptations! You'll (finally) be on the beach over (our) winter. Keep that thought in your head when the packing/paperwork/diet gets...
  207. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Have a great holiday, Jo. Eat, drink and be merry (not too many glucides, mind.;)) and best of luck for the vide grenier - really hope you make loads of cash and don't get rained on. We'll be going to one too on Sunday (visiting only, not selling)!
  208. robinhood

    Gained......nearly a kg!!!!

    The turkey ham has sugar and salt added too. Best plan is to avoid packaged (meat) protein as much as you can (use them for emergencies or as a snack but don't count on them for main meals). Keep an eye on the quantities of dairy if you're having lots of cottage cheese - 1 kg is allowed per...
  209. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Thursday Green PV No galas/excesses this week, so green PV instead of PP. B - 1/2 Dukan bread and fromage blanc L - tuna 'mayonnaise', green omelette (one whole egg, two whites, spinach) S - Bread and rest of tuna D - roast chicken and green beans, fromage blanc
  210. robinhood

    M-Mouse's Droppings

    Our kitten would have eaten the bones, she could do with being a bit fussier (and only eating her own kitten food instead of pinching from the cat across the road, as well as other things pinched from the kids' plates:(). Anyway, total hijack. Hope you're well, Manda.:)
  211. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    Vicky, are you having oatbran porridge? Well done on the maintaining:D. I think my eating is low-carb but not excessively so - I have lots of pulses, not much bread (have extra Dukan bread instead, still carbs but not so white!) and have a pasta/rice/potato based meal maybe once a month, if...
  212. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Morning! Back in the land of the Internet (for now) - we're still having connection problems and landline not working :(. Kids all back at school (although not today for the youngest two and just a half day at secondary school too) and things are fine there, apart from the fact that eldest...
  213. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Ho hum, 65 kilos. Never mind, I know why:o. And I'm bloated, so some water in there too. So, kids/husband will be out from under my feet on Monday. Lots of walking on the menu but going back to stab (less weekends on the horizon, less need for conso galas - in theory). Next weigh in - mid...
  214. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PP conso Thursday B - 1 slice of Dukan bread, 2 eggs, yogurt L - smoked salmon, white fish, fromage blanc D - coronation chicken sandwich with rest of Dukan bread, yogurt
  215. robinhood

    Does anyone make their own yoghurt?

    It's a little cheaper (maybe 10 cents per pack) for us than buying but, above all, it is much nicer yogurt (and has more calcium in it as I add milk powder). Also, no packaging, no running out, etc.
  216. robinhood

    Heyilp! Heyilp! (Penelope Pitstop Stylee) Need help with advice re stall!

    Love the username;). The salt in the cubes could have caused a gain, as has been said. I would (if you haven't already) - Make sure you're having enough pure protein (1-1.5 gr protein per kilo of weight) Increase walking and water. Cut out tolerated items and packaged protein. Have...
  217. robinhood

    Does anyone make their own yoghurt?

    Oops, sorry, should use skimmed - I use ss so that all the family can have them. It's UHT here, sadly, but I'd use 'proper' milk if it was easily available and not disgracefully expensive. I heat the milk if I have time (and inclination to wash the pan), but usually not - makes little...
  218. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Hello everyone! Had a fab weekend, won't talk about food though. All gala-ed out;). One week until school. Ready on all fronts (apart from the early starts - never ready for those!) and looking forward to normality. Had a 'lovely' storm on Friday evening, typically came on while on the...
  219. robinhood

    Does anyone make their own yoghurt?

    I do! The yogurt is a bit thin (I usually use dried milk in addition to the yogurt/milk but that bumps up the carbs, so wouldn't advise it - I'm on stab and, in theory, can eat what I want 6 days out of 7) but you can strain it, I suppose, if you like it thicker. One natural 0% yogurt 1...
  220. robinhood

    When to weigh?

    Add in some wheatbran now that you're on cruise, that helps. Also strong black coffee is great. Can second the rhubarb too! I weighed in twice a week (both after PP days) but now just once a month (am on phase IV).
  221. robinhood

    Sts weight on 3 days of attack :( UD now lost 4lbs :)

    There are lots of possible reasons - water retention (you have a few salty things in there, worse if you are adding salt too) Transit TOTM (more water retention) Maybe not drinking enough Yogurts (most of us have been tripped up by yogurt, some stall with very little, some 0% yogurts...
  222. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Conso + fruit (+ gala) B - Dukan bread, fromage blanc, watermelon L - tomato salad, rabbit and courgettes, yogurt D - gala - chilli with tortilla and cheese (bread and cheese ration) and maybe pudding (depending on what it is) but definitely a glass of wine
  223. robinhood

    Consolidation Em's Conso diary

    Wow! Emma, you look fab. :D Well done!
  224. robinhood

    So why aren't more people doing Dukan?

    I think most diets will work if followed correctly and don't think Dukan is necessarily better than another. I do think that Dukan gives faster results than others and that's why it has such a huge fanclub BUT stabilisation has to be done on this diet as with all of them and I think that's...
  225. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Conso PP Thursday B - 2 small galettes with fromage blanc and a little smoked salmon L - chicken, custard S - Dukan bread with rest of oatbran D - rabbit, fromage blanc
  226. robinhood

    Attack leftover yolks??

    I make custard/crème caramel for the kids. Wonder if I could give one to the kitten now and again? We used to give them to the dog too (but can't remember if she had them as a puppy). Sorry to hijack.:o
  227. robinhood

    Rabbit Liver?

    I had horse once, but husband wouldn't eat it so never bought it again. I happily eat most other *awful* French things too. Our kitten is a champion fly catcher (then she eats them). Another reason to be pleased we adopted her.:D
  228. robinhood

    Em's diary

    Stunning chocs, bet the happy couple were delighted.:D
  229. robinhood

    Consolidation Em's Conso diary

    Welcome to conso, Emma and a massive well done. Another one here who was delighted to have cheese again (and fruit). Can take or leave the carbs though, even 10 months after restarting them. Off to look for chocolate!
  230. robinhood

    IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

    See that wedding is on the horizon, Vicky - brilliant. :) Congratulations! I think you should presuade Tickle that sausages should be maids of honour. They could have bows to match the bridesmaids.:D
  231. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PV Conso + fruit B - fromage blanc and blackberries, 1/2 Dukan bread S - apple L - green salad, boiled eggs and more Dukan bread, yogurt D - chicken legs, green beans and courgettes, extra Dukan bread (instead of 'normal' bread allowance) and cheese
  232. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Exactly, the seasons are messed up! It will probably snow once the kids are back at school!;) Am in no hurry for the stuff though and if it stays away all winter, even better. I will allow the snow to fall on the mountains and ski slopes as long as it leaves roads and pavements clear:D. Cooler...
  233. robinhood

    Rabbit Liver?

    I can't see why it's not allowed - any liver is allowed, surely? If not (and I know you should stick to the rules - which I do, generally) then I'd have it anyway (says she who claims the liver from the rabbit each time we have it). *Off to defrost a rabbit for tomorrow's PP Thursday*
  234. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Hi Sarah, how are you doing? Nice to see you back xxx. Thought I'd say hello here as I've not had time to reply on any diaries. Hope everyone's OK - is it raining in the UK? Someone asked me last night, I have no idea. Heatwave here, not much fun at all. Then we'll all catch colds because...
  235. robinhood

    Cruise PV OMG We've bought a tent! Any Dukan camping tips?

    Tins of tuna, dried beef (biltong), eggs to take with you, buy some steak/chicken/fish when out and about and pack a frying pan (we also manage with a 2 ring gas stove and use BBQ facilities if they have them). We did tend to go shopping daily though so we didn't store too much. We have a cigar...
  236. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Well done on the running, Anja. One thing I know I will never do, much respect for those that do though. Back from holidays, although husband and kids still off work/school, so not properly back. Foodwise, not really Dukan, not much exercise, too much wine. Feel a bit sluggish, my own fault...
  237. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Quick hello! Just heading off out again (holidays are exhausting, if good) but realised I didn't update weight so am having a cup of tea and 5 minutes to catch up with news (riots seem to have calmed down, thankfully). So, weight - now at 64 kilos which is fine, as I've strayed from conso...
  238. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Back! After 3 WEEKS of no internet connection (firstly told was dodgy box, got a new one after 10 days, still didn't work, then told that it was the phone line, which has just been fixed in the last half hour) or telephone (I have no mobile, husband's didn't work here despite them saying it...
  239. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Conso + gala Saturday B - Dukan bread with egg L - fish/smoked salmon with spinach, orange D - gala - no idea (invited to friends' house for the evening) Sunday B - Dukan cake L - gala - invited to in-laws' elderly friend for lunch (wish us luck, we're taking the kids!) D - omelette...
  240. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Well done Anja, great stuff!:) Party sounds great, you're so creative with the party food - mine get a bowl of sweets and a cake:o. I do like parties at home though, the games are more fun for the parents than the kids;) although at the end of the day we're all exhausted. Yes, teepee, I'm so...
  241. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Conso + carbs B - 1 slice Dukan bread with fromage blanc and no added sugar fruit puree (instead of jam) L - ham, cheese and salad sandwich with rest of Dukan bread, peach D - lentils and hardboiled egg whites, tomato salad, yogurt
  242. robinhood

    Apprehensive

    Pizza is a good one, PP days included. Make base with Dukan bread mix and spread out as much as you can with spatula. Bake in oven. Then PP - fromage frais/egg mixed together as base (instead of tomato) with smoked salmon/chicken/ham/tuna on top and a few dabs of cheese (recipe on recipes...
  243. robinhood

    Daily menus

    PP Thursday (can't remember if I was to do PP or green PV, so PP to be safe) B - spicy toast L - coronation chicken (fromage blanc/curry powder/lemon), tofu pud D - crabsticks, smoked salmon scrambled eggs, yogurt S - rhubarb and custard
  244. robinhood

    Consolidation I did it

    Well done! Did you reach your goal when Dr D said you would? Before? After? As Anja advises, don't overdo the gala/carb meals as you will probably feel a bit bloated afterwards, but it will settle down quickly enough. Enjoy!
  245. robinhood

    Stabilization CONSOSTAB (shared diary)

    Manda, it's all water weight - it will even out. Just a word of caution though - I used 40gr bread rations for the first while and usually have 2 rice cakes or ryvita (which weigh less) as I'd need more cheese to have any more!
  246. robinhood

    Consolidation Dukandebut's Trying to Stay the Same Diary

    Worry not, she's on her holidays! Hope consostab is going well, DD.:D
  247. robinhood

    Daily menus

    Conso PV + carbs B - Dukan toast and fromage blanc/no added sugar fruit puree L - tuna and chickpea salad, crispbread and cheese, orange D - omelette with spinach, fromage blanc and rhubarb S - yogurt
  248. robinhood

    Consolidation Clarification of the rules

    Another conso oldie here! Everything has been covered - one thing I will say is that you don't have to eat the whole pasta portion - 200gr cooked is a lot! The bread ration is plenty to have with your cheese - if you want a sandwich, make Dukan bread as you won't get two slices from...
  249. robinhood

    Daily chat...

    Happy holidays, Vickki:). Hope your hair behaves! Another hot one here today, need to tidy the garden - not motivated - too hot already. Maybe tomorrow. Another hike planned tonight - should be cooler then. Hope everyone has a good day.
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