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Dukan Diet in a Nutshell (People Magazine Diet Article Update)

Link to People Magazine Article : http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20395222_20451724,00.html

Shaping up for her daughter's royal wedding, Kate Middleton's mom's wedding motto seems simple: No carbs, no problem.

Carole Middleton says she's been following the Dukan Diet, devised by Dr. Pierre Dukan, a French medical doctor who's bringing his plan to the states. The U.S. Version of Dukan's Web site will launch in January, and his book, The Dukan Diet, will be available in May.

Months away from the April affair, Dukan talked to PEOPLE about his diet regime, nutrition inspiration and how the key to dropping the pounds may be a staircase away. 



What inspired your diet plan?


 When I was a young doctor in 1975, one of my patients asked me to help him lose weight. He said a sentence that changed my life: 'I'll do everything you want except not eat meat.' I said, 'Okay, eat only lean meat, drink water and return to me in five days.' He did – and he lost almost 12 pounds. That was the beginning.



What exactly is the Dukan diet?


It's very simple – and it's good for people who have tried to diet without success. It's composed of four stages: two for losing weight and two for stabilizing weight. I use 100 foods: 72 are rich in protein but lean and 28 are vegetables.

How does the stabilization part work?


During the third phase, you add two slices of bread, one portion of fruit and cheese, along with two servings of carbohydrates. You also get two celebration meals a week. You can have anything you want – but only one portion of it.


What's the final phase like?

[Phase four is] the key to success, and it's not negotiable. You can eat what you want, but you have to follow these simple rules: Every seven days, you have to go back to phase one and eat from the 72 protein-rich foods. You must walk 20 minutes every day, you can't take an elevator and you must eat three tablespoons of oat bran a day.

Why is your diet effective for frustrated dieters?


It's low on frustration because you can eat as much as you want. Secondly, it's very quick, especially in the beginning. You can lose a lot in the first six days. And the book has 1,200 recipes that come from the community of people who do my diet. That helps a lot.

New Article about the Dukan Diet

New Article about the Dukan Diet (link) http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20395222_20451724,00.html

Inside the Dukan Diet: How to Lose Weight Like Carole Middleton

By Liza Hamm

Friday December 17, 2010 01:20 PM EST

The Dukan Diet book cover

 

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Shaping up for her daughter's royal wedding, Kate Middleton's mom's wedding motto seems simple: No carbs, no problem.

Carole Middleton says she's been following the Dukan Diet, devised by Dr. Pierre Dukan, a French medical doctor who's bringing his plan to the states. The U.S. Version of Dukan's Web site will launch in January, and his book, The Dukan Diet, will be available in May.

Months away from the April affair, Dukan talked to PEOPLE about his diet regime, nutrition inspiration and how the key to dropping the pounds may be a staircase away. 



What inspired your diet plan?


 When I was a young doctor in 1975, one of my patients asked me to help him lose weight. He said a sentence that changed my life: 'I'll do everything you want except not eat meat.' I said, 'Okay, eat only lean meat, drink water and return to me in five days.' He did – and he lost almost 12 pounds. That was the beginning.



What exactly is the Dukan diet?


It's very simple – and it's good for people who have tried to diet without success. It's composed of four stages: two for losing weight and two for stabilizing weight. I use 100 foods: 72 are rich in protein but lean and 28 are vegetables.

How does the stabilization part work?


During the third phase, you add two slices of bread, one portion of fruit and cheese, along with two servings of carbohydrates. You also get two celebration meals a week. You can have anything you want – but only one portion of it.


What's the final phase like?

[Phase four is] the key to success, and it's not negotiable. You can eat what you want, but you have to follow these simple rules: Every seven days, you have to go back to phase one and eat from the 72 protein-rich foods. You must walk 20 minutes every day, you can't take an elevator and you must eat three tablespoons of oat bran a day.

Why is your diet effective for frustrated dieters?


It's low on frustration because you can eat as much as you want. Secondly, it's very quick, especially in the beginning. You can lose a lot in the first six days. And the book has 1,200 recipes that come from the community of people who do my diet. That helps a lot.

Day 104 ~ Summary of the Dukan Diet

Overall a success!!!  I am down 4.2 pounds for the week!!  The only other week I had close (actually better results) was the first week doing Dr. Siegel's cookie diet, I lost 4.4 pounds.

I ate well, I was full and the only side effect that was negative was I didn't have a  BM on a regular basis.

The oat bran pancakes took care of that!!

The 4.2 pound weight loss was a nice motivator.  I am hoping my new friend Jim in the UK is moving along well in the second stage!!  This diet was not hard at all.  If I made more seafood choices I probably could of lost more.

I would DEFINITELY do this diet again and continue it through all stages.  In the diet outline itself it states the ATTACK STAGE could/should be done for 7-10 days.  I have a good feeling that if I did a few more days  I would have lost maybe 2-3 more pounds. 

From reading other success stories regarding this diet, the other stages seem like easy transitions and weight loss continues.

The book is not yet available (in english) here in the US but I think I am going to look into getting it (or taking out from library) - I am curious if there are any other deep dark hidden tricks or secrets that can assist in weight loss that was not outlined in the UK article.

This diet was good for me.  I would do it again - (who wouldn't if they had some success)

If you try any diet - Please consult your doctor!!!!

Day 103 ~ 5/2/10

Fried Wontons did me in (either that or I am due for that time of the month).....being on track the rest of day yesterday probably helped me not to gain more!

Breakfast: 4 Egg Whites, 2 ounce turkey sausage, Oat Bran pancake

Snack: 1 cup vanilla non-fat greek chobani yogurt

Lunch: 1 cup non-fat cottage cheese, 4 ounces ham

Dinner: 6 ounces grilled pork chop, 4 ounces cottage cheese

Completely back on track today!!  Need to lose the .6 I gained from yesterdays slip plus more (I hope).

The first two days of May (yesterday & today) opened up what we are going to see in the next coming months here in the northeast - nice and warm weather!!  This weather definitely puts a fire under my ass to keep on the dieting - especially since wearing jackets/blazers to work to camouflage the too tight shirts or let's face it - THE FAT is uncomfortable!!

I want to be able to wear a short sleeved shirt and not feel uncomfortable, or a clingy shirt without it clinging to the rolls of fat on my stomach & back.  It's bad enough to have the bra digging in to show the fat seeping out of it - but to be hot on top of it is unbearable.  I am so, so, SO HAPPY - that pantyhose are not a requirement for work or I probably would of hung myself years ago!!  Fat and stuffed like a sausage into a nylon casings - attractive and comfortable - - - NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Just what I would need additional areas for fat to seep out!!!

Years ago when I did have to wear pantyhose (and was much thinner) I had a rule - If I put a run in the pantyhose while getting ready for work, I'd call out sick.  Personally that was indication of how the rest of the day was going to go and I just didn't want to be bothered!!  If I had to wear them now - Damn straight I would be out alot of days - by intentionally putting a run or hole in them!!!

I hope all of you (that are trying to lose weight) are doing well in whatever plan you are doing.  Don't get discouraged!! This time of year is like an awakening of the dormant us inside - the warm weather motivates me to do better for me. 

Only you can depend on you.  Don't count on others to get you where you want to be.  Use others for support - but ultimately you are the one that can make you happy.  Whether it's losing weight, getting a better job or just feeling good about yourself - YOU COME FIRST!!!

Baby Food Diet starts tomorrow...........Check out right sidebar for info

Have a FABULOUS Sunday!!!!

Day 102 ~ 5/1/10

Gorgeous Saturday!!!  For me, it was a lazy do nothing kind of day. And I LOVED IT!!!

Sometimes you need days where you have no plans to go anywhere and no plans for anyone to come over.  There is always the cleaning of the house and the yard work, etc..but I really had no desire to attempt either of them.

I did however stop at my favorite store STEINMART to see if I could pick up a bathing suit (no plus sizes) but while I was there thought I would look into a pair of smaller black dress pants and came up with two issues:

1) Why do they add "stretch" to the fabric so that you have a nice give in the hips and thighs - but the waist band has no give whatsoever????  Do fat people only need the give in the hips & thighs?  I THINK NOT....why bother doing the "stretch" if you can't continue the great idea to the waist?

2) Why are petite pants so long?  Forget regular pants...they are even longer.  I tried on 4 pairs of petite slacks and every single one needed to be hemmed - These pants  have a starting price of $30 - $50 and I have to add another $10-$20 for alterations....What Gives?  I was so frustrated I bought NOTHING....I might as well just wait until I lose more weight and try again.

As far as the days meals go - I had a slip at lunch.  I ran out to do a few errands & thought I would surprise hubby by picking up P.F. Chang's (chain gourmet type Asian restaurant) - I did not have rice - but I had 3 FRIED Crab Won-tons (sort of like crab rangoon if you have ever had them).  It was all delicious - but NOT on the diet!!!

Breakfast: 1 Full Egg, 3 Egg Whites (all scrambled), 4 oz honey non fat yogurt

Snack: Oat Bran pancake, 1 cup non fat cottage cheese

Lunch: 3 ounces Mongolian Beef, 3 Crab Won-tons

Dinner: 4 ounces Turkey breast, 1 non fat vanilla Chobani Greek yogurt

After falling off the wagon at lunch, the balance of day went very well.   I have been reading up and working on what is next weeks diet - so check back tomorrow for it!!

Have a lovely evening!!!!!

Worry more about your Character instead of your Self-esteem - Integrity is it's own reward.

Day 101 ~ 4/30/10

Oat Bran pancakes working!! 

That plus drinking MASSIVE amounts of water seem to be doing the trick!

Happy Friday EVERYONE!

It's been a decent week so far and the weekend is here to finally get a little relaxation in. This of course is after the bathroom, bedrooms & kitchen living room are cleaned....then onto the yard work!  It seems things never get done.

I went to a fancy grocery store (maybe not fancy - more like expensive).  Don't get me wrong I LOVE this grocery store (WEGMAN"S) but it is definitely more pricey than the usual Shop Rite... in their defense of being more pricey, they do carry alot of stuff that regular grocery stores do not.

They have several areas that you can get pre-cooked entrees and I went to pick-up a few things and get Chinese Food off the buffet they have.  There was this older man (mid 70's, I am guessing) in a trench-coat & rain hat (not raining out, hadn't rained in days) and he had a 1-1 &1/2 pound container just about 1/3 way filled with Asian green beans).  He was in front of me and no one else was around.  As I got in line behind him (not really a line, just him & me....but I didn't want to cut in front of him)  there was no one else around - he is eating the green beans as he casually meandered the buffet - by the time he got to the other side the green beans were gone and he refilled with grilled veggies.  I followed him around the rest of the buffet and he pretty much inhaled those too.  I was not about to report him (I am not a NARC - plus I like old people) but I felt bad for him, What if he didn't have any money??  He disappeared - I know he didn't buy anything...but then I got to thinking that someday I will be REALLY OLD too (I think I am old now - especially in the morning when every bone in my body aches just getting out of bed) - - I hope that if I have no money, I can do my own meandering and get a free meal (Yes, I am planning my retirement meals), the luck I have though someone will Narc on me and I'll spend the better part of the day at a Police station then a hospital for evaluation (to make sure I am not a danger to myself or others).........Mind Wandered a bit there.......

Onto todays Meals:

Breakfast: 2 cups non-fat yogurt

Snack: 1 cup non fat cottage cheese, Oat Bran pancake

Lunch: 6 ounce (canned in water) Tuna , 2 Hard Boiled Eggs

Dinner: 1 large Roasted Chicken Breast (approx. 1/2 pound)

I was still full from lunch when we had dinner and now that  dinner is over I am totally stuffed!!!  Not sure if my body is getting used to all the protein intake & is starting to process it better or what - but I am seriously so full I can't even think about drinking or eating anything else!!!

Jim from the UK just finished the ATTACK Phase of this diet and is down 10 pounds!  Good Going Jim!

He can nw add 28 veggies in the next phase..........Even though I am FULL, I could go for a salad...maybe next week!!

Have a WONDERFUL NIght!! 

No matter how bad something is in your life -  there is always someone out there that is worse off than you

Day 100.....YES, 100 ~ 4/29/10

O N E    H U N D R E D    D A Y S .....  I CAN NOT BELIEVE IT!!!!

In the past I couldn't even stick to a month ......100 days!!!!!!

Got a little movement FINALLY!!!!  Not sure that the small Oat bran Pancake last night did it -or- it was just time......but something is better than nothing......Adding to that bit of TMI....I am down 1.6 pounds!! (I know I didn't drop that - you know where, again TMI)....

Two mini milestones today - 100 Days (I like saying/typing it) and 20 pounds!!!

Last night I completed my menu for day (prior to actually eating).  Hubby got home late and we didn’t eat until almost 9 PM.  I had the Oat Bran pancake (with a bottle of water)

while I was waiting for him.  Then I had the Monk Fish (very good, similar in texture to lobster – missing BUTTER or a nice cream sauce)…since we ate so late never got to have the vanilla pudding.  I still have to find a recipe for the Dukan Diet vanilla crème or custard (if anyone has it – please let me know).

One thing I have forgotten to add is that I have been doing the 20 minutes of exercise….walking at lunch time to make sure I get it in.

Breakfast:  3 ounces Ham, 2 Egg whites, 1 slice fat free cheese (made into an omelet)

Snack: Oat Bran pancake, 1 Cup non-fat Cottage Cheese

Lunch:  6 ounces Grilled Chicken Breast w/ Monterey Grilling Spices,  1 Non-Fat Vanilla Chobani Greek yogurt

Dinner:  ½ pound 93% fat free hamburger, 1 slice fat free cheese, 1 cup non fat cottage cheese

Very happy about the 1.6 pound weight loss….just hoping it keeps going!! 

Check out the comments - Jim from the UK is doing Dukan Diet and lost 8.5 pounds his first week!

Now that is some EXTRA encouragement!!!! 

CONGRATS again to JIM!!!!!

I am keeping up the EXTRA water intake and using sugar free gum and mints (to combat any bad breath I might have)….

Don’t give yourself excuses of why you can’t - - - give yourself reasons of why you can!!!!

Day 99 ~ 4/28/10

Same weight again today.....  :0(

 

At least it's not a gain - maybe once "business" happens I'll have dropped 3 pounds (I can always hope)...looks like I have to make that trip to health food -or- grocery store for the Oat Bran to help move things along.

 

** Bought the Oat Bran ** Pardon the pun - but I have had no movement down there again today....Diet says to have 1.5 Tablespoon Oat Bran a day.  I started with 1.5 tablespoons to make the Oat Bran Pancakes with just oat bran & water...NO GOOD....it needed a binder.....I put an egg white in and then too wet....so I ended up doing (3) 1.5 tablepoon pancakes and "dry wiped" pan with butter so they didn't stick....below is a picture of how they came out  more like Silver Dollar Pancakes...SMALL!!!  And they taste like baked cardboard...YUMMY!!!

 

 

 

Breakfast: 3 Hard Boiled Egg Whites, 1 Cup non-fat Cottage Cheese

 

Lunch: 2 Non-Fat yogurts, 1/3 pound brandied chicken breast

 

Snack : Oat Bran pancake

 

Dinner: 1/2 pound Monk Fish (Oven Roasted), sugar free vanilla pudding 

I have never had Monk Fish before and it's been touted as the "poor man's lobster" - I like lobster (drenched in butter, of course) so I thought I'd give it a try.  The tail is the part that is sold in grocery stores and apparently is sweet tasting.

I found this basic recipe on-line and thought I'd give it a try.

Oven Roasted Monk Fish

1 Piece Monkfish (about 3 lbs) in weight

1 Very Fat Garlic Clove - or more if you like garlic

Black Pepper

Olive Oil

Pre-heat oven to 425F.

Cut slits in the flesh and insert slivers of garlic, lightly wipe olive oil over fish and season with pepper.

Bake in over for 30-40 minutes until it is cooked through - firm to touch.

If you  didn't get a chance to see what a Monk Fish looks like - Here you go.....SCARY!!!!

 

Have a TERRIFIC evening!!

You can do anything  - as long as you stick to it long enough.

 

Day 98 ~ 4/27/10

Same weight as yesterday....BUT.....I am a bit backed-up.  I wouldn't say the dreaded "constipation" yet though....ALL PROTEIN.......no veggies to clean the pipes.  I forgot to get Oat Bran when I was grocery shopping so if nothing happens - I will get tomorrow.

Breakfast:  1 Full Egg and 3 Egg Whites, 1/2 cup non-fat yogurt

Snack: 1 Cup Non-Fat Cottage Cheese

Lunch: 1/2 pound of Sauteed Chicken Breast, 1 cup non-fat yogurt

Dinner: 1 Cup Skim Milk, 1/3 pound Turkey Breast (Roasted) and 1/2 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt

We were supposed to have Monk Fish for dinner - unfortunately it was still frozen. 

I have avoided buying Monk fish (because I didn't like the name) but hubby kept on me that I don't like to try new things (I like new things, just not things with weird names) anyway he had me look up what a Monk fish looks like (after I already bought it) and all I am asking is that you take a look.  It looks like a fish that is screaming (HUGE MOUTH & Spikey Teeth).

I drank 6 - 16 ounce bottles of water today....hoping to help things along...so far not working.  Definitely have to pick up Oat Bran tomorrow!

I AM FULL!!!  Trying to keep on the lighter spectrum of low fat protein as you can see my my selections today I did pretty good!!  I do find that drinking a big gulp of water between bites really helps in filling you up...I barely made it through dinner tonight!!

Have a great night.....talk to you tomorrow!

If you start your day determined, you'll end your day with satisfaction!!

 

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Day 97 ~ 4/26/10

A new week and a new diet......The Dukan Diet.

This one is going to be tough!  100% protein and lots of water to combat possible constipation...LOVELY!

Breakfast:  2 Hard Boiled Eggs, Slice of low-fat ham

Snack:   1  Vanilla Non-Fat Greek Yogurt

Lunch:   1 Cup Non-Fat Cottage Cheese, 4 oz. Canned in Water Tuna Fish, 1 Vanilla Non-Fat Greek Yogurt

Dinner:   Brandied Chicken Breasts,

Snack:   Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding (Vanilla Crème Recipe not complete, not sure how to make)

 

This diet states many  people  lose up to 7 pounds in just 5 days.  Since I am  doing it for 7 days I would be very happy with the 7 pounds!!

 

If you haven't read the outline - I am doing the "ATTACK" Stage of the Four-Stage Plan.

 

Basic's of what is allowed:  One to ten days of eating nothing but protein (meat, fish and non-fat dairy products).

 

Today's verdict, much more protein than last week's 25% at each meal....we are talking 100% and I am full.  Kinda bummed that the instructions for how to make the Cafe, Chocolate or Vanilla creme was not included in the article.  I am going to search the internet to see if I can find (I will add once I do). This would be a nice addition (DESSERT) to the daily menu.  I substituted Sugar Free Vanilla pudding today, hopefully that doesn't disrupt the weight loss flow!

 

In addition my local grocery store did not have oat bran - will have to check with the local health food store.

 

Today was good!  Motivation is key and I am motivated!!!

 

I have failed before and I may fail again....

But my determination to succeed carries me forward

   The Diet Guinea Piglet