Dukan Diet Girl

Day 3: Getting Better...Slowly

2012-08-15T09:07:00.001-07:00

Days 1 and 2 complete! I was down another pound today for a total of 3.5 pounds lost so far. Again, I think a lot is water weight! Things are slowly getting better...I've been experimenting with some new recipes that have kept things a bit more lively and have started drinking diet soda as a bit of a treat during the day. For health reasons, I am not a fan of diet drinks so I'll have to give those up once I get past the first two phases! This morning I had some more turkey bacon for breakfast with a big glass of milk. I also managed to go on a run / walk this morning, which was a bit challenging but felt great. Current Weight: 143 lbs Goal Weight: 130 lbs

Attack Phase Day 2: Ugggg....

2012-08-14T07:22:00.001-07:00

Day 1 is complete! Thank goodness, because this is harder than I anticipated! I've realized that I just don't like meat/protein very much. It got to the point last night where even though I was hungry, I just couldn't bear the thought of eating any more protein. So no wonder I dropped 2 pounds yesterday! My full menu from yesterday was: Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs, 3 slices turkey bacon Lunch: 2 hamburger patties (93% fat meat, grilled to get out the extra fat) Snacks: 1 more hamburger patty (!) and 3 slices turkey bacon Dinner: Salmon and Chobani nonfat plain yogurt with 1 Tbsp oatbran This morning I cooked up a couple of scrambled eggs with some herbs. Probably looking to grill some chicken tonight. I think I just really need some variety and some ideas for quick snacks or quick items to cook up! If anyone has ideas...I would love to hear them! Start Weight: 146.5 lbs Current Weight: 144 lbs Goal Weight: 130 lbs

Attack Phase: Day 1!

2012-08-13T06:59:00.001-07:00

Well I'm back from my weekend trip and ready to start Day 1 of the Dukan Diet Attack phase!

I started off breakfast with an egg and turkey bacon scramble. I must admit - I missed my cereal. Hoping these few days go by pretty quickly and I see some quick weight loss!

Current Weight: 146.5 lbs
Goal Weight: 130 lbs

Dukan Diet Attack Phase Recipe: Turkey Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

2012-08-09T18:30:00.000-07:00

Umm...can you say YUM?? I would try this recipe in a heartbeat even if I wasn't on the Dukan Diet!

Dukan Diet Attack Phase Turkey Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

Ingredients:

2 chicken breasts, skin removed
Handful of chopped chives
4 strips turkey bacon
Salt and pepper to tasted

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Sprinkle salt and pepper on chicken to taste.
Sprinkle half of the chives on east chicken breast.
Wrap each chicken breast in 2 strips of turkey bacon. The bacon should be raw at this point.
Place chicken on cooking tray and bake 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.

Note: Adapted from www.DukanDietRecipes.co.uk!

Dukan Diet Attack Phase Recipe: Turkey Burgers

2012-08-09T08:30:00.000-07:00

I've read online that the key to success on this diet is preparation: having recipes on hand and having enough protein to keep you fed. So I'm collecting some recipes to have handy when I start the Attack Phase next week.

I got this recipe from DukanDietRecipes.co.uk and adapted it a bit! It would be perfect for a summer night or for a quick. easy lunch to bring to work.

Dukan Diet Attack Phase Recipe: Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1/2 onion coarsely grated
1 clove garlic finely chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 egg
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat up the grill
Mix together turkey, onion, garlic, oregano, basil and salt and pepper
Beat the egg in a separate bowl. Mix into the turkey mixture.
Form patties by rolling handfuls of the turkey mixture into a ball. Use a spatula to push down on the patty gently to flatten it out.
Cook on pre-heated grill about 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.

Dukan Diet Attack Phase Food List

2012-08-08T16:25:00.004-07:00

Here's a list of the Dukan Diet Attack Phase foods!

I'm preparing to start the first phase of the Dukan Diet, the Attack phase. In this phase you basically eat nothing but protein for 2-7 days. Yikes. I will have to stop my habit of eating Bisquick out of the box!

Here's a Dukan Diet Attack phase food list.. You can eat these in any quantity, at any time so you do not feel deprived.

Lean Red Meats. Basically anything that's not too fatty. No lamb or fatty cuts of pork. The fat content of ground beef should not exceed 10 percent.
Fish. All types allowed, including oily fish!
Shellfish. All types allowed!
Poultry. Anything except fatty birds like goose and duck. Skin must be removed. Fatty cuts like wings are not allowed.
Low-fat Ham. Allowed, but rind/skin must be taken off. Avoid deli, cured and smoked hams.
Smoked Turkey and Chicken, Dried Beef
Organ Meats. only liver (gross).
Eggs. 2 allowed every day. You can use both the yolk and egg white.
Vegetable Proteins. Tofu and seitan. Vegetarian readers are allowed tempeh, soy steaks, vegetable burgers, textured soy protein, soy milk and soy yogurt.
Nonfat Dairy Products. Nonfat milk, nonfat yogurt, nonfat sour cream, nonfat cream cheese, nonfat cottage cheese. Natural and flavored yogurts allowed without restriction. Only 8 ounces of nonfat fruit yogurt allowed per day.
Oat Bran. 1 1/2 Tablespoons allowed per day.
Preparation. Nonfat preparation methods recommended, such as grilling, roasting, broiling, steaming or boiling. You may not add fats like oil, butter or sauce, but you can use a small bit of spray to coat a skillet if necessary.
Allowed spices / seasonings:

Soy sauce (just a small bit)
Lemon juice (just a small bit)
Any type of dry spices, salts and peppers
Any type of calorie-free sweeteners (Aspartame, Splenda)
Herbs
Garlic

Water. Drink at least 1 1/2 quarts per day.

How am I doing?
Current Weight: 148.5
Goal weight: 130
Day: -5 (starting the diet on Monday!)

Dukan Diet Good News / Bad News

2012-08-08T13:19:00.000-07:00

Let's start with the good news: I'm getting married! In just two months I'll be at the altar.

The bad news: I gotta lose weight, and fast. I decided to try the Dukan Diet based on online reviews. Plus, Kate Middleton used it, and let's be honest, she looks pretty good.

I'm also planning on stepping up my workouts. I need a combination of cardio and toning, and I get bored easily. So my plan is to shoot for 4 workouts per week: 2 cardio-focused, 2 toning-focused. For cardio I'm going to try kickboxing and spinning at the gym, and run/walks with my dog outside. For toning, I'm planning on attending yoga classes and barre classes. Wish me luck!

I'll be tracking my journey here. I hope to post progress reports and recipes to keep myself motivated.