About Me
Hi there my name is Hayley, I'm a 26yr old female from Australia. My occupation is a website designer and I work from a home office. I have struggled with my weight since puberty, I was such a skinny kid but when the hormones kicked in the struggles began. Back in 2006 I lost 15kg just by exercising, mostly using a cross trainer for 30 mins every day after work, running on sand and up hills, it took about 6 months. I didn't change what I was eating and the weight just fell off. 4 years later, a new comfortable relationship, 5 overseas holidays the weight was all back!
This year I joined Weight Watchers online and lost 3kg in 4 months, but then the motivation stalled and so did the weight loss. I discovered the Dukan Diet in a friends magazine, and thought it sounded interesting. I had never tried a diet like this before so I thought I would give it a go. My starting weight as of January 2010 was 76.5 kg, the heaviest I have ever been.
My end goal is to wear a bikini for the first time in my life, I have been close a few times but have a naturally round tummy so I never had the confidence to let it see the light. This year I am going to Thailand in October, that's 4 months to get my beach body, yikes! With any other diet I would say it is impossible, but from what I have read the Dukan Diet might be the answer. People have been getting some amazing results and I hope I will be one of the success stories come October 2010.
So wish me luck on my journey, and all the best with yours too!
xx Hayley
My Stats:
My weight-loss goals are:
- 69.9kg (a loss of 3.6kg from Dukan starting weight)
- 65kg (a loss of 8.5kg from dukan starting weight)
- 60kg (a loss of 16.5kg from dukan starting weight)
I am 163cm tall and 26 yrs old. The heaviest I have ever been is 76.5kg, the lightest 58kg.
My Progress:
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| 76.5kg October 2009 |
73.5kg |
69.8kg (-6.7kg) Dukan Week 4 19th July 2010 |
67kg (-9.5kg) Current 20th August 2010 |
Update: 28 December 2011
Hello Everyone! Life's been great, I've been busy and haven't contributed to the website in a long time. I am so happy to see everyone supporting each other on their quest to better themselves, it's so great. I didn't get to my goal of 60kg (I did slack off the diet, I have no doubt if I didn't get sick I would have reached my goal, the momentum was there. But I made the choice to not continue due to lack of motivation and only myself to blame), I didn't wear a bikini in Thailand, but I do feel confident about how I look, I did have some cute new bathers. I am comfortable and have kept the weight off and have been 66kg for about 1 year.
I married the love of my life on 12th June 2011, it was a fantastic day and I was so thankful that I had lost weight the year before. We then travelled around Australia on our Honeymoon for 4 months and I manage to keep the weight off. I am now happy to announce that we are expecting our first child on the 8th July 2012! We are very excited about starting a family. But as anyone with weight issues knows putting on weight is a challenge mentally, I am happy to see my body change and know I have the dukan diet for after when the baby is born to get back into shape, but some days its hard watching the scales go back up to where I was. The health of my baby is number 1 and I can work on my body after bub is safely here.
Good luck everyone, keep going and I'll update you when I have more news.
x Hayley
Julie
August 1st, 2010
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Welldone on creating such an excellent website. I've just had an entire week of 'sneaky cheating' and was feeling very unmotivated. With some new recipes from you I'm hoping to get back on track this week. You're the same height as me and we're at about the same weight, so I'll use you as a guide post. Hopefully both of us will be feeling wonderful when the end of October rolls around. Keep it up Hayley!
Hayley
August 10th, 2010
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Hi Julie, thanks for your comments! Yeah its human nature to cheat, man we have been doing it our whole lives its a hard habit to break, we will get there though, a day at a time! How was your week?
patricia Knight
October 6th, 2011
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Hi I am starting this diet next Monday, done all the shopping and ready to prepare recipes from this web site and others. Fingers crossed
Rhianna
August 10th, 2010
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Your statistics are very similar to mine except that I'm 16. I congratulate your efforts and see that if you can do it with the same height and starting weight as me, then I can too.
Well done!
Hayley
August 10th, 2010
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Hi Rhianna, You'll do great on this diet, I found loosing weight a bit easier when I was younger. Keep my posted on your progress and good luck!
Beckie
August 12th, 2010
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Hi
I just happened to come across the site when I was looking for Dukan recipies.
I also almost have the same stats as you except i'm 18 and my starting weight was 72.5kg which is the heaviest I have been I think.(160lbish) I might have been heavier when I was younger, in fact I probably was cause I know I was fatter but I don't remember.
I just started the Dukan Diet last week, this is my 8th day. Struggling a little - its hard being the only sober one when all my friends are drunk.
But I have lost between 5 and 7lbs - my scale is a little wonky.
I'm australian but living in the US at the moment hence why all the measurements are in pounds.
I'm going to Mexico in october for a wedding so I have some of the same incentives as you - beach ready body in 2 months!
Alessandra
September 10th, 2010
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Hi Hayley,
good to see that you've recovered from your surgery and are back on the dukan bandwagon. I've been following your site and its so good to see that you're almost on your goal weight.
I started the Dukan DIet about 5 weeks ago with my husband. Our starting weights were 81 for me (the heaviest ever) and 108 for him. We weighed ourselves today and i'm at 73 and karls at 100 so we are both very happy with our progress
Thank you for the recipes too they have come very much in handy.
I still have about 10kg to go and my hubby had about 15.
All the best for the rest of the dukan stabilisation phase!
Hayley
September 10th, 2010
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Thanks Alessandra, glad to hear you're doing well! Now that I'm almost there I want to keep going, my end goal is to wear a bikini this summer and I think I'm still about 7kg off from that, so I'll be around for a bit longer yet!
Bev
September 19th, 2010
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Hi Hayley
Good for you, what a great site! I have been experimenting with some of the Dukan recipes and have found some of them to not be very reliable so appreciate your site, will now try those ones of yours that have worked.
I am on day 23 of the Cruise phase and have now lost 4 kilos approx (started at 75.5 and aiming to get to 65kilos by early November).
I am 56 years old and have only really struggled with my weight since I was in my early 40s so have lots of bad habits from earlier days when I could eat anything without worrying. I love this diet so far for the same reasons that you do.
I love that I am not restricted to portion size and that in the end I will be able to pretty much eat anything as long as I stick to the few rules (eg oat bran, water, protein only Thursdays and exercise). This is what is motivating me to stay on track as if I do, hopefully I will never have to diet again!
I wish you all the best with your goals and appreciate this web site forum you have created. Good luck with your plan for your bikini. I have started walking again after not doing much for a while and that has sped things up quite a bit.
Michelle
October 2nd, 2010
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I,m confused just started 43 only tried weight watchers after babies want to lose 20lbs. When you make cookies and pancakes is it only so many oer day because it says 1-1/2 tbls of oatbran per day how do you measure in a cookie?
Alessandra
October 6th, 2010
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Hey Michelle,
Even when making the pancakes etc you sitll need to stick to your 2 tbs of oatbran per day. so only 1 pancake would be allowed per day. similar with cookies etc.
I make an omlette out of my egg and oatbran content sometimes and add a tin of tuna, or some bacon to change up the flavour a bit.
Kay
November 6th, 2010
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Hi Hayley
You look fab, what a great result and well done! I have family staying but will start Dukan in a week's time. I want to lose 10kg but 8 by Xmas is my first goal.
How have you found sticking to your new weight?
Trish
November 8th, 2010
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Hi Hayley. I have been doing the Dukan Diet for around 3 weeks. I joined the online Dukan coaching. But wow, those menus and recipes are too hard for every day living! I lost 4 kilo but due too many social events in a row caused me to put back on 3 I love the recipes you have and after looking through your site I feel inspired again. Thanks
Claire
November 10th, 2010
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Hi Hayley! Its such a blessing to see your website. I have been reading a lot of testimonies but from UK most of it. I have 3kids all under 4yrs old, which is why its soo hard for me to do the recipes but seeing you- gave me my motivation back. The most motivating thing my stats are similar to yours, Im 76.7kgs and according to the dukan site my true weight is 65. Before kids I was only 60kgs but I will aim a realistic one first which is 70kilos. I want to ask you what did you substitute for fromage frais and quark? Thanks so much and more power to you!
Claire
November 11th, 2010
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Hi hyley, your website is fantastic. I love the photos- showing you losing weight gradually. I just want to ask, where do you get fromage frais or quark? I dont see them at coles or woolworths. Also I bought hermesetas sweetener by mistake, do you think this will do? Last question, Im planning to take fat blaster while doing the dukan diet. Is that ok? what do you think? tnx
Hayley
November 16th, 2010
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Hi Claire, thanks for your comments, I never found fromage frais or quark either. I used extra light Philadelphia or yoghurt in my cooking instead. Check that the fat blaster doesnt have any carbohydrates in the ingredients because you need to avoid them while on the dukan diet. good luck!
Mel
March 22nd, 2011
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Hi Claire and Hayley,
I live in Australia and found these two ingredients difficult to obtain at first but have had some luck.
Quark I found at a european deli but found it to be exactly the same aas cottage cheese! So I've stuck with that since then as quark was quite expensive.
In Australia, fromage frais is good old Fruche (says so in tiny writing on the packet)! I also found Coles stock a lower fat and sugar content version of fromage frais in their own brand and in Tamar Valley brand. It usually is stocked with the custards and creme caramels rather than with the yoghurts. You might have to try a few Coles shops though as I have two nearby and only one of them stocks the other brands outside of Fruche.
Hope your dieting is going well.
Mel
tricona
January 19th, 2011
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hey!!! how has life been for you? did u keep on going? hope so! im hanging in there...
Britt
March 19th, 2011
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Hi Hayley,
Yes it's true. Nothing tastes as good as fitting into your new jeans, cozzies, dress ect.
It does make it worth the effort. Dukan is easy to follow, exercize can be more challangeing butalso an important part as well. You will find in Thailand many low GI options, including delicious soups, stir fries, seafood and mouth watering thai salads. So it should be easy to stick close to your diet. You go girl in your bikini and the olny thing you should need to put on is a suntan.
Good Luck.
swetanjali
March 29th, 2011
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if u cheat some day while we are on our diet,how shld we sort it out
Dea
April 13th, 2011
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Namaste Hayley! I just stumbled upon your site and would like to know how you are doing?
I'm looking at starting my Dukan Diet tomorrow, once I have all I need..
I'm after as much movtivation and inspiration as I can as it does not take much for me to "fall off the wagon" so to speak.. :(
I have roughly 30kgs all up I'd like to get rid of, however I am being more realistic with an easier target of 5kgs, for now.
Congratulations for your hard work! You look amazing!
Blessings,
Dea xXx
Margi Hershey
April 22nd, 2011
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Hi, my name is Margi, I live in Savannah, Georgia, USA and the Dukan Diet has just reached our shores two days ago. I had never heard of it and saw it on the news. I am going to be getting the book tomorrow and have just been reading about it on the web and came across your great site. I am 62 and have dieted all my life and at this point in time am prepared to try anything, I feel awful, fat and bloated. Are any of you still doing the diet, and any tips you may want to give me are all welcome.
Lori
May 3rd, 2011
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Hi Hayley! Love your website! You look great, and look like you feel even better! Congratulations on your weight loss. I am 41, and I live in Oregon. I currently weight 280 lbs and want to weigh 165! I know I can get there, my husband will also be doing the diet... @Margi... congratulations to you for getting on board with moving forward... I also feel the same bloated, awful etc... I want to be healthy and look good too!!!! Well done to all the ladies on this site!! wish us luck!!
Gordon B
May 5th, 2011
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Hi, I would just like to encourage you to start the diet it works wonders. My wife and I started Ap 9 2011. I'm 62 and weighed 243. Today is May 4, I've lost 20 lbs and my wife 15 lbs.
I found a book from a woman in your neck of the woods on how she and her bridesmaids all went on the diet you may like it. I got it on a Kindle (probably available only electronically 5-7 bucks) The Dukan Diet by Kate Obrien
Good Luck
Maureen
October 5th, 2011
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Hi Marg,
I'm also in my early sixties (63) and tried every diet known. I finally gave up dieting in my early fifties because it seemed to be a losing battle, till I got on the scale in September this year and found I was 7kg more than I had been last time the doctor weighed me. I decided to try again with the Dukan diet and have now been on it for two and a half weeks and have shed almost 6kg. I am not predicted to get to my true weight until next June (2012) so there is a long way to go, but thankfully my Dukan true weight is much more realistic than WeightWatchers told me should be my goal. I'm enjoying the diet and doing a bit more cooking than I usually do because it's nice to have a lot of variety. Best o' luck.
Claire Gao
April 28th, 2011
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Hi Hayley,
My husband and I are gonna start the dukan diet tomorrow.
What a fab site you've got! Thanks for the lovely recipes & huge congratulations on your engagement!
Marg
May 2nd, 2011
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Keep up the good work
Tim
May 16th, 2011
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Hi Hayley. I'm just wondering if you are still on the diet? Did you lose enough weight? Did it come back. I have lost and gained probably 700lbs in my life time.
Helen
May 20th, 2011
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Hi Hayley,
Have decided to try the Dukan Diet, as I have tried various diets in the past to no avail.... I start on the 23rd May and will use you and those of your followers to help me along the way. To those of you who have been on the diet what tips would you give me? I am 6ft and 81kg, hoping to be 71kg by August.:)))))) H
STEPHANIE
May 22nd, 2011
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Congrats from TEXAS!! I was looking for recipes and like what you have posted.
I hope you had a great vacation and are still a success at keeping the weight off. You are an inspiration to others, including myself!
I had completed the Weight Watchers, allowed 8lbs to creep back on my 5ft frame (which looks like twice that). Since they changed the WW program it was not working for me. Dukan has been working and once you get past the attack phase it is easy---espeically with tips out there from others.
Take care,
Stephanie
Robyn
May 22nd, 2011
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Hey there. I'm a new Zealander living in Bahrain and am in the attack phase..lost 400g in first day. Luckily we have a large French supermarket chain here and I was able to get fat free Fromage Fraiche as well as fat free yoghurt as well as NZ steaks! My goal is to lose 5kg and like some others I never had to watch my weight until I reached menopause. I'm not one for rules but think I can live with these ones long enough to get to consolidation when it gets a bit easier. Good luck everyone :)
Pat Bender
May 24th, 2011
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Very nice website!
Bridget Kelly
May 25th, 2011
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I may be your first canadian fan. I have been on the diet for 4 weeks and have lost 13 lbs. This past week my weight loss has only been one lb. I am disappointed that my loss is slowing down but I will persevere.
Paul
May 28th, 2011
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Hi Hayley,
You look superb- Well done!
Have just started the attack phase and hope to lose a few stone to say the least.... About 10 would be right for my current status.
I used to weight 13 st and was at my peak weight but stopped exercising and began to enjoy the good life.. business lunches, barbecues and beer (Common UK manly traits) and to top it off comfort eating was a problem and i would have a snack in between snacks and usually a dinner after a dinner-
Enough whinging from this Pom as that has now stopped and onwards and downwards with the weight loss....
Will stay in touch with my progress.......
enough
lynn
May 29th, 2011
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youve inspired me to give this diet a try ...you look great ! im 5'3" and weight 10st 7lbs
annie
May 29th, 2011
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hi hayley
i have just come across your website, I am in the UK and it is becoming quite popular here. I have 20lbs to lose so all in all not a great deal but still of prime importance. I started the attack phase last thursday and over the 3 days have lost 5lbs (I stuck to it religiously !) Your website is an inspiration and also the recipe hints. Started the consolidation today and am feeling very motivated !
Annie
Swee San
May 31st, 2011
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My stats are pretty similar to yours, except that I'm a little bit taller. My true weight is 62kg, but I really want to get below 60kg. I've tried atkins, lost some and gained back. I've also tried healthpointe, lost and gained back as well. so it's quite a yo-yo for me. I placed order for the Dukan Diet book 2 weeks ago and yet to arrive. I can't wait to start as I am also planning a trip to the beach in thailand but in November 2011, ideally the goal is to be able to wear the bikini without feeling awkward. Good luck everyone!
Janey Walker
June 6th, 2011
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Well done from Canada! you look wonderful. I am on week two now of the cruise phase. Being creative is the way to go and thanks to you and your website, I can get some new and great recipes.
jessie
June 13th, 2011
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i have just started the dukan diet last thurs and even though its only sunday and im only 3 days in2 it i notice a difference already, cant wait for weigh myself next thurs to see what i have lost, hope yer all doing well with it :)
Lynn
June 13th, 2011
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did u get to wear a bikini in thailand????
Trisha
June 14th, 2011
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This is awesome. I'm on day 2 of the attack phase. I really want to go through with this diet. I'm 21 and at my highest weight in a long time. A few years ago I lost about 30 lbs exercising hard and eating less... I don't have that much time right now haha! So i'm gonnna try this. My question to you is how much do you exercise now and what kinds of things do you do? Thanks for your help and encouragement!
Erin Colleen
June 17th, 2011
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I have always struggled with my weight as well sense puberty. I got engaged over the New Year and started Weight Watchers and lost 20 pounds. I as well , have now lost motivation. I heard Princess Kate did the diet to loose weight for her weddding and I decided to check it out and everything I have heard has been excellent. Good for you for sticking with it ! Great motivation!!!
Elizabeth
June 18th, 2011
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Thanks for your website. It is a HUGE help. I'm on day six and this is one of the easiest diets I have ever been on. I am not a huge meat eater and I don't eat any seafood at all however, I still find it a lot easier than most diets out there. I had tried Atkins and thought I was going to die and stopped at day ten. Btw, congrats on the weight loss. You look GREAT! I'm trying to lose 20 pounds and can't wait to be able to fit into my jeans again. Take care.
Ajeng Kinanti
July 14th, 2011
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hai Hayley...
I read from the dukan website that we should consumer oat bran every day..the amount is depending on the phase..did you also consume the oat bran?? Thank You...
Zach
July 21st, 2011
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Hey I love your website it has been so helpful to me. Im from knoxville tennessee and just on my 5th day of the diet I have lost 8 pounds which is more than I was supposed to.. so im excited. congrats on your weight loss and getting married thanks for all the tips and showing me that it can be done. :-)
Valmai Sellers
August 3rd, 2011
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Well what can I say. Thank you Hayley. for such a brilliant website.
I started on the diet one week ago at 97.5 . I am 93.8 today. I have just found your website and you have given me a lot more wonderful recipe ideas. My goal is to loose what ever weight I can before I turn 70 next year. I want to look and feel special for my celebration.
Thank you very much.
nicky
August 4th, 2011
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hi hayley ,
just started monday , its thurs today ,couldnt help but weight myself ,ive lost 3lb in 3 days , not bad hey ,,,, how do all you girls cope not having a glass of vino , its my biggest weekness. but im ready to lose this time , at what stage can u have a gin and tonic or glass of wine,,, great website by the way ,,,,
nicky
Daisy
August 5th, 2011
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I'm with you!!!
Daisy
August 5th, 2011
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Great site! I am on Day 5 and have stayed on Attack with a loss of 6 pounds so far....mostly water I am sure. I really appreciate your honesty and common sense approach to the diet. I have learned how to 'fake' potato with my family and just chop up the food on my plate that is carb loaded. Does anyone have any advice on alcohol? I am not an alcoholic, but it has been the toughest thing to give up. Thanks everyone!!!
Maria
August 11th, 2011
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Hello Hayley,
I've just come across this wonderful page of your and I just wanted to say THANK YOU, it was a huge huge inspiration for me! Tomorrow I'll start this diet. I'm 19 and this summer I gained 10 kg. I am starting University in fall and I want to look slim and professional. I am very short, I am about 156 cm tall and none of the diet works for me. I have to starve myself to lose a kg or two. SO, tomorrow morning I'm going shopping for supplies, I think I have bran at home AND guess what??? I'm starting tomorrow!!! Thank youuuu!!! :*
Clare
August 12th, 2011
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Well done. Your diary is really helping me. I had such a bad day yesterday. I am in the cruise period and lost 9 lbs but had caramel wafer and red wine but your diary has really perked me up to do better! xx
Ro
August 23rd, 2011
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Hi Hayley, Was just wondering how you found the consistency in losing weight. My husband and I started over a week ago 10 days i think and he lost a kilo or two then a week later is the same he is losing interest as he has done the whole diet religiously and i have lost 4kilos all beit for around 3-4 days i stayed the same. We have done Tony Fergusson no carb diet and he lost quicker 10kg all up and me 15 kilos this time seems slow and yet we are eating only what we are meant to ???? any helping tips thanks
cc
August 24th, 2011
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Thank you for your page and honesty I purchased the book. I am starting the diet on August 29..Just easier after the last vacation of the summer. I appreciate the information.
Terra
August 25th, 2011
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I have lost 3.6lbs in 3 days! I am planning on doing the attack for 6 days and I cannot WAIT for vegetables! I am craving fruit too. I'm curious what others have done regarding alcohol... I'm due to have a football tailgate on Sunday (Go Niners!) and its going to be very difficult to not have a beer! Any suggestions?
Terra
August 25th, 2011
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Also, I have 60 lbs to lose to get me to 175... does anyone know how long that should take?
Linda
September 13th, 2011
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Hi Hayley, I have also been pondering the Dukan diet. For the first time in my life I have put on weight, but am scared to try this diet. Your website has been a great help. I am 152cm height, weight now 64kg, I want to get to 58, but, and the BIG BUT, I am a 68 year old granny! I am fit, I used to be a fitness teacher, but back problems have stopped my exercise regime, hence the weight gain.
Pauline
September 13th, 2011
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Hey Hayley,
Would love to know where you are at now with your diet?I have started today,and i feel great,
made it through 1 day.....
Bring it on...................
I'm 5'2,88kilos,and need to get to 65
still have a long way to go .
cheers,(with water)
Pauline
Dianne
September 14th, 2011
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What a great help your website will be. Thanks for taking the time to compile. I am starting Friday this week. Only have 6kg to lose but it is that 6kg you can never lose!!6
Narelle Campbell
September 15th, 2011
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Hi Hayley,
Love your site. I live in Australia as well and started this diet on Monday. I was totally amazed that after 2 days i lost 2 kilos. Im at day 4 of the attack phase and have lost 2.2 which i am happy with. Im finding it so easy to be on and just hope i can maintain this enthusiam.
Trudy
September 22nd, 2011
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I started on Monday but I must be doing something wrong because I am not lossing any weight. I went to the gym on Monday and Wed morning and played netball on Wed nights. I have been eating meat/eggs all day.
Gemma
September 16th, 2011
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Beautiful website!
look how well you have done. x
Gem UK
Jeannie
September 16th, 2011
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Welldone Hayley - you look amazing and what an inspirational site - love the recipes. My diificulty is managing weekends with family and eating out with friends - any tips??
Many thanks
Jeannie
Helen
September 16th, 2011
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hayley - lovely looking website - well you are a web designer. Have just started Dukan diet myself, got 7 days of attack phase to get through - into day 4 at mo - 3lbs down so OK. v v bad headaches - but they clear up once i've had my dukan pancake - would love to hear that your still about... no sign of you on here for ages?
Dianne
September 18th, 2011
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Hi Hayley, started last Friday and doing well to date. Just a question, I read that on the cruise phase you can reintroduce fruit. But I can't find a list of fruit permitted and there isn't any mention of fruit throughout your postings.
Camila
September 19th, 2011
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Hi Hayley!
Congratulations on you weight loss and on your super inspirational website.
I just discovered the Dukan diet and am really considering trying it out. My doubt is - where/how?
Would you recommend buying the book and following from there or creating a profile online at dukandiet.com (they call it dukan couch - i think?!) It just seems a bit expensive 170 USD. Anyway, i just would like to hear your opinion.
The best of luck to you, and to all of you out there.
Camila
Hilary J
September 22nd, 2011
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Hi Camilla =)
Wow, that sounds expensive! Rather buy the book. My mom got ours for R129,00 (South Africa) so it's under 20 USD!
Hilary J
September 22nd, 2011
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And it's an excellent read, packed with all the info you need
Kirsty
September 23rd, 2011
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Hey Hayley - Just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed your website! I am from the UK and have been on the diet for 11 days and lost 16lbs - utterly amazed and determined to get there. WIsh everyone all the luck in the world to get to where you want to be x
Pauline
September 24th, 2011
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Hayley
a year on have you kept the weight off, and have you considered a recent photo to help encourange other with the diet.
Jenny
September 25th, 2011
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Hi Everyone. My husand and I started the diet 5 weeks ago and we are doing just great. He has lost 7.5kg and 6.0kg for myself. We are still on the cruise phase and only eating protein with vege every 2nd day -Diane: no fruit allowed until the consolidation phase where there is one piece a day -not bananas, grapes or cherries. Hint for social gatherings, we stick to diet drinks and I make mini meatballs with yoghurt & mint dipping sauce or turn the pancakes into little blinis with salmon for nibbles.
Wendy
October 4th, 2011
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Found you an inspiration. It is my first week on Attack and my first day so I need lots of motivation. I am use to menu plans will keep reading and keep you posted. Well done you x
Chanet
October 4th, 2011
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Hi Everyone, I started dukan six days ago. I am on the attack phase and I am staying on it for the max amount of days, which is 10. This thing reallly works! I have lost so many inches off of my body I cannot believe it! I am very excited and feel like its something I can really stick to. I have been walking and running a mile everyday. I cannot wait to see what my body looks like by the end of the month. Lets Go! Stay focused
Nina
October 4th, 2011
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Hi Hayley, I am just about to start this diet thanks to your great website. this is also my first ever comment or forum on the internet. Hopefully will be able to keep it up. My boyfriend and I will be trying to lose 10kg for starters. I will try and buy the book today but have done little research so far. I am not very confident about being able to stick to another diet. I have an obsession/ addiction and it is to food... hopefully we will be able to become obsessed about U-CAN DUKAN!
lets see... thanks for being around...
Claire
October 4th, 2011
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Hi HAyley....great web site....started today...62yr old...and hubby too....love protein so looking forward to loosing a size or two...will update as we go..
katerina
October 8th, 2011
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hi!i think that you have done a great web site!i started dukan diet in april 28 (77kgr) and now i m 63,7kgr but i cant lose anymore and i m sad!today i eat chocolate and i feel worst i dont know why i cant loose the last 3 kgr have you any idea?
Kerri
October 12th, 2011
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Thanks -great site and recipes. i feel inspired!
jill
October 14th, 2011
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hi every one just looking at this whole dukan diet i was hust wondering if there isa out line of every meal or u have to play it by ear...
maria
November 16th, 2011
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i think im really dumb but i dont seem to understand this diet what do you mean phase 1 what do i eat
Ann
October 17th, 2011
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Wooooo you look amazing, I have 7-8 kgs to loose, heres hoping , Yes I CAN
Jill
October 20th, 2011
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Congratulations!
I'm going to start this diet this weekend! I'm looking forward acheiving the same results you have had!
How is your energy with this diet? I am a runner, usually about 30-40 miles (50-60km) per week and wondering how this may impact my running?
Thanks for such a great website with plenty of recipes to help me get started!
Jill
PS - I studied abroad in Melbourne at Monash (I'm from America) I miss it so much! I hope to return sometime soon!
Annemarie
October 20th, 2011
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Hi Hayley,
Congratulations and many thanks for doing your diary. I started the Dukan diet 5 days ago and I'm just about to go into the cruise phase your recipes are a great help too.
Dee
October 28th, 2011
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Hi Hayley
I love this website you have put together. I started this diet yesterday and II am 11st 3lb wishing to get down to about 8st 7lb. Just wondering how many attack days I should do?
Anna
October 29th, 2011
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I just started today, but as I haven't got the book yet(waiting for it from the library) as I want to get the Aussie version first in a few weeks time. Can someone tell me wht the galette is? Can I drink soft drink?? I am 87 kilos and need to lose 25 kgs. Thanks for the wonderful site.
Lianna
October 31st, 2011
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Galette, from the book, pag 70:
Put 1,5 tablespoons of oat bran in a bowl, add 1,5 tablespoons of non-fat fromage frais or quark and one egg white, or a whole egg if you do not have any cholesterol problems. Sweeten with 1 tablespoon of aspartame or add a little salt according to your taste. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and pour on to a non stick pan that has been greased beforehand with a few drops of oil then wiped with kitchen paper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. The galettes keep for at least a week in the fridge, but wrap them in foil or clingfilm so that they do not dry out. You can also freeze them as they will not lose their taste, texture or nutritional value.
Good Luck!
Alysse
November 18th, 2011
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Well done on your weight loss journey... your website is really helpful... and your photos look fantastic btw!!
I'm on day 3 of attack phase, and I'm proud to have lost 1.7 kg so far, and I haven't had the urge to cheat!
I'm hoping I can stick to it as well as you have and lose another 8 kg... my goal is by february, as I'm going on holiday then, but even if it takes a little longer i'll still be happy :)
Tamara
November 20th, 2011
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Your website is a god send. Everyone who's tried this diet will know it's one of the hardest to follow, financially, psychologically, and physically (first week i started seeing stars whilst walking up the stairs), but you're the living proof that sticking to it is really really worth it. i'm in my second week, and I've already dropped a dress size. Thank you for your motivation, you're recipes, and for sharing this with everyone else.
Mimi
November 23rd, 2011
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I've just started this diet, only been on it 2 days and lost 1/2 pound. Love your website, really inspirational
marie
November 23rd, 2011
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I started the diet Nov 22nd weighed 117.8lbs.
This morning i weighed...114.8.....can't belive it.I have to check it twice.
Thanks for all your inspirational site and wonderful pics...you look good/pretty.
Kathryn
November 27th, 2011
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I am 52yrs old from Western australia. I had a child late in life at 44yrs and hadnt lost the weight. I am now premanopauseal which doesnt help the weight and bloatedness.
I was 81.8 kgs when I started just over two weeks ago now 76kg and on the cruise stage.
I am finding it easy and dont feel hungry. I also dont crave sweets like I used to.
After the 5 days on the attack phase I craved a salad & veg! I can see how little protein I was eating before.
I am feeling great and will keep going.
The recipes are great.
Alana
November 28th, 2011
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I started on Friday, it's now Monday and I'm down 2 kilos! I'm feeling reeeeeally low on energy and found that my body needs a small amount of carbohydrates to stay alert during the school day (I'm recently 17) so I've had a "sneaky cheat" with half a slice of mulitgrain bread today. I'm so determined to get down to my goal weight- 65 kilos. Only 25 more kilos to go!!
Shawna Cunningham
December 1st, 2011
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you are an inspiration!! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Lorette
December 8th, 2011
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Hi there, My name is Lorette. Want to start the Dukan and went out to buy the book. I have been overweight since childhood and a size 16 is the thinnest i've ever been (i was in matric then. Now 35 years old with one 13 year old teenage daughter and i need to lose a whopping 125kg's. No, it's not a typo. I really have to lose 120kg's! Any advice? I can hardly stay on the attach phase indefinitely. Do i start the process and just do it over and over or do I stay in the attack phase, followed by the cruise phase and then back to the attach phase? Not sure how to approach this with so much to lose.?
Thanks, your website looks super cool.
Denise
December 10th, 2011
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No one is ever supposed to stay on the Attack Phase indefinitely! Please read the book! Ten days is the max.
If you have a lot of weight to lose you should seek advice from your doctor and remain under his or her care while on this diet. After the Attack Phase you move onto the Cruise Phase and stay on that until you reach your True Weight. On the Cruise Phase you would lose about 2 lbs.(almost 1 kg) a week which is safe. Once you reach your True Weight then you would move onto the Consolidation Phase. You would stay on the Consolidation Phase 5 days for every lb. lost (10 days for every kg. lost) on the Attack & Cruise Phase. Because you have so much to lose it will take some time but if you signed up for coaching, Pierre Dukan would give you advice on how to go about this...that's if you can afford it. I didn't sign up for coaching as I thought it was too expensive and I only had to lose 22 lbs. All I did was buy the book, read it a couple of times and prepare a grocery list of food I would need so I wouldn't run out of anything. Also I kept up-to-date by reading the chat history on http://www.dukandiet.co.uk/
Sarah
December 15th, 2011
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Hi Hayley!
I've only just come across your page and I'm glad I did!
Your such an inspiration!
I'm 19, and I've struggled with weight my WHOLE life. I have PCOS also which definitely does not help matters, along with a lot of other bad habits and a family that owns a cafe.....
I'm the heaviest I have ever been. I'm 174cm and weigh 142kg. I'm embarassed to reveal that, but not ashamed because I know that once I start this diet, it won't be like that for much longer because I really want to do this!
I've tried all diets before.. Weight Watchers just like you which was a waste of money and was a fizzer, Tony Ferguson, Low GI diets which wasn't too bad.. and even the Atkins diet. This in some areas is similar to the Atkins diet but is heaps more structured and eventually you do get more vairety.
So glad to see that you've done well! Reading through your progress has given me so much more motivation too!
Keep up the great work and I love the design of the page!
MM
December 15th, 2011
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Hi, so glad to have found your website. I am starting on the Dukan Diet tomorrow... however I am still waiting for my books etc to arrive in the post, so just picking up tips online at the mo. Great site, really interesting and "real" - I am same height/weight as you were and only a couple of years older, so it really hit home, it can be done. Cheers!! Keep up the good work! How is your weight/loss going?? MM
Waheeda
December 27th, 2011
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only briefly gone thru ur site and already inspired to start this diet. i like ur site, very good. my stats are very similar to yours so we will c
jamlady
December 30th, 2011
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Congratulations Hayley, on being such a beautiful incentive to so many people around the world.
Seeing your progress and the beautiful wedding pictures that are the 'proof of the pudding', you must be so proud of yourself; and now you are looking forward to bringing in the sensible eating generation yourself; how exciting for you.
God bless you
Jamlady
MKB always
December 31st, 2011
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Hayley, Congratulations on the wedding and also the baby. You have been an inspiration for so many, the website is proof of that. So many logging on to get advice and also support from fellow Dukan dieters.
Thanks for setting it up. All the best.
Linda
December 31st, 2011
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Hayley, I have come across your website and it has inspired me! My husband & I have decided to follow the Dukan diet and hope that we have as much success as you did. Congratulations on your wedding and baby!
Karen
January 2nd, 2012
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Almost at the end of week 1. Have had little difficulty following diet so far, but can see me having problems with food if I can't vary the way I eat. Thanks for the recipes, tried and true is easier than guessing from a cookbook.
Congrata on your acheivements Hayley.
Jendy
January 3rd, 2012
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Congratulations Hayley, you looked so beautiful and happy on your wedding day. Im so excited for you with your baby news. It is such a special time so enjoy every minute. Thank you for your website it is important for so many of us to be able to support each other on our weight loss journey
Jolyn
January 4th, 2012
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Congrats Hayley!!! You are beautiful, i started the dukan diet and lost 5 pounds in 3 days!! I have also started going to the gym 5 days aweek!! I love your website!! I wish you well :) and enjoy the little one in July, they grow much to fast!!!
Janey
January 6th, 2012
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Well done you! Thanks for the site - it's kept me motivated. you look amazing in your dress and congratulations on the bub to be!
Jes
January 6th, 2012
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You're an inspiration. Good luck with everything!
Bex
January 6th, 2012
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Hi Hayley, I am inspired by your weight loss. I am on day 3 of the attack and haven't lost any weight yet. I am feeling very tired. The recipes look really - giving me some ideas of other stuff I can try! Never knew you could do so much with oatmeal!!
Cooee**
January 8th, 2012
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You look wonderful Haley and congrats on the pregnancy !
I am on day 6 of attack........and this morning I had lost 4kg.....I have been walking for an hour each day and swimming laps of the pool and have done some floor exercises on tummy, arms, legs, bottom etc. I am not the least bit hungry, and an enjoying the oatbran galettes/pancakes and the savoury and sweet muffins.....
I have 30kg to lose - started at 94.3kg want to be 64kg....the calulation on the other site tells me I should be 67kg by the end of June 2012.......oh, and I am only 5 feet tall.... here's to planning a healthier 2012 !
celine
January 10th, 2012
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i,ve just started done four days on the attack phase then discovered your site which is wonderful
nikita
January 11th, 2012
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Your website gave me alot of motivation. :) gotta get that book soon...
Janine
January 16th, 2012
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Hi everyone. I'm from NZ and new to the Dukan diet. I've lost 3.4kg in the last 10 days and feel fantastic because I've dieted all my life without much success. This is the first time any plan has worked for me - I have a bad sugar addiction, but can honestly say since starting Dukan, the sugar cravings have pretty much gone away. It's fantastic having a website like this where people are the same as you and can give you much needed support.
Denise
January 17th, 2012
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Congratulations on your weight loss, Janine! Good luck Cruising!
Victoria
January 23rd, 2012
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Hi Janine, Congratulations on your weight loss success! I am also from NZ and about to start the diet. Could you give me an idea of a typical day of eating for you while in the attack phase? Also what brands have you used for low fat youghurt and cottage cheese etc? Look forward to hearing from you. Good luck with the rest of the diet!
Hinekura Quinlan
January 23rd, 2012
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Hi Hayley, my daughter Georgia and I are going to do the diet. Congratulations on your success I hope we have the same joy as you.
regards
Alyazi
January 23rd, 2012
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Congratulations on your success , i started the Dukan Diet still in Phase 1 for a week will extented for 10 days then i will move to phase 2 .. i loved ur website and motivation .. hope to loose weight and be healthy...
Denise
January 24th, 2012
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To everyone thinking of starting this diet, please read the book first so that you understand how the diet works. You will be better prepared and more likely to stick to the diet.
Also take note that if you went to http://www.dukandiet.co.uk/ to find out your True Weight, please do the number of Attack days that was recommended for you. Under no circumstances should you go beyond 10 days. It is not good to do some extra days of Attack as at the end your body will get used to it and will not be able to lose weight anymore.
Here is what was said on the 13th of January, 2012 on the Chat history at the link above:
"I’ve done the attack phase for 4 days and have only lost 400 grams, is that ok? I gained 200 grams from yesterday to today...
virginie : Hello ! :) You were supposed to do only 2 days of attack phase. It is important to follow very strictly your program if you want results. It is not recommended to do extra PP days because your body is going to be used to it and won't react as expected when you'll need it the most. Your weight loss may not be regular and this is normal, you will encounter many up's and down's in your program."
Annabel
January 24th, 2012
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Well done Hayley,
I started the DD before Christmas (difficult) to avoid the Silly Season hangover of extra kilos. I started at 77.7 kilos and now weigh 71 exactly. Love the diet as I enjoy protein. I also find Fruche my saviour as it gives me the sweet fix without the fat and is a great fast food brekkie with my oatbran. My MANTRA has always been - "if you fall off - get back on" as you cannot be perfect all the time and if I feel like something - eat it (or in my case wine - drink it). Also, for those girls out there with IBS - this is the best thing ever - no grain and carbs means no bloating. Will let you know when I reach my goal of 65 - in the meantime don't give up any of you.
carol
January 27th, 2012
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i am starting tomorrow , as a last resort, i hope to achieve some good results.
Tracy
January 31st, 2012
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Hi
I started the Attack phase yesterday and am conscious I have a dinner on Saturday night where there will be two courses and alcohol supplied. I bought the tickets in advance. Do I need to go alcohol free?
Nicola
February 1st, 2012
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Hi Hayley
I came across your website as I am in week for of the Dukan diet on the consolidation phase and was yesterday admitted to hospital with appendicitis and had to have key hole surgery. I wonder of the diet caused it due to the lack of fibre, I ate oat bran everyday for breakfast and drank the suggested amount of water. I've never had any bowel problems and am in very good health.
I don't think it's healthy you go back on the diet. I've been told by the doctors to stop it immediately and I will go back to eating a healthy balanced diet with plenty of exercise. Being skinny is not worth damaging your health. I would urge everyone on this page to think carefully about what the lack of fibre could be doing to your body. Appendicitis can be fatal not to mention the increased risks of bowel cancer. There is also the risk of kidney damage and kidney stones due to the high levels of protein.
Nicola
February 1st, 2012
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Sorry that should say week four - I'm a bit woozy from the pain killers!
Nic xx
Shaz
February 2nd, 2012
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Hi Nicola
I just read your post and hope you have a speedy recovery. I also noticed in week 6, Hayley also had her appendics removed.
I'm getting ready to start the Consolidation Phase, but wanted to ask, how long were you on the DD? and did you experience constipation while on the DD?
I agree it's important to stay regular, not just for comfort sake, but also for health reasons.
I've had the odd few days of not using my bowels, but not of late and I always opt for the higher fibre veges on my PV days.
I also noticed the Consolidation Phase has an increase of fibre foods/starchy foods and surprised to read that's when you had problems.
I wonder if anyone else has had appendics problems??
Like you I'm of good health and hope to continue that way, as I'm a bit of a naturalist.
If you don't mind me asking how old are you and how much weight did you lose? I am 41 and have lost 22.5kg (49.5 lbs).
I wish you well in the future and hope to hear from you soon.
Shaz :-)
Julia
February 3rd, 2012
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Hello there,
I am on day 1 today . I found this website by searching over the web to find more information about the dukan diet.
I am living in Greece and I want to lose 5 kilos.
The day went on very nice and I will have a look in here to keep motivated.
Best wishes to all
Debbie
February 8th, 2012
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Hi
I read on the official Dukan chat site that you can have 200g of carrots, beetroot or artichoke per week. Is it ok to spread this over the week? 200g is about 3 carrots. Also is it ok to eat canned beetroot and asparagus?
Thanks
Deb.
Denise
February 9th, 2012
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Yes, this was on the Dukan chat site as of Feb. 1, 2012. You are allowed to have 200 grams of carrots per week OR the same amount of beetroots OR the same amount of parsnips OR the same for artichokes, but you cannot have all of these within the same week. (This means you cannot have a total of 800 grams for the week.)
Yes you can spread this over the week if you like. For example: if you want 100 grams of carrots one day then you can have 100 grams of beetroots on another day. Just as long as you don't go over the 200 grams for the week.
If the canned beetroot and asparagus have no salt or sugar added it should be fine.
Debbie
February 9th, 2012
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Thanks for clearing that up Denise. Very difficult to find tinned veg with no sugar and salt. I haven't even found tinned salmon without salt!!! I was also wondering what the results might be if you drink too much. I seem to be thirsty all of the time and try not to consume too much salt.
Debbie
February 9th, 2012
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Does anyone know where you can get no fat or sugar cocoa in SE Queensland?
Melissa
February 10th, 2012
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Hi, just wanted to say YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL!! I have been doing the Dukan Diet myself and have had amazing results. :) Wanted to say "Thank-You" for all the great recipes!!! Huge help! Congrats on your big day....and your new one on the way!! Be Blessed!
Jeanne
February 13th, 2012
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My husband was on the Dukan diet and is now in the hospital for a ruptured appendix. I too wonder if the lack of fiber had anything to do with it. In fact, I suspect STRONGLY that it did.
Denise
February 16th, 2012
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If you think that the Dukan Diet might be a weight loss program that you can follow successfully, you need to discuss the matter fully with your doctor before you start the diet as with any other diet.
The Attack Phase is the most restrictive stage of the Dukan Diet. There is no doubt that this part of the diet does not provide a balanced diet and that is why the Attack Phase should NEVER go beyond ten days. The lack of fiber in this diet from fruits and vegetables during the Attack Phase does mean that many followers experience constipation and to help overcome this problem Dr. Dukan expects individuals to eat 1 1/2 tablespoons of Oat Bran and to drink 1 1/2 to 2 liters of water each day while on the Attack Phase.
A small amount of moderate exercise is also recommended such as 20 minutes of walking.
If it was recommended that you should go on the Attack Phase for 3 days... that is all you should do and then go on to the Cruise Phase alternating the Pure Protein (PP) days with Protein Plus Vegetables (PV) days where you can eat unlimited amounts of certain high fiber vegetables. If following such a low fiber diet is not recommended by your doctor you should be able to lose weight, although much more slowly by following the Cruise Phase using PV days only until you reach your target weight. Another possibility would be to skip the Attack Phase and go straight into the Cruise Phase.
My husband & I went on this diet and experienced no problems. As a matter of fact his blood pressure went down and the doctor had to reduce his medication.
Ellie
February 21st, 2012
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WTG Hayley you look gorgeous. As of Today 21/2/2012 I have started the diet thank you to your inspiration. I have the book and have seen the diet work as one of my internet sisters has been doing and WOW she looks fantastic, so now LOOK OUT WORLD and Mothers LOCK up ur sons this 54 yr old is making her stand. :)
Thanks Hayley for the inspiration and the shove I needed. xx
sonya
February 22nd, 2012
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i made a decision today to start the dukan diet. i have gone from 8st 3lb up to my heaviest weight of 12st 7lb *cringes with shame*,
i have blamed the weight creeping on with each of my 8 children but now my youngest is 5yrs old i realise i cant keep making excuses as i have gained 10lb since xmas !
so....i have looked at several diets/plans ...and decided to give the dukan a go. my sister who lives in australia is visiting the uk in june and i really would like to look like the sister she left behind rather than the huge person i have become...so here goes. your blog is a huge inspiration ..i wish you lots of luck with the baby xx Sonya x