Dukan Diet Week 1

 Hi

Just wondering what custard do you eat as I cannot seem to find one that fits into all the parameters.

Thanks Stacey

 Love your site - really encouraging. I'm only in day two, I have a long way to go x

 Hi there,

I make a baked custard for our family of 4, hubby is doing the Dukan as well and the kids add maple syrup over theirs.

Baked custard:
4 eggs
500ml skim milk
1t vanilla essence
Sweetener as required over individual portions

Heat the milk in microwave
Beat the eggs and vanilla in a separate bowl
Quickly stir the eggs into warm milk
Bake the mixture in a Pyrex bowl that is set in a tray of warm water (bain marie)

160 degrees Celsius
1 hour

Easiest treat ever!

 I will try making this custard Sunday as my treat for making it a week. I just started The Dukan Diet today. Your diary has been great to read and is full of great info. I'm determined to drop 20lbs by summers end. Thanks!!

 I found a great recipe for Dukan "ice cream" and it's so fantastic, I had to share!

Mix 1 regular size package of Sugar Free Jello Instant Pudding with 1 pint low fat or fat free liquid whipping cream until the mixture is well combined and thickened. I portioned it off in a muffin tin (makes 12 portions) and froze it but you can also freeze it in a plastic tub for scooping.

It freezes pretty solid so leave the plastic tub out on the counter for 15min for easier scooping or if you portioned them in a muffin tin, spray the back of the tin with hot tap water to release easy and restore in the the ice cream bites in a tub in the freezer.

I have made chocolate, vanilla and then I experimented and mixed a vanilla flavor with apple pie spice...all are soooo good but the chocolate is outstanding!!

Enjoy!

 I've been on Attack for 4 days, one more to go, I am feeling tired and fed up with Protein only. I am craving veg and fruit! Hoping I really can stick it!

 Started Dukan 5/22 when I got up that night to go to work, have lost 4lbs so far and I am thrilled.Today I haven't been very hungry but have made myself eat because I am a diabetic and I can't go very long without eating. I think that this is a diet I can live with and really love finding new recipes that I can use. Love your ideas for desserts!!

 Keep it up everyone. I have lost 5.4 lbs in the first 7 days. I started a blog cause I think journaling is a good motivator.

 OK, one week today and a total lost of 10lbs but its been amost four day at this weight. Thinking I'm doing something wrong. Anybody at a stand still?

 Today is day one and I am also on the monthly. Wondering if this was a good idea to start now? Also, can you use stevia sugar packet in coffee?

 I am lactose intollerant and cannot eat quark, fromage frais or yoghurt. I can sometimes have a little milk but only in recipes things like omlette. The soya products that i can find in the UK are sometimes quite high in fat, can you suggest anything to use in recipes such as the pancakes?

 Hi, reply gor Nikki about jelly. I found small tubs of Hartleys No Added Sugar jelly in Tesco, by custards sheld etc. Nil fat, at quite ok as a snack.

 hi i don't eat bacon ,pork or beef. the only meat i eat is fish ,chicken and lamb. i tried weight watchers but didn't see any result so i drop it. i really want to lose weight, i don't have time to excersize i come home very late. so can u help me with any tip or clues thanks

 hi CLAIRE, i don't eat bacon ,pork or beef. the only meat i eat is fish ,chicken and lamb. i tried weight watchers but didn't see any result so i drop it. i really want to lose weight, i don't have time to excersize i come home very late. so can u help me with any tip or clues thanks


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 Hi Everyone, very pleased to see these threads are still running!

Myself and my boss have started today, we're hoping to motivate each other!

Can anyone tell me about whether you can have mints/chewing gum in the attack phase? Thank you!!

K

 starting attack day one tomorrow all prepped fridge is filled with prepared protiens yougurt and hard boiled eggs making ice tea now in the ice tea maker any tips appreciated need to get off this weight seems i am putting on 5 lbs ever two weeks yikes

 Both myself and two colleagues started the diet yesterday and we're finding plenty to talk about and share/compare! I have purchased the book but won't have it for a couple of weeks but so far I am finding the attach phase quite easy although I am missing my veggies! I am loving this website and reading all the comments! Good luck to everyone - you're all awesome!

 well folks have enjoyed reading your commemts. so many like my life started weight watchers and just was not losing the weight consistently. so dishearting and give up. i am reading the dukan book just know and will start it 15/08/2011. have stuck up my fridge with ham and chicken. going to boil eggs and make some of the sauce. still abit unsure how it all works but by reading all the comments and by looking at the reciepes have a fair idea how it all works. my start is weight is 16st-10lbs. i am hoping to get to 14st by october 2011. doing a lot of walking when my youngest son is at football training and looking into going to local swimmimg pool. will use the website as a blog and will keep me busy with not eating rubbish as my fingers will be busy typing. also late at night is my down fall, this is when i get the muchies but will blog to keep me busy LOL. well now going to print out week 1 of the dukan plan and will keep you up dated
cheers marie-g

 Iam unable to obtain the book , does anyone have a list of foods, etc for the variuos phases. I would be most grateful

Norma

 Another note, if f you are taking blood-pressure lowering drugs, check pressure on you every day, and doses should be reduced. This diet is very humiliating in blood pressure.Good luck to all! :)

 hi, thank you for this website it has motivated me to start and today i have done so, hoping to lose 2stone. so far so good but missin snacks, does anyone have any snack ideas??

thanks leanne

 Hiya ! 7 days on Attack , i feel so good. No more bloated tummy ,Ii can see a real change. I have 14 lbs to lose after 2 children...maybe i will finally get my tummy back?
After 4th day cravings for carbs totally went away, sweet cravings fading too.
Had 2 fillets of Beef in ginger and garlic for dinner with 0% yoghurt as a dip. Lovely !
Will weigh myself tomorrow and decide if its going to be a bikini or a tankini for my holiday in september ! Keep on going Girls !

 Where do you find your recipes? They sound delicious especially the stroganoff and meatballs with dill.

Thanks

 it works. very happy

 I've had four days on Attack and lost 5lbs - amazing considering I only have 14lbs to lose anyway. But now the dreaded constipation has taken hold after just one day of the Cruise phase. Would really like to see some movement and not just on the scales!!!

 Hiya, Im starting this today and have already had a hunger pang!!! But after two failed attempts at following other 'well known' diet plans, Im praying this will work for me!

I stepped on the scales this morning and shocked that I weighed 176lbs :o( my target is 146lbs by Xmas and as per Dukan website, this can be achieved by 12th December so here goes!!

 I have very similar stats to yours! Dukan Diary Girl) Put on a lot of weight this year and, my mom and I are starting today - so excited! I'm 73kg, 1,71m tall, and my goal is 60. Here it goes!!!

 Hi my name is Tere and I am a polynesIian New Zealander born but live in Melbourne, Australia. Today is the start of the new me with Dr Dukan. My culture puts on weight very easily and this is why i have decided to try this. I have enjoyed reading the comments while enjoying my herb chicken and egg lunch with herb salad sprinkle nd a teeny bit of dressing. I am 5' 5" and weigh 92kg. My friends commented i hide the weight well. My aim is lose 1/2 kilo a week however if i lose less or more it doesnt matter. The point is I will enjoy this first week. I feel empowered and happy I can do this. I have been on several diets (hate this word) and i am a very socialable person, out with friends alot to dinners/bars etc. So it will be a massive test for me tonight when i go out. I'm fine without alcohol but food is my weakness. But I'm sure with careful planning b4 dinner tonight i can do it. watch this space :)

 just found it re the oatbrand 5tbsp for attack phase!

 Hi, what do you mix with the oats? Good luck with your mission :)

Tere

 Btw, all your meals sound really delicious! Very encouraging - I'm def going to copy you all. Think thin, and have a scrumptious-proten-filled week ;)

 i completely failed. I had an egg for breakfast. Lean beef strips for lunch. And got massive headache followed by severe nausea. So i was hungry and ate three wheat bix. I still have the head ache but not so sick. And still hungry.

 Hey Day 1 completed and - 1.1 kilos.

I am over the moon great start!

Looking forward to Day 2.

Started with shaved chicken.
black coffee!

 talk about signs and synchronicity!
got to work this morning and was going to suggest to this girl to do the dukan with me and she says look what book I am reading I have started this today. Then I get home and my niece has come to stay for a week & guess what - I said I am only eating protein and she said same here! I think I am meant to do this!
I have just put the baked custard into the oven - mmmmm

 This is day three for me.
Weighed myself this morning after 2 days
- 2 kilos whoa real incentive to keep going!
Feeling strong at the moment!
Bring on day 4

 Thank you so much for putting this together as I really want to do this, Im going shopping soon and going to make a list of what I need and hopefully will watch the weight fall off!!! Thank you again

 Oh lol, just found the recipes =*) This website is amazing Hayley, thank you so much!

 Hilary did you find the baked custard recipe. I found it on this blog - if you scroll up you will see it. You and I must be on the same path. I am day 5 and lost 2 kilos. I am going to go onto the P+V either tomorrow or the next day. I have not slipped up yet but today is the first day that I have struggled a little bit. probably would like either a glass of wine or fruit. I am not going to though - thanks for the reminder about the pancakes - I may do those in the morning or maybe a mushroom omlette. Good luck too!

 Congrats Nettie and Margaret! I am on day 10 and I've also lost about 3, something kilos on this diet so far. I lost 2 just before I started so it's 5 point something altogether. I am feeling a lot better. 1/3 of the way yay! =D
Oo a mushroom omlette sounds delicious Nettie! I'm on my second vegetable day today. Didn't loose anything yesterday but I didn't go to the gym or have enough water so that's proabably why =/. So nice that we can all chat about this. Have a lovely weekend =)

 Hey Margaret
That is fabulous 3.9. Yeah I do not mind the diet too much either. I feel full all the time which makes it easier not to be tempted with all the so called goodies. Good luck this week.
Lynette

 Hi Lynette =)
I also 'cheated' this weekend - was at a 21st and there wasn't any 'protein and veg only' to eat, and I was soooo hungry! But I did avoid the cake thank goodness! Aaah well, point is to get back in the saddle so well done to us! I'm too scared to step back on the scale, but doing 3 days of proten only and then will see. My mom bought sugar free cocoa, so I've been having chocolate yohgurt - yum! Enjoy ur week too =)

 I would love to join this too as have been struggling forever to loose weight, read about this in a magazine. We are unable to join here in Namibia - is there anyone who might be able to just send me a little info so that I can start in some way or another? Or does anyone know if there is an agent in Namibia or even South Africa? Would be very grarteful for any information! Thanks

 Hi Patrizia =)
I'm from South Africa, and my mom and I got the book from Exclusive Books; and I'm sure it is available to order over the internet - definenately worth it! But this website also has the 100 foods and the exercises and everything to get you started =).

Welcome Jasmine! This diet is magic =).

How is everyone doing? I must admit I had a tough week last week - didn't really exercise and was sooo tempted to cheat! Especially since I felt sick, and when I get sick, my main comfort food - toast is always what I crave! And then I gave in and had 2 pieces =(. Was so tempted with everything for the rest of the weekend lol. But anyway, luckily, my family is being really supportive and I cheated a bit more, but managed to have mostly protein. And yesterday I went for a 20 min walk, and made sure that I took the stairs at every oppurtunity at the shops, and voila! Still lost a kilo! So glad cz I was too scared to even get onto the scale. So my point is: don't give up everyone! If you have a bad moment, then don't dwell on it - just get back in the saddle! (or on the scale=P) Have a great week! =D

 Hi Penny - dink lots of water and use wheat bran in your pancake instead of oatbran, or with your oat bran. You can even mix it with yogurt and make a porridge. Also, I've been eating lots of yohgurt - haven't even been having wheat bran lately, and I've been fine. Hope that helps!

 Hello everyone
I'm from Birmingham England
Been on Dukan for 4 weeks. Along with three friends to motivate each other. Love it, Love it, Love it!! I had lost 14lb up to Thurs. All my friends are doing just as well. Have tried WW and SW over the years and this diet is just amazing. I think this is because i know exactly what i can and cant have. Rather than everything and trying to keep track of it all. We're all looking forward to our continued success!! Good luck everyone

 Hi is it okay to eat porkas well or only beef and chicken ?

 Hi all,
I am into day four of my 5 day attack phase...i am so encouraged by all of your posts. I have a few questions...I have felt sick at the end of every day and starving...i cannot bare to eat any more meat im not usually a meat eater and i feel yuck...today was the first day (day 4) that i have been full and satisfied because i found this sight and made the meat balls...yummy i loved them. Also, in four days of doing attack i have only lost 1 kg...pretty upset thought it would be a little more dramatic??

Ok now i love moose...how do you make it?

thank you for this site and thanks everyone for the encouraging posts.
j

 Starting tomorrow...so 6 days of attack phase..are sweet silver onions and sweet gurkins allowed?..dont want to go wrong on my first day although I cannot imagine you can eat them in attack phase.

 I stumbled upon this website and it is nice to see others that have tried this diet and that it has worked for them!
Question, are Almonds allowed? After all, it is a good source of protein.

 Hi all, am on day 2 of attack phase. Didnt sleep very well at all....has anyone else suffered this? Found day 1 good, had poached eggs and ham for breakfast, chicken and cottage cheese for lunch and had white egg omlette chicken and cottage cheese for dinner. Went for a 30 minute walk and had oatbran in natural yoghurt. Luckily didnt feel hungry. Also drank 1.5 litres of water.

 YES YOU CAN PAT

 Hi...I am loving this diet. Is very easy for me to follow and I dont have hunger pangs. Started on Monday 7 November. I dont like fish very much but like prawns and tuna. On attack I have eaten Chicken breasts cooked in maggie so juicy mixed herbs - only used 1/4 bag for 8 chicken breasts. Had this hot & cold with extra light philly or cottage cheese. Also had prawns & cottage cheese with black pepper on. I put my oatbran in fat free vanilla yoghurt. Lots of black coffee with sweenter and lots of water. I have lost 10lbs so far..amazing. Will keep you all posted. Best Diet in the world EVER!! x

 Hi,

Just wondering if any of the low carb (atkins) snacks are allowed during cruise?

:) Thanks

 forgot to mention I don't have book yet so I was wondering if I am on the right track. Thank you

 i have just made the oatbran pancake thingi... with 1.5 tbs oatbrand, 1 whole egg and a bit of non fat milk, whisk in a bowl and pour into a non stick pan.
Then i topped it with fat free natural yoghurt that i added freshly ground black pepper, spread that on top and pieces of smoked salmon.....OMG.. i was surprised, it was yummoooo

 I am loving this site. I am starting my attack phase tomorrow and I am finding this website a fantastic inspiration already.

 Hi Heather - I started my attack phase today and I also have 30kg to loose! All the best with your weight loss. It will be great to hear how you are going in another week or so? We can compare notes! Cheers and all the best

 This is my first day!! I did well all day even dinner. But got hungry about 8pm had a 1/4 cup of cranberry jelly. I hope the rest of the week is better. Will I ever be able to eat air popped popcorn, NOTHING else! I love that stuff.

 HI all- well just done a week of attack and lost 300g? Followed the instructions to the tee and included 60 mins walk per day- which is 30 mins more than normal. Into the cruise phase and hoping to see better loss than this. Have 20kg to lose. I have measured fluid intake and output- these match more or less, am concerned about cruise if I only lost 300g in attack. Any experiences of this? I think am menopausal though, however the energy to exist must come from somewhere!

 My husband and I are starting this tomorrow, reading these posts is very encouraging!!

 Hi Everyone,
I am starting the diet tomorrow. Just been on the dukan website and I need to lose 35kg. You have all given me hope so fingers crossed.

 I also started this diet on Monday 2nd as my friend has had great results on it. I woke up this morning (friday) and have lost 8lbs whoop whoop especially as I want to lose 28lbs in total. I do think its important to drink the water and eat plenty of what you should eat otherwise your body may go into starvation mode and store the fat. I dont have a clue Beth with regards to your gain (is it possibly a monthly thing?) I can nomally gain up to 7lbs during that time. Good luck everyone. and for those that havent tried the tandoori chicken recipe and missing the curry nights its really nice :-)

 hi, just started attack phase today, had ham omellette for breakfast and poached salmon fillet for lunch, slow roast pork for supper, have tried and failed at so many diets in the past but know lots of people who have succeded with dukan, i hav weighed in at 15 stones this morning would luv to be slim for my summer holiday in august so heres hoping, good luck to everyone else who is just starting out.

 Gained 5 lbs back at Christmas so have to go back to Attack for a few days now. All the goodies are gone so now I can focus on only protein for a few days and have to get out and walk. That is the hardest thing for me as I don't like walking alone just for the sake of walking. I tried mall walking last week but wow the mall was packed and I needed a blocker like in football to get through. Have to go at a different time but also walk fast enough not see anything so as not to be tempted by the window displays. You are all doing so great it is encouraging.

 Hi I started the Dukan on 20 June 2011, I weighed 9st 10lbs (61.8 kg) I bought the Dukan book and read it avidly, I was also encouraged by my son and daughter-in-law who achieved amazing results. Just before Christmas I had achieved my goal ,and more, as I weighed in at 8st 5lbs (53 kg). I now weight 8st 10lbs (55kg) having put on a few pounds over Christmas. I am now, and just for this week, eating only oatbran, proteins, plenty of water and no alcohol. I need to keep on track due to my small frame of 5' 2" and the fact that I can get into size 8 jeggings! Nothing is worth piling the pounds on for. I am a strict vegetarian (lacto-ovo) and NO fish. I couldn't have done it without eggs and textured soya protein (TSP)and apart from the boredom factor it worked for me. Stick at it all of you it is well worth it! I have an amazing tip for you all - I kept an excel record all colour coded for the 4 phases. Every single day I recorded my weight in the morning, then in the evening what I had eaten, and drank and any exericse. At the end of each week I added up what I had lost, and over the weeks kept a running total - this made me feel organised and interested, and the rare time I cheated there it was in black and white! I still glance at it and cannot believe the results I achieved sooner than was anticipated. Good luck. ps I am not conversant in converting stones and lbs to kgs so hope accurate enough.

 I have such a long way to go...current 104kg ideal 68kg. I don't know if I can do this but know I have to do something! Help......

 Sorry I mean't motivated...LOL

 starting diet tomorrow as it comes highly recommended by a friend. I notice their is no fruit and veg in the attack phase- is that right? also wondering if one can drink coke zero?

thanks

 I started this diet yesterday, and i have stuck to it by the book, and i have not lost anything yet, should i weigh myself after i finish the 5 day attack phase or should i be weighing myself every day?

 can i have sweetner

 Hi guys, I just started the diet and am on my third and last day of attack phase. i have lost 7.5 pounds already and am really happy and motivated to keep going! i have a few questions... is there any salad dressing or dip that is good for veggies in the cruise phase? can you have flavored ice tea? fat free cream cheese? would appreciate any help! thanks!

 Hello Everyone :)
I'm from Manchester in England and I'm so happy I've found this website with all your inspirational comments. I am starting the Dukan diet tomorrow and am desperate for it to work after tryng and failing so many times before.

After quitting smoking 3 years ago I turned to junk food to cope with stress and have gradually put on weight - I just don't feel like myself anymore. I stubbled across the book by accident and the research sounds good! Hope I can make it work for me too!
Will keep you posted... xxx

 Hi there. What an amazing site. The recipes are miles better than anything in the dukan diet book. I'm on my 4th day and I've lost 5lbs which is amazing as I only weighed 8 stone 6lbs to start with. I am getting married in one month I have my wedding dress fitiing on Friday. 3 weeks ago the dress was too small. Here's for hoping it fits on Friday. Keep up the good work everyone and I'm trying the custard recipe tomorrow sounds yummy

 wow its interesting to see how everyone is so different in the way that they go about the Dukan Diet. I think i am being overly cautious and perhaps a little harsh on myself because i have lost 13Kilos in 3 weeks, im not exercising as much as i should but its still working for me. :)

 Jen - Dr. Dukan does not recommend protein shakes for the diet. Have some fish, or grilled meat, a boiled egg, cottage cheese or yogurt instead.