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On the note about Americans being overweight, I don't blame it on pork or dairy, I blame it on the fast food industry that has a 'restaurant' on every corner. Add to that the idea that everything is better if it is deep-fried and covered in cheese. ;) To the original poster, I did eat...

m-mouse is correct. In our book lean pork is allowed beginning in attack along with extra lean ham. For pork: tenderloin, loin roast, or well-trimmed center-cut chops For ham: He says low-fat ham with a fat content between 2 and 4 percent. In addition, avoid deli, smoked, and cured ham...

Oh my gosh I am loving it! It's been about two weeks since I started. My recommended weight initially was 135 but I really felt good at 140 and was ready to stabilize. My goal was never to be skinny just healthy. (Lots of diabetes in the family which I desperately want to avoid!) Being on...

Congratulations on your achievement! :party0011: I also chose to go into conso early. I felt happy with the weight I had lost, oddly enough, I have lost an additional pound since I started conso. :) My first allowed food I chose was the whole wheat bread....mmmmm! :D

Best of luck! I did attack for 5 days. I found the first day to be very easy with the second and third day the hardest (craving starches). As far as side effects, I really didn't have any. Hopefully it goes smooth for you too. :)

Thank you for confirming this. I assumed it was once a week but was hoping for once per day. ;)

As far as cheese, hard-rind is recommended like cheddar. Avoid fermented cheese (if that's the right word) like blue cheese and goat cheese. I also saw where he said we could spread a little butter on our bread but that makes me nervous. I have been using a bit of sf strawberry jam instead...

Reading in the book, Dukan says initially that while in conso (first half) you can have one serving of starchy foods per week...then two pages later it says one serving per day. Which is it? :confused: :)

I'm a veggie grower and canner too! Last year, I canned over 70 quarts of a combination of tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, tomato juice, pizza sauce, and salsa. I also can green beans. If I can find it cheap enough, I'll also freeze corn. My strawberries did very well this year and I have...

That's hilarious! (and what I do too!) ;)

I have a question, is it ok to go from cruise to conso to cruise? My family is going on vacation and there won't be an opportunity to cook for myself. Would it be ok to open up my menu choices by going to conso for a week? When I get back, I will be home for a few days then leaving again for a...

So I can have it in consolidation? I wonder what would be an allowable amount?

The end of my attack coincided also with the TOTM. In attack, I lost 5 pounds. When I woke up on the fifth morning to begin cruise I had gained back 4! It was all water weight, but yes, it was defeating. Several days into my period, I woke up and had dropped 3 pounds over night! :) The same...

I sometimes use the tolerated items but certainly not every day, such as, 1 tablespoon of sugar free jam or 1 wedge of light laughing cow cheese. I was stagnant with weight loss for awhile, so I didn't use any extras. When I make mine, I only cook it for 1:30. I'm not sure what wattage my...

Thank you, I didn't know that! I will read below. I guess it stays in the freezer. :p

I'm curious as to whether I can add flaxseed to my diet? It's a great antioxidant. I have a bag in my freezer that is going to waste. Would you suggest substituting the tolerated wheat bran a day for the flaxseed? What about making the Dukan bread with it? Thanks for any input! :)

My guilty pleasure is a skinny vanilla (or caramel) latte from Starbucks. No sugar or fat! Mmmm... ;)

What about turkey? I really like to make turkey burgers or turkey meatballs. In the states we have 97% lean ground turkey which is really good. We also have 97% lean turkey sausage which is yummy too for breakfast. What about dairy products like yogurt and cottage cheese? I love 0% Greek...

You are right, we cannot have beans. I always make it with beans for the family, so I saved a bowl for the following day (which was a PV day) and I picked out every little bean in it! :D As far as spices, lots of cumin, chili powder, onion, bell pepper, anaheim pepper, paprika, salt and...

Congrats on starting and best of luck! When you begin the attack phase, you can eat: -lean meats such as beef sirloin and flank, veal, venison all grilled or roasted -poultry except goose and duck, no skin -lean pork (no pork sausage or pork bacon) -fish, such as, cod, salmon and tilapia -eggs...

PP yesterday B 2 hardboiled eggs L 1 cup ff greek plain yogurt D roasted cornish game hen (skin removed) 1 wedge light Laughing Cow cheese Dukan micro. bread S 1 cup ff greek plain yogurt PV Today Just not hungry...:sigh: B 1 hardboiled egg L venti skinny ff sf caramel latte from...

I was all over the place in the beginning. I did five days of attack and lost five pounds. Then I started into cruise (unfortunately coincided with TOTM) and I gained back four! Once that was over, I woke up one morning and was down three pounds. So, I'm at a total loss of four pounds. From...

Sorry you are down. Looking at the weight you've lost so far, I think you need a high-five! :D And...you are half-way to your goal! I lost ten pounds the first two or so weeks and then NOTHING for the next two weeks! :eek: That was really depressing but I stuck with it and I've lost...

I was hoping desperately that someone was going to say "Yes, peanut butter is ok!" :D But alas, it wasn't and I did follow everyones advice. Maybe PB will be on my first celebration meal?! ;)

Part of what makes online discussions difficult is that there is no way to guage someone's tone. For instance, what I may be looking for is confirmation on a topic (and in no way meaning to be disrespectful) yet the reader takes my questions as condescending. As someone else pointed out, if...

I did likely come close to that in the beginning! :p I would buy the 32 ounce containers of greek yogurt and pour about a cup or so in a bowl with some splenda and have at it. (That's about 1/3 of the container and I'd do that twice a day!) oops...:rolleyes: That's why I wish DD had made...

Yep, that was probably part of it. The really horrible stuff was the store's generic brand. I was trying to save on my grocery bill but somethings you just have to spend a little bit more to get better quality. :) It's hard though because I tend to only buy what's on sale and/or generic...

Usually I will walk, sometimes jog off and on for 2-3 miles. I also have an exercise bike so I will ride that as well for 45 minutes. It's a great feeling to be motivated isn't it??? :D To be very honest, I've never been in a program (diet) before where I still feel so hopeful about...

I just wanted to give a word of advice about fat free cottage cheese, it's really kind of gross! When I started the DD I went out and bought 3 containers of 0% and I could barely choke down 1! :eek: I would suggest trying one first...lol Now I use either 1 or 2% and have it every two or three...

I wish he would have made mention of that in the book. I initially lost 5 pounds in attack then put 4 back on beginning cruise. I think it was because of the dairy. I was eating tons of yogurt and cottage cheese. For the last two weeks I was stalled at 10 pounds but since I've cut back on...

All I have is the book which I assumed was accurate. There's no need to be irritated because something different is said online that I am not familiar with. :confused: The US Dukan site doesn't have message boards like the UK does. It's not a matter of ignoring anything. Thanks anyway...:sigh:

Huh, I have yet to find that in my book too. Believe me I've been looking because I love the greek yogurt. That being said, because we obviously don't use metric here, 1 kg is 2.2 pounds. That does work out to be a lot of yogurt in a day! When going to cruise, he says to continue to eat all...

Exactly what happened to me. The walk-in clinic doctor didn't have a clue. Not only did it waste my time but money as well. Ugh! :sigh: When I went to my family doc, he didn't even have to look in my throat to know it was a bad infection. He could look at my swollen neck and awful voice...

Just to comment on your tonsilitis, did the doctor do a culture? I had the same thing a few years back and the first doc said it was viral; it didn't clear up. The pain was horrible and I couldn't eat and barely swallow. I went to a different doc and he said it was definitely bacterial and gave...

PP B 3 slices turkey bacon 1/2 c. 1% cottage cheese L 1 hardboiled egg ~1 c. ff greek yogurt 97% lean turkey burger D plan to have center cut pork fillet cottage cheese Dukan bread

PV B 2 Dukan muffins L 1 cup 0% ff greek yogurt 1 hardboiled egg D "taco" salad made w/ lean turkey, tomatoes, jalapenos, chives, ff sour cream, and soy cheese S 2 Dukan muffins

Do you have a product over there that is called "Nooodle"? I found it in the natural food section in my grocery store where the products for celiac disease are kept. It has no carbs, no fat, no calories. It looks like noodles, has a similar consistency too. All you do is open the bag (they are...

The last time I went I made certain to eat just before I went so I wouldn't be hungry. I also 'smuggled' in a diet coke. If I'm desperate, and there is nothing around that's safe to eat, I'll go for jerky. Just make sure it is not flavored (teriyaki) etc. My favorite thing to get, prior...

I am feeling the same as you the last few days. I haven't lost anything in a week and a half... Exercising everyday too and faithful to the diet. Do you want to know what has been so hard this week? Going down to my garden and picking beautiful red, ripe strawberries and not being able to eat...

Don't be so hard on yourself! Just look at how far you have come. :D You gained a bit of water weight which you will lose again. Today is a new day, so onward and upward! :)

I also do 1/1. I would miss eating vegetables too much if I went more than that. As Emms24 said, if I have a special event, then I'll also do 2 PP days to make up for it. As for weighing everday, I used to in the beginning but now every other day or so. DD recommends every day in attack...

PP B-3 extra lean turkey sausage links dry fried egg L-1 cup 0% greek yogurt 3 slices roasted deli turkey D-extra lean hamburger Dukan microwave bread Snack-1 cup 0% greek yogurt

Have you tried Stevia? Although I wouldn't recommend doing what I did (dumping in your mouth :D) it is a natural product. Do you have it over there? In the southern U.S. it can be grown outside, but I'm in the north so it's not an option. The plant's leaves are quite sweet so you can use...

Good news! Pickles (without sugar) and pickled onions are allowed but only as condiments. Beetroot isn't included. Too much of either the onion or pickle will become a vegetable which is not allowed.

Well, to be very honest, I have always hated diet drinks. Just couldn't stand the after taste. I was just accustomed to having real sugar so nothing was going to taste as good. Now, after not having sugar for nearly a month, I'm very much liking diet colas now. My favs are Pepsi Max and Coke...

This is what DD says about the use of sweeteners, "As far as I am concerned, I see no reason at all to deprive people on a diet who particularly like sweet tastes." He mentions Splenda in his book as well. Like anything else, you cannot overdue it either. :) I for one need the sweet. My...

Yes, I have to agree about the cottage cheese. We have 0% over here and it's really tough to choke it down...ugh. There's no joy in it believe me! ;) Definitely do love 0% plain Greek yogurt. I mix in Splenda and a bit of vanilla flavoring. Good luck Red Heart! Lots of help on this...

Hmmm...in the U.S. version pork is allowed so long as it is pork tenderloin or lean center-cut pork chops. I've been eating these frequently since I started. :p I will have to admit defeat (briefly) today. At a graduation celebration and just couldn't pass up on a piece of cake...:sigh...

Hi Ladymahayla! First, don't be discouraged by the first few days if the weight doesn't drop off quickly. For me, I lost 5 pounds in four days then woke up on the 5th day and gained four pounds back! :eek: Bear in mind, that in the first few days, you are losing excess water. Watch excess...

Just made these. I added lots of ginger and a dash of allspice. I was looking more to making a gingersnap type of cookie. Baked about 15 minutes at 350 until the bottoms were lightly browned. Good but may bake longer next time to get more snap! I will definitely get some brown sugar Splenda...

Wow! Good for you. :D It's great to be on a diet and not be hungry! :p

yesterday PV B 1 cup ff greek yogurt w/ splenda L extra lean 93/7 hamburger patty-grilled salad w/ ff/sf raspberry vinegarette D grilled tilapia w/ lemon and fresh dill...yummy! grilled mixed veggies (bell pepper, summer squash, mushrooms, onion) 1 cup ff greek yogurt...

Is there a list somewhere of tolerated foods? I have the book but do not see it. I've heard others talk about this. Thanks!

Louise, I honestly do not know if the bread can be baked in the oven, haven't tried it yet. I'm sure you could but it only makes enough for one serving. You may want to look at the muffin recipe which makes enough for several days. I believe the muffins are allowed once you get into cruise...

According to his book, this diet is difficult for vegetarians. Now since you eat fish, does that also mean you eat dairy and eggs? If that's the case, it seems like you would be ok. Tofu, tempeh, soy and seitan are allowed but no other legumes. He has a list of 100 foods that are allowed...

At Emms first...you ate a whole chicken-that is awesome!!! :D Isn't it great that you don't have to starve on this 'diet'? At Louise, I too struggled with eating too much because that is the mantra we've heard forever. That is why I couldn't stay on other diets like Nutrisystem...I was...

I just wanted to briefly comment on your concerns if this is another unrealistic diet. This is the ONLY 'diet' where I am not hungry! I've tried Weight Watchers and Nutrisystem, Atkins too, but this is the only plan where I am not starving! If you are hungry on Dukan then eat; it just comes...

Have you ever tried grilling salmon? Oh my gosh it is so good. Not sure where you live, but in the U.S. we have a spice called "Old Bay Seasoning". I sprinkle it liberally on the salmon, fresh lemon juice and grill for 10-15 minutes on medium....yummy :D (Leftovers are also great too. I...

Love that phrase...progress not perfection! We set ourselves up far too often to be perfect, and as far as I can tell, I haven't met a perfect person yet! ;)

In his book, Dr. Dukan recommends weighing yourself daily. In one part he even said, especially during the attack phase, to weigh several times a day. (Don't do this! I would weigh more as the day went on!!! :eek:) Now, I weigh myself every other day. For me, I retain a TON of water and...

Hi there! Alcohol of any kind always metabolizes into sugar regardless if it's wine or vodka. :p I'm more of a wine drinker but haven't had any since I started Dukan. Have fun on your vacay! ;)

Is rhubarb allowed? I know it is on the list of 100 foods but I wasn't sure if it's ok in the cruise phase? Love stewed rhubarb. :p

PV B-ff yogurt L-2 grilled chicken breasts microwave 'bread' (yummo!) D-sirloin steak, salad w/ tomato, cuke, radish and ff/sf raspberry vinegarette grilled summer squash and zuchinni Snack (starving...) 2 slices deli turkey w/ ff cream cheese 8 oz. Greek plain ff yogurt lots of water, too...

Does anyone know if this is available in the states? I also cannot find yogurt that does not contain added fructose (even the fat free). Is fat free Greek yogurt ok even if it has some carbohydrates?

I just made this and thank you for the recipe. I didn't realize how much I missed bread. Mine did come out quite dry but I still ate the whole thing! I used fat free sour cream and may add more next time so that it comes out moister. Thanks again!

Oh my... I'm scared to post my first menu after reading the others! :eek: I think I am eating way too much... PV B-extra lean turkey sausage 90/10 two scrambled eggs with homemade salsa (no sugar) L-salad with chicken breast, tomatoes, brocolli, sliced summer squash w/ ff, sf raspberry...

I am new to Dukan as well as this forum and I am interested in your comments to Turin. Do you think it's better to go with the weight suggested by the website (it said 135 for me) or go with the weight you've been stable at the longest (140 lbs)? My BMI is also in the normal range. Just...

I'm so excited to have found this forum. I am two weeks into the Dukan diet and have lost five pounds so far. Sadly, I just discovered that I cannot eat Yoplait Vanilla FF yogurt...sigh...:( (Which is the reason why I haven't lost a pound in the last week!) oops. Onward and upward!