Dukan Diet 100 Safe Food List

 Hi!
I've tried Dukan before (I'm French btw lol), and it really worked, however, I couldn't finish the process because I moved to Australia so I took some weight back which is way I'm starting it again.
But I do have 1 problem, I used to eat a lot of yogurts (fat free), but I can't seem to find fat free AND sugar free yogurts in shops in Brisbane! Do you know any brand that are both fat free and sugar free (i'm talking about flavoured ones).

Thanks!

V.

 Virginie
Can you find any of these non fat natural yoghurts in Brisbane? Pauls Natural Set 99.8% fat free, Jalna Fat Free Natural (pot set) or Gippsland Organic Fat Free? You can generally find at least one of these brands in most Coles and Woolworth supermarkets in Victoria. I would expect other dairy brands available in QLD maybe Mungali?

 I add some crystal light lemonade or raspberry to my FF plain greek yogurt. Nice!

 hi do you guys know if chuck (beef) is allowed, can find anyone who can help me.

 Hi vivien, have you tried in the deli at ur local supermarket? woolworths and coles have fat free cottege cheese.etc there

 Hey, you can have any protein foods, as long as they are low in fat and sugar/carbs..
I just finished my 1st week and i lost 3.9kg, i have 19.8kg to go to reach my goal and im hoping to do that by march :)

Good luck elena - i have oatbran porridge in the morning it only takes a minute to make and 2-3mins to eat :)

 Hi. Im just starting my diet but Im having some touble following the recipes in the books because I cant find some of the ingredients. My main problems are "quark" and "fromage frais". I know that fruche is ff but the dukan diet web site said it was unacceptable because it was too high in carbs and sugars. can you tell me where i can get these two ingredients?

 Hi,

I'm thinking about starting the diet. I have about 12 lbs to lose and I'm really struggling (gained it after surgery and not being able to exercise). I'm worried that as it says you can eat as much as you like, that I'll gain weight as clearly I'm not good at stopping when I'm full and the exercise was keeping things under control!

 Hi guys, quark and fromage frais can be found here, I found them in my local deli but they are full of fat. The best substitute I can find (and googled online) is natural yoghurt or low fat cottage cheese. The best natural yohgurt with least amount of sugar is Paul's in the big tub. If anyone knows of any other alternative please share. I'm on day 2 of the Attack phase... it's pretty good so far but is anyone else absolutely guzzling the water due to a dry mouth? Cheers!

 Sorry that was
For a treat i have Strawberry flavoured low fat yogurt

 Hi, have you ever cooked pancakes with the ricotta cheese?

 Can you eat sugar free fat free flavored jello?
with fat free whip cream 1g sugar?

 I also found Petite Miam is a fromage fraiche but it was full fat and for babies-I did not buy this

 Any suggestions for dieters who are gluten intolerant? The oak bran is on my list of foods to avoid, along with wheat, barley and rye.

Thank you, Shirley

 I am about to start the diet and want to know if soya milk is ok to use as opposed to semi.

 I'm in the US and just starting the Dukan today....we have no problem finding fat-free yogurt, but even when it is sweetened with aspartame it still shows some grams of sugar....is it supposed to be zero sugar and zero fat?

 You can easly find quark in any polish shop. Look for "twaróg" :)

 hi! im 6 weeks into my diet. so far doing well. really fancy chilli con carni today. was wondering if it would be ok to add a little red kidney beans? i researched nutritional value of kidney beans and it says they help in protien synthesis and also in the metabolising carbs and fats. can anyone help?

 this sounds like a low fat atkins? Is it?

 I was wondering about the oatbran. I read somewhere we are suppose to have this. Don't see in the food list. Does anyone know how much? 1st day on diet!

 Hi! I just started Dukan 5 days ago and I have lost 7 lbs. I have found a great treat that I make and I wanted to share it with you guys.
Mix one part non-fat milk to three parts Zero Coke and you have yourself a Coke Float taste treat! It tasted just like what a coke float tastes like after the vanilla ice cream has melted! After drinking a glass of this, you feel full! It's a great dessert since it does remind me of a Coke Float - without using any ice cream! Enjoy!

 I dont like greek yogurt ,,is there any other yogurt you can eat?

 HEy cheryl,no your yogurt can have artifical sweetner. As I understand it ,fat free is the important thing.

 Can you eat the veg on the phase one attack phase of the diet?

 Hi I'm from Melbourne. Been on the Dukan Diet for two days (Attack stage). Haven't lost any weight. I've been eating pure protein. Fat free yoghurt, drinking mineral water with low salt content, oat bran and all...., and nothing weight has come off.
Am concerned about the weight not coming off. Is there a time frame? Am I doing something wrong?....

 Also, USA Frozen Yogurt is LOADED with sugar and corn syrup. VERY little YOGURT is in them at all. SORRY, even those new cute shops that are popping up are made with corn syrup which is not good. :-( HOWEVER! For your treat days. GO FOR IT!

 CAN U DRINK WHITE WINE OR CHAMPAGNE?

 Hi I'm from the UK and I wondered if a few foods were allowed? sugar free jelly, light mouse and sugar free custard? thank you

 (Sorry, I had the wrong email address yesterday).

I'll make this quick as I don't really remember too much of what I've written yesterday - in brief, Dukan doesn't work longterm, unless you decide to nothing than only protein ever. I have done Dukan and it worked, yes, it did. And what also worked was that the lost weight came back at quickly as I have lost it. But don't take my word for it, you'll find out all by yourself, sadly.

I suggest making peace with whatever bodyshape and size you are - which doesn't mean pigging out. It's ok to NOT be a size 8 or 10 or even 12. As long as you are healthy, even if this means a little pleasently chubby, with curves in the right places, you're just fine.

Anybody wanting more advice on this do what I do - read 'Life's too short for cheap cling film'. This book is most amazing and will help any woman out there sorting the weight issues (and others...) out for once and for all.

Happy self-accpeting :-)!

 I am a little bit amused at the emphasis on low-fat products while you can eat all you want of things like sirloin steak. A 12 oz sirloin contains about 40 gm of fat which equals 360 calories. I happen to think that is not a bad thing. I also think the Atkins approach which is not restrictive of fat delivers similar results without having to eat all those disgusting low-fat products.

 Day 5 - lost 4 lbs. Learning to eat foods that I wouldn't normally focus on. Look in the mirror- then decide. Is that piece of chocolate more important than feeling great about yourself. Let the answer be your guide.

 Any suggestions for preparing surimi (imitation crabmeat) for the Attack phase?

 As someone who already eats a low carb diet (1 serving of grains/day and no sugar, except in the way of fruit and vegetables), will I see as dramatic results as everyone is claiming during the attack phase? Thanks!

 1 1/2 tablespoons in the beginning of the diet. I mixed mine with non fat yogurt. I also tried the oat bran pancake and added splenda ..it was actually tastey and filling.

 can I have supplements with this diet? I normally take vitamin D, B12 and C

 I have found plenty of fat-free greek yogurts but none that have been sugar-free is this the right kind of greek yogurt?It's made by Yoplait.

 I started the diet yesterday. I couldn't believe I lost 5.5 pounds on the first day!!! Going to buy the book today. Good Luck everyone :)

 hi im on the dukan diet for two days now and read the whole book so i just have 1 question and i need a yes or no can i use franks red hot sauce in the attack phase and so on

 can you eat Salsa with any of the food? on Eggs??? I love it and really do not want to give it up.

 I see several people asking if fat free cheese is allowed, but I don't see an answer. Any advice? I have just discovered Greek Yogurt and WOW ... what a taste sensation ... I'm a convert.

 Can you have tinned tomatoes?

 Recommended Foods:
Lean beef, lean ham, rabbit, veal, chicken liver, chicken breast, turkey, fish, seafood, fat-free yogurt, low-fat cottage cheese, skim milk. egg whites, tofu, seitan, green vegetables, onions, herbs and spices, mustard, sugar-free ketchup, oat bran, coffee, tea, diet soda, Stevia, Silver spoon Sweetener, sugar-free chewing gum.
http://www.whatisguide.net/0512-dukan-diet-plan.html

 Hi all:
I like to write diet reviews, so I worked up something for you on Dukan-

http://dietforhumans.com/2011/05/14/dukan-diet-the-french-atkins/

The above list was useful!

 and no wheat bran either :( it has to be oatbran

 I am in day 8th of the Dukan diet and I have lost 8 lb. so far. I cannot have any dairies, nor eggs. I am eating mostly lean proteins, almost no fat and I just started 2 days ago adding steamed vegetables to my diet. I am having 1 1/2 tbsp. of oat bran. Sometimes I feel week and I had to stop my zumba classes as I don't have the energy to do it. I am losing the weight, but don't have a well-being feeling. What I am doing wrong? Sometimes I wonder if I can sustain this diet.

 Does anyone know if whey protein is allowed? I would think so being that this is a protein diet but the book doesnt say anything? There are only 4 carbs per serving and i have two servings

 Glad I found this site--I need a support team

 Have been doing attack & lost 5lbs in 1st week. Have been eating Muller light yoghurts & Weightwatcher'syoughurts (3-4/day). Presumably I shouldn't be?? Am in the UK. Anyone else eating the Onken Fat Free Vanilla? Is it ok.

 A nifty forum. Thanks to all of you.

 I am starting this diet tomorrow. Seeing how so many people lost weight in the first couple days makes me excited. I have 20 pounds to loose and can't wait to be summer body ready!

 Nuts are not allowed on the attach phase.

  I can't seem to find flavoured yogurts which are fat free AND sweetened with aspartame. By the way I am living in London. Would appreciate any advice.

 Rose hey I live in london too... i discovered SHAPE yoghurts have a fat free sugar free range, also in tescos theres a cheaper version (£1 for four pots) i think its called Irish Yogurt or something and that too is fat and sugar free. you can buy both online from tesco but everywhere pretty much sells shape.

 Hi just starting AGAIN,I live in Adealide ,SA, on the attack phase is Forme no fat vannilla yogyurt allowed, as well as feel good coffee 99% fat free allowed also and how much of these foods

 when I make the pancakes I buy the egg whites in the same area as egg beaters, just get the whites, I usually make 3 or four at a time so I whisk it until thick, add the sweet and low, one pack for each pancake, add the oat bran, add the greek yogurt, add some almond, or maple walnut flavor or orange anyking, mix it in and make you can make them ahead,,,,,, I also found some cream from the dollar tree, as it has 1gram of carbs and 1g of fat, in 2tbls spoons so i use it in the middle and fold it over and eat it it is delish,,,,,,,,,what a break fast i have lost 17 lbs,

 Can you have non fat no sugar added frozen yogurt?

 Hi, My daughter (16yrs old) and I have been on dukan diet for about 5 weeks. I only had about 5kgs to lose and have lost 4kgs so far. My daughter who I havent been as strict with but applying the same rules has lost about 4kgs. I have found that we are both losing quite a bit in inches of all parts of our body. We are both loving this eating plan but some of the rules and foods allowed are a bit confusing. Crabsticks for instance seem to be high in carb and have sugar in them but they say we can eat 8 a day. I have researched the UK version of crabsticks and some are the same but I am wondering if they have other versions without the carbs?

 I seen the Dr Oz show on this diet also, and they said its okay if the yogurt has some sugar in it, and its okay if you eat the fruit ones, just as long as they are Non Fat. Also, as far as having a medical condition, they suggested not to do the attack phase for too long for the people who have diabeties, because you can blow out your kidneys. So, becareful if your diabetic, not to stay on the attack phase too long. I think they suggested 3-5 days at the most, so it is VERY important that you get to the cruise phase and have the veggies every other day so you don't have problems with your kidneys. It is a good diet as long as you follow the phases. This is what they said on Dr. Oz show.

 I live in USA and was wondering what Quark is? Is Framage Frais cottege cheese? and is framage blanc just plain yogurt? Thanks!

 Started the Dukan regime June 2 and have 55lbs to lose. Great idea to focus on the day you are to reach your goal! Got off to a great start losing 6lbs after 5 days. Then gained 1 1/2 lbs and stayed there for 4 days despite following the program religiously! It was disappointing and hard not to console myself with some delectable treat...I restrained myself though. I've not had any real cravings since starting the diet...but when you have a setback, so early in the program, you think about what you are 'depriving' yourself from and is it worth it. Then I stop and think of this big weight I'm carrying around 24-7 and persevere hoping it is just a temporary blip. I was pleased this a.m. to find I shed that 1 1/2lbs. What a great reward! Love that oatbran cookie recipe (made in the muffin tins)...I add some cinnamon and real vanilla essence. Yummy with my coffee. Someone suggested I wasn't eating enough hence the weight gain...huh??? I will go to 5 small meals/snacks a day and see. Difficult when you work on the road and don't have access to; a microwave to reheat homemade Dukan approved meals, or to restaurants. I like the posts...if you haven't got the book---do--- and read it front to back. It will save you time waiting for a response and you don't want to go off the Dukan track. It comes in handy if you need some inspiration to stick to it.

 Hi guys. I've been on this diet for a while and it is really good. But reading the comments above I'm concerned that many comments miss the point. This diet works because it is high protein with minimal carbs which puts you into MILD ketosis. Any sugars including honey, and any starch related carbs will reduce or wreck this. Lactose is fine in small quantities unless you are L intolerant. You must look at the book and the Dukan website, also try a more informed chartroom as well such as Minimins and then share on here too. Good luck!

 Hey guys fromage frais is also known as creme fraiche. It's a french version of sour cream, really yummy. But I have never seen fat free quark in any shops even specialty shops.

 Life in Texas, USA means lots of tortillias and fried foods. I started this diet a month ago, and so far have lost 23 lbs. still have a long way to go but with a little creativity in the kitchen, it can be done. Keep fighting for it everyone, and i will keep fighting with you!!

 Hi Everyone,I'm starting the Dukan Way of life, have been searching all my local supermarkets for the fromage frias and quark. Found quark in Wollies (deli section) and researched that most IGA's stock it as well. Fromage was in woolies( near the sour creams). Neither of these were fat free, and I can't locate it fat free....what would substitute here in Australia for fat free quark? The high fat one tasted like sour cream...so can it be substituted for the same?
NB: I bought fromage, didn't check the lable,made my pancake and was soooo sick after eating it. It had a whopping 36grms fat per 100grms and made me ill. I won't be making that mistake again.....lol

 Came across the The Cooks Thesaurus which talks/describes; fromage frais, quark and substitutes here:

http://www.foodsubs.com/Chefresh.html

hope this answers concerns about unavailability.

 I am finishing day 2.My attack phase is only 3 days (maybe due to my age? I am 43) I do not have the book yet, so I mistakenly ate a sausage & some nuts today. Going to pick up the book tomorrow, so no more mistakes, Unfortunately, I did not weigh myself before I started. Thought my new jeans are slightly loose today!
Having a hard time watching the kids eating everything in sight today and my husband has a glass of wine in his hand encouraging me to cheat already :( But I am going to persevere! I have 31 lbs to lose and dont want to wait another day!

 Hi Jane, it gets easier after Day 3 of the protein only (attack). I used to crave chocolate and sweets- not really interested any more. I am on the Cruise phase and lost 10lbs in just over a month. I do miss wine and I have some now and then; exercise and protein onlyfor the next day keeps me on track. I am 52 and the attack phase was 4 days. I think it has to do with how much you want to lose. I am going for 20 lbs.

 For over a decade, the more I dieted, the more I ended up regaining. Lose 4 lbs, regain 10 lbs.

My brother told me about Dukan Diet and after reading the book (through to the end of Consolidation phase, at this point), I decided to give it a try.

My base weight used to be 165, which is close to my goal now. I started Dukan Diet, 3 weeks ago, and have gone from 203 lbs to 188 lbs. I should reach my True Weight by mid-November, per the calculations. But, I begin work again in late August and am not sure if its something I can continue at that point. I truly appreciated the 'options' part of the book that states, basically: Move to Consolidation Phase if you can't continue. While losing more may need to wait for a time, I would prefer not to regain all the ground I've gained! :)

 Hi there. I hope you don't mind me joining but I just need some advice. I am now on my 5th day of the attack and I havnt lost even a pound. Is this normal. I've stuck to it perfectly! Am drinking at least 2 litres of water and am doing 20 mins of walking a day. I'm going to do it for a further 5 days and see what happens. I'm 5 foot 3 and weigh 10 stone 2 but really want to get to 9 Stone as quickly as possible. Any advice wud be greatly appreciated. Many thanks. Rose

 Is soya milk allowed

 Hi everyone the diet has just been launched again via the Daiky Mail newspaper so have decided to follow the diet I am a litle confused this being my first day as to exactly what to have for main meals where I can't add veg for the 8 days of the attack phase can anyone help with letting me know how you guys did it I'm 11st 10 just now and want to get down to 10st this support web is great,hope to hear from you soon,by the way I'm in the UK.
Daughne

 Hi, I'm French Canadian. I'm living in Perth Australia. I try to find some white cheese 0% FF. If you know some brand, let me know please.

 Can I drink soya milk on this diet as I dont really like cows milk

 I found a receipe to make your own quark using cultured buttermilk and they even had a receipe on this site to use a substitute. I found it yesterday checking out all the Dukan Diet sites.

 When it says airdired meat does that include Beef Jerky?

 can i eat fruits

 This is for Barb from Texas from July 22. I too live in Texas. You can find the oat bran at health food stores...in the refrigerated section. I went to Natural Grocer. It's under $2 for a good sized bag.

 Hello, I am from South Africa. I currently weigh 143pounds and would like to go down to 132pounds as my doctor said it would help for my type-2 diabetes. I am so motivated by everyone's reviews and I will be starting this diet tomorrow. I really enjoy oatmeal as a hot cereal! What fillings do you put in your omelets? I am so motivated! Goodluck all.

 Hi all,
I couldnt find fromage frais anywhere so googled it you can make it with equal parts of cottage cheese(low fat) and plain low fat yoghurt whisk it together to make a smooth paste and add to recipes!!

 Hi guys!
I am in Day 2 of the attack phase (have 30 pounds to lose) and I was wondering if protien shakes are okay to drink. I live in the states and often drink Myoplex Light to stay healthy and fuel my workout routines. The nutrition label says 2 grams fat and 4 grams of protien. Is this bad for the diet? Also, if there is a protien drink that is allowed, can anyone give me any ideas as to what I can drink?? thanks! :0)

 Oops! I meant 4 grams of sugar. Not protien! LOL! ... thanks Jill for your response. I will hold off drinking my protien shakes for now. ;0)

 Can you drink coconut water??? It is fat free and has 12grams of sugar for 1 bottle. I usually drink only 1 bottle a day. Ya or na?
Grazie

 Hi everyone i just came across this site and i think its fantastic,im starting the attack phrase tomorrow and was wondering what tips you can share with me for my first 5 days,im a 32 yr old mam from ireland,thankyou in advance :)

 wow danielle thats amazing results,well done to you :) im on my first day today and have had my oatbran with low fat free yougrt at lunch i had 2 chicken fillets grilled,and an hour later i gave 2 slices of ham,im now preparing dinner which consists of 1 chicken fillet chopped and 10 prawns mixed with low fat greek yougrt,curry powder and half teaspoons of dijon mustard,do you think thats enough for the day?im not sure if im eating enough?or maybe too much protein?Im not great at counting calories.thanks a million for your sound advice and keep up the great work your doing fantastic.Heres hoping tomorrow will be even better for me.:)

 This diet looks dull. You should try "cheat your way thin" diet. Similar results with less pain plus 1 day a week where you can eat all the pizza and ice cream you want.

 Hi, great to see everyone spurring each other on! I started attack phase on Monday so I'm on my third day and I've lost 6 pounds so far! Another 37 to go! Have been combining with hot bikram yoga. Only felt headachy and tired on day one. Only thing I crave is soup and lentils. I am trying to quit smoking too but not going so well with the diet!
I look forward to hearing all of your updates!
Sue

 Hi all! First and formost Drinking is not allowed. I do occasionally but follow it up with an attack. Oat Bran is important it seems to keep me full longer. As well as studies have shown it increases the metabolism. Also Diet Lipton Green Tea is really yummy and takes the edge off when u need a sweet drink. Diet soda is okay as long as it doesnt contain sugar. As far as ive seen there is no Nuts in the diet : ie: walnuts, peanut butter etc. Frozen yogurts are not ok they have too much sugar. As I read in another comment u want little to no sugar in your diet at all. As far as dipping sauces A-1 is not ok. Use mustard instead or Wortichesterie sauce.

In other words... do read the book! It is a must :)

 I've been haveing small amounts of Philadelphia lite on the attack phase, is this allowed?

 I started this diet 10 weeks ago..... lost 1stone 8lb so far.... its a good diet... just wish that i could have bread... not tried baking the dukan bread.... maybe will try this weekend??

 can you drink soy milk, on dukan diet????

 http://mydukandiet.com/dieting/faq/are-you-allowed-soy-milk-on-the-dukan-diet.html

 Is plain pop corn allowed?

 I started this diet June 1st. I have not put anything in my mouth that is not in the book. I did the attack phase for 10 days. I drink only Green Tea and water. I gave up adding any salt for one month and now I only use the 1/3 Salt from Morton. I lost 35 lbs in the first month, I lost 18 lbs. in July and in August I have lost another 3 lbs. for a total of 56 lbs. I started at 323 lbs. so YES I have a lot of weight to lose, but I a off to a good start! I am looking forward to continued success as I would love to be half my size!!! I have tried and failed at many diets. 56 lbs and counting....this is working for me!!! Good Luck everyone!!!

 Yay Mary! I'm so tickled for you. Keep going. I have about 80 pounds to loose. I started today. So far so good. :)

 Wow Mary that's amazing! Well done.
I have 40 pounds to loose, started today, had a boiled egg this morning and went to M&S and picked up a Fat Free Toffee Yogurt (cheeky I know) but then noticed that it wasn't sugar free after 2 spoonfuls...I'm from the UK, does any one know what brands of yogurt that I can eat?

 you cannot have any yogurt except fat free - Okios greek is grat - no sugar - no fat

 I commend you for trying to stop smoking and following the diet at the same time - I stopped smoking two years ago with the help of acupuncture - but I gained 25 pounds - I have lost 22 pounds since May 28 on the Dukan diet - have 7 more to to to my Ideal weight. - Good Luck

 I am going to start this program tomorrow--just bought my book today! A lot of the questions on this board are answered in the book and if you are serious about using this diet, I believe you should obtain a copy of the book and read it. Also check out the official website dukandiet.com. Why tomorrow? Because I have food on hand for breakfast, but will need to buy some oat bran and Perrier (as a treat) in the morning.

 Hi everyone, so today is day 1 of my attack phase and its going ok i guess….question though, can u eat philadelphia extra light cream cheese??

 I have just started this diet today and had oatbran and skimmed milk for breakfast which fortunately I enjoyed! I live in England and the only fat free yoghurt I can find actualy has 0.1g or less than 1% fat, even the WeightWatcher ones. Does anyone know if there are any 0% fat, flavoured yoghurts available in the UK, online or in shops?

 I am in the cruise stage. Can I eat fat free sugar free pudding?

 I have been on diet for two months now and have lost over 20 pounds I have found fat free yogurts, cheeses, cream cheese, it says I should be at target weight in less than five months is what it said.The first two months I have not done the walking have side pain and can't. So far over 20 pounds yahoo for me.

 If you can find SweetLeaf® Liquid Stevia Drops - you can add to non-fat greek yogurt, coffee, whatever - it comes in different flavors - Valencia Orange, Chocolate Raspberry, Root Beer, Apricot Nectar, Hazlenut, Cinnamon, Peppermint, Grape, Chocolate and Berry. No calories, no carbs, no fat!

 (From Australia - Cairns in Queensland) I'm starting Dukan in earnest this Monday (3 days away) although I've been playing with eating quite a few meals with no carbs for the last couple of weeks, just to get a feel for the whole thing. I'm looking forward to it, as it seems a wholesome & filling way to go to lose weight. Also, I appreciate the fact that Dukan is of course French, & quite rightfully makes the point that it is impossible to be on any sort of diet unless it is both filling and delicious. The recipes he includes in the book as a guideline are indeed simple, interesting & tasty, & healthy.
   (Interestingly, although I haven't been doing full-on Dukan, [ still eating spelt toast for a few breadfasts] I've lost about 3 kg in the last 3 weeks, so I'm very much looking forward to the 'proper' thing)
   It occurs to me, reading quite a few of questions above, that some people have just seen a television presentation or heard about the Dukan Diet, & then tried to put it together themselves. I would suggest that you all go out & buy the book, or Kindle it. Dukan himself answers most of the questions above. For example, from Dukan: no cheese is allowed until Consolidation phase & then specific cheeses & quantities; exercise - do not take strenuous exercise in the initial Attack phase, but limit exercise to walking or other mild exercise; no, chickpeas are not allowed in Attack or Cruise, & so on; what happens when your weight plateaus, despite best efforts (NB before & during menstruation especially - just wait till after) & what to do to kickstart when you reach a plateau not related to menstruation, & so on. Dukan answers all these questions in his book. READ THE BOOK
    It would also seem that some people (it would seem my U.S. cousins) are hung up about carb values in various foods, whereas Dukan has chucked that out the window. He simply says - eat these 100 foods for Attack (protein only) & Cruise (protein & vegies), & follow his recommendations. He also makes strong recommendations to continue on through Consolidation & Stabilization phases to maintain your weight loss & retain that throughout your life.
    Anyway, I guess we all work at what we can, when we can, & as best we can at the time. That is all we can do.
    A couple of times questions about soymilk has been mentioned - since I exclusively use soymilk (I pretty much gave up dairy about 10 years ago), I've decided that I can use that instead of milk, as Durkan allows the use of tofu during both Attack & Cruise. I am going to allow myself to eat dairy low-fat yoghurts, as yummy soy yoghurts are a bit difficult to find. Balance, I reckon, yin & yang.
    As for the diabetics - there are a couple of entries near the top of this chat space about specific diabetics handling their disease & meds alongside Durkan. However, I would get your doctor or diabetes counsellor to help & monitor you. I also I know that you can get individual support and counselling via the Durkan organisation. I think it costs, but what I don't know. Durkan is of course French, but there is an English language website - I think it's www.dukandiet.co.uk, or something similar. Perhaps you can approach them with diabetes questions, whilst being monitored at the same time.
    Anyway, I find I am looking forward to losing the weight. I've been heavy (20-30 pounds/10-15 kg approx)) twice in my life, once in my teens & once in my early 20s, & regained a good weight, so I know it can happen. I'm now in my late 50s & a house renovation that went very wobbly & a broken relationship, & way too much wine & lasagne, & ??? So, here I go. Am looking forward to getting my hip bones back!
   I must say too that I've appreciated reading the comments on this forum - not a nasty word among the many entries above - & this is quite rare in cyberspace today. Congrats to the mediator/s.
     One last thing - when I was listening to a great nutritionist on the radio a wee while ago, one of the strongest things he said was "don't eat what your grandmother or great-grandmother wouldn't have recognized". But that he didn't mean sushi, but rather, low-cal-no-carb-high-whipped-pseudo-organic-Jello or worse. I hope you take my point !
    Good luck, good health & best wishes to you all. Bon apetit!

 hi yes Total 0% yoghurt also light choices no fat and onken no fat all sold in tesco. try quark its no fat and really nice base to add to. heat a good beef or chicken stock, (let it set in fridge overnight 1st then remove any solid fat from top) take off heat, as quark goes grainy and not nice if heated too much, mix in lump of quark makes lovely sauce over your meat and veg try with onions and mushrooms sauted in frypan only wipe with oil on kicken paper then on low heat add a little water you wont know the difference and can add tomato so your steak tastes as it should, juicy and with traditional veg we then add broccoli steamed or boiled.enjoy!

 hi everyone, so im on day5 of my cruise phase, going good, getting a few energy dips at 3-4pm but trying to drink loads of water and chew sugar free gum…i was looking at some of the recipes in the dukan book and saw non fat chocolate powder for some of the desserts…any idea where i can find this chocolate powder???? im in the UK :)

 Hi. Just found this conversation and am excited to read it. I have lost 8 lbs in my first 8 days on the diet! I ordered the book on Monday and can't wait to get it.
My daughter (an optometrist) started this diet first after reading about it in FIRST magazine (Aug. 8th issue). I saw how it was working for her so I had her help me see what the outline would look like for me.
I should be to my true weight by Nov 27th!
I expect the book to answer this, but I will ask here: If you reach your goal ahead of the projected date do you go on into the 3rd phase?
I am SO excited to see weight coming off!

 Ariana, Thank you for sharing. I like the sound of your diet. I know I am eating some things I shouldn't. Justifying it with "it's only a taste" but I need to get as serious as you. I also use some cocoa powder and cinnamon. They help.
I am 58 and started out 30 lbs overweight. The first week I dropped a pound a day. Now not so fast. I guess I just need to get really serious.
My chart from the website says I should reach my 'true weight" by Nov 27. That is my anniversary. (First anniv in my 3rd and happiest marriage.) Can't wait to get into my clothes I could fit into 12 years ago! Well - if I have any of that left - LOL.

 Oops. didn't mean to double post!

 Glenda - if you read the book, Durkan is not fussed whether you for 5/5 (5 days protein - Attack)/5 days protein & veg (Cruise) or 1/1 (1 Attack & 1 Cruise). He says that it is quite difficult to do 5 days protein, & at the end of a month or so, your weight is similark whether you do 5/5 or 1/1. Again, if you look at the book you will find different patterns for different body types - eg. 2/7. Durkan explains it all, quite simply. Cheers.

 Glenda, thank you for the kind words and congratulations on finding your happiest marriage ;)
To Jackie, I am really bad at deciding what or how to do the pro days and veg+pro days, I find it depends on what I want to eat for the day. Some days I feel like veggies...and some days I don't. I end up with more pro only days so I try to drink a lot of water to help my kidneys. Jasse is 100% correct about what the book says...Dr. Dukan saw no difference between the 5on/5off and 1on/1off. I would just go with what fits into your schedule best..Good Luck!

 Hi can you please advise is tofu is allowed on a pure protein day? It is listed as a vegetable protein hence am confused.

Am into my send day of the cruise phase and have lost 2 kgs so am thrilled. Thanks.

 So glad I found this site today. I'm going to buy the book today. Just wondering if I also need to buy the recipe book too? I’m very inspired by all the weight loss stories here. I've got about 40 lbs (gulp) to lose. I'm hoping this works for me as I don't know what else to try. Can anyone post a meal plan example of what you eat? Or does the book have that

 I started the Dukan one month ago and lost a few kilos in the first two weeks but have not lost ANY weight what so ever in the past couple of weeks - very frustrating. Any advise PLEASE....

 Hi, i also just started the dukan diet, and i'm still in the attack phase....(difficult but getting used to it)!!
I was wondering if honey is allowed during attack phase?
Thank you
Eloise

 Hi. Thanks for your input. What does one do when on an Alaska cruise during phase 2? I think I will just eat sensibly but most foods - kinda like phase 3 will be. Then when I return I will go back to Attack phase for a couple days or three.... Any ideas? Oh, and another question - If an individual reaches the goal weight early do you start phase 3 early? I guess maybe that will be answered in the book. It finally came! Yay! Talk to you later, friends.

 Glenda - I was thinking - if you want to keep going with Dukan during your Alaskan cruise, then why not? Attack: Breakfast - 2/3-egg omelette, or poached eggs with bacon. Lunch: most cruises have lunch buffets - on an Attack day just go & choose enough meats/fish to keep you full & happy. Dinner - whatever meaty thing is offered. If you feel uncomfy requesting only meat, let them serve the meal & then put the veggies/potato/rice etc. to one side.
     No desserts of course !
      You might find too that the particular cruise has low-fat yoghurts on board - or you could get your travel arranger to ask the shipping line what is possible. Obviously you live in the US, so perhaps you could take enough yoghurts with you??
   The whole oat-bran thing is obviously difficult.
   On Cruise days on board, you can continue with your meats/fish/veggies/salads.
   Then again - maybe you need a bit of time out, & a couple of bits of toast in the morning won't kill you ! When returning hom, then according to your weight, go back to Attack for 3/5 days, & continue on as normal when you began Durkan. I think he says if you have under 20 lbs to lose, 3/5 days Attach is plenty.
    I also think he says you can start Consolidation when you are down to whatever weight you are happy with - if you lose faster than their projected scales, then it doesn't matter. You have done well.
    Have a fab cruise.

 Hi, everyone. My cruise to Alaska was wonderful. But I didn't stick to the diet. I didn't eat as if I didn't care about it, but sensibly and planned to come home and go through the Attack Phase again. So - on day 2 of that. I will be back onto Phase 2 Sunday. Veggies! I miss them! Then I hope to reach my "true weight" by Thanksgiving. My first anniversary is that weekend. I expect we will go on another trip then. (My husband loves to travel.) I am more motivated to lose weight than ever. This is truly the best diet I have tried. Hang in there, anyone who has second thoughts. I started out needing to lose 30 lbs. and plan to do so. And then to KEEP it OFF.

 oh, by the way:
my 20 lbs to go = 9.0718474 kg

 Why is corn not allowed? I do not eat many vegetables, I have tried them and can not seem to keep them down or hold their taste. ALso, what do you mean by the ham?

 Question - what about flavours to enhance food - are you allowed fresh herbs, chilli / garlic / ginger , dried herbs, what about olive oils and is there a limit on these?

 Yes I am a big fan of legumes eg chickpeas.... can't get enough - are these allowed?

Also the foods allowed state 'Game' however in brackets do not state Kangaroo. Is this allowed? Duck? Or Crocodile? - sounds weird I know!!!!

 I noticed lots of posts that ask which foods are allowed. Frankly the book says IF IT IS NOT ON THE LIST IT IS FORBIDDEN while you are losing weight.

There is no point questioning why something is not on the list. Either follow the diet or not. It's up to you.

 Im a little confused. Many of the foods (if not alot of them) are not mentioned as food choices in the actual book. I am on the cruise phase and many of those vegetables that you have mentioned are not in the Dukan Book.

 I'm still confused about the flavoured yogurt. Fruit is not allowed so what is flavoured yogurt?? Please help!

 Hi there, I've just started the dukan diet. Can someone please confirm that on attack phase I can have coffee? Can I have it with skimmed milk and a sweetener!

Thank you

 Rebecca & Lisa above - yes you can have coffee or tea with skimmed milk & sweetener. Please do yourselves - & a few others above - a favour & buy Dukan's book or borrow it from the library - it explains all this & everything else in great detail, & his rationale for allowing or not allowing something in a phase. Jan - I would expect kangaroo & crocodile would be fine - they're pretty low-fat. (Of course probably not roo tail, as it would be pretty fatty etc.) (I'm in Australia - Cairns). Eve - Dukan allows low-fat yoghurt with a little fruit for taste. Khiloud - am not sure where specifically in Sydney you can get fromage frais or quark - but Yoplait "Fruche" from the supermarket - is fromage frais (low-fat). They have fruit flavours which make a nice snack, & easy to cart around. Haven't found any plain fromage frais yet. Quark - I've realised that although the supermarkets up here don't have it, health food shops do - low-fat versions as well. I also found an American website called about.com (see under German Food listing) which explains what quark is & how to make a simple version of it - using low-fat yoghurt.
      I've been going about a month now & have 'settled into' the whole thing, & am enjoying it, & especially enjoying the weight coming off slowly but surely. I have also found my mind is especially clear & focussed, which is an unexpected bonus. I wonder if anyone else has experienced this? I've also enjoyed getting back into cooking, trying to make meals appealing and inviting. I laugh at myself too on PV days - instead of previously 'what blasted veggies will I have with dinner" it's now: AHHHH! vegie day - what yummy things can I make? I've also invested in a couple of non-stick pans of various sizes - which seems a simple thing to do, but has made a lot of difference.

Also whilst talking to an older friend about this, she said "oh that diet would put your body into ketosis". On to Wikipedia, & had a look at ketosis & ketogenic diet. Much explanation of biochemistry if any of you are into that. Basically, it explained that by eliminating carbs, sugars & most fat, your body then automatically has to convert fats into proteins & sugars for the body to keep running on - so it has not option but to use the fat deposits. I also had a quick Wiki look at Dukan Diet.
   At the moment, I am quite content to keep pursuing this, as I'm getting results, whilst still feel energetic, full & well-fed. What's not to like? It took me a couple of weeks to get into a food routine, & to know what I need at the supermarket or food market for my weekly shop, and I also swap my proteins around a fair bit. I find if I've (for example) had chicken for lunch, then I'll want steak or fish for dinner on a PP day. Anyway, it's nearly lunchtime & all this talk of food is making me hungry.
    By the way, I made Luc Lac Beef from Dukan's book last week & it's a winner. Basically beef marinated with oyster sauce, low-salt tamari, ginger & garlic, & then quick-fried. Yum. Keep going everyone, & enjoy looking after yourselves.
    One last thing - personally, I don't like the weighing yourself every day thing - so now I only do it once a week, on the weekend first thing in the morning after a PP day. I'm of course on Cruise phase, & a 1/1 sequence. Possibly, weighing yourself daily could be good in the Attack phase, for watching all those kilos disappear is posivitive reinforcement, but to do so every morning for months seems a bit over the top. I guess it's whatever works for us all. But for those who haven't read the book yet, DO.

 How many carrots are too many for one day? A lot of websites say they should be limited but to what extent?

 in the attck phase and the cruise phase are diet drinks allowed...specifically diet coke thanks

 For folk looking for Quark in Australia, Casa Dairy products makes a reduced fat Quark, which it describes as similar to some types of fromage frais. I found just one lone tub in Woolworths in suburban Perth this morning. So plan on asking the store manager to capitalise on the popularity of the Dukan diet and stock more.

 Hi everyone, Just started this diet today and am waiting for the book that I purchased off ebay quite cheaply. I have about 15kgs or more to lose as I have put heaps of weight on since I stopped smoking in Feb and I am also menapausal. I seem to be putting on weight every week. Hopefully this diet will work. All the stories on this site are giving me encouragement so I guess here goes. Will get back on in a week and let you know my progress

 Is Crystal Light sugar free drink mix okay to add to water during every stage of this diet?

 Hi everyone, just re-started the Dukan Diet and am on Day 3 of the attack phase. I have dropped 8lbs in the first two days. This is, of course, just water, but with 50lbs to lose, it's always nice to see immediate results, whether it's water weight or actual fat.

I actually did the Dukan for about a month at the beginning of summer and and dropped 14lbs in 4 weeks. Then, I heard about the 4hour body diet which allows you to drink wine (yum!) every day and binge on anything once a week and that turned out exactly the way you would expect such a diet to turn out.

So I am back on Dukan. My favorite part is being able to eat as much as I like of the allowed foods. I work from home so am a snacker - this diet allows me to do that without messing things up.

I notice a lot of questions here are about things covered in the book. If you don't have it, it really is worth getting because for me, personally, I find that understanding *why* I need to do something is as big a part of succeeding as understanding *what* I need to do.

Fab site. Good luck to everyone. Except the girl who said "Just accept yourself". I thought that was a bit odd :)

 Hi guys

you all seem to be doing so well.I'm struggling being a veggie - have any vegetarians done this and succeeded and what did you eat and how many calories daily did you take in?

Thank you.

 Stupid question ????? is it just protien on the attack phase or can i have veg aswell?????

 I everyone!! This diet is working for me. I started June 1st...four months in and I am down 76 pounds!!!! I hit a plateau and I increased my exersize program. I go to the gym 5 days a week for an hour. The weight loss has slowed down, but I can feel the inches still coming off in my clothes!! (My new clothes, because my old ones are GONE as they no longer fit!!) Stay true to the diet...IT WORKS!!! Good luck to you all, I will be the first to admit, this is not easy, but the benefits are AMAZING! Compliments are the BEST motivation!!!

 Hi I am on the diet and went searching for quark I did find some but it was very high in fat.. I found this recipie on line can anyone tell me if its ok to use. if we went with the low fat options.. Im not sure about buttermilk cant find it listed anywhere that we cant use and it is low in fat,

Ingredients:
1 gallon of milk
1 quart of buttermilk (or less, if you want a sweeter tasting quark)
1/4 cup of water (cold)
1/4 tablet of Junket Rennet
Directions:
pour milk and buttermilk into a big pot and let stand for about 1 day at room temperature (66 F)
disolve the 1/4 of the junket rennet tablet in the 1/4 cup of water
stir the water with disolved junket rennet tablet into the milk/buttermilk combination and let stand until the milk sets (8-12 hours)
line a large colander (sieve) with a cheese cloth
spoon the set milk into this and let the whey run out into some container, (I do this in my garage in winter and in the fridge in summer)
this takes about 8 - 20 hours aswell (some people consume the whey in some form. I use it as very concentrated plant fertilizer)

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This makes about 1 and 1/2 large yoghurt containers. Spoon the quark into the containers and smooth it with a handheld food processor.
It is now ready to eat and can be stored in the refrigerator for at least 1 week, longer in the freezer. (When you take it out of the freezer, you need to use the food processor again once it is defrosted.)
Good appetite!

 For all those who are asking questions about the best yogurt - read the nutrition label! If a yogurt has more than 6g of sugar per 200g container don't touch it. On Dukan, it is more important to control carbs (Sugar, starch) than fat - so a low-fat yogurt is OK as long as it has only the natural sugars from milk in it.
Also - Jerky meats are not allowed (read the nutrition label again!) - a lot of sugar is used in their preparation.

I use Livestrong.com's myPlate to check on the nutrition values of many food, so I can avoid any with sugar or too many carbs.

 While I have lost only 3 kg after 15 days into cruise phase, I think the slow and steady progress is encouraging. I do notice that I can go for days without losing any weight at all, and then suddenly I have lost a noticeable amount. I have another 6 kg to lose to reach my 'true weight' and feel pretty confident that I will reach the goal within the timeframe.
Ideas for oatbran use: morning porridge, in very low fat/sugar vanilla yogurt, as crumbs on chicken breast dipped in natural yogurt - yum.
For those who don't like natural/greek yogurt: mix a clove of crushed garlic into a few dollops of yogurt and use as a dipping sauce for meatballs, chicken strips, etc - yum.
Keep up the good work everyone.

 Well Im not very happy. I have been on this diet for a week and haven't lost any weight at all. I had 3 days attack and the rest has been cruise. I haven't found it too hard to stick to but if Im not gunna lose weight then whats the point,

 Hi I'm from Victoria, Australia and am on day 2 of attack phase. Lean lamb fillet is not on the list, anyone have any ideas if it would be OK?
I am using Woolworths home brand "creamed cottage cheese" 97%, which seems to be similar to the Weight Watchers brand, and Jalna fat free natural yoghurt.
I just sprinkle the oat bran on top of yoghurt. At 1.5 table spoons seems no point going to the trouble of making a porridge
I am fed up with meat already. However, am only planning to be on the attack phase for 5 days, so will try hard.

Is diet pepsi or coke OK? Have often heard that the artificial sweeteners trick the body into thinking that it is sugar, and so body responds in the same way, as if it was sugar.

 hey everyone, ive just been doing a little research and found a tolerated food list thats not in the dukan book as yet.
Tolerated food is food you can have starting from the Cruise phase.
You must remember that you are allowed of two items per day.
Also this list is not exhaustive and we would be happy to have any of your suggestions;
you can email us at: recipe@dukandiet.co.uk
Fat free fruit yogurts (with bits)   1
Plain soya yogurt    1
Corn Flour    20g
3% fat cream (double or single) 30g (1 tbs)
1 coffee spoon of sugar free low fat cocoa powder (no more than 20% fat)
Wine (red/white) for cooking    3 tbs
Spiced Goat sausage    50g
Poultry sausage    100g
Soya milk (glass)    15cl
7% fat cheese    30g
Rhubarb   (cooked) 100g
Oil 3 drops (3g)
Gaspacho (not home made)    one glass
Soy sauce    1 tsp
Extra light Philidelphia    30g
Light cheese like laughing cow    30g
Custard Powder as "Bird" 1 table spoon per day with sweetener and skimmed milk
Oat Bran during Attack 1 & 1/2 tbs
Oat Bran during Cruise    2 tbs
Oat Bran during Consolidation 2 tbs"
hope the list helps everyone :)
keep going :)

 I have lost 7 lbs in 4 weeks on the Dukan Diet..I have lost a lot of inches and can see it in the mirror more then on the scales..I am going back on the attack phase Tues.-Friday to get back on track. If you haven't tried the Yoplait Greek Yogurt Lime flavor, you really must. Also the Greek yogurt is a bit tart so add some splenda and make it sweeter.

 hello fellow Ducanees ;)
I've started the diet a week ago. I was sooo encouraged by all these posts and success stories (one of them is a close work colleague). All protein week was TOUGH (you see, I love my veggies). So, on the 8th day I was in heaven, ate some veggie soup and stir fried chicken with veg-yum. The problem is: I have not lost any weight!!! I have followed the diet religiously. Suffered very low energy levels, but carried on. I don't know what went wrong. I am sooo disappointed and depressed... I will try and carry on, but if anyone has got any tips or info as to why I happened not to loose any weight in attack phase, then I'd be ever so grateful. Thanks in advance :(.
PS. Anyone knows nice recipes for smoked salmon and mackerel?

 I'm not trying to be smart but most of these questions can be answered if you read the book (and yes, I have). If the food's not on the list - you can't have it! Regarding fromage frais, I checked the Dukan website (UK) and they tell you to substitute cottage cheese (the best I've found is 97% fat free) and natural yoghurt (0% fat) and blend together until smooth (I used a stick blender for this like the Bamix). You can then add garlic, mustard, herbs & spices etc. I tried it tonight on my steak - warmed. Yummo.

 No alcohol whatsoever in Attack phase. Can use a little in Cruise phase, but only for cooking not drinking!

 Hi Monica, I just re-read page 82 of the book. Yes, you can take multi-vitamins - in fact Dr Dukan recommends it but avoid taking too many different ones or mixing them. Once you're on the Cruise phase, you shouldn't need them because you will get all the vitamins you need from the vegies/salad etc. I've been told that vitamin supplements are only beneficial if you're not getting any from your diet.

 I am about to start the diet. Is fat free half and half allowed in coffee?

 Hi I am on day 5 of attack. I lost a kilo day one but was most suprised to find that on day 2 i gained. (even tho i didn't cheat and worked out at the gym).
I recently got diagnosed with an overactive thyroid (normaly causes weight loss but is being counter productive due to menopause. - Oh the joys of womanhood)

Does anyone know if this is affecting my weight loss. Untill now i have always done well on high protien. I have lost that gain now but still only 1.7 kg down after 5 days.
Anyone got any suggestions?

Also what's the deal with processed meats like salami, kabana? Are they allowed or are they too fatty?

thanks in advance :)

 hey everyone….again doing a little bit of research and came across some more info on another blog…
Dairy!

Ideally dairy products should be 0% fat, but up to 2% is allowed as long as it has no added sugar.

Dairy should also be kept down to a total of 1kg per day
keep going everyone :)

 I need really need some help...
I only started this about a week ago and am loving the weight loss. However, I now (in 2 weeks time) have to go away on a 'tour' for work - The food will all be prepared bulk meals and we will be traveling so I can't take things that need to be refrigerated with me.
What do I do?
If anyone can help I would be so grateful!

 hi been readin all your comments very helpful it says 20 mins walk a day i do 20mins zumba everyday is that alrite instead of walkin, keen to start this diet 2morrow. thanx luck to all

 Nick - bresaola - I would go to your best Italian deli & ask. As I was starting I asked the crew at my deli (Cairns) & there it was amongst the other salumi - it was there all along & I'd never known. It's also very tough - like proscuitto, so I'd ask them to slice it thinly for you. Very tasty though.

Irina - I didn't lose a heap on Attack either, & was a little surprised, but I kept going, & the weight is coming off slowly but surely. I'm in my late 50s & don't want all the weight to fall off too quickly anyway, as I want my skin to have a chance to shrink so I don't look like an underfed chicken by the time I'm finished!

I also stopped weighing myself every day, & now do it once a week after a PP day.

And to all those going to gym & doing other sorts of workouts, PLEASE keep in mind that muscle weighs heavier than fat, so you may in fact be losing fat, but building up muscle, which will make your overall weight loss seem slower. But you'll feel the loss in your clothes etc.

I think just keep going is the go! There's no magic with Dukan - if you remove fats & sugars & carbs from your diet, the only way for your body to energise itself is to convert body fat into available proteins.

As for the veggoes above - I think I read somewhere that Dukan was going to formulate a veggo version of this, but it obviously hasn't appeared yet. If I were a vego, I think I would tend to contact the Dukan people & ask them what to do. In that your proteins often come from combining foods (eg. beans & rice for a protein), & all dried beans & peas are a no-no until Consolidation, I would be very careful that I was indeed getting enough protein. I think you might have to pay for some coaching, but it could be well worth it.

Keep on going folks, & DO buy the book - it explains everything, & has some good recipes - especially for sauces & salad dressings (vinaigrette Maya & Sauce Ravigote are very tasty).

 Will one glass of wine really hurt much on the attack phase? I have been so good! and wine is low carb.

 Hi, My husband and I started the diet at the beginning of August. He immediately lost 10 lbs and I lost 8 the first week. Then we went on holidays and "goodbye diet". Am starting again tomorrow. Hope it goes better!!!

 Hello everyone. I have been on the Dukan diet for a little over a month. I have lost 25.3 lbs. It is so good to see all of these different people from various countries coming together and sharing experiences. I find the diet easy to follow, however it does spur my creativity. I have to think of various ways to fix food so that I don't get bored. That need for constant change is a gemini trait. Lol. I just wanted to come on here and encourage you all to stick.with it. Drink water, lots of water. And if you get time read the blog of a fellow.Dukaner who lives here in the USA and is featured on Dr Dukan's website. The website is beatlekitten.com. She is very inspiring! Have a fantastic day, and Happy Dieting

 is baked beans ok on this diet?

 Someone published the French Dukan Shop products with English translation website, but I can't find it now.
Could some one help me. I would like to purchase some of the flavours to add to my recipes.
The UK shop does not deliver to Australia.
Thank you in advance

 I started the diet Monday 26th Sept 2011
to date , 16/10/2011 I have lost 13.2 pound or 6 kg. I love this diet. After 10 days I had lost the urge to eat sugar in any form.
It works wonders.

 I am starting the Dukan Diet 2day 17.10.2011, I have 9kg to loose, two things, what do I put my Oat Bran on and I dont eat many Dairy products and Not Yoghurt, is a low fat cheese OK, any help!!!!!!!

 I have been onthe Dukan diet for 3 days and have lost 0.8g.
I found a recipe on a site for Dukan recipes, it is cheesecake made from jelly and extra lite philly, it was so yummy i was wondering how much of it i can eat cos it is so deliscous and sweet.

 Am I allowed to eat low fat yogurt? im in india and i cant find no fat yogurt at all ! Please help me because yogurt's the one thing thats keeping me going x

 At stage 1 the Attack phase you can eat anything you want for breakfast and lunch as long as it is protein.. oatbran porridge is a great breakfast yum!! Dont over do it on the philly tho i didnt lose anything when i made the cheescake recipe.. :(

 This diet is not alowing any kind of fruits?
What fruits i'm allowed to eat?

 Jacki, try the Shirataki Noodles (aka Miracle Noodles) - they come packed in water. No taste whatsoever but they absorb the flavours of what you add to them - use for stir fry, spag bol etc. They are even recommended by Dr Dukan as they contain no fat or carbs.

 Salmon is very high in fat. How can that be allowed? I also see that cod (fresh) is allowed. I purchased frozen. Why is frozen not okay?

 I make the pancake = 1 egg, 1 1/2 oat bran and the same amount of ricotta cheese. To me it is not that amazing not much taste at all. I tried the sweetner once and hated it. Although I may have used too much or a yuk brand. Anyway I did the only Aussie thing I could think of. I now put Vegemite on my pancake.......YUM. Or I have sprinkled a tiny bit of honey on it. If anyone can please tell me how to make it sweet but actually nice I'm all ears :) THANKS

 Hello All.
I have done a week of Attack phase, then 2 weeks of consolidation. Lost 2kg... not very happy as I followed the diet to a dot. Can't stand meat or fish any more :-(. Tried the pancakes, all the sauces (not very much into jellies so didn't try desserts). I've even swapped my skimmed milk for light organic soya milk with my oat bran. Every day is a struggle with energy, to the point of being dizzy, so the only thing I do not follow is walking for 30 min. I walk, but not 30 min all together. I'm about to give up! Please help! What am I doing wrong????

 In the U.S. Have read the book. On Day 3 Attack. I could not find how to determine how long to stay on the Attack phase. Need to lose 49 lbs. I'm figuring 6 days?

 4 months doing this and 37 pounds gone. This is so easy and it really works. I tell everyone about it.

 On the cruise phase is shaved chicken loaf from the deli section in the supermarket allowed as part of the protein..??