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Those before and after pics are amazing Caro!

Happily settled in my new way of eating. 2lb loss this week. Absolutely delighted.

Thank for the support Caro! Weigh in..... 2lb loss. Big cheesy smile.

Now that's what I call dedication! Have a super weekend lovely lady xxx

I seem to have really settled on my new, self designed mixture of plans. Feeling happy, healthy and positive. All bodily systems intact and working efficiently! Become a bit yoga obsessed. It's my number one priority when I get a bit of free time. Doing an hour every day and really enjoying it...

They look delicious!

That's brilliant P! Well done. Love x

Pea and lettuce soup is absolutely delicious! I put double cream and chicken stock in mine though. Quick and blooming gorgeous.

My last UP day was more controlled. Really don't want to get into the habit of eating sugary rubbish. I'm aiming to eat pretty much what I want on the UP days but keep it nice and healthy. Still eating mainly Primal/ Paleo as it seems to be coming naturally at the moment. I usually feel better...

Lovely post Jo. I think you are very right about people finding their own way with this way of eating. I'm still figuring it out and what works best for me. I also love the way you can see past those numbers on the scales. A good positive message to all of us.

I know it's early days but I'm feeling full of beans on this diet. Up stupidly early for work, yoga and housework when I get home. Before starting this I was really struggling to even get off the sofa after work. Hope it continues like this.

Got a bit carried away on my UP day I think... FOODS Calories Carbs Fat Protein Cholest Sodium Sugars Fiber Breakfast Tesco - Smoked Back Bacon, 2 rashers 120 0g 10g 8g 0mg 600mg 0g 0g Eggs - Fried (whole egg), 1 large 92 0g 7g 6g 210mg 94mg 0g 0g Warburtons - Toasting Muffins, 1...

Sundays are most definitely reserved for eating whatever I want! Bacon and egg muffin and a banana for breakfast and some roast pork with all the trimmings for dinner. Yum yum yum x

Thanks Missie! Paleo is based around eating what our ancestors would have eaten. So no grains, dairy or refined sugars. Usually stick to an 80/20 rule so can eat those things occasionally. I've been a bit more lax recently and do include some grains (rice, quinoa, millet) and dairy at times...

Thanks for the info! I'll squander my money on a new pair of skinny jeans instead :gimi:. I'm going to try not to take too much notice of the scales and look at my body measurements instead I think. My weight can vary by about 4lbs in a day anyway. Guess mainly to do with how much water I have...

Thanks! I'll stick with my plan for this weekend and see how it goes next week.

I seem to be out of sync with everyone! How come you're all on an UP day. Are you doing the 5:2? I'm keeping to the ADF at the moment.

Can you all just stop talking about cake. It's a DD for me :(

Dropping in to say hello to you all. Been converted to the ADF way of living after watching the Horizon program (eventually). My main motivation is to feel as well as I possibly can. I already have a diary in the Paleo section and am sticking to this way of eating about 80% of the time but now...

So after a couple of days thinking I have made some changes to things. Got the eating back under control and going with the healthy diet and IF. See how it goes. Feeling positive at the moment :)

Been AWOL for a little while. Halo has slipped severely. Need to sort myself out sharpish! Never quite sure why this happens. Think it may have been that I'd been feeling a bit unwell with lots of bloating, lethargy and some other things that I'd rather not discuss :ashamed0005:. Hence I'm still...

Photos are lovely Charly. You are looking stunning lady x

Hello curious little Dukanettes! Looks like you've been doing a bit of reading around it already. Main difference I guess is that Paleo/Primal doesn't consider fat to be the enemy (I like that!) and that vegetables and fruit (in moderation) are perfectly fine. I think I kind of overdid the...

Hi lovely Spangly lady and Stazo. I've had a few days of eating whatever I could lay my hands on to be honest. Pretty sure I'm not anaemic. Had my bloods done not so long ago and all fine. I think maybe I'm eating too much fruit. Going to have a good long think about my diet over the next few...

I do eat quite a lot of fruit already. Will just see how it goes but worried about how it's affecting my performance at work really. It's so important that I'm on the ball with work. People depend on it. Hoping it's just a passing phase.

Been very tired yesterday and today. Not sure why. Really struggled through my yoga. Also had quite a lot of bloating some rather unusual poos yesterday (I know TMI). Hope this is just a transitional thing as been really enjoying the diet so far and don't want to change things. Any wise words...

I have the occasional Ben and Jerrys or something similar. Part of the 80/20 rule as far as I'm concerned. Funnily enough though I don't find I really want it now. Think it may be to do with being on Dukan for a few weeks. The food list was so restrictive and no leeway allowed with Dukan. This...

Nothing wrong with a STS hun x

Good luck on your journey. Sounds like you've made a positive start. The support on here is fantastic too.

The very specific list of foods consumed just made me smile x

Paleo porridge. I adore this and it can be made with what you have in at the time. Handful of nuts (any will do but I like macadamias and pecans or walnuts) - grind in food processor Add a banana and some coconut milk -process a bit more Mix in some berries or other fresh fruit pieces...

You do make me laugh Phoenyx :)

Oh bless! I know exactly how you're feeling. Think it's a modern day phenomenon for woman. Sometimes I wonder if women's lib did us any favours. In effect we ended up working as well as taking on all the household/ kid responsibilities. It's no wonder that we can feel overwhelmed by it all...

Think the moderators are sorting it for me Mary! How exciting!

How do I move my thread from low carb forum to the new Paleo forum??? :help2:

Yummy... and I still eat bacon to be honest.

Hope all going well with the Plan Vikx. Common sense just tells me this has got to be better for my body than Dukan with veg and fruit deprivation.

Namaste. Just wanted to say hi and good luck on your low carb journey. It's a great way of eating (I don't like the word diet). Looking forward to seeing how you're getting on. Oh and macadamias.... yum yum yum :)

You should be able to find silken tofu in your local independent health food shop Sara. Have you checked there? Don't bother with Holland and Barrett as they seem to concentrate much more on supplements these days. Asda and Sainsburys also stock silken tofu. Here's a link for an online store if...

I'm with you on the macadamias. They're just too nice for their own good :)

Oooo. Another Paleo convert! Exciting! Menu looking good Vikx. Will be following your progress. Keep me posted on how you're getting on. My menu so today :eatdrink051: Breakfast - paleo porridge - today made with ground macadamias, walnuts, cashews, raspberries, coconut milk and dried...

Did you give the sausages a try?

Just butting in to agree with Mary! Print off the list and tell her that's as far as it goes. I think people believe it's more complicated than it actually is!

Brilliant! Glad you enjoyed it. I put some dried fig in mine the other day and it tasted like uncooked cake mixture. Lovely but darn sweet!

Full english and roast dinner today. I blooming love Sundays.

Just get posting! ;)

Cornwall is very beautiful when the sun is shining :character00238:

1.5lb loss this week. Jeans keep falling down. Time to get some of the old ones out of hibernation :D.

Intermittent fasting (IF) is just periods of abstinence from eating. Would really be cautious about this to be honest. Get to grips with your Primal diet first off and see how you go from there. Reading this link may be helpful. Should Women Fast? | Mark's Daily Apple

Hmmmm.... now what to eat today. Decisions, decisions. Breakfast was kind of what I had left (Tesco delivery has just arrived. Whoop whoop) so had gluten free Black Farmer sausages and eggs. Snack (while just putting shopping away :)) macadamia nuts, clementine and galia melon. Lunch - big...

Yep I guess that is the back of beyond hun. I'm over in lovely Penzance. Not too far away but at least we have the train out of here!

Hope you're having a fantastic time hun. Lucky thing x

1 and a half pounds off this week :D

Well done. The Shred kills me!

I don't think you need worry. I've found my appetite varies so sometimes I miss meals because I'm simply not hungry. Just need to listen to your body I think. I believe that once you've cut out all those carbs and simple sugars the cravings simply disappear. I really love this way of eating.

I'm thinking it would be better to go with the more lenient Primal approach first and see how you get on. If you're finding that it's easy you can always switch to Paleo at a later stage. I eat Paleo 95% of the time and find it really lovely though I probably do eat rather too much fruit. You'll...

How's it going today? Loving your posts. It's a continuous learning curve and have to agree that it's a lifestyle and not a diet x

There's a lot of free information on the internet Racheal. Check out Mark's Daily Apple and Everday Paleo for a starter. It's a great way of eating and really easy to maintain.

Just thought I'd pop in to wish you all the best with the change of eating plan Blaze. Be kind to yourself and don't be too worried with the occasional slip up. 80/20 rule allows for that and sometimes it's easier to get used to a diet like that. Food is sounding scrummy by the way!

There are so many things to eat with Paleo. I don't think I'll ever get bored with it. It feels natural to me. Thankfully the night shifts are over for another 3 weeks. Slept badly for the last 3 days. Roughly ten hours sleep during the whole period. Quite frankly they make me feel like poo...

Have a bloody fantastic time Nicola. I am green with envy :jelous:. Looking forward to hearing all about it xxx

I'm a nurse. Do roughly one week of night shifts a month. Horrible things.

Night shifts. All back to front. Managed about 3 hours sleep today. Was too sunny, too warm and too noisy! Breakfast - guacamole, 2 plums Lunch - salad (rocket, tomatoes, cucumber, asparagus, prawns, mayonnaise) Snacks - pink lady apple. black grapes, blueberries, banana, paleo 'muffins'...

Welcome to the wonderful and tasty world of Paleo Blaze!

Porridge is really quick and easy. First choose your desired nuts! Can use anything I guess but I tend to go for a mild creamy one (macadamias, cashews) in combination with a stronger tasting one (brazils, pecans, etc). Put them in blender till ground up reasonably fine then add the banana and...

Today's menu.... Breakfast - Paleo porridge (I really love this) made from cashews, pecans, banana, peaches and coconut milk blended into a porridge. This really seems to fill me up for a very long time. Hence... Dinner - late - thai warm duck salad (ate half, felt full, not like me at all!)...

Cornwall? The back of beyond??? Never!

Brilliant!

Probably do Phoenix but I'm a non driver so not easy to get to. The online stuff looks pretty good though and a lot of it is quite reasonable so will give it a go (after payday, roll on Wednesday).

Don't be so blooming hard on yourself woman! We're only human after all. You're just having all your 20% non Paleo in one go ;)

My dinner was pretty similar Craig. Lovely bit of chicken and the roast veggies. Delicious.

Breakfast - bacon and eggs Snack - green plums, nectarine, apple Dinner - roast chicken, roast sweet potatoes and parsnips, broccoli, carrot and swede

Thanks Nicola. It's good to feel good xxx

Not sure about how long before to eat but try sweet potatoes, squash, parsnips, bananas (not too many of the bananas though!). They should provide you with sufficient carbs to train effectively.

Got a stasis on my weight this week but it's all good. Walked from Penzance to Marazion along the beach yesterday in my bikini top and skirt. Feeling really pretty good about the way I look at the moment. The sun was shining, the sea was warm, it was so beautiful. In essence I would over time...

Canada? Wow. Fantastic!

Busy busy bee today... Brunch - bacon, eggs, orange, grapes, apple Dinner - Prawn and vegetable curry made with coconut milk/cream and thai red curry spices.

If you like him then go! I see too many people not taking opportunities because they're scared. Go for it Charly and have a good time xxx

I'll give that a miss. Would probably kill me :faint2:

I get my coconut oil and milk from the health food shops. Watch out for special deals that come up at Holland and Barrett. Makes a big difference to price on the oil and it will last you ages.

Fruit! You must eat fruit if you craving sweet things. It's fine to eat and will satisfy the sweet issue.

Here's the one I was looking at Red. All delivered frozen and no delivery charge if order is over £45. http://www.farmerschoice.co.uk/

Good luck for the weigh in! x

Awwww! Thank you! I have a lot to be happy about I guess, though I do have my down times as well. C'est la vie. Kind of missed yesterday on the food diary front. Missed breakfast yesterday. Wasn't particularly hungry until lunchtime. So really didn't eat an awful lot yesterday... Lunch -...

Morning lovelies. This morning I had a good look in the mirror and do believe the Paleo and daily yoga are making a huge difference. My longstanding paunch is slowly disappearing. I am very happy.

It's a almost complete reeducation on the way we eat. I'm so glad though as I've always loved the more fatty meats (lamb, duck, chicken thighs and skin). Even though I'm losing weight I still have to remind myself that it's ok to eat this stuff. I guess thinking about it logically though I do...

Yay! Of course you can! Another lovely new friend for my journey :bighug: Are you going to start a new thread for your Paleo journey or use An existing one?

If you get in touch with Mary (Gettingfit) I'm sure she'll be happy to send you some ebooks for recipe inspiration. Really is so much you CAN eat.

Update on today's menu Lunch (very late lunch) leftover coleslaw and avocado. Haven't really been very hungry today but in true tight northerner style I didn't want to throw good food away! Dinner - Lasagna. Made normal lasagna for the OH and various teenagers that seem to have decided they...

Found your thread. Day one! :eek:

Thanks for the post and welcome to your new lifestyle. I'm pretty sure you're going to love it as much as I do (is that possible? hmmm). Really looking forward to reading your diary. Good luck and keep in touch! xxx

Welcome to a new way of life Stazo. Use your imagination with your available food and you will never be bored with your Paleo lifestyle. Hopefully this link will answer your question. The Primal Blueprint Diagrams | Mark's Daily Apple

Thank you! Don't post on this thread very much any more as have a new one in the low carb forum. Just like to keep in touch though x

Yes indeed. Very happy. No rush for the last few pounds now. Will be sticking to Paleo eating and concentrating on the yoga and getting more flexible and toned over the next few months.

Hey nothing wrong with a bit of self love Charly. They say you have to love yourself before you can truly love anyone else x

:woohoo:

Glad you don't all think I'm just a bit bonkers! Today's menu is not planned at all! Guess I've had a bit of a mini fast as just had breakfast. Thought I'd do my yoga early today and had a look at Shiva Rea's Radiant Heart (rejoined Lovefilm and got it through on loan this morning). So glad I...

Looking good honey x

Spicy lamb stew sounds delicious Nicola. When I did a few weeks of Paleo last year (as pre holiday weight loss) I just didn't embrace it wholeheartedly. This time it seems like a whole new world has opened up to me. So many things I want to make. I'm being a bit of a drama queen here but it's...

Yummy peaches and macadamias :)

That's just men! I don't think they're really sure what they want most of the time.

Ha ha. I have found a new passion for cooking since starting Paleo. Loving it. In fact feeling more positive all round.

Bounced out of bed at 6 o'clock this morning. Not sure why. Actually relieved though as for a few weeks I've been struggling to get out of bed in the morning. Wonder whether the improvement is to do with the change in diet? Anyway was doing my hour of yoga by 7 o'clock, had breakfast, been...

Brilliant! That's all I have to say! :0clapper:

Running behind here.... Yesterday's menu... Breakfast - black farmer sausage, 2 eggs, 2 slices bacon, fried tomatoes, garlic mushrooms Lunch - butternut squash soup (improvised on this; squash, carrot, celery, swede, onion, coconut milk, chicken stock) was really nice Snack - blueberries...

I've never tried Bikram but have been a lifelong (practising on and off) devotee of yoga. I've tried all sorts of exercise regimes over the years but none have made me feel as good as yoga does so I always return to it. My job involves continual shift work so a class would be hard to maintain. I...

That looks amazing!

They just have white flesh instead of orange/yellow and taste more perfumed (that's the best way I can describe it really). We have the white fleshed doughnut ones at our local greengrocers at the moment. Absolutely divine.

The Slimatee sounds a bit violent. Makes you wonder what their Laxatee does! I hate to think :sign0007:

4lbs! :D:D:D:D

How's it going Red?

4lb loss this week. 5lb more to target but pretty happy if I maintain at this really so no hurry :D:D:D:D

4lbs loss this week. Blimey. I've eaten like a horse too. Bit gobsmacked really.

Just popping in to say hope you're feeling better today x

Morning Charly! Hog roast sounds delicious hun. And if you only had the meat I'm sure it will make no difference to your loss this week. Just wanted to pop in to see how you're doing and to wish you a Super Sunday. I have to work today too but not until lunchtime. Boo. But then I have a whole...

Kind of missed breakfast this morning by the time I'd had a little extra snooze, bathed and generally faffed around. So... Brunch - smoothie made with coconut milk, banana and blueberries, chicken leg from last night's roast dinner and avocado Dinner - moroccan lamb kofte and chorizo stew (new...

I'm always very grateful for any contributions!

So today I'm going to start focussing a bit more on exercise. It took me a while to start feel 100% again. Dukan really didn't suit me. Horses for courses and I was definitely on the wrong track. Starting to regain some energy and the bowels are really back to the norm now (too much info I know...

Everyday Paleo is actually very nice for extending your recipe ideas :)

It really is! I don't really consider it a diet, more of a lifestyle. And there really isn't any deprivation involved.

Just got back from shopping. Found a cheap unsweetened coconut milk in my local greengrocers (79p a can) but didn't want any additives in it ideally so bought it from my local health food shop instead. They also sell a couple of different brands in the COOP (Amoy and Blue Dragon) but at over £2...

Today's menu :) Breakfast - omelette made with 2 free range eggs, crispy bacon, spinach, red onion, mushroom and garlic, banana Lunch - salad (little gem lettuce, red and yellow bell peppers, celery, avocado, little multicolored red and yellow plum tomatoes, fresh coriander) Prawns...

Kind of brings it to life. When you actually see it you realise the true impact.

Not a menu post I know but just thought it might keep the motivation going....

This makes the hard work a bit easier...

Hmmm. I'll have a scout around my local shops and see where I find it. Imagine the health food shops will have it if nowhere else. I live in the back end of nowhere so if I can find it... Well done on that loss. Fantastic honey!

Always good to have more Paleo peeps on board. Love hearing all your stories.

This morning my arse feels ok (that doesn't sound quite right) but the fronts of my thighs are blooming killing! And the tops of my arms/chest. Went to the cinema last night and legs felt like two big chunks of wobbly jelly :D

You can do this Red. So much easier and feel good than the Dukan thing. Still think you need to eat more for breakfast though! I think maybe you're right on the almond milk. Okay in moderation but they recommend coconut milk (yum) as a staple. I'm off to get me some of that today I think. Have...

I do love food Phoenyx! Just done day 1 of 30 Day Shred. Not sure I'll make day 2. Nearly killed me :faint2:

Pesky scales!:scale: At least you didn't have a gain. And you're getting pretty close to your target. Chin up bird.

Just checking in.... All going well. Could do without the darn rain though. When will it stop??? Breakfast - spinach and bacon frittata Lunch - lamb casserole Snack - peach, apple, macadamia nuts Dinner - sirloin steak, asparagus, roasted peppers,onions, butternut squash Probably be another...

Nibbles sound good! I found samphire in my local Tesco. Very excited. Just got to get a lovely fresh bit of fish to set it off tomorrow.

I should be ok then! Will start doing a bit of yoga from tomorrow I think. Only exercise I really enjoy apart from swimming and a nice walk.

You look amazing! x

Good luck for the weigh in! Yes much happier on my Paleo thanks. Different things for different people I guess. But I will be keeping an eye on all you lovely people.

Going great thanks Charly. Feeling better with the fruit, veg and fatty meat (I like all the naughty bits!). Scales are heading in the right direction again too. Miss Camp Dukan but have to go with what works for me and really a lot happier with my Primal diet. Happy, smiley Julie x

Just seen your weigh in. Result! Well done hun :clap:

Forgot to mention breakfast... Eggs florentine, banana, strawberry and white peaches in full fat yoghurt.

Spice rubbed chicken thighs are already in the oven cooking for lunch. That crispy skin is going to taste amazing! Just about to start on the lamb casserole for dinner. Thinking I'll put some carrots, onions, butternut squash and leeks in there. Add some lentils for the others when I've removed...

Fantastically well done x

Had to change my diary as no longer in the Dukan camp :cry: http://www.minimins.com/low-carb-diets/284657-paleo-life-2.html#post5387613 Still reading your stories and want to keep in touch though. Link to my new thread above.

Hello Katie! Thanks for popping by. Loving my Primal Life :heartpump:

Exercise... gosh I really must start to exercise a bit :sigh: Julie

B - 2 slices bacon, 1 egg, 1 portabello mushroom, crunchy oven roasted kale and a banana S - Full fat yoghurt, 1 peach L - Left over chilli beef and cauliflower rice S - Strawberries, grapes, pine nuts D - Basa fillet, stir fried cabbage, mushrooms, peppers, garlic All going well Nicola. Seem...

And blimey that lunch looks lovely. Yum yum.

Hi Trini. Just popping by to say well done on the stone loss! Fantastic honey. You're going to look great on that Miami beach x

It may be too much information but just like to share... the transit issues have well and truly resolved since changing diets. 4 visits yesterday and 1 already this morning. What a relief!

Keep your chin up honey. It'll happen. At 31 you're a mere youngster! I know it can be a bit disappointing when those darn scales don't move. Mine have gone up in the last week :o but wasn't really managing to stick to things too well and have now had a change of eating plan so to be expected I...

Think I might give Whole 30 a go. Sounds like I'm almost there anyway. Would just need to cut out the ordinary butter and occasional bit of yoghurt that I have at the moment. As it's not much different and only 30 days would be interesting to see if it makes any significant difference. I also...

Let me know what it's like Nic. I was thinking about ordering Everyday Paleo as the reviews are good and will expand my recipes a bit. May have to wait til next payday though!. Just like to say I am so much happier on this eating plan. Feeling better and really enjoying my food. I'm thinking I...

Breakfast - Kale omelette (nice if a bit chewy!) Lunch - Salad (romaine lettuce, tomatoes, radishes, red and yellow peppers, red onion) and left over roast pork from Sunday dinner. Dinner - Beef chilli and cauliflower rice Snacks - Peach and Pink Lady apple, roasted Portabello mushroom Do...

There seems to be quite a Primal / Paleo family coming together here. Looking forward to hearing all your stories :family2:

Hey Missy! You need to eat more!!! Get some nice meat in that list please! :bliss: I'll be checking up on you!

Hi Nicola Pretty much working off the Primal Blueprint list on Mark's Daily Apple website. Just excluding the cheese, cream, honey and coffee at the moment. May add those in later but not sure about them at the moment. Don't feel bad about changing. It's about you and how you feel after all...

Hi Nicola! With the breakfast and roast dinner I was really pretty full. In between snacked on some cashew nuts, cherries and strawberries and cream (well it was the Wimbledon final after all!). Feeling like I'm more in my comfort zone now. Start of another working week. The one day weekend...

The sun?? In Cornwall??? Hope you're not expecting it anytime soon Charly :sigh:

Awww. Thanks guys. Feel like I'm deserting you but I'm not really. Will still be here checking up on you all! Primal/Paleo isn't really a diet as such, just a different approach to what we should be eating to optimise our health. I think it's a philosophy that I can embrace wholeheartedly and...

My first day of Paleo and the sun is beaming in the sky for the first time in what seems an age. Lovely. Will be doing my weekly shop tomorrow so food for today is what I have in. Breakfast is - 2 slices of bacon, wheat free sausage, fried egg, mushrooms and tomatoes. Dinner is - roast...

Yep! Absolutely. Diary page already started!

Usually bacon or wheat free sausages (black farmer or jimmys from tesco are good), eggs, mushrooms, fried tomatoes, fruit (usually have blueberries, strawberries or raspberries in with the fruit), and spinach (greens are really important). This is making me hungry. Mmmmm breakfast.

Me too. But need to go with what my instinct and body is telling me. I feel a bit like I'm coming home with Paleo.

I've been on Dukan (with a couple of slip ups) for a few weeks now. Realised it's marvelous for some people and that they do really well on it but it's just not for me. Doesn't feel like a natural way of eating to me. Miss my fruit and veggies. So.... Last year I used Paleo as a short term...

After a lot of thought I've decided to make a move to Primal/Paleo. Used it last year as a short term measure to get some weight off before my holiday and it worked beautifully. I think I'll find it much easier to stick with, more enjoyable and kinder on my bowels :sick0019:

I'm really in with the Paleo forum idea! Please get it going. Did Paleo as a short term diet before my holiday last year and it worked beautifully. Been doing Dukan for a few weeks now but half heartedly and really not convinced it's a healthy way of eating. I have been craving fruit and...

Just wondering how those noodles are tasting? Seems they're a love or hate thing from the reviews I've read.

If it's any consolation Charly Sunday is my only day off this and next week. Tomorrow will be my 6th shift in a row this week then 1 day off and back for another 4 (unless the NHS has another crisis and needs me to work more shifts after that! I knew I should had done accountancy or something...

Roll on Sunday. I've done enough working already this week. Too many extra shifts. Absolutely exhausted.

Anyone out there doing Paleo?

"an unfortunate amount of alcohol". I loved that. Made me chuckle.

Been a few days since I updated my thread. Nothing to report since the weekend really. Think the indulgences have made the weight loss (so far this week) non existent. I have been a very good girl since Saturday though and the pudding was worth the stasis :o. So it's onwards.... still got...

Oops! Sorry about that! It looked so beautiful that I just had to eat it :sigh:

Sounds like you've been through an awful lot Charly. I went through a similar relationship for eleven years and eventually managed to end it seven years ago. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner and that I wasted some of the best years of my and my son's life with that dreadful man...

Yep! Me too Jan! I'm holding this chocolate and orange torte with clotted cream and a raspberry couli entirely responsible!

I do understand all of what you're saying so well. But to be honest a life without a little living, fun and socialising isn't really a life is it? Would make all the rest of it pointless. So maybe don't be so hard on yourself. As long as you stick to things the vast majority of the time you're...

You should know! You're doing so well with those jeans! x

Thanks girls! 3 inches off my waist since I started. Clothes are fitting. To be honest I think I'm pretty content to maintain at this weight. I feel better about myself and have had lots of comments over the past week. One of my work friends reminded me that I was actually 10st 4lb just before I...

B - fresh teriyaki salmon, salad leaves, spring onions, baby tomatoes, cucumber and red pepper (oh yes) L - yoghurt, chicken slices, laughing cow cheese D - smoked salmon and scrambled eggs

Well last of the dreaded nights looms... been doing them for over ten years and still dread them :(. Anyway tomorrow I will be back from living on the dark side and can rejoin the real world.I've kind of slipped out of a regular PP/PV pattern with being up all night. Stuck with the protein foods...

So the excesses of Mazey weekend are now over. Having thought about it I'm not feeling in the slightest bit guilty about overdoing things at the weekend. The most important thing to me is life and not missing opportunities to have fun with the people I care most about in the world. So if it sets...

2lb loss this week. More than happy with that after a very hectic and naughty weekend.

2lbs this week. Happy with that after being a bit naughty at the weekend!

I also use them to enrich a bolognese. It really does make a huge difference. I'm thinking I could add this in to my food list if just made with extra lean mince or turkey mince. Something to look forward to this week.

Hi Chelsea. I hear you on the chicken front. I'm not a huge fan unless it's a leg covered in a nice crispy bit of skin! Have you tried to add in the Dukan bread? Or maybe the carrot cake. Just gives a bit more variety. A nice steak or bit of salmon or monkfish can make all the difference...

Sorry to hear you've not been well. Can really get you down. Chin up hun. Hope all sorted soon x

It's about as naughty as I get on the food front. Sigh. Although may have had a sneaky cider the other evening :o. Oops

Star bars and Boosts. Yummy.

Trini and her amazing, disappearing bottom! :eek: Today was good. Feel like this is pretty easy at the moment. Bread was a success. Enjoyed that with my breakfast and the other half of it with lunch. Bought tuna for tuna patties tomorrow. So I'm thinking tomorrow's menu will be B - smoked...

I'm definitely a bit confused about the yoghurts. Didn't think anything that contained sugar was allowed on Dukan in the early stages?

Miami. That will be fantastic. Bet you can't wait! Tuna patties definitely on the menu for tomorrow. Made the Dukan bread this morning. Was a nice addition to the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. We have a local festival this weekend so hoping I can stay on the rails (though I think a few...

Have just looked at my goal date (calculated on the Dukan official site) and realised that I only need to lose a pound a week to hit that target. That made me smile :):):)

B - Dukan bread, smoked salmon, scrambled eggs L - chicken breast roasted in tomatoes, red and green peppers, red onion, paprika and cayenne pepper S - wafer thin chicken and lean ham, yoghurt D - basa fillets cooked with a sprinkle of lemon juice Yes I know I have some veggies in my lunch but...

First attempt at the Dukan bread today. In the oven as I'm writing. If successful will be having it with some scrambled egg and smoked salmon. Yum yum!

£3.25 for 4 fillets Trini. Or they're on a buy 2 things for £6 offer at the moment. Really nice.

Basa fillets. From Tesco. Frozen. Just had them for a very late lunch and would highly recommend. Absolutely delicious just lightly cooked with a sprinkling of lemon juice.

Like the look of those very much. Another thing on the list to make... Thanks Princess x

Cruise PV day B - 2 egg omelette with tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and oregano S - lean ham L - 2 basa fillets (first time I've had them, frozen from Tesco, absolutely delicious) cooked in lemon juice, butternut squash, swede, asparagus S - oatbran porridge flavored with cinnamon D - curried...

Tuna patties??? Spill! x

I'm with you on this one. Couldn't stand skimmed milk and as I only use it in a couple of teas a day wasn't prepared to sacrifice for the sake of a minimal difference.

Only just caught up on your journey. The jeans! What a fantastic way to motivate yourself and see the progress. Weighing is all very well but just a number at the end of the day. Hope I can stick with it and show your determination :fingerscrossed:

Well done on that fluid intake! I really have to stop and think about mine. Working shifts makes things a bit erratic and can never get into a set routine with the fluids (night shifts being the worst). It's kind of easy to remember what I've eaten in a day but not so easy to remember every drink.

Here too Paula.Thinking about putting the heating back on, getting into that bikini and mixing myself a chicken cocktail to kid myself it's summer!

Wishing all you lovelies a bright and lovely summer solstice (ok we may have to use a bit of imagination here). Love light and peace Julie

Oops. Never been very patient! The scales moved downed a wee bit this morning :D. Wonder if it's because I didn't get my oats yesterday???

Strangely I haven't dreamed or missed the traditional carby products so but blimey I miss fruit.

You seem to be doing just fine on it! ;)

Forgot to say... no oatbran today. Ran out and didn't have time to get to the health food shop today. Missed my porridge a bit.

I'm thinking up an adapted meatball recipe using some of my oatbran allowance, milk and egg to moisten them up a bit. Will trial it soon and post the outcome.

Today's menu PP B - chicken breast, quark, seafood sticks (eaten mid morning) L - 2 eggs scrambled, turkey ham D - minced beef (extra lean) curried with onions and garlic Still weighing same since starting Cruise.... ho hum

I've been static since starting cruise so 1.5lbs would be a bonus... :(

Nice Kirsty! Sounds similar to the turkey stir fry that we had yesterday on my PV day (noodles added at the end for my ever hungry 15 year old). Was yummy!

That's a thought provoking post Charlie Brown. I sometimes look at people's food diaries and wonder how they are functioning on so little! Maybe I'm not such a greedy guts after all!

Makro and Costco? I'm obviously living in the back of beyond as I haven't even heard of them!

Ha ha. You know too much! x

I'm definitely going to quote this when I can't face any more low fat protein products! :break_diet:

Good luck on the Dukaning! I started recently too and no fruit or veg was a very weird experience for me! Julie x

I think the forums are a fantastic way to keep motivated. I quit smoking after being an addict for 32 years with the support and kindness of the Whyquit forum and NO nicotine replacement or fancy aids. To them I will always owe a deep and sincere gratitude. The support of others should never be...

Thanks for the tip Cara! Had a browse in my local Lidl the other day but what they had was a bit limited really. Will check out Aldi. I'm not a huge fan of chicken breast so need a bit of variety and love, love, love smoked salmon and scrambled eggs x

I don't mind the cottage cheese but, to be honest, never been a huge fan of chicken breast (unless smothered in a nice korma sauce :eek:) As it's not quite payday the chicken breasts may have to come out of the freezer unfortunately.

THAT sounds absolutely delicious! My fridge is getting a bit bare (couple of days til payday :(). Can't wait to do the Tesco's shop next week. Maybe steak will be on payday menu.

Just wondering... and looking for inspiration for the days to come. On my menu tonight is curried lean minced beef with onion and garlic (PP day)

Sorry just found the answer to my own question in another post. NO Baby Bel at all in cruise. Laughing cow extra light and philly extra light are tolerated items apparently. Also says that the Mullerlight yoghurts that seem to crop up on here a lot are not allowed because of their sugar content...

Are the extra light Baby Bel cheeses allowed?? I'm pretty sure they're under the recommended fat percentage.

Hello Karin and welcome! Sounds like you've got a good basis to start your Dukan plan with. I'm sure your mum and dad will be an enormous source of information and inspiration on your Dukan journey and there are so many enthusiastic Dukaneers on this site to fill in the gaps! Good luck. Keep...

Those quiches look soooo good. Off to get some supplies....

Hi Trini! Bit up and down really. No weight loss at all since starting Cruise. Yesterday had terrible cravings for fruit and veg on my PP day. Not sure what to make of it really. How you doing chick??

Day 4 was really hard for me too. And thought I would die without the vegetables. Just a completely different way of eating I guess. Had my first cruise day yesterday and no problem going back to the PP day today. Keep your chin up :wave_cry:

Having the tooth out will be nothing compared to the pain you're getting now Chris. Had all my wisdom teeth out at 29 after years of pain with them. Such a relief. Hope it settles down for you before then.

I really must try the bread. Which recipe do you follow? I don't own a microwave (i did but took it into work as never used it :doh:) so need to use oven instead?

Start weight 10st 2lb Week 1 - 9st 9lb :D:D:D:D:D:D:D

So my first day of Cruise... Nice to have some mushrooms and tomatoes with my scrambled eggs this morning. Had my porridge at 4o'clock this afternoon :confused:. Now looking forward to dinner with some nice broccoli, cabbage, carrot/swede mash and roasted butternut squash. Divine. Water...

Today has been hard, hard, hard!!! Roll on tomorrow!

Just wanted to say that there are some amazing stories on here. Fantastic weight loss CD and CPL. Hope I have your determination!

Today's food looks goooooood! Should have started my Cruise today but held off because I wanted something resembling a roast dinner tomorrow. Today has been really, really hard if I'm honest. Think my body's asking for some nice vegetables please. Anyway tomorrow is almost here and I'm off to...

Thanks CPL! And also thanks for pointing me to the diary section. Bit lost on the forums! x

10 days! Well done! Looking forward to reading your progress over the coming days, weeks and months :welcome:

Thanks guys. Started off today PP. Sure I can survive another day. Not like I'm starving myself! I'm going to stick that whole chicken in the oven. Won't feel deprived at all then. Yummy! Hope you're all having a fantastic weekend. Big love from wet and windy Cornwall x

Dilemma. Just realised that if I do my first Cruise PV day tomorrow then I'll have to do PP on Sunday. I really wanted to have the veggies Sunday so could have something resembling a Sunday roast with the rest of the family. Not sure now whether to do an extra day of Attack or do the 3 day...

I have a hundred meals in mind! Just can't decide what to choose :confused:. I am missing my weekend glass of wine though. Ah wine....

I'm a newbie too. Just finishing my attack phase. Been quite enjoyable. Weird but true. Hope it all goes well for you. Remember to plan those meals and make sure there's lots too. I think that's the key to success with Dukan.

I'm so glad you said that Sara! When I write my daily food diary it seems like I've eaten a huge amount! Well done Trini on the progress so far. Joining you in Cruise tomorrow. Really want to get my hands on some veggies now!

Oops! Just noticed the diary section. Have been making daily entries on my blog instead. Never been the brightest with this sort of stuff :o. Now on day 4 (final day) of my Attack phase. Been pretty easy going. Today probably harder than the others to be honest but I think going on to cruise...

Just mixed these up to have tonight. Yummy :)

Thank goodness it's not just me that can't stomach the galettes. Thought there was something wrong with me and I renowned for eating ANYTHING usually!

Yet another sunny day on the Costa del Cornwall. Ah well. Better get out and do that walk anyway I suppose :sigh:. First day I've actually started to crave something other than protein. Maybe crave isn't the right word, more like a feeling that something is missing. Today is my last day of...

there's always the chicken fillets hun! only got one more day of attack according to the website. wondering if i should extent a day? decisions, decisions. i need to get on top of my fluids a bit as well as i don't think i'm drinking quite enough. thanks for reminding me.

Wow, what a lot of lovely welcoming comments to come home to after work. thanks guys :D another successful day of attack done and seriously considering putting the heating on!!!

Hi Triniprinc3ss! thanks for the response! weighed in at 9st 11lb this morning (always weigh when i first get up so not sure if this is completely accurate!). see you've got the same goal weight as me. that was the one recommended to me on the official dukan site. not sure if i'll get there...

hi ilovefood>3! are you a nurse by any chance. just thought that your shift pattern sounds exactly like mine! i'm new to dukan and this site too. on day 3 of attack and it's been pretty manageable really. i take plenty of cooked meat, prawns, seafood sticks, cottage cheese, yoghurts, eggs...