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At the end of week 1 I weighed in at 12st 1lb - Ilb heavier than at the end of Attack, but that's OK. I need to make sure I stay on task for the next week though.

Weigh-in the morning after 3-day attack showed 12 stone exactly. Yesterday was a pv day so I had salad with my salmon and prawns at lunchtime. Back on pp today: oatbran and Total O for breakfast, lunch will be the rest of the salmon and prawns and I'll probably roast a chicken for everyone to...

Hello yet again, my Dukan pals. As another holiday is booked I'm back on Dukan yet again. Today is last day of 3-day attack (I know from past experience that there is no point in doing more than 3 days.) I'm aiming for 10st 7lb and am something over 12st at the moment (will weigh tomorrow.)...

12 stone exactly this morning. I'll take that!

12st 2lb this morning, so that's half-a-stone lost in 3 weeks. Only 1lb last week but I wasn't the strictest. Would love to get below 12st by next week...

At the end of week 2 I had lost another 2 lbs - weighed in at 12st 3lbs. Happy that things are still moving in the right direction. Not feeling slimmer yet, though!

Down to 12st 5lb after first week (3 days' Attack and 4 pp/pv). Could be worse. I'm still in the zone x

Right, I am going on holiday 8 weeks today and I have a ton of weight to lose! Specifically, I now weigh 12st 9lb and Dukan says my tw is 10 st 7lb. It tells me to do 3 days Attack and 69 days Cruise - I won't fit all that in before I go away, but I will be a long way towards my tw, and...

Quick update: still Dukan Cruising, just completed a pp day

So weigh-in after week 1 (4 days' Attack and 3 days' Cruise) shows 12st 5lb - half a stone down! Very happy with that. Starving today though! Breakfast: oatbran porridge + Total 0 yoghurt Mid-morning: 3 rashers back bacon and 3 eggs scrambled Lunch: roast beef

Am I the only mini who's Dukaning at the moment?? Weigh-in after week 1 tomorrow.

OK, so I managed 4 days of Attack and the scales show 12st 6lb - that's 6lb down! Very happy with that. Looking forward to my salad and vegetables today though. Breakfast: Oatbran porridge, rhubarb, Total 0 + 1 latte Lunch: chicken salad Snack: roast beef with dijon mustard Just about to drink...

Thursday 22nd September A quick peek at the scales indicates that Attack is working its magic :) Breakfast: Oatbran porridge with Total 0 Mid-morning: salmon fillet Lunch: roast chicken Mid-afternoon: jumbo king prawns Drinks: 2 lattes, 1 Diet Coke, 1l water, white wine Serious failure on the...

OK, didn't make it onto the site yesterday but did stick to Dukan Attack (apart from a couple of glasses of Cava!) Breakfast: scrambled eggs with smoked salmon flakes Snack: Total 0 and oatbran Lunch: half a roast chicken Dinner: roast beef topside Drinks: 2 lattes, 1.5l water, Cava I've also...

I'm back, again!!! Saw 2 children off to uni last weekend so home life feels very different, with just 2 still here. I've put on so much weight that I only have 1 pair of jeans that still fits so I've decided it's now or never. Dukan take umpteen, here I come! Weight this morning: 12st 12lbs...

Hey Macbie, good to meet you. I, like the 2 posters above me, successfully Dukanned 3 years ago and am back on it this year having regained some of the weight I lost. I emphasise that is not the fault of Dukan, and I wouldn't be back if I didn't know it worked. Very good luck to you. I'm going...

I wish I still looked like that profile picture now! On a positive note, I have only regained half the weight I lost on Dukan first time around. Back with a vengeance in the new year! Are you with me Sid? xxx

Do we really have a forum again where we minmims friends can talk about our endeavours, successes and failures as far as weight is concerned? This has been so sorely missed. Calling all Dukan dieter friends from 2013/2014! Can't wait to hear from you again, compare notes and feel your support.

Oh dear! Consumed huge quantities of wine tonight, accompanied by lots of roasted nuts. A good friend is moving away and it was her leaving drinks. I do know that, had I been in the zone, I could have drunk diet coke and avoided the nuts but I am so not there right now - life wouldn't seem worth...

Wow! Well over a stone in just 3 weeks! Keep up the great work! x

Let's do this, Sid! xxx

Absolutely you can lose half a stone in 6 weeks! You go girl! x

It sounds like you're going great guns but why all the pp days in a row? I used to do pp Mon-Thu and pv Fri-Sun periodically as it fitted in better with family life. Can't face pp at all at the moment though :-(

Jo, I know I said I'd record my food intake on here but I'm too embarrassed to! Not been too bad today so far but I keep just wanting to hit the fridge... Breakfast: oatbran porridge, rhubarb, Total 0, Stevia Lunch: chicken salad (with olive oil in the dressing), fat free fromage frais, Stevia...

Welcome back Sid! I hope you're succeeding better than I am at the moment xx

I am such rubbish! I've been managing to keep up the reformer Pilates but have really struggled with the eating plan. I!m too all-over-the-place emotionally to find the single-mindedness required of Dukan Cruise. I'm going to try again tomorrow but I'm starting to wonder whether I should just...

Aw, thank you for the welcome Andi and China! On logging on this morning I realise I need to delete my half-century and maintainer banners and rename this diary Take 3 :-( . Feeling positive though, just done pilates. Breakfast was oatbran porridge with Total 0%. I'm on my 3rd skinny latte of...

Ok ladies, I'm back AGAIN! Pretty desperate now. I can't believe I was fretting about weighing 10 stone just before my holiday in Sri Lanka last summer! I'd give my right arm to be at that weight now - in fact that's probably what it would take to get me there! Now over 11 stone and really...

That's amazing, you must be tiny! Enjoy time with your dad xx

A woman of few words then, P! xx

How incredibly rude of that woman, especially as she hardly knows you! There's a mum at my daughter's school who didn't have the time of day for me when I was very overweight but is now all chummy. Safe to say I'm not her greatest fan. You're doing great! Keep it up, you're so close now x

Didn't manage the gym yesterday because I simply had too much to do - sick kitty hasn't helped. However, went today and died slightly later on the bike! I've just booked a family holiday to Sri Lanka departing in less than 2 weeks, for 2 weeks! Terribly excited! We figured the only way to be...

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Wow! You look gorgeous now! Xx

On a more positive note I went to the gym today after a gap of over 3 weeks. Thought I would die on the bike for 30 mins but felt so much better afterwards. It's true what they say though, the more exercise I do at the gym the more inactive I am for the rest of the day because I'm so knackered! X

End of week 2 of Cruise and STILL sts at 10 stone! Obviously consolidating the loss achieved in Attack?? I dipped just below 10 stone a couple of times during the last week though so I'm expecting good news next Monday - or somebody will have to die! xx

You know what? I'm not even counting the days at the moment, just happy to have reverted to an eating pattern I know, is rigid, and I can stick to. Xxx

Good luck with your lunch-to-luncher xx

Initial Start Weight: 13st 9lbs, in February 2012 Initial Success on Dukan: Reached tw of 10st 5lbs in August 2012. Then carried on losing on Conso until at one point I weighed 9st 1lb (I think around January 2013). I decided I wanted to maintain at 9st 5lbs - 9st 1lb was positively skinny...

Ok, so at the end of my first week of Cruise I stayed the same, at 10 stone. I'm actually quite happy with that because all week I've been up at about 10st 1lb. Yesterday was a pv day too. So it's head down, bottom up for week 2 now! x

Yep, for some reason I'm right back on it, just like this time 2 years ago. Weird how sometimes we can and sometimes we can't. WI is going to be on Mondays because that's when I started Cruise. I think I'm a pound or so up at the moment but I know that's to be expected the first week after...

Hi Trudy, glad you're still on here too! xxx Caro, I was doing 30 mins low-level cardio (bike one day, fast walking on the treadmill the next), 5 times a week plus a few weights 3 times a week. However, since damaging my shoulder in a skiing fall at Christmas I haven't been able to do the arm...

Caro, in theory my tw is 9st 5lb because I felt slim then - I had a wrinkly tummy instead of a cellulite-y one like I do now! But with the school holidays coming up in about 3 weeks I don't suppose I'll get there, I don't like eating like a nutter in front of the kids! Being consistently the...

So my 5 days of Attack brought about a loss of 6 lbs! Very happy (and surprised) about that. I weighed in at 10 stone today. I had salad with my beef and eggs at lunchtime and am having ratatouille with my chicken for dinner. It feels very naughty and I'm sure the scales will bob up again for a...

So I started Dukan in February 2012, weighing in at 13st 9lb, and reached the True Weight Dr Dukan's website set me of 10st 5lb by August of that year. Never had a diet proved more successful for me. I carried on losing and stabilised at around 9st 5lb though at my lightest I weighed in at 9st...

Have a wonderful birthday tomorrow Jo! Lots of love, Sara xx

Have a great 2014, Chris! Maybe it's the year we meet? Xx

Girls, I'm totally with you and I really need this. Started Dukan almost 2 years ago and lost 4.5 stone, have gained no more than 5lbs since but, for reasons more related to personal trauma than dietary dissatisfaction, have recently started bingeing and vomiting and also drinking alcohol again...

Hello Cheese, nice to know you haven't forgotten us completely! Sorry to hear you are working such ridiculous hours - I hope they make it worth your while. Looking forward to hearing from you more regularly from November xxx

Our kids will never even come across slide rules - all done on calculators now. Lucky so-and-so's! xx

I'm sorry to hear about the ring - really hope you find it. I take it you've asked at the places you went to last night? P, you're like an elephant, in the memory department I mean! xxx

I've always found weight loss impossible at times when it isn't 'front of mind'. The beginning of a new academic year is bound to be demanding and stressful. You might find Slimming World flexible enough to be able to stick to it without too much effort? Lots of love xx

Biff and Chip, here you come! (You'll know what I mean soon) xx

I think you wee on them, Caro. Not sure though (never done it) xx

My thoughts exactly, Sid! That's one way to empty the flat of visitors, Jude! You've been so busy we'll let you off not logging on to MM this last week. And you sound like you've shown remarkable self-control with all that food and cooking around xx

Fantastic, Lorlypop! What's next? x No exercise on Sunday or Monday due to a cold. Back on it Tuesday though - 30 mins bike followed by weights. Wednesday - 30 mins walking and 1 hr pilates. Today 30 mins bike then weights. Keep up the good work, team! Jo tells me it's only 98 days (or...

ONE AND A HALF STONE!! Go you!!! Thanks for looking in and updating us with the wedding plans xxxxxx

I don't see how you can possibly be in ketosis during Cruise, I think it's a load of old rubbish to be honest! Your plan seems to be working great for you, keep it up and you'll carry on losing if you need to, and looking and feeling slimmer. Great cycling weather atm xxx

Sounds like a very good food-day. And definitely prioritise the exercise and family this time, I'd say. Have a good one, Sander.

Sounds good. Basically just saying an out-and-out no to anything with sugar or grains in would be enough for you to lose weight, I'm sure xxx

Oh, what a shame! Poor you. Still, at least it's walking-to-work weather again now xx

Managed my 30 mins on the treadmill after all - wasn't sure I was going to go to the gym as I woke up with a raging sore throat. For some reason I started at level 3 though, and upped to 4 half way through, instead of doing level 4/5 - or I think I did! Senility is setting in already, I really...

Come and pour your heart out here, Karin xxx You sounded so sad on FB xxx

By the way, how was weigh-in yesterday? Forgot to ask xxx

Great news about your bum, Caro! And I never really did eat those 'fake' meals on Dukan which is probably why I got so bored in Cruise - chicken after chicken after chicken! On Conso/Stab you don't have to go near them xx

That's such a positive post, Trudy, I'm delighted! Have a lovely time with Ben in Great Yarmouth xx

Did my 30min walk this morning, off to pilates at 12.30.

Enjoy your journey to work! Those noodles sound even more gross than the regular ones, Joodle!

I'm totally with Caro on the daily weighing thing. Good luck for the next 20 days! xx

Stay true to Cruise, Sander, and the rewards will come. Water aerobics sounds great xx

Well done, China! Bet you feel better for it now... or not? I did 30 minutes fast-walking on the treadmill yesterday, 15 on 4 degree gradient and 15 on 5 degrees, all at 6.5kph. Today I did cycling for 30 mins, 15 on level 4 of difficulty and 15 on level 5, all at 85rpm. Then usual weights...

Please join the exercise thread, you guys, that's what it's for - to record our achievements and keep each other motivated!

That's wonderful, Trudy! Well done you! And you're well prepared for keeping it up - can hardly wait till Thursday lol! xx

If you did it for those 3 days you can do it again. Although perhaps you were feeling emotionally 'full' (satisfied) in Chamonix and that helped? Have a great day today, Joodle xx

Fingers crossed for tomorrow then Trudy. I'd have thought you'd be better off sticking to a plan you know you can do, while you're still feeling a bit wobbly on the diet front. You might find your resolve hardens in time. Well done indeed for getting a grip xxxx

Yay, Joodle's talking cheese!

I've been recording my exercising in my diary but a) it doesn't make for very interesting reading and b) I want the company so I thought I'd come across to here. My aim is to do some cardio every day - I have various issues with my heart and am on 3 different types of medication so I mustn't...

Kev's going to wait for his share allocation before leaving Royal Mail though, surely?? But you're right, Caro, just think of all those prime cuts! Hope little William is settling in OK (you too!) - he looks very handsome! xx

Pol, we have no idea whether you got the clap on Monday or not and it's nearly the end of the week! Talk to us lovely lady! xx

You're going great guns, Caro! Keep it up girl, still more than half of September to go! xx

Don't you dare go anywhere else, Trudy! This is the Dukan aka Slimming World thread these days anyway! I'm sure the change in regime will help you to regain some control, you want this too badly to give up the fight now. Lots of love xx

I think you should lie, Joodle, but only because men live in a fantasy world. On the occasions I have glanced at classified ads it has struck me how every man says they wltm someone 10 - 15 years younger than them - who do they think they are!! If you knock 5 - 10 years off then the chances are...

Awww, little Aiden's doing exactly what he's supposed to then! And I'm glad Cornie's been able to be around to share these early weeks, it's a unique time. Just go with it, Becca (I'm sure you are) - plenty of time to impose regimes etc later on. Lots of love, and a kiss for Aiden xxx

There speaks a Frenchman! I don't know how the French do it but they do! Perhaps it's because everything's so delicious there... Happy wedding anniversary and week off, Jo xx

Well, he did it! Rafa I mean. Awe-inspiring xx

Ok, so that's all very interesting but WHAT HAPPENED WITH THE ONLINE DATING?? xx

This seems to be the Slimming World thread, heavily disguised, at the moment so maybe give that a go?? It would make a change if nothing else. Glad you survived week 1 of term, and lovely daughter too. Take care xx

Woo hoo! Result! Well done Amy and, well, onwards and downwards as we say! xx

Incidentally, there's a cheese joke at the back of this week's Waitrose Weekend freebie newspaper! Nothing like as good as yours though, in fact so poor I'm not even going to share it here xx

Say the C word, Renata, the rest of us have started! Did you get your work done and restart the exercise plan? When are you due to finish C25K, 'cos I'm gearing up to starting a new exercise thread and we could put your 5K deadline as the end date? I'd love to run 5K myself but don't think the...

Have a great new academic year, Chris! xx

Well Karin, daughter back at school now so no excuse to ignore us any longer! What's the news? xx

How are the knee and hip, Eilidh? And how's the lovelife?? xx

Well...? xx

Was she just teasing us?...

How's it going. Becca? Are you getting some sleep? Lots of love xx

Skinny latte's are my lifesaver all too often - taste delicious and very satisfying. You can get one a day free from Waitrose too, if you have their loyalty card - mind you having a reason to go in there every day is causing my grocery bill to escalate if not my weight! Keep up the good work...

Collapsed veins, now that really is a wake-up call if you needed one. When I discovered I had the early stages of heart failure 18 months ago that was the kick-up-the-bum I needed to start Dukan and stick to it. And guess what, the symptoms seem to be diminishing. You can do this Sander and you...

What's all this about you getting the clap?

He's very handsome! And as for you, you have so little to lose and the rest of the month to lose it in (it's only 6th, you know!) - it will happen! xx

Col, you sell it so well! Congrats on the loss though, and to talented son Connor on his driving test xxx

Get thee behind her, Satan!

Hey!! How nice to hear from you! I've often wondered how you've been doing. All's well, I hope xx

There you go, problems solved! That is such smart thinking xx

Fitness goes very quickly but is regained quickly too, you'll be back where you were before you know it but don't overdo it so much that you get injured. Sander, I don't think I was around when you did this before but I'm enjoying getting to know you through your diary this time, and learning...

Caro, you're doing great and sound really focused. Keep posting and you'll be there by the end of the month, easy! xx

Here to expand your vocabulary while reducing your waistline! xx

Look everybody, Amy's back! Welcome, lovely one x Lack of routine over the summer holiday makes it difficult for anyone with school-age kids, I think. You'll be on it like Sonic now they're going back xx

Great to hear all's well. I couldn't manage pp Thursday this week - had eaten fruit before I remembered. Back to the rule book next week though, when the kids have gone back to school. xx

Trudy, WELL DONE! You need to give yourself a SERIOUS pat on the back. You thought before you ate - normally when in that frame of mind I will quickly eat before giving myself time to think because I don't want to think, because I know what thinking will tell me and that's not what I want to do...

Hilarious! xxx

Sounding good, Jo, and keep talking up Autumn! xx

You're on a roll, Ellie! Well done and keep it up xx

Well, how was wi? It's a funny old week, this one, isn't it - summer hols all but over and preparing for the new term and season xx

I hate Protein Thursday but you're right, it does help to pull you up once a week. Fish soup sounds yummy, smelly though? xx

Oh bottoms! Try to keep smiling, Chris xx

Ooh, another wedding to slim for! How exciting! Congrats xx

Thanks for popping in, Cheese! See you properly next week xx

Great that you're back on here, Jo! I'm glad you're OK though your nan's condition is depressing. Get that flat let, girl! And would Sri Lanka be a long-term thing or would you just have to pop over periodically? OK, so 9 months to drop 3 dress sizes, and a sunny week in Lanzarote in December...

Cheesegirl, don't do this! We're missing you and want to know how you are! Soon be cooler and you can resume the exercise you had started to enjoy so much xx

Chris, you're right back on it - I'm so glad! Isn't it funny how for months can't manage one good day and suddenly we're in the right place again. Good luck getting back to tw and staying there this time, don't let college mess with your head. We've had glorious weather to last 2 days, hope you...

Sounds like you've rediscovered your mojo jo (see what I did there!) The weather's been glorious here, yesterday and today, hope it's been the same for you. xx

Blimey Collette, I thought you'd had enough of Slimming World from earlier on in the year! Still, I admire your determination - better luck this time xxx And great news about Connor's grades, it must be such a relief xx

That's wonderful news, Becca, I'm so happy for you and yours! I hope he proves a chilled little chap and you're quickly recovered from the op. Lots of love xxxx

Pol, you change with the wind! I swear you returned to Dukan just days ago. Sid, I'm with you: Dukan for ever! Good luck to the rest of you though xx

Trudy, I hope your resolve held firm over this long weekend. If not, there's always tomorrow. Actually, it's starting to look like a case of deja vu on here, with Chris, Ellie, Pol, Caro, etc, etc all back cruisin'! Jump back on that bus and take advantage of the company! Lots of love xxx

Well, Ellie, I had more or less given up hope of seeing you on here again! Good to have you back although I'm sorry it's triggered by weight gain. You've done it before, you can do it again. It seems a few old-timers have the bit between their teeth again suddenly, must be September and the...

Well helloooo! Great to hear from you! The last few months sound really hectic - have you bought a house yet and, if so, where? Well done for getting back on the Dukan bus, though you're really slim anyway. I myself am looking forward to getting back into the exercise routine once the kiddies...

Happy birthday to the Munchkin! Happy birthday to the Munchkin! Happy birthday to William, happy birthday to the Munchkin! Now hands off his party tea, Pauline! xxx

Congratulations on the weight loss, Collette! And am I having deja vu with this SW lark? Good luck anyway xx

Happy Birthday! And thank you for the fashion show. I like no 4, the coral top, it's a flattering colour, shape and length. You're right, Karin, there is no room for chocolate on Conso, unless it is in a pudding as part of a Gala meal once a week. Follow the rule book and you'll be fine - once...

Great to read all your updates, Chris. The garden sounds like a lovely project. And good luck to your daughter for her driving test - she's on a roll at the moment! You need to give me some tips on how to remain close to your grown-up children, or maybe it will get easier again once we're over...

Many congratulations, Collette! No less than you deserved, mind. Now relax and enjoy the rest of the summer, lovely lady xxx

As I said on another diary, busy is good! Breathers are vital too, mind you, let's hope Friday stays clear. Looking forward to the 'fashion show'. And have a fab day on Saturday if I don't 'see' you before then xx

All sounding good, Jo! Keep it up xxx

So have your feet touched the ground again yet, Eilidh? Birthday pressies sound fab and I'm sure the celebrations were as good. That man of yours behaving himself now then, is he? You, of all people, should know how to sort that knee and hip out or have a friend who can. Swimming is meant to be...

Hey Karin, it sounds like you're rocking Conso and YES! the famous shopping trip is finally here! We need a virtual fashion show of piccies on Minimins. Mind you, you might find you're a bit between seasons - sales at their tail-end but new collections not in yet? Hope not. And happy Birthday...

Jo, well done, you've taken the plunge! You really don't want too many more false starts so tell that hubby of yours he must be 100% supportive, then don't cheat! If you're tempted, just say no!! You've made the rules, now stick to them! Honestly, you know more about dieting, food, weightloss...

Gardening sounds great, it can become all full-time obsession, can't it? I once completely dug over and planted out a small garden (my first ever) and I was out there from dawn till dusk every day for 2 weeks - back-breaking but oddly satisfying. You'll do a wonderful job, with your knowledge...

Trudy, great to read you so buoyant! Busy is good, just not so busy you feel out of control. I'm so glad you're back in the swing of work and rehearsals, and it sounds like the eating's behaving itself pretty well too... Keep working on your mindset, it will be worth it in the end. Lots of love xx

So you're back on the bus, Pol? Get it to stop when you see me frantically waving, out here in no-man's-land, will you? Your school reunion looked fun and I'm glad you're keeping well. How's the jogging going?? xx

Cheese, I just got back from Sicily where it was 42 degrees most days - so hot it was quite disorienting. I did however go on the treadmill for 30 mins a day, in an air-conditioned gym at 8am. Can you not find anywhere air-conditioned to go? You were doing so well before I went away and you...

Fingers crossed for no letter for ages yet, then! STS very good news after your week away. I have a Hyundai i10 Blue - very low emissions hence no road tax or congestion charge and free parking permit. It's a great little runner and gets up to about 90 on the motorway before it feels like it's...

Jan, it's really early days to be trying to lose the baby weight. Your body doesn't return to its old self for 9 months after childbirth so I'm not surprised a diet isn't working yet. Relax into motherhood, maybe start some very gentle exercise - abs and pelvic floor, and energetic walks with...

I just did 5 days of Attack followed by 10 days of Cruise again, to shed the 5lbs I had 'permanently' gained since being on Stabilisation and I have to say I found it very hard initially but had started to get into the routine of it by the end. In fact it was very like when I did it the first...

That's amazing, Renata! I'm really proud for you. With aerobic activity, if you can get over the first 10 minutes or so it does become easier, as your body switches from anaerobic to aerobic mode. Your muscles and joints will soon adapt provided you take it steadily. There really is no stopping...

I love the quiet confidence, Renata! With that attitude you're sure to do it xxx

Oh bless him! xx

I'm so happy for you Renata! What with the weight loss but more particularly the exercise bug and the benefits you're experiencing. You're right, exercise is transformative - and it's never too late! I'm 55 and only started pilates last September, with a couple of months off at the beginning of...

So you got the part then? Congrats! And I take it from all the exclamation marks that you're feeling good! I like it a lot xxxxx

Well done on day 1, Colette. I hope day 2 is going as well, and don't forget to drink loads xxx

Good to hear from you Trudy. Take care of yourself lovely xx

Once he's in a sleep pattern? See you in about 4 years then, lol! Many congratulations, Jan, he's absolutely gorgeous! When you say he was dragged out by his hooves, do you mean you had a caesarian? You definitely need to take it easy if so. And you do know breastfeeding is great for weightloss...

That young man of yours keeping you too busy to drop in on us once in a while, is he Eilidh? I hope all's good in Stab-land xx

You're not going to disappear into the sunset again are you, CD? I hope all's well with you and yours xx

Well, how are the summer holidays treating you Chris? All well I trust? xx

How are you doing, Amy? Long time no hear... xx

Very positive post, P! Have a wonderful day xx 5.5lbs lost and cheat days permitted, I'm obviously following the wrong plan! xxx

You're looking GREAT! Keep well these next few weeks and I wish you the birth experience you want! Lots of love xxx

Those legs are more toned already! Your exercising is a great success story in itself. Keep it up, lovely Renata xx

Yum, yum! Are you sure you're allowed to post that kind of food in the Dukan thread, you're making us green with envy! Don't you be going anywhere, mind! xxx Good luck with C5K today xx

Nutter, Sid! And what the hell's brisling? Evidently it's as bad as it sounds! xx

Suits you, Karin! xx

I hope you're surviving the stresses of work, Collette xxx

Truuuuuudy, where are youuuuuu? Ready or not... Seriously, I hope you're enjoying the magnificent weather, and lots of salads. Did you go to OA on Monday? xx

You need to choose yourself a Maintainer banner, Karin! Great result on wi xx

Congrats, Renata! And half a pound is nothing, don't let it get you down, just learn from it and move on. I'm rooting for you! xxx

And where would yours be without their wonderful mum? Many congratulations to Rebecca, fancy landing the first job you go for! She must be very special. Xx

How was WI today, Karin? x

Keep it up, Cheese! Week 4, here you come! xx

You're going strong there, Pol, now how are you going to keep this motivation up? You can't reward yourself with Prada sunglasses every day (or perhaps you can!!) Never done zumba but it sounds fun xxx

You've really got the bit between your teeth, Renata - impressive! xx

I should think so too (about the lunch I mean)!! Great you're Stabilising - Protein Thursday a small price to pay xxx

Is there any pattern to Ben's hitting, Trudy? Is it the same child(ren), for instance? It's not at all unusual for kids his age, especially boys - they don't have the words or the emotional vocabulary generally to deal with their frustration, anger, jealousy, etc. Don't stress about it and don't...

Your food for today sounds delicious and light, Cheese - right up my street. Have a lovely day xx

Do you think Pauline means extra good, or does she really mean extra food lol! Charly, I'm so glad everything's going well for you. You look absolutely great! It's impossible to believe you were ever overweight. I'm also very impressed that you've reached Stabilisation and are still managing to...

ie Wednesday, Sid. Cheese, you sound in such a good place at the moment with regards to both food and exercise! I'm so happy for you. Once a week I fast-walk for 30 minutes on a treadmill and today I made myself jog the middle 10 minutes - barely increased the speed but had both feet off the...

ie Wednesday, Sid. Cheese, you sound in such a good place at the moment with regards to both food and exercise! I'm so happy for you. Once a week I fast-walk for 30 minutes on a treadmill and today I made myself jog the middle 10 minutes - barely increased the speed but had both feet off the...

Enjoy the Tour today, Chris. I'm planning to watch the Brits at Wimbledon xx

Very good luck this time around, Trudy

Happy anniversary, Pol and Kev - and you might even get to see each other today! xxx

Yay! Come join me on the 'dark' side xx

Great result, Karin! STS is what you're aiming for these days x

Blimey, that's a lot of cakes! xx

How's the Dukan-ing going, Colette? And how are you, lovely? xx

I can't bear pp either, every week I almost succumb then I tell myself, 'it's only one day'. Keep up the good work, Karin.

Great you dropped by. From the tone of your post it sounds as if it was a happy weekend, not a drowning your sorrows one, so I'm glad about that. Have a good Dukan-week, E xxx

Many congrats to your daughter Chris, that's a fantastic result! And good luck to her for the interview. Have a lovely time tonight xxx

Good to hear your news Ellie. It would be great if you popped in when you can xx

Nooooo!!!! x

Have a great time, Trudy xx

Did your mum use to 'widdle' everywhere then, Pol?? Yay Jo, come back on the Dukan bus - plenty of room for another! Enjoy your long weekend with your friend first though xxx

Well, Pol... Did you win and were you good?? xx

Uh oh, Dukan girls on the loose! Have loads of fun, and give each other my love! xxx

I hope last night was fun, Chris, and you managed to be 'good'. Now get all those Dukan goodies in today! xxx

We're back speaking again, thank goodness - I really missed her! I'm doing my best to make it obvious I'm thinking of her. She's quite a live wire and the combination of hormones, stress, and not knowing whether she wants to be mothered or be independent means I'm dealing with a very volatile...

Oh God, Jo, I don't know what to say. Thanks for dropping in and lots of love xxx

I'm a big fan of pv myself. Have a good week, Colette. Has Connor finished all his exams yet? xxx

Weekend sounds fab, Chris! Now to put your feet up and relax.. xx

Well done you! If even a mini-binge doesn't take you over 1500 calories perhaps you're not eating enough, leaving yourself vulnerable? Trust me though, I do know we don't always binge because we're hungry (in fact sometimes quite the opposite!) Is today 'Ben-Monday'? And are you going to OA...

What did the 'official' weigh in reveal, Amy? And you're right about the need to spend one-to-one time with the older ones too. I never manage this and, while my eldest is very self-reliant and really doesn't want it now, my daughter (15) is thoroughly jealous of the younger ones and is now...

OK Jo, try to keep a lid on it this week, and enjoy time with your visitor when she arrives. We'll see you back on the straight and narrow next Tuesday! xx

Not sure about regular hours, Sid... What time do posties get up, Pol? Kev will be racing William for the bathroom in the mornings! xx

You, and the horses, are doing so, so well, Trudy. Enjoy your Sunday xxx

Wow! Sounds posh, Colette! It's always good to have a holiday to look forward to, even if it is 9 months away. Get yourself some more rhubarb, love - it's in season at the moment, plentiful and cheap xxx

Amazing about your dad, Renata. And very honest of you about the flight, I'm sure most of us have had our moments. Have a great weekend xxx

I don't think you should beat yourself up about having a teaspoon of dessert yesterday, if anything you should be proud that you were able to have a taste of those things without it leading to more. VERY sensible to go with the prawns, steak and salad option at the restaurant tonight, you'll be...

Yay! Something positive to look forward to! I was thinking about you yesterday and wondering whether to write something in your diary but decided you were unlikely to see it. I'm so glad you popped back. Good luck, lovely lady xxx

Enjoy your day with the little 'un - they appreciate 1-to-1 time so much, don't they? xx

He came between man 1 and man 2 (I think! Maybe you have a point, P!) Good to keep them on their toes, E xxxx

Welcome home, Pauline and family xxx

Ooh err, how did you find that out, Cheese? Hope the foot's getting less painful xxx

Trudy, I'm very impressed with how you're tackling the overeating issue - I was going to say 'proud of you' but that sounds patronising. It's hard, but will prove very worthwhile in the end. Looking at your list of binge-triggers, yes they are refined carbohydrate based but they also have loads...

I'm the worst for eating when I have nothing I have to do, or nothing I fancy doing! maybe remind yourself what your favourite meat, fish, veg and salad foods are and give yourself little treats of these once you've broken up? Might break the monotony. And I definitely second the exercise...

That's below the belt, Pol! And Eilidh, nothing like being on tenterhooks all the time to suppress the appetite! Hope all's still going well on both fronts xxx

Enjoy your last day, Pauline - I bet you feel the week's flown by. If we don't get a summer this year I too will be moving to warmer climes. xx

You need to update your stats, love! I'm glad your new plan is working for you though I'm not convinced about the virtues of portion control myself - I'm too greedy so I'd rather find foods I can eat by the ton! Keep up the good work and resist the temptation to get on the scales again till...

Hubby has certainly talked a lot of sense there. Follow Conso to the letter for the first few months - easy because there are just as many rules as there are for Cruise - and your body will get used to its new size. Stabilisation is the hard bit because you have to make choices all the time! x

Sounds like quite an evening, Colette! I'm so glad he didn't put you off, but then he was bound to be charismatic or his books, website and products wouldn't focus so heavily on him as a person, I suppose. Here's to a successful ride now to tw xxx

Wow! What was that, a seminar or something? I'd love to know what kind of impression he made xx

Sorry to hear about the foot, Cheese. Glad you're still watching the diet though. Have a good week, lovely xx

Mmmm, paella - yum! Is there a less Dukan-friendly dish on the planet?! I love the belly/saturn figure of speech; I read ass as mars! Have you managed to seduce Kev away from his paper yet? Honestly, he could have stayed at home if all he wanted to do was read the Mirror! Hope the sun's...

Enjoy the last day of term! Your gifts sound lovely, your friends are very lucky to have such a thoughtful colleague. And 'see' you on Wednesday, sitting up in bed with the laptop and a cup of tea xxx

Your emotional life is on a bit of a roller-coaster at the moment, isn't it? Why are these men so bad at committing (to anything!)? Take care of yourself lovely, and I'm glad the weight management is under control xxx

I can see your mind is made up so... good luck! To be honest I think I could only do Dukan attack and cruise once as I'm not convinced that that kind of eating is healthy long-term (just better than being very overweight, which I was at the beginning). But whatever you do, don't leave us again! xxx

Good to hear from you, Jo. It sounds like your UK visit was successful. Good luck shedding those pesky few kilos xx

How are you doing, lovely? xx

So you just dropped by to make us all green with envy did you, Pol? Thanks a lot! xxx

That's a fabulous result, Amy! Great to be back in the 12's - psychologically it makes such a difference, doesn't it? Wave goodbye to 13 stone for ever! Why don't you do just a teeny bit of exercise this week, maybe some stretching and a few curl-ups? It could get you back in the frame of mind...

I like your walking 'ticker', Chris - good for the heart and good for the soul, never mind the metabolism! I hope next year's intake are an engaging lot. Is Nadal going to be fit for Wimbledon? Have a good pp Monday xx

How was your weekend, Trudy? Warmer there than it was in London I suspect! Have your books arrived yet and have you got OA tonight? Thinking about you xxx

Many congratulations, Karin! Enjoy the moment, you so deserve it x

How's week 3 of Couch to 5K going, Renata? And have you unfurled that skipping rope yet? xxx

Is it today? I thought it might be tomorrow... Have a wonderful time with your lovely family Pol, and we'll 'see' you when you get back xxx

One pound on for a weekend of celebrating isn't bad going, Colette! Now back on the Dukan bus this week xx

Great update, Trudy. I hope you made it to the gym this morning, survive the 6-hour drive and have fun at the show. Food planning sounds good, now don't get tempted by the pasties and cream teas that will inevitably be on offer! Which books have you ordered, Trudy? I'm sure others on here...

Get some fruit and veg down you, lass! Take care, beautiful xx

Glad OA was helpful. have you had time to read the literature yet? And which show is this, Trudy? Not the one where you and Ellie finally get to meet... xx

How's day 2 going, Chris? xx

Hope it works, Amy x

It's true! We are not restricting calories on Dukan, remember. I hope today's wi pleases you more, Karin, though I do think you're on a hiding to nothing analysing weight gain/loss on a daily basis... x

CD, you don't need me to tell you that one muffin is not enough to keep body and soul together. Remember, you don't want to frighten your body into clinging on to every calorie that enters it for fear it may be the last. Get yourself to the shops, gal, and stock up with provisions and tin...

All sounding good, Chris. Enjoy your Dukan day, especially the walks in the sunshine xx

End of week 2 already? That's gone by really fast. Don't panic about what's to come, if you get stuck at a level then just redo that until you can manage it before moving on but don't give up! (Eh, Pol?) xx

Good luck! xx

Not sure you can count Stabilisation as being on the bus, Chris. I like the new ticker and you're right, the stats don't look bad at all - I had a bmi of 30 when I started Dukan and you're only at 27 now. Good luck for tomorrow and the coming weeks xx

Ooh, come to London Eilidh! Plenty of fish in a very large sea down here (as I hope you're discovering this weekend) xxx

Shining here too at the moment, I'm always a bit suspicious when it's this bright this early though - often means it will cloud over later. God, I'm starting to sound the right pessimist! Have a good planning/gardening day, Chris and I'll wave to you as you go by on the bus tomorrow xxx

Glad you're still with us, Trudy - don't you DARE go anywhere! When's your next OA meeting, love? x

Woop woop! Half a stone in a month! That's the perfect rate to be losing at. At that rate, a couple more months and you'll be there. Any faster and you're in crash diet territory - fun at the time but much harder to keep the weight off. You must be thrilled. Sounds like you need to take your own...