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mixed results so far in week 2 although that is always to be expected. w/i yesterday was up 0.5kg! i did have smoked salmon the day before... but back down 0.3kg again today, and as long as I can stay under the 58kg mark all week I'll be happy, to be honest. we have a friend staying over Friday...

No weigh-in today - don't think I should be obsessing about doing this daily. I baked pumpkin muffins this morning - yumm!! I used a tin of pumpkin puree - surprising low in calories and carbs, and it really bulks up the mixture. I also spent the weekend trawling online for some new flavourings...

Thanks for the encouragement Sid! Feeling great this morning. I was dreading the scale as I had a pretty relaxed weekend (as planned). Hubby cooked a delicious rib-eye steak with flambeed mushrooms and spinach - with generous amounts of cream and brandy - and a glass or 2 of red on the side...

hello wookie! lovely to hear from some of the old faithfuls :-) I know exactly what you mean. I have been experimenting with vegan / veggie / juicing etc for almost a year and just kept gaining weight. Back on dukan for the last 9 days and I'm down almost 1.5kg, not hungry, and feel fantastic...

Sid!!! Lovely to see you back. Brings back great memories of meeting all of you here :) Great work in the first week. Keep it up! Wine will be the problem for me but as I'm being pretty strict during the week, I've decided to allow myself ONE glass of red as a weekend treat :) Anyway, on dukan...

Hey Andi! You still hanging in there with dukan? I'm also back on mm - didn't realise the site was back! Hope all is going well so far, C

Hey curvie, still a few lurkers here :-) How did it go?

Hello TA! I seem to remember your name from before? Glad to see there are still some old faithful lurking on the dukan forum. I think most people still think the site is closed... Great result in your first week! I agree - it doesn't seem possible to lose masses of weight like the first time...

OK I'm back again... I know I should probably start another diary but I've had this once since I joined in June 2012, which means I'm approaching my 4th anniversary here! All in all, my weight has been crappy for the last year. Looking back at my posts (and pictures) I was in a really good...

Hello lovelies! So work has been (even more) manic recently and I haven't been near minimins for ages :-( I was in Germany for a conference last week and had to give 3 presentations as soon as I got back, so I'm feeling a bit frazzled - good thing I'm on holiday from next Tuesday! But the good...

Hi Matt, My favourites are the ones from sula - mint humbug is the best! Holland & Barrett stocks a wide range. Also the ricola ones, which are more fruity. Be careful not to overdose on them, though - you'll pay for it! :-)

Enjoy the trip, jo! PS I'm not on Fitbit as I'm using jawbone up, so I don't think I can connect with you :-)

How is the fasting going, bonkers?

So I'm still here, but haven't had much time for posting over the last few weeks. Got back from holidays and hit the dukan trail (well, 4 or 5 days a week...). But the weight has come off without much effort, even though I haven't been cycling or doing much exercise, just doing my fitness...

Brilliant result, Matt. You should be proud of yourself.

Hey Jo, Well done on the weigh in result, and congrats on your incredible amount of walking! Mine isn't nearly that much, although I've been reaching my 10k step target pretty consistently. Have you synced your fitbit with mfp, by the way? The temperature was gorgeous this weekend but has...

Hello madness :-) Just catching up on diaries and very happy to hear how yours is buzzing with positive vibes! You go get those targets!! Jealous of your spinning... I haven't done a class for months. But as winter closes in, I might be signing up for the gym again... Cx

Bonkers! Sorry I've been AWOL, but I'm so happy to hear you're trying the fasting! I have to admit that I'm off it now - I stopped just before my holiday at the beginning of October, and have pretty much been back on dukan ever since I came back. But I fasted consistently twice a week for 3 or 4...

Thanks for the update bonkers, and so happy to hear your good news. Hmm... I think I will have to try your whiskey experiment myself... !!! Keep up the great work and please pop in and let us know he you're doing. Bet it's satisfying to tell everyone to get lost when they see what you're...

I miss you, becca!!!

Not sure I should be commenting on anyone's menses, Pol... :-) Cx

Great to see you back, Andi. Here's to crunch and moisture! :-) Well done you on the exercise: I'm sure the aches and pains will be worth it! Cx

Hi again mad! You're doing so well: don't worry about the scale: the magic 11 will appear in no time! Some inspiring ideas in your menus: I have to do some more cooking! Cx

Ok, 1 pp day checked off, and weigh in today says that I'm only up 1.2kg from pre-holiday levels. Phew! Must have been a temporary holiday bloat. But that still leaves a bit of work to be done... I'm back on my Pacts now - I've earned a massive $3.50 for sticking to my food and exercise goals...

Will PM you soon, Jo! Will be great to have an MFP buddy :-) You logged your meals on holiday?!! I'm impressed...

Hi all! Quick hello to say I'm back from holidays with a suntan and a whopping 2.5 extra kilograms! Ouch!! But I was stuck on a boat with a bunch of pasta and bread mad Italians and really just had to go with the flow. On pp for a few days / weeks / months now to try and reduce the damage (just...

4 whole babies: that's incredible! Well done for the amazing willpower and to your friends for making adjustments for you. Dukan is a lot easier when you don't have to do your eating in secret!

Interesting to hear about the saturated fat studies, shez. Not sure if you've seen the links I've posted over on my diary, but I agree there is a lot of baloney about fat and sugar out there. In all fairness to dr dukan, I think it's probably good that we're told to avoid fat because it has four...

Yes, nothing shuts people up quite like in-your-face results! You go girl Cx

And just thought I'd share a good deal with the konjac fans out there: a new brand of shirataki noodles has been launched and is going for half price on ocado (sorry Shelly, probably a bit far away for you!) I've ordered about 10 packs to start with :-)...

What a tough week you've had, mad, but you've come through it amazingly well and have deserved a relaxing weekend. So glad to hear all went well at work and you got good news on the scales too.

Thanks lovely ladies. 1 week from now I'll be on the beach in Italy, so I'm going to try and be good as gold for the last stretch! Made yummy chocolate dukan muffins this morning to start the weekend. Barbecue at home today but as long as I stay off the bread and alcohol it should all be good...

Woohoo! 56.9kg on the scale today. And it's Friday!! Cx

Do you eat seafood, Matt? I used to make a monster pot of spicy seafood soup for pp days. A little bit of onion and celery (I think it's tolerated, but you can reduce if you like), low salt stock cubes, and then crab sticks, prawns, mussels (frozen seafood mix is great), and some fish fillets...

Hope you sorted something for the flight, Matt. Have a great trip and tell us all about it when you're back :-)

Ha: me three! I can't do things in half measures either :-)

Whoop whoop! Fantastic results, mad Laura :-) Gotta try those parsnip chips... My happiest discovery was pumpkin pudding with quark, sweetener and cinnamon. Yummmm... Seems to good to be allowed! Cx

Oh Shelly, big hugs, we all know how you feel. BUT don't let this sabotage you! Andi's right: that is an incredibly restrained night out, especially considering the huge run you did. And you need at least a few days for that to work out of your system, so onto the cabbage and asparagus and a...

Well done Andi! Such a great result and you are so close! Love the oscar speech, btw Cxx

Mmwah! Hugs to both of you. Interested to hear what you think. I'm definitely not all the way there yet, though. I still haven't kicked the sugar free gum completely, but I have reduced the amounts I'm chewing. And no diet coke at all last week, replaced with lots of wheatgrass and spirulina...

Ouch, that's an unfortunate typo, shez!! :-) Welcome solange! You're well on your way to being 'so little' :-)

Hey tuula! Nice to meet you and I look forward to reading more about your iron willpower! Cx

Yes, I buy my shiritaki / konjac noodles in the Chinese supermarket: less than half the price. And it will totally transform your menus, Matt!

Sounds like you're doing it right this time around, shez!

Well, I for one would like a picture of the miner's hat / pepper spray outfit, Jo! Cx

Yes, I admit to sneaking in the 'options' chocolate drinks, but plain cocoa (preferably fat reduced) is better, of course. The Choco tea IS delicious but I don't drink it with milk (do you, Shelly?) so it doesn't have quite the same comfort factor as a mug of cocoa! I wouldn't worry about the...

Welcome back Sid! You sound like you mean business - good luck and keep posting those great menus! Crossing fingers and toes for good results for you... Cx

Hi there Andi! Glad the cravings passed... When they hit me I go and make myself a monster yoghurt smoothie or a huge bowl of vanilla custard. But it's not quite chocolate... Well done on the loss and keep on cruisin'!

Good for you for taking the day off and for making soup! Get better soon! Cx

There are messages on the tea bags? Oh no! To think I've thrown out something which could have contained the answer to EVERYTHING! I've tried three different types this week - the variety is nice. Also drinking one called 'puritee' and dr Stuarts detox tea. The Choco one does need sweetener, I...

Feeling the work stress too, mad... It's hard not to take it home with you or use it as an excuse to eat badly... But at least it's almost the weekend! Hope the pains disappear quickly Cx

Here it is!

I looooove flavored teas too :-) and I don't boil the water fully either - sorry Jo! :-( Got some new exotic detox teas this week - aztec chocolate spice mix is delicious! Can't wait to see a pic of your Star Trek dress, Shelly. And isn't bringing out your skinny clothes just the BEST part...

Get well soon, shez! Yes, lots of chicken soup and ginger tea. And I think lemsip does a sugar free version too, now? Cxx

Welcome back, mojo! You sound like you're doing really well, so don't see any reason why that goal isn't achievable. Go for it! Cx

So, I've been on a bit of a mission this week... I watched a 2 documentaries this weekend, one called Hungry for Change, and the other a Ted.com talk by Jamie Oliver from 2010 (teach every child about food). (The film is on netflix and I think you can see clips on YouTube...

have you tried logging your food / daily menus, dee? I find that it really helps to do that, either here, or in mfp, wherever. It's easy to tell yourself you're following the rules to the letter, but actually you're getting some sneaky carbs or salt or something. And try and schedule time for...

Thanks gorgeous, you'll be the first to know! Cxx

I saw earlier you mentioned tofu, Andi: did you try any recipes? I lived in China for years so it was a standard part of my diet, and is great for dukan. Lots of pv recipes, but I'm sure there must be some good pp ones too. Egg and tofu soup maybe? Also fantastic as a non-dairy dessert...

Well done mad! Brilliant result for the week. You're truly in the zone!

Hmmmm, thanks for the sausage tip, Andi! And the chocolate mug cake sounds amazing. My ultimate dukan comfort food is vanilla custard pudding. And you can even do a mean trifle if you use dukan cake / sponge / muffin with sf jelly and custard! I'm hungry now... :-)

Good luck! Yes, I've been a huge pump fan for years, but I don't belong to a gym anymore. So many great outdoor activities to do that I can't really justify the expense (although last year I signed up for a 3 month membership over the winter). So I really miss my pump, and I think I'm getting...

Ps how was pump?

Andi, I love your diary! There is just so much positive energy in here it's making my head spin. And I'm laughing at the thought of your clean hamster :-) Nite nite and have a fab weekend, and give the OH a big slobbery kiss! Cxx

Hi Matt, Thanks for the advice! You can always send someone a private message instead of posting in the forums, btw - no need for email (but thanks!). So... I've been a bit quiet recently, I know. Feeling a bit disheartened, really. After months of rocking this fasting thing (to quote...

Hi there k, What hours are you fasting between? I do dinner to dinner, so try to eat my last meal around 6pm so I don't go to sleep hungry. Then a black coffee and lots of water for breakfast (skipping breakfast is the hard part...), and then I just keep busy during the day so I forget about...

Well done Matt, what a great start!

Cauliflower crust pizza??? That will be one to try, then!

Mon! So lovely to see you again. I'm still hanging out on the dukan forum even though I'm still following IF. You should pop in and say hi some time :-). Do you have a diary here? I'm still enjoying the fasting and it's been successful so far. Glad to hear you've had good results too. Cx

That's partly why I weigh every day: so I can work out an 'average' of where I am, and not rely on one day's result to represent the whole week. But I know there are pitfalls... Monday is the 'usual' weigh day but most people are more relaxed with their eating on the weekend. So perhaps pick...

Phew! I did it: 3 days of alternate fasting this week, 2 cycles, and minimum bad food. Weight mid 57s again and hoping for a good result by Monday. Happy weekend everyone! Cx

Sarah honey, where art thou? Missing you over here :-( Cx

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Jo!!! I think this is one for you to answer :-) Mad, I can't really say for sure, I'm afraid. I never paid too much attention to this although some people think it's really important. As a general guide, I think you need to be under 40 or 50g of carbs per day to stay in keto, possibly even less...

Hi there, Why not download the app? It's free and much nicer to use than the web browser version. You are automatically 'subscribed' to any thread / conversation that you reply to, and you can also unfollow it later. I think you're doing fine so far! :-)

Hiya ann! There are lots of great recipe threads around here. I haven't done pp days for a while, but I'm sure I can remember a few things! How about... - home made burgers - fish / seafood soup - paella with slim rice - pretty much any pasta dish using slim rice / noodles: I even did a spag...

Men... The root of all our problems! Good luck and keep us posted on your progress :-) Cx

Gotcha!

Hiya Andi! Are you using the web page or the app? With the app, I only get notifications of the threads that I'm following, so I have to search through the main forum and look for new threads and diaries every so often. Happy to help anytime ;-)

Hi Bella! Just saying hello and subscribing to your diary :-) Cx

Oops, I see Jo already gave similar advice! Yes, feta is very salty and I think the fat content is too high? The sainsburys be good to yourself cream cheese and cottage cheeses are a very good option. Quark is good too. You're doing great, btw: 6lbs off is fantastic!

Hiya purple! Found your diary at last: my fault for not checking up recently! So, your menus look great, but there are a couple of things to watch out for as they might be causing the gain/STS. I would think that it's mostly water retention as i see a few foods that have higher salt content...

Hello Matt! Found your diary! on ipad you have to go in regularly and subscribe to the new ones, otherwise you miss them. Great to see so much activity here recently! I am very sorry to hear about your egg allergy... Not sure I could do dukan without them! But then again, vegetarians manage...

Nice to meet u Gemma! Just saying hello and subscribing to your diary :-) Cx

Hiya shez! Look forward to reading u :-) Cx

Hi Andi! Just popping in to subscribe to your diary :-) Cx

Hi Laura! Just popping in to subscribe to your diary :-) Cx

Welcome to you too, Matt, and good luck with attack. You sure you need to do 10 days, though? It sounds longer than normal. At least you're almost half way! Caro x

Shelly have you tried barenaked noodles? I found those the nicest. But the eat water ones are pretty good too.

Some people should just mind their own business, really! I always found it difficult to tell people I was on dukan. Easier to say 'I don't really do carbs / sugar / fat / alcohol than to put a label on it. There's a fair amount of negativity about fasting too, although so far I haven't told a...

Shelly, how can you be done with Shaun? That's very fickle of you... :-)

Him, didn't know they did scales too: thanks for the tip!

Hi purple, Sorry, I haven't seen your diary... Could you post a link, or tell me the name of the thread? Cx

Heya shez, Welcome to the forum! There is a great thread somewhere around here for the returners, where you can post your dukan history, why you think you didn't keep the weight off, and what you plan to do differently this time round. Good luck, and I look forward to reading your updates! Cx

Good luck and welcome, Bella! I'm sure you don't feel good about yourself right now, and we've all been there, but well done for taking a step in the right direction. Reading the book is a great start, and also taking the time to prepare your kitchen. Make sure you always have lots of different...

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Hooray! Scales on 57.6 this morning and I'm on an extra fast day today to try and get back on track quickly. Wanted to cycle and was in my gear and everything, but then remembered I have errands to run before and after work. I still have tomorrow and Friday, though. Also need to do some...

A loss is a loss, purple, but I can understand the disappointment. Maybe post your menus so we can give you some tips? Are you having enough protein on pv days and avoiding the tolerateds? I think it's normal to slow down in the 1st week of cruise because you would normally have lost quite a...

Woohoo, check out the sexy profile pic! 30A puppies and all :-) I'd count yesterday as a huge success: having a teeny indulgence and staying in control - that's so empowering! Cx

Restart day 1: Successful fast day which ended at 7:15pm with a bowl of veg soup with meatballs. Cycled to work too, so off to a good start. I need to quickly get back to where I was a few weeks ago, so I'm planning an extra fast day or else a couple of pp days this week. Countdown to beach/...

Wow!!! This is complete news to me. Can't believe I gave up my bean sprouts in china for no reason. Thanks for making my day :-)

How was the weigh-in, purple? Enjoying cruising? Cx

Love your goals, Jenny. Well done on the results and please keep us posted!

Welcome! You're in very good company here :-)

Thank you for always making me smile, Shelly! I'm off to sleep giggling about the 10-4's :-) You look absolutely stunning and I think you should use that last pic as your new profile shot. You rock. Cx

Good luck Suzie, and let me know how it goes. I shouldn't say this just now you've started, but I'm feeling fat this week :-( Weight has crept up to 58 mark without me noticing, mainly due to overwork, relying on junk food, allowing my sweet tooth to get the better of me, and just not enough...

Good to hear that, Andi. I also used protein powder when I was on dukan, especially when I was gymming a lot (although I know the good doctor is not a fan). But with so many dukan foods needing the fridge, I found it very difficult to find quick protein snacks I could use before a workout, so...

Hope the muffins turned ok, purple! Well done for the results so far! I did 1/1 at first and found that routine easy to get into, although I'd sometimes do 2/2 if I had work or social events that fell on pp days - easier to shuffle days around than explain your meal choices in a restaurant...

That is a great loss, Andi, and you'll drop the holiday gain in no time. Hope you had a fabulous caravanning holiday! I went camping a few weeks ago for the first time in ages, and can't wait to head off again! Cx

I used quorn mince with konjac noodles once to make spaghetti bolognese - turned out pretty good!

PS no you can't really start on cruise phase, but you don't have to do more than 1 or 2 days of attack, as this helps kickstart the weightloss and get you into ketosis. You can definitely do 5/5 once you start cruise, though.

Hiya! Basically it's the same, although attack is a bit stricter: no tolerated items (goji berries, onion, fruit yoghurt, cocoa...) and only 1.5 tbs oatbran. In cruise that increases to 2 tbs, and you can add a certain quantity of items on the 'tolerated' list (check the book or the website for...

Hi Jenny, Sorry to hear about that... But there could be lots of reasons. Maybe think about taking a day or 2 off and then doing a restart, being a bit more careful about the quantities of oatbran, etc? it also really helps to write down everything you're eating (or use an app or website like...

Hi Andi! How was the first week? I think lots of people are off on holiday (or else crazy busy at work catching up from holidays!) and so it is a bit quiet at the mo', but keep posting: we are all here and listening! Cx

Ok, I've never tried quorn sausages, but those look AMAZING! time to do some experimenting at the supermarket this weekend :-) Cx

Bonkers!!! So good to see you again, and what a lovely long catch up read too. I will never get tired of reading all the success stories - I love how we can cheer each other on and celebrate the results, even though we don't know each other. Really impressed that you're doing so well on the...

Well done purple!! Crossing fingers and toes for your results this week. It's all downhill from here - in a good way, I mean :-)

Thanks Jo, you are lovely and have inspired me all along! xx Wish I felt tiny myself, but although I'd like to lose a little bit more to hit tw, I am already soooo much happier with my weight at the moment - hard to look back at a few months ago when nothing was fitting and I was so upset...

Thanks Suze, you're an angel xxx I've had a mad week with work and haven't had much time to post. Managed my 2 fast days as usual (it's even easier when I'm busy!) but I've had massive sugar cravings the rest of the time and need to get things under control. Suspect it's totm too but hard to...

Hi purple, Plenty of muffin recipes on the mm threads, although you might need to do some digging. Best to experiment with ingredients and quantities: I make 6 muffins using 9tbs oatbran, 3 tbs wheatbran, 1 small tub quark, 5-6 tbs plain yoghurt (or a mueller lite toffee yoghurt), 1tsp baking...

Hi purple! Welcome to dukan and good luck with attack this week. Best way to get going here is to start up a diary so that people can get to know you and offer advice and support. This is a lovely group and we are behind you all the way! Cx

Hello there and welcome back, Ann. I started here in mid 2012 so your name does sound familiar! Yes, we're mostly hanging out in the diaries and I don't always check other threads, so apologies if it seems quiet. We're not all following dukan but seem to all come back to it at some point! Good...

Yes, it doesn't sound normal, so I wouldn't think it's dukan. Are you drinking enough water? Dehydration can sometimes cause headaches or dizziness. I have a couple of vitamin tabs (the effervescent ones) each week when fasting or on dukan, so that might help? And as Jo said, make sure you're...

I love reading you and your mum's posts, TA - so great to see how you're motivating each other, and how proud you are of each other's progress! Brilliant results after the holiday - well done! I also used to have problems with ticker factory: sometimes you need to go all the way back to...

Thanks Shelly! I did read somewhere that exercise at the end of your fast is really beneficial in terms of burning fat reserves, and I haven't ever felt weak while doing it. I also find that cycling to work when I've skipped breakfast helps to take away the hunger pangs. But I'm careful not to...

Sorry Leah, I'll include pounds next time! Thanks for converting for me, though :-). Maybe after I've lived here long enough, pounds and stone will start to make sense... Ah well, I haven't seen 56kg again, though: I've kept up the fasting, even squeezed in 2 days when I came back from camping...

Woohoo!!!! Happy naked dance on your behalf, Shelly. I haven't checked in for a few days, so you must be off on holiday by now and twirling around in front of the mirror in your new dress. Needless to say, PICS PLEASE!!! :-) Well done for an awesome result - you absolutely deserve it. Now go...

Well done on being accepted, Col, and I hope the stressful period is over now. How exciting that you're going to try fasting! Which version will you do? Might be best to try a few options until you hit one that you can live with? Good luck! Cx

Aww - he is getting used to the fireplace very quickly, isn't he! Gorgeous. I love rescue cats: our current 2 came with us from China when we moved, and have settled into the UK very well. No fireplace in our house, but they'll be glued to the radiators very soon :-) Cx

Well remembered, Pol! And welcome back Sara! Bet it was fabulous. Cx

Nice to see you again Leah! Good luck with attack this week, and such an important reminder of the power of the scales. Well done you for limiting the damage - I'm sure the results at the end of the week will be fine. And don't worry if you're not into the 10s right away - it's a marathon, not a...

Hooray! More proof that ice cream on holiday doesn't count :-) Well done, and way to get back into things!

That's the spirit, Shelly! Your target is definitely doable, and your friend's (and Jo's) advice is perfect. We're cheering for you! Cx

Eeeew, Jo, not a nice picture :-) Camping was wonderful and I ate loads but exercised loads. And got rained on quite a bit! Jumped right back into a fast today which I'm ending with a romantic anniversary dinner tonight. Bring on the sticky toffee pudding! My body is definitely getting used to...

Good afternoon Shelly! Wow, what a positive post. Good news about your Nan, and on all the compliments! To be honest, I didn't think I'd manage fasting, but it is easier than it sounds. Not exactly fun, but you do just keep busy and forget about eating. Hunger pangs are worse at the...

Quick NSV to report: not wearing a belt today and feeling my jeans falling off as I ran for the bus :-)

PS happy naked dancing will resume once the house guests have departed :-)

Thanks Pog and Shelly! Yes, I forgot 56 is my target. My previous dukan weight was 55, although I didn't maintain it for long. I may try to reach that once I hit 56 (positive thinking!!), we'll see. I've been thinking about what happens after I hit tw, Shelly. Possibly fasting once a week, or...

Well well well. I was feeling very fat at the start of the week and expecting another week of STS or heaven forbid, an increase. BUT when I weighed myself this morning i got my first sight of 56kg!! 56.75 to be exact, so about a kilo down since this time last week, and 3kg off since I started...

Heya Shelly! Hmm, the kindle: I set myself a target of 50 books this year in the Goodreads reading challenge, but I'm hopelessly behind schedule! I'm usually a big SFF fan but have been a bit all over the place this year. I love Margaret Atwood - re-read the MaddAddam trilogy this year - and...

West Africa... Sounds exotic! (Even though I'm originally from South Africa, ironically I haven't spent much time on the rest of the continent, but I've been to every far-flung spot in Asia!) It's good that you're planning in advance, because relocating really is one of the biggest dieting...

Oh dear... But at least you had a nice holiday, right? Have you assessed the damage or are you avoiding the scales? I sometimes refuse to weigh after I've been pigging out, as I think seeing the gain on the scales will send me further over the edge. But I'm sure you haven't done too badly, Gamy...

Hi Shelly! Been a bit mad over here and I haven't had much time to post or catch up on diaries. The last house guests are leaving today though, and normal life is slowly returning :-) Glad you had a good trip to the UK. The pics are awesome and that dress is gorgeous! And you're skinny...

Fantastic news, tryin again! That's a tiny gain and I'm sure the ice-creams were worth every mouthful :-) Good luck getting straight back into pp this week. The 2lbs will be gone in no time! Cx

PS I have never seen that protein pack at Pret - is there a secret password to get some? :-)

Siddalicious, where are you??! Cxx

Yes, it's frustrating but it's the clothes that count! There are many weeks when I've been surprised at the scale not moving and clothes feeling looser: you know it will catch up soon!

Hooray! Do it, Col! I'm on week 7, fasting for 24 hours twice a week and loving it. Halfway to tw already although things have slowed down recently as I've had wall to wall house guests and social commitments for the past month. But no gains! Just on the bus home now after my Friday fast...

Wow, what a story, Vikx. You sound like you're in a much better place now though. And if you can do it once, you can do it again. We're here with you - good luck! Cxx

Haha - I think I've been saying keNOah. But hey, I don't order it in a restaurant very often :-) Cx

Hey bonkers, how you doing? Hope you're off somewhere having an amazing holiday and enjoying your size 12s! Cx

Thanks Jo! I AM proud of myself - with previous diets I would have had to go completely off plan for a few weeks and then deal with the damage at the end of it. I am really happy that I'm managing to fit this in around my social life, although it would obviously be more difficult (probably...

Power to YOU, Jo! So good to read people who are in the zone, eating healthily and enjoying life to the full. I have to admit I have never tried quinoa. In fact I can barely pronounce it :-) It's a grain, right? I haven't really eaten much of those since dukan and paleo, but maybe it's time to...

I'm sure you'll be fine :-) take plenty of sugar free sweets and gum with you to avoid some of the temptations, and look for low fat frozen yoghurt instead of ice cream! And if you're on the beach, just think about your gorgeous bikini body when you make it through this! Cx

LOL - wish I had that excuse. No kids and no memory either :-) Yes, it's basically attack with more oatbran and a few other tolerated items. Cx

Thanks lovelies! To be honest, the social life is stressing me out a bit... I feel like I've had house guests since forever and had no time for myself: just work, then come home and be sociable, or head off sightseeing. Sounds awful of me as I love seeing everyone, but I didn't realize how...

Excellent, Col. Crossing fingers ww works our for you! The birthday meal sounds delicious :-) Cx

What a fabulous day! Very jealous of your 7th floor view of the tour :-) Cx

Well done Shelly! And give your boyfriend a hug from me :-) Cx

Just a quickie today. Struggling to keep on track with more house guests and visitors in town. A couple of big meals out and a happy hour or two... Was worth it, though! I managed to fast on Monday and will do so today as well, but I'll probably be happy just to stay the same this week...

Amazing, Gamy! What a great start. Bet it's given you lots of motivation to keep going. Cx

Yes, I'm finding it easier to drink buckets and buckets of water in this heat - but I also suspect it's making me retain more water weight? 4k is not bad, Jo, you'll be on track in no time. I'm finding it quite challenging to eat healthily with visitors in town, but once they've all gone I'll...

Well done Petal. Bet that PV day felt good! How did the muffins turn out? Cx

Brilliant! Especially since you did it just by normal eating. So are you on dukan for the last 3lbs? Cx

You can make muffins using your 1 (1.5?) tbs oatbran allowance, so it should be fine for attack. Just make them in batches: my recipe is for 6: 6-9tbs oatbran 3-6tbs wheatbran (tolerated, maybe best to leave out in attack?) 1 tbs baking powder 1 tub (250g) of quark 1 mueller light toffee (or...

Well done on the NSV and on your insanity timing. Are you doing the full 6 day program? I must admit that I could only manage 5 days a week - it was tough! Really need to get it going again... Weather is still great here: less than 40 degrees but you'll still be surprised by the heat! Cx

Oops, signatures turned off: stats updated now :-)

Ok, I cheated slightly: had a big dinner out on Sunday night with tons of wine and crisps, and there was no way I was weighing myself Monday morning. Fasted Monday and today I am on 57.6, which is where I spent most of last week, so I'll take it, thanks very much :-) Almost half a kilo down...

Agree! Muffins are the BEST thing about Dukan! Good luck Petal, and welcome :-)

How did you do this week, catz?

Hooray! It's just like the good ol' days :-) Yes, the diary does help, Col. 6lbs is nothing once you put your mind to it. Looking forward to hearing how it goes with ww. Good luck! Cx

Hey Col! Nice ta see ya!

As other have said, the egg limitations are not about dukan or calories, but about cholesterol. But I've never limited mine and think you should have what you like. Plenty of worse sources of cholesterol...

Are you in the UK now? Hope you're enjoying the weather. Have you brought Shaun T with you, or are you on a break from insanity? :-)

I'm sure you'll be back on track in no time. You can't be perfect all the time, everyone needs to let their hair down during the holidays. And a few biscuits aren't the end of the world! But well done for reigning things in quickly Cxx

Haha - thanks for the cottage cheese warning, Shelly! I was living in china when I started dukan and I used to come home with trolley loads of quark when I found it at the international supermarkets - I always wondered if there were other dukaneers living there that I might be competing against...

Great results! Good luck this weekend :-)

Thanks both! But there's no way I'm really an XS - it's a loose fit, and I'm usually a medium, so not sure what happened there. But still a nice ego boost! I am pleased with my results but I am only half way to where I got to 2 years ago with dukan, and not all my clothes are fitting yet. But...

... And in other news, I have been doing a bit of a shopping spree this week... (blush). I was planning to wait till I got closer to tw, but the sales are on, and there are so many nice things on display... And yesterday I bought a size XS T-shirt!!! I mean, I know that UK sizes are crazy, bit...

Dukan is an easy diet but does require preparation, as most of what you're eating has to be refrigerated. And it's very difficult to find dukan-friendly meals when you're out and about. So read the book, plan your meals and then do a big shopping trip to make sure you have plenty of food in...

Fast day #8 done and dusted, so that's it for week 4. Scales hovering around 56.6 for the last 4 days, so it looks like I'll maintain my half a kilo loss this week, which brings me halfway to target. Whoop whoop! And I've got the day off and am off to pick up my dad at the airport today. Life...

Oops! Well, that's better, at least you had a Witness, and someone to vent your anger on afterwards! You're absolutely right about the double-edged sword of people commenting on your weight. In a way, we want people to comment as it proves that we're making visible progress, bit at the same...

LOL :-)

Ouch! Shelly, you sound like such a wonderful, bubbly, fun person, where do you find these horrible people? And you still referred to her as your 'lovely Canadian friend': I hope that was sarcasm! Have to run as I'm still at work, but I think you're doing so well, and I'm super impressed by...

Amazing pics, Wookie - gorgeous!

Great stuff last week, TA! How did it go this week? You must be getting ready for your Greece trip soon... Lucky girl! Cx

Your post got cut off, Sara?

I'm not following JUDDD, but I can't see why it wouldn't work, as long as you're counting carefully. I agree it makes more sense to save your calories for the weekend. I do IF on Mondays and Fridays, and love the fact that I can eat normally on the weekend!

Scales still on 57.6kg this morning, so I'm officially 2.2kg down since I started this 3 and a half weeks ago!! Taking Friday off as my dad's arriving for a visit, so I'll switch to Thursday for the second fast this week. Unfortunately not going to be able to meet my cycling target, though :-(...

If you're using it sparingly, I'm sure it's ok: I use it regularly in my dukan muffins! 1 tbs has 12cals and 0.7g of fat, so not the end of the world. Probably on the dukan tolerated list.

Wow, Shelly, absolutely amazing the difference in 10 weeks! What an inspiring picture. And an average of 2lbs a week is more than you'll get from most diets, that's for sure. I also love what you said about the best diet is the one that you can stick to. In fact I think Sara has uttered those...

How's it hanging, lovely Sid? Been a bit quiet recently... Cxx

So did you try the beef version? :-)

Joodle is a veggie and she managed fine on Dukan. Unfortunately she is not around these forums anymore... I should send some smoke signals to Lebanon and see if she replies! I think there is actually quite a lot you can do as a veggie, especially if you eat fish: I'm not vegetarian but eat lots...

Honestly, I think it's 'ok' to do anything, as long as you make the rules beforehand and then stick to them. That way you'll still be in control and won't go way off track. I had 1 or 2 holiday weeks on dukan where I decided that I'd stick to PV eating, but would drink what I wanted in the...

I don't know slimming world, but would not suggest you switch after all the great progress you've made so far... Stalling for 2 weeks isn't bad if you've been doing more exercise and had a few big nights and cheats (I often stall when I start exercising: muscle weighs more than fat, etc etc.)...

Hi LW, I'm doing 'eat stop eat', which involves one or two 24 hour fasts a week (I do two: usually Monday and Friday). I eat dinner around 6, skip breakfast and lunch the next day, and then eat dinner again around 6 or 7. I'm not strictly dukanning the rest of the week, but stick mainly to pv...

Cocoa powder does have pretty high fat content, so try and get the fat reduced one if you can. And there is a fantastic recipe around using diet coke as a sauce for chicken: sounds like you'd like it! Good find with the ricotta :-)

Well done on getting back to gym, Sara. And you know that exercise can also have an effect on your weight in the beginning, so don't worry! It will all be dropping off in no time. I've done 100 squats and lunges 2 days in a row now, and I'm doing a dance class tonight! Need to get on the bike...

... And after fasting yesterday, the scales show 57.55 today, half a kilo down from yesterday! Whoop whoop! Hope I can keep it off for the rest of the week - that will be halfway to my target weight! And no house guests until Friday so no reason to misbehave (she says, optimistically!!) Ok...

Now that's a good news story! Thanks wookie!

Exactly! Fat is something your body does need, just make sure it's the right kind. Try adding salmon or mackerel to your diet: more oily than chicken breast but very good for you. And I also swear by vegetables like cabbage, celery, cucumber and asparagus that help flush out the excess water.

You're so right. That's why I'm enjoying the intermittent fasting as a supplement to dukan, because you can get quick results but still see steady progress. But it's not for everyone. I lost my first 3kg on dukan in almost no time, but the last 2 took months, so I know the feeling. But I do...

Hiya Shelly, Yes, it's interesting that fasting is part of so many religions and cultures. I wonder if there are studies on the health effects of Ramadan? I'm not doing the low calorie fasting which is the version they described on Horizon. I tried that once, but I've found that the 24...

Hi galathea, 8 days on attack sounds like too long, so maybe that's why you've stalled? It's still a good loss, though, and I'm sure you're better off losing at a gradual rate. Well done! I can't speak for Atkins although it does work for some, but maybe stick with dukan a few more weeks...

Shelly PLEASE don't stop posting about the daily dramas - this is so much more fun than reading menus :-) I love hearing about the travels and the challenges you're overcoming. Absolutely amazing that you managed a girls' night out and just drank water! It reminds me of when I stopped smoking...

Hi natosha, Sounds like you're close to your goal and it would be good for you to relax and eat a bit more. Are you eating anything besides meat? You don't say much about veg so I'm not sure if you're doing pv days? If you doing attack too long I'm sure that could cause some of the symptoms...

Thanks Pog! Yes, it's frustrating isn't it? I need to remind myself of that in the future too: it's such a struggle to lose those last few pounds, but so damn easy for them to creep back on! Happy naked dance this morning, though: scales are showing 57.9!! Woohoo! Cx

So, the lunch to luncher went well. I was hungrier than usual this morning, of course, but then I could eat earlier in the day. And I got stuck in meetings and stretched it out another 2 hours by accident. So after 6 x 24 hour fasts, I can say without a doubt that it's the first half that is the...

Yum! Chicken AND egg! Love the recipe, Shelly, thanks for sharing :-)

Well done on the 3lbs! I can't really say about upping the calories, though: with dukan most of us don't count calories as you shouldn't need to. As long as you're sticking to attack/ cruise allowed foods, you should be fine to eat how much you want.

Hi natosha, Your eating plan sounds fine for pp, although possibly the pork has too much fat content? I'm not quite sure where Dr. D stands on that at the moment. And you're doing daily exercise too, which is great - although maybe you should fit in some longer walks or other cardio (30-40...

That's the spirit! Lovely to hear that you're in control again (not that you ever weren't, really!) Cx

Hmm... Seems like sciatica would be a very different kind of pain, though? Hope they can resolve it with the ultrasound. I had to go for one too as they couldn't find the threads and needed to check the position. Good luck!

LOL :-)

Haha - that's a nice name for it! Thanks Sarah, hope your third week is going strong! Cx

Thanks Shelly! Scales were back down at 58.2 this morning, and I'm fasting again tomorrow because I'm away with the family from Thursday to Sunday and it's my last chance for the week. I'm actually trying a lunch to lunch fast this time. Had lunch around 3 and don't really need dinner, so that...

Hello lady P :-)

Hahahahaha - nice one, Shelly! Agree about the scales - don't sweat it! I weigh daily but mostly because I don't want to rely on a good result on one day of the week. If the scales have been down during the week but then up on Monday morning (which is what I count for my stats), then at least I...

Did you enjoy the tour yesterday Jo? I heard the helicopters all afternoon from my office and was tempted to go take a peek, but was just too busy. I used to be a huge fan but haven't really watched for years. Aquafest sounds fun, pogmoma: does it involve wearing a bikini? Not sure I'm ready...

I took the pill for years but was advised to stop when I hit 40. I must admit it's great not to have to remember pills everyday, and no periods anymore either. I had pain on the first day of insertion but nothing after that, so I guess I was one of the lucky ones. But I do think it was one of...

Blegh... Nasty scale showed an increase of 250g this week, never mind sts! My own fault for being too lenient this weekend... But it's hard with guests around. Anyway, I think it will shift soon as I definitely feel thinner around my waist and chest. Gotta attack that flabby bottom soon...

Oh Shelly, I'm sure it's just a temporary blip, you've been so good till now. I bet if you weigh on Tuesday or Wednesday half of it will be gone. I know what you mean about the sweeteners, but I have such a sweet tooth I don't think I could do it. But it's the sf gum and sweets that I really...

Well done Sara! Not surprising at all in week 2, so good work! Cx

Leave us hanging, why dontcha! Cx

Brilliant, saskia! Onwards and downwards :-)

Miss ya renata!

Giving you a bump too, ceri, just in case... :-) Cx

A quick bump in case col is lurking anywhere...

Hi and welcome to the forum, natosha! It's frustrating to be cutting back on food and not losing weight. Hard to guess why, though, without knowing your 'history' with dukan and what you're eating. But I'm sure if you start a diary and post your daily menus, we can share our experiences and...

First tangible non scale result: a top that was too tight a few weeks ago is now fitting again! Still aways to go, but movin in the right direction! :-) Cx

Thanks tryin again, although I might be STS in week 2. Its so hard to know what is 'normal' eating, and maybe I was a bit too relaxed this week. Or maybe I'm just consolidating the bigger loss from week 1? I know that is exactly what causes this diet/lifestyle to fail for most people, though...

Absolutely brilliant that you're still losing (without really trying!). It goes to show that it's good to change up your exercise routine - I think your body gets used to something and starts doing it more efficiently, using less calories. So when you throw in a new routine, you can see a bigger...

Woohoo! Congrats! Love the holiday plans - sounds like you will come back a lot lighter, if you can stick to those eating guidelines and do the swimming as well. Good luck!

Perfect! Do you get 6 pancakes (2 tsb of oatbran a day), or are you stretching it to more?

Wow, those look amazing! I may have to switch from muffins for a while... What recipe did you use? Cx

Ahem, me too of course (hangs head in shame)! Cxx

Ditto! Waiting with bated breath for the results. And if you're not there yet, it will come next week! Cx

Well hello there Sid! Welcome back to mm and to dukan. So is that no more egg and grapefruit diet for you? I'm still over on the dark side with IF, weight down only 300g so far in week 2 (but I dropped 1.5k in week 1 so I guess I can't complain!) Lovely to read your diary again, and could you...

58.05! So close... Weightloss definitely slowing down, even immediately after the fast, or else I over-compensated on dinner last night ? Lots of cabbage, cucumber, asparagus and other diuretic veggies this weekend, and crossing fingers I'll stay around the 58 mark (or under) for Monday's weigh...

Feel for you... Hope it gets sorted soon x

Hooray! Fast day 4 done and dusted. Went a bit wild on dinner: who put that bag of pork crackling in my line of sight at the supermarket?!! Would be nice to see the other side of 58kg tomorrow - cross fingers!

What type? I got the mirena coil 6 months ago. You should not feel pain after the first few days - I'd go and see the doctor, wookie, just to be on the safe side.

Hi there galathea, and welcome! You're already on the right track as you seem to have a good understanding of food labels. Don't believe anything the manufacturers say about 'low fat', 'lite', etc - it's the carb, sugar and carb % that counts. Amazing how much false advertising they can get...

Smoked salmon, mackerel pate, fish soup... Or get some lean beef and make yourself meatballs? Omelettes with lean ham and extra light cream cheese? Tofu? Bet you can go a whole week without thinking about chicken once!

Hiya catz! I can't find the original recipe anywhere, but here is one that looks similar: http://www.handbag.com/evening-bag/recipes/a462945/healthy-pudding-dukan-diet-lemon-extravaganza-mousse-recipe.html I make a simpler one without the egg whites, basically just making up my jelly mix...

Yes, I'm gong to try and borrow Jo and Bonkers' on switch - they are clearly both in the right head space :-)

Hope you enjoyed pv, Sara. I remember you saying a while back that you couldn't face protein Thursdays anymore: I think you're back in the swing of things now, though' What's your weigh in day for the week? Cx

Hope you have fun across the channel, Jo! Probably speak to you when you get back, then, unless you find a friendly wifi connection:-) Hoping to see some of the Tour de France myself, but I've got visitors arriving this weekend so may be too busy. Cx

Yes, it is a very welcome, unexpected benefit, Jo. It's Friday fast day and I'm enjoying my black coffee in bed now. I've actually been thinking about the health benefits of IF (besides weightloss) and wondering how to measure the results. I think most of the benefits that have been researched...