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I am sad to say I cannot sustain Dukan. I must go to Glycemic Index because in the month or so since Dukan my Cholesterol has shot above 143 LDL. I have NEVER had such a high LDL. I know most is dietary and genetics but will begin following the GI and if it doesn't drop down again then I will...

I am so happy for you Poppy! I cannot imagine a totally vegetarian anything. The only vegetarian thing I ever did was as a teenager and that was only "in case I meet and marry Rick Springfield!" It lasted a few months and caused me anemia. hahahahaha! The things we do as teens. Sorry your...

Why thank you ladies! It is coming off and I am grateful. I am glad others weigh daily. I think it keeps me in check too. being able to carry things over just plays with my head a bit. Recently I had two crowns put on my molars. Now, just a few weeks after that I woke this weekend to...

OK so lost another pound. I am very excited. Today is PV and then two days PP then two days PV. The 2/2 rotation seems to be working for me. Well, no cancer :) just a needed hysterectomy. I may have said that before. I am just so thrilled over it though. I am a little more tired than usual...

Hello there. I am finally getting caught up on everybody. Poppy you are an amazing lady. I truly admire your strength and positive outlook on life. Talk about inspiring. I think you are doing great on your diet. Like Maintainer, I wish I could stop at just a taste. Chocolate is like the devil...

Yes Diamond, where are you going? I wanna go on vaca! I am going to see family in Illinois (outside Chicago) the first 2 weeks of September. I will be driving there with my hubby - so I am very happy about that. Have fun!

RH - just checking in to see how you are. Prayers for you always! Didi XO

Hello. New weight is 285.5 to 286. It appears to fluctuate on these numbers. I don't think I am doing anything wrong. I will stick to the rotation. I think I should pick a day per week now and weigh in. I am just so afraid that I will gain serious weight and not know it if I skip a day. I am a...

Half a pound down! WOOO HOOOOO! Good news - No cancer. But, need a hysterectomy for sure. ugh.... But, I am GRATEFUL! Good workout today. Honey made me breakfast!!!! Eggs and low fat-low sodium center cut bacon. Yummy! So sweet. :)

Good Morning! OK, so here goes. I ate so much yesterday. I was certain I would not lose any weight at all. I was convinced that I NEEDED ATTACK for 10 more days to get things going again. But, I listened to you all and just restarted PV/PP after only 2 days attack. PV was yesterday and I ate a...

Red - I sure hope things are getting better. I am proud of your loss even if you do gain a few back. I understand not eating or cleaning out the kitchen in times of stress. It is so hard to deal with. I say - give yourself credit and love you NO MATTER WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON. I have found that...

Go Eli! This diet has been amazingly easy for me. The dairy and the veg (finally) have been so nice. One thing I detested when I tried and then gave up due to boredom on Atkins was the lack of tomato and certain veggies that I love. I cook with tomato a lot in so many ways. This way I am able to...

You are all marvelous to me. I will give the 1/1 a try and cross fingers. But, if resistant then will follow the course of French-y! Thanks a bundle. Have a glorious day! Stay focused! YOU CAN, WE CAN!

Thanks everybody! I am going to the alternate days. I have lost the one of the 3 pounds I regained. I suspect it all to be water at this point. I agree another attack so soon may just not work well. I will be patient. OMG- the "P" word. I do not really understand that one well! AGHHHHHHH! But I...

Well, I hope you get a moment to step out into your allotment and have some fun. I saw the pics and it looks so nice and peaceful. Very organized. What all do you grow? I forget to eat on this plan too. I know I have too but it is hard because the dairy really satiates me. I bet you look...

Hey there all! I need some help. In Dr. Dukan's book I get confused as to which rotation is best for me having so much to lose. I will deal with inconvenience if I get the best results. Any suggestions? :wave_cry: Thanks!

Hello everyone! Well, I get the MRI results on Monday and then I get NYS Bar results in November! The waiting.... Oh my, my - the waiting. I am only doing PP days for 3 days and then will alternate. I thought he said in the book that heavier folks should do the 5 and 2 rotation. Or am I...

Hello everybody and thanks for the love! I needed it. They stopped the MRI midway and added more IV markers. So, I am scared to death despite the assurances from the radiologist. Then on the way home (it is many cities away) i got a call from the lab to call back ASAP. My heart fell. I called...

Good Going! I like all your badges on your signature. Very colorful.

Hello Bellerine! What a freaking COOOOOL name you have. I love it! I am glad you have decided to do this for yourself and for the right reasons. That way it will work. You do deserve more out of life! Oh, those dreadful stairs. I remember in the Navy going full blast 20-30 flights a day and no...

Nice to meet you! You have been off to a great start! I am thrilled for you. Now it is only 78 pounds! Yipppppeeeeee! It must be hard with the little ones. Let me know if I can help in any way. And what DARLING kiddies you have on your profile pic! I have two step-babies that are adorable. I...

Good Going and Welcome! I am here to support everyone and am really happy you are here. Don't get down that people don't respond. You will notice many of the same few will and WOW, what a good group they are. I have been so fortunate to have them. Post me anytime and I will happily answer and...

Guess not.

Seven pounds gone and COUNTING! Check out my new signature!

Rock and Roll Dave!

Oh what fun Poppy. I want to go to London! I have always wanted to go to London! Most people dream of Paris and the Islands but as a kid - London it was. For some weird strange reason it feels like it would naturally be home to me. Perhaps because that is where my father and the otter boys of...

I took your advice Sander and ate some whole wheat cereal last night. It was loaded with carbs, but not processed sugar. I did get a headache so thanks for the warning. BUT - I still lost a pound! Yippppeeeee! So, I am not sooooo worried now that I will lose all I have worked on this past 10...

Oh - and here is the unveiling of my new SIGNATURE!!!!

Oh, thanks POPPY! I will check if my daily vitamin covers those, it should. Also, I got some bad news. I have that MRI on Monday and I got the "prep" call today. They asked if I was diabetic and I said I was not. I was told to eat SUGAR ( breads, pasta etc...,) to be certain to eat them at bfast...

Oh, you can have that on attack btw.

You can do it!!!!! Try a little vanilla and sweetener (I use Stevia - in the raw) in non fat yogurt. I freeze mine and pretend it is ice cream on PP days. ( I just got off of ATTACK, and now I am trying to sound all veteran.... LOL :) ).

I came back just for Poppy! I lost 6 and 1/2 pounds on 6.5 days of ATTACK! Yippeee. I will add it to my signature tomorrow morning. :)

OMG! I am on day 8 attack already! I was supposed to be on 7 only!!!! This is just tooooooo easy folks! I was coasting along. Wow.... :- Well, tomorrow will be Cruise. Yippeee! I love veggies!

Well hello all and welcome AfricanDieter! According to "My True Weight" calculator for Dr. Dukan. I am doing 7 days of attack. He recommended 5-7. It is not recommended to stay in attack for too long. Go to US - Dukan US and fill in the questionnaire. The US site cannot sell Diet Coaching for...

Thanks all - now 6 pounds down and loving every minute of it!

Diamond! Get those "Poo-Poo Pants"= P3s off! Admire your beautiful self and body in the mirror then slip on some funky, cool, tight fittin' jeans and strut your stuff! :)

@ Beverly - I have a feeling you will get your big Surprise. Hang in there and keep us posted! :)

Another half pound! Only coffee so far this morning. I am amazed over this STILL! Can it be true? Can it really work for ME? Can I really get to a weight that allows me to run almost effortlessly again? OH PLEASE PLEASE SO MOTE IT BE! (an old saying.) Everyone reading this - Have a BLESSED DAY! :)

Oh what a good morning! Another pound has settled out. Yipppppeeeeee! I am so psyched. That is 6 total pounds now. Supper was GREAT! I truly ate like an animal yesterday. RAVENOUS! I thought, 'Well despite the period bloat I will surely gain after this binge' although I was eating on plan...

Hello there! Well, I am new to Dukan but not new to nutrition and medicine. I was wondering if you are eating enough. I am not sure you are even hitting 1100 calories as per your menu. At your current weight you should eat more, in my opinion, so as not to slow or shock your metabolism. You...

This morning: 2 boiled eggs oat bran non fat milk Lunch: TURKEY and cottage cheese (I found one non fat made by FIBER ONE) snack: milk Dinner: Fish fillets (baked with garlic) and pan fried shrimp (dry) with chili pepper spice The "little friend" is still around so weight is sadly the same. :(...

Inspiring. Keep it up!

Ah, thanks guys! You do not know how much your communication means to me! Good job Diamond! And Poppy - I think the world really is annoying A LOT of the time! Big Hugs to All!

Hello thanks Poppy and Red Heart; Yesterday was a rough one. Menses and all. I gained a pound and then today lost .3. I guess it is the menses. I am prone to extreme bloating and water retention as well as severe cramping from endometriosis. I think I read Dr. D says that is possible during...

It is still working! 2 more pounds down. I am LOVING THIS! I hope this lasts as long as my willpower does. Why doesn't everybody do this and what took me so many months to give it a try?????? Having a nonfat latte with Stevia for bfast. I slept so well last night. You know, I have never tried...

A very large amount of chicken GONE~ OMG! I ate so much freaking chicken! I did surprise myself. It was so good. I hope I ate enough of it. I don't know If i will be hungry later on. The chicken was baked, skin removed, nothing added. Nice and slow. Yummy. I added some onion powder, garlic...

:rolleyes: Cool! I have been rather ravenous for protein. Maybe I shall surprise myself. LMAOROTL!

Gosh, thanks everyone for that clarification. I have been told yes it's OK once you start then no, not until you achieve it. It makes sense as a badge of honor. I will remove mine immediately. Then, will redress my profile within the year, as I and we all WILL reach our goals! Didi

@ Jim! I made bookmarks with that saying. I am a retired veteran, medically retired due to exposure in the Persian Gulf. My husband served over 21 years achieving the highest possible enlisted rank in the US military. Thanks for serving your country. It tells me a lot about the type of person...

Anyone know of a fun way to spice up baked chicken during attack week?:confused:

Yippee! 3.2 pounds down! Yes, down not up! :flirt2: Yes, you read that right.... I am losing weight! Seriously happy. Hope everyone is doing well and meeting their goals. Didi

oh gosh. I didn't mean to imply I would eat a hen for lunch and another for dinner! WOW! I meant, chicken is for lunch and dinner. Then I will Ziploc the rest for easy snacks and meals over the next few days. Could you imagine? A whole roaster for lunch? egads.....

Hello All. Day 3 has started and so far I have lost 3.2 pounds! I really cannot believe it! I am so psyched. Last night I ate super low fat cheese and ham for dinner and some milk. I ate my bran as a treat of sorts, I like the sweetness. Honestly I could NOT sleep. I was WIDE AWAKE until...

I am a very happy for you. You give me encouragement. I have ridden from L.A. to Sydney with hardly any circulation for "seatbelt required" times just to not have to get a seatbelt extension. I never want to "need" that again. Welcome!

:wave_cry: My name is Didi and i live in Western New York. I was born in New Orleans and raised there until about 10 yo, then became a Texan. I was thin and even won a few Texas Beauty Pageants (a Tex-Anne's equivalent to football, LOL.) Joined the Navy and served my country in Operation Desert...

I cannot wait to get to my first PV meal just to try this! Thanks!

Thanks a bunch.

Day 2 - around noon. I started the day with coffee and water. Then about 3 ounces of ham and 1/2 cup of low fat cottage cheese (1% or less, according to the container.) Then off to the gym. There I did elliptical, interval course, level 7 for 10 minutes at 14.5 minute per mile pace. HR=149...

From one Newbie to another: WELCOME. I need to get to a point where I plan the meals a day ahead of time. I usually do in my head. Anyway - glad you are here. :)

Is this kind of squash allowed after attack? :break_diet: If so, any tips on the best way to cook it?

I had the same question. Plus, it freaks me out that there are carbs in the dairy and the bran. But, on a leap of faith I dove and it has worked so far. Yes, I am only on Day 2 but geez, 2+ pounds down already! That is more than I can say for other plans I faithfully stayed on for weeks and lost...

Thanks so much Poppy! I will post my menus. I didn't yesterday as all it was was water, cottage cheese, ham, bran and milk. I cannot believe I was not hungry at all. Yes, I think the accountability will alter my thoughts on cheating when they come up. One day - in about 1082 days from now -...

Good morning Dukanians! Well, I must have done it right because I lost 2.2 pounds in day one! Now I am sure that despite the daily fluid pill I take, it is probably all water but truly I don't care. I needed that boost BADLY!!!!! When I was on the elliptical yesterday I kept thinking I would...

Think I am getting the hang of this.

Hello.:wave_cry: I am starting today. It has been quite eventful and I have felt the energy plunge then rejuvenate with a bite of cottage cheese or a slice of ham. I guess what scares me is a did Atkins many moons ago. Oat Bran and low fat dairy have carbs. Albeit they are not "sugar carbs"...