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ms_night_ryder

Good news Lolly, you can do it.

Been really good today, brekkie was porridge, then had a mid morning snack of fat free plain yogurt and some stewed pears, apples and prunes, i made yesterday, then i went for a walk on the park for 30 mins with my friend, then another 10 mins of fast walking, lunch, steamed rice and chilli, dinner was also the same, kinda sad the chilli is finished coz it was yum!, will do sit ups once the dinner has settled.

Mucked up my weigh in, but thankfully i have still lost 6 lb, but that was in the first week, sts last week, so just gonna start again this week, and pay attention to those boots receipts, mistook the l in lb as a 1, lol.

Hopefully start back at zumba tomorrow.

lolly101

Thanks Beanie!

It really is motivating me already (salad for tea! ), lets hope it continues... lol.

lolly101

Thanks Ms Night Rider!

Frodobaggins

45 mins bootcamp this morning, it was so cold!

Frodobaggins

beanielou wrote: »

Im finding it hard to get back into it too TBH.
I need to chuck out all the lurking chocolates but the MSE'er in me is loathe to do that :eek:

How much are you hoping to loose before you go Frodo?

Trying for another 2 stone with Mr B. and his challange. I know thats a bit too out of reach, but gotta aim high right?;)

margaretclare

Mics_chick wrote: »

I know I haven't posted for ages but took ages to get round to ordering the Dukan Diet book then took another few days to get here and it's taken me a while to get time to read it too...
Anyway I've started reading it and I wondered whether you are just following the book or are getting the online support offered on the Dukan website?

PS if you don't want to post on the thread then you could pm me instead if you don't mind telling me?

Well, they *try* to do the online support, it's possible to email the team and join in the 'live' discussions (although I've never managed to get through at the right time) but it doesn't really work as 'individually' as they make out.

I was told I'd be able to achieve my 'true weight', 60 kg, by the end of the 'cruise' phase, the second stage. In this phase you do pure protein days one day and protein-and-veg the next day. No bread, no fruit. After a few weeks, from end July into November, I still hadn't achieved 60 kg although I had lost some, and I was heartily sick of not even being able to have a slice of wholemeal bread or share an orange with DH. I therefore asked them if I could go on to the next phase - consolidation - just so that I could add those simple things into my eating plan. I couldn't, could not, see that adding those simple things would blow the whole thing. They agreed, but of course, from then on, they assume I've reached the 'true weight' and want to maintain it. At the same time, there's a list of 'lapses' ranging from minor to major, and they include a small piece of bread...even after the stage when I'm supposed to be able to include 2 slices of wholemeal bread and a piece of fruit daily! There are 4 fruits which are forbidden - bananas, grapes, figs, cherries - but all others are OK. So there seems to be some confusion - either I'm in a stage where I can have a little bread and some fruit, or I'm not. Now I'm coming to the end of the time defined for the third stage and I'm being asked to subscribe to the 'maintenance' phase when it is assumed I've reached 'true weight' and want to maintain it. Trouble is: I haven't, and I don't think they realise that, although I log in daily and report weight, motivation level etc. I don't want to pay a pound a week for another year to have the supervision and encouragement which hasn't been all that accurate up to now. So I don't intend to re-register for the 4th stage.

I've learned a bit from this. One thing Dr Dukan does emphasise is the need for regular exercise, half an hour walking a day as a basic minimum. But again, it's not so *individual* as it's supposed to be, because he keeps talking about climbing stairs (I live in a bungalow!) and because of the hips, I can't walk as far or as much as he assumes, nor can I do some of the gym exercises. I've also learned that - for me anyway - low-carbing works better than anything else, bananas as a snack are a no-no because they're loaded with sugar (we never buy them now!) and that I can walk a certain distance when using a walking-stick. About half the speed that anyone else can walk, nothing like the distance, and only on level ground, so rambling through the woods which many people enjoy, can't do it.

DH has also cut down a lot on carbs. We have no potatoes in the house, haven't had since the end of July, and no bananas. He's using a lot less insulin than he used to and his weight has now come down below 100 kg - 99.7 kg on Sunday. Low-carbing has therefore worked for him.

So I've learned a bit from it, but I didn't want to carry it on. What I intend to do now is to stick to 'healthy eating' and moderation. I just had this argument with the Dukan team in that I couldn't see why a small amount of bread and a piece of fruit would be such a crime. I'll keep on low-carbing and some exercise. The best exercise for me is jumping around in the pool doing aqua-fit 3 x week and I can use the gym at LA Fitness, although many of the pieces of equipment there are impossible for me.

Does that answer your question?

We're back home today after our wedding anniversary weekend away, and I appear to have put on 1 kg in 3 days - 2 pounds or so. Maybe a lot of sitting in the car, not drinking enough water, alcohol - 2 separate half-pints of bitter and one glass of white wine - and maybe too much food, although not huge amounts. It's a beautiful bright sunny day today so when the frost gets melted and no danger of slipping on the pavements, I'll go and walk round the block. Back to aqua-fit tomorrow. And drink more water. We've just had breakfast: a boiled egg and a slice of 'artisan' bread from our local baker, wholemeal with seeds. Will see what the weight is tomorrow, because today it's 67.5 kg, too much!

jess444_2

Frodobaggins wrote: »

Trying for another 2 stone with Mr B. and his challange. I know thats a bit too out of reach, but gotta aim high right?;)

I am curious Froddo - who is Mrs B and what is his challenge?

Lolly, how exciting, I love Disneyland Paris. Its great to have something to work towards.

Slowly getting back into it this week as my back improves.

Fred, can you put me down for 0.25 miles swim, 2.5 mile walk. Also did 45 min aquafit last night, but not sure whether I can count this?

lolly101

jess444 wrote: »

I am curious Froddo - who is Mrs B and what is his challenge?

Lolly, how exciting, I love Disneyland Paris. Its great to have something to work towards.

Slowly getting back into it this week as my back improves.

Fred, can you put me down for 0.25 miles swim, 2.5 mile walk. Also did 45 min aquafit last night, but not sure whether I can count this?

Thanks Jess . I love it too, probably even more than my DS does , lol.

Mr B (Mr Bloater) started a challenge - https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3690245 He basically aims to lose 2 stone and gain 2 grand in 4 months. Anyone is welcome to join him

romylou_2

Hi everyone,

I'm reporting a -2lbs this week. :j

Feel great, thats 8lbs in a fortnight! Another 42lbs to go:D

Im 34 years old in April and really want to lose about 20lbs for then. I feel like i'm in the right frame of mind to do this. Im just back from a glorious long walk with the dog. Thankfully its nowhere near as cold as it was yesterday and I really enjoyed it.

Hubby is going aware on a course next week so I'll just be cooking for one. Should not be tempted by anything bad (not that he is a bad influence on me;))

Oooo I'm off to update my signature with my loss.

Good luck everyone xxx

franby64

Hi

I've managed another 60 climbs since last reporting so falling a bit hopelessly behind...
Total now 370