Three weeks ago a co-worker told me about a diet that was kind of like the Atkin’s Diet but with less fat. It’s called the Dukan Diet, and after doing some research I decided to start it. I can’t count calories- I get bored. I can’t drastically cut calories and work out hardcore- I get too tired and cranky. Can I eat as much as I want as long as it’s lean protein and fat free dairy? Yes! The “eat as much as I want” is what did it for me, I can’t diet if I’m hungry all the time, which is why previous diets never worked. So I started the Attack phase which includes just lean protein, fat free dairy and 1 & 1/2 tablespoons of oat bran daily for 7 days and lost approximately 5 pounds. Then I started the Cruise Phase where you alternate days of pure protein with days of protein and vegetables. I’m at 3 weeks now and I’ve lost 11.4 lbs. I haven’t been hungry or cranky so it’s been really easy to stick with the diet. Two more things: drink at least 1 & 1/2 liters of water per day and walk 15 minutes (during attack phase) and 30 minutes (during cruise phase) daily.
Are you interested yet? You can go to www.dukandiet.com to learn more about what your goal weight should be and how long each of the 4 phases should last. Two other great websites with yummy recipes are: www.mydukandiet.com and www.dukanitout.com. I am now only 3 lbs away from being in my healthy weight range in only 3 weeks (although I still want to lose 22 more pounds).
If you decide to try it drop me a message and let me know how you’re doing!
