Well, my iDukan app told me it was a P&V day today - so I added in some cucumber and tomato (from the allocated veg list) for lunch... Jeez it was good! Had it with boiled eggs and meatloaf, a strange combination you might think but when you have been up since 5.30am with just a yogurt and galette inside you, anything is good!
Had a busy day at work but found with a small amount of food I was satisfied today which is good. Was incredibly good and turned down cheesecake at the mother-in-laws and a full sunday roast at my mums. *polishes halo* Been working since 7am and am absolutely knackered today so this will just be a short entry. Got my chicken thighs out of the freezer to make mustard chicken tomorrow, have some left over meatloaf for lunch tomorrow and have made some Dukan mayonnaise to go with it (although with less mustard in it!).
First day on my new placement tomorrow - spending time with the community matron so that should be interesting to find out what they do. Another early one though (hence the organisation!) Uniforms are ironed for Sam (aka monster) and mine is all done ready, lunches made, bags packed, books filled in and raring to go!
Will update again tomorrow
Buenos noches x
Sunday 30 September 2012
Saturday 29 September 2012
That's attack over!
I made it! I have eaten nothing but protein, drunk water and tea only and walked for at least 20 minutes a day! Will weigh in tomorrow morning but so far am 3.2kg down which for 5 days is fab! Definitely a boost to bot the mind and body.
I'm looking slimmer, feeling better and have noticed that some wounds which were refusing to heal are now pretty much healed! Fantastic.
Had a busy day in the kitchen again. Have made meatloaf for tomorrow, done Tandoori chicken for tea with sauteed shrimps. Lunch was scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and poached salmon - usual for breakfast ;-) Thoroughly enjoyed all of it but will be looking forward to some veggies! Going to have to be very prepared though to make sure things get defrosted/marinated/cooked in time for the next day... placement, uni, work, washing, cooking, cleaning etc, etc.... You know how it goes!
Thats it for today - short and sweet. First day of consolidation tomorrow with a 5am rise *yawn*
I'm looking slimmer, feeling better and have noticed that some wounds which were refusing to heal are now pretty much healed! Fantastic.
Had a busy day in the kitchen again. Have made meatloaf for tomorrow, done Tandoori chicken for tea with sauteed shrimps. Lunch was scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and poached salmon - usual for breakfast ;-) Thoroughly enjoyed all of it but will be looking forward to some veggies! Going to have to be very prepared though to make sure things get defrosted/marinated/cooked in time for the next day... placement, uni, work, washing, cooking, cleaning etc, etc.... You know how it goes!
Thats it for today - short and sweet. First day of consolidation tomorrow with a 5am rise *yawn*
Friday 28 September 2012
Day 5... Smashing the attack phase!
Sooooo, today was day 5 of 6 for the attack phase in the journey. It went well. I didn't succumb at uni nor at tea time for my usual Friday night takeaway. I have planned my first week in consolidation and written my shopping list so am raring to go!
I'll explain a bit about the next stage now. From research, initially it was thought that doing 5 pure protein days followed by 5 protein and veg days was the best way to tackle the diet however, it was soon proven that the best way to continue this phase is to alternate Pure Protein days with protein and veg days (using veg from a specific list) - both gave the same weight loss but the 1/1 option was maintained for longer thereby giving the best outcome.... gettit?! It kinda makes sense when you read the rest of the book (not that I'm plugging it or anything...).
Anyway, first full day back at uni today so spent aaaaaaaages last night preparing for today. Made luc lac beef for lunch and prepared Indian chicken for my tea. The beef was great with extra ginger (rather than the smelly garlic) and went surprisingly well with boiled eggs! The Indian chicken smelled fantastic and tasted even better. It's really filling too. I'm struggling to eat the portions - that reminds me, I have some jelly in the fridge that needs eating...
Can't remember what is on tomorrows agenda but I do know it involves both chicken and salmon.... bet you can't wait for that report! Will be able to give the final stats on the 6 day attack phase tomorrow and will see if I have lost what it estimated.... if not, at least I've still lost and already can see the difference. Thankfully too, others have been really supportive which when trying to make lifestyle and diet changes support is the biggest element in helping - much like when quitting smoking, changing dietry habits is pretty much the same!
Oh well, best get going. Much to do over the weekend in preparation for next week - and not all of it involves cooking thankfully!
Bonsoir x
I'll explain a bit about the next stage now. From research, initially it was thought that doing 5 pure protein days followed by 5 protein and veg days was the best way to tackle the diet however, it was soon proven that the best way to continue this phase is to alternate Pure Protein days with protein and veg days (using veg from a specific list) - both gave the same weight loss but the 1/1 option was maintained for longer thereby giving the best outcome.... gettit?! It kinda makes sense when you read the rest of the book (not that I'm plugging it or anything...).
Anyway, first full day back at uni today so spent aaaaaaaages last night preparing for today. Made luc lac beef for lunch and prepared Indian chicken for my tea. The beef was great with extra ginger (rather than the smelly garlic) and went surprisingly well with boiled eggs! The Indian chicken smelled fantastic and tasted even better. It's really filling too. I'm struggling to eat the portions - that reminds me, I have some jelly in the fridge that needs eating...
Can't remember what is on tomorrows agenda but I do know it involves both chicken and salmon.... bet you can't wait for that report! Will be able to give the final stats on the 6 day attack phase tomorrow and will see if I have lost what it estimated.... if not, at least I've still lost and already can see the difference. Thankfully too, others have been really supportive which when trying to make lifestyle and diet changes support is the biggest element in helping - much like when quitting smoking, changing dietry habits is pretty much the same!
Oh well, best get going. Much to do over the weekend in preparation for next week - and not all of it involves cooking thankfully!
Bonsoir x
Thursday 27 September 2012
Day 4... almost there!
Day 4 and feeling great. 2.5kg lost and quite a few cm's too. No headaches, no hunger pangs but quite thirsty. Told my closest friends at uni today about the diet and they were both supportive and interested - thanks girls!
First proper day back at uni today - started well with the first lecture being cancelled! Fantastic eh! Not like we need to know what to do in the most important piece of work we'll ever have to do... NOT! Anyway moan over - I'm sure you want to know what has been going on food wise today.
Breakfast was the same - Activia yoghurt with oatbran galette (both good to keep the guts working!)
Lunch was boiled eggs with Dukan mayonnaise and Luc Lac beef again, I quite like this combination. I do however need to cut back on the garlic.... I stink but at least I know it will keep the vampires away!
Dinner tonight was boiled beef. It was AMAZING! Absolutely delicious. I didn't use the expensive sirloin as per the recipe just basics frying steak and because it was slowly cooked (about 1.5 hours) it melted. With the sauce it was great and very very filling. The thing I'm finding with this diet is that because I'm not hungry, I can't manage all the things on the plan for instance you can have a snack at 10 and 4 but that never happens and likewise, I usually can't fit in desert!
Tonight I have prepared Indian chicken for tea tomorrow night (needs 24 hours to marinate in the fridge), some more Luc Lac beef for lunch (and boiled eggs) but with much less garlic in.
One good thing - I didn't get up to pee last night! Full night of unbroken sleep - bliss! Still need to plan for next week and given it was 9.30pm before I got to sit down tonight, I'm not sure when that will happen!
Anyway, best go finish up & get ready for tomorrow... see what a new day brings.
Night x
First proper day back at uni today - started well with the first lecture being cancelled! Fantastic eh! Not like we need to know what to do in the most important piece of work we'll ever have to do... NOT! Anyway moan over - I'm sure you want to know what has been going on food wise today.
Breakfast was the same - Activia yoghurt with oatbran galette (both good to keep the guts working!)
Lunch was boiled eggs with Dukan mayonnaise and Luc Lac beef again, I quite like this combination. I do however need to cut back on the garlic.... I stink but at least I know it will keep the vampires away!
Dinner tonight was boiled beef. It was AMAZING! Absolutely delicious. I didn't use the expensive sirloin as per the recipe just basics frying steak and because it was slowly cooked (about 1.5 hours) it melted. With the sauce it was great and very very filling. The thing I'm finding with this diet is that because I'm not hungry, I can't manage all the things on the plan for instance you can have a snack at 10 and 4 but that never happens and likewise, I usually can't fit in desert!
Tonight I have prepared Indian chicken for tea tomorrow night (needs 24 hours to marinate in the fridge), some more Luc Lac beef for lunch (and boiled eggs) but with much less garlic in.
One good thing - I didn't get up to pee last night! Full night of unbroken sleep - bliss! Still need to plan for next week and given it was 9.30pm before I got to sit down tonight, I'm not sure when that will happen!
Anyway, best go finish up & get ready for tomorrow... see what a new day brings.
Night x
Wednesday 26 September 2012
Day 3.... feel free :-)
Well, the headaches have gone, and so have a few kg's but I stink of garlic! Got the lovely metallic taste in my mouth (a sign of ketosis) and the hunger pangs (not that I had many) have gone. I am however sick of getting up in the night to pee! The joys of getting through 5 pints of water minimum a day!
You know I said I'd made the 'jellied eggs' last night for today.... well, they were gross! Seriously, I can eat most things but they were just terrible! I wouldn't even give them to the dog.... Won't be making those again! The fish in white sauce was ok, tasty but I can't say I'm really a fan of the texture yoghurt goes when its cooked. Other than that, other things have been the same. Just about to have a bit of sugar free jelly with sweetened fat free yoghurt. Have made luc lac beef for lunch tomorrow to go with my boiled eggs and mayonnaise for lunch. First day at uni on this diet so will see how it goes... hopefully it won't be too bad.
Feeling good about the kitchen though! Finally looking like a proper room with finished tiles and everything! Just to finish painting and it will be done... can't wait!
Got Indian chicken to look forward to for tea tomorrow - will report on that tomorrow.
That's all for today, not much to report... will have to think of something interesting for tomorrow!
Tuesday 25 September 2012
Day 2.... withdrawal galore!
Whoever decided food was a drug they were right! The headaches today have been horrendous no matter how much water I have drunk. However, from past experience I know that these headaches are good - a sign the body is cleansing, getting rid of all the bad and entering a mild state of ketosis.
Ketosis = fat burning = weight loss!
For those who don't know, ketosis is the body's way of using fat for energy. Acetone is a product of ketosis after the body has taken the energy needed from the fat and is basically breathed out or passed in urine. Bit of biology lesson there.
Now, you'll be wondering what today has brought food wise. Breakfast was a fat free yogurt with a Dukan galette and a cup of tea. Doesn't sound much but was very filling. Lunch was hard boiled eggs and dukan mayonnaise with Luc Lac beef. This was a gorgeous dish and I can imagine it being even better with some crispy vegetables - stir fry-esque if you like! Dinner tonight was the same as last night, herb sauteed prawns with tandoori chicken washed down with more water (5 pints so far today) and sugar free jelly.
All in all a very enjoyable day food wise and I'm enjoying cooking again. Tonight I have prepared jellied eggs and ham (which are for tea tomorrow) and another dish of jelly (my 6 year old monster found it in the fridge earlier - nothing is sacred!) In between all this today I managed to get the kitchen tiled too! Now to get on with mundane tasks such as cleaning the hamster, preparing lunches, ironing uniforms - yawn. Maybe I'll get to bed before 11pm!
TTFN
Ketosis = fat burning = weight loss!
For those who don't know, ketosis is the body's way of using fat for energy. Acetone is a product of ketosis after the body has taken the energy needed from the fat and is basically breathed out or passed in urine. Bit of biology lesson there.
Now, you'll be wondering what today has brought food wise. Breakfast was a fat free yogurt with a Dukan galette and a cup of tea. Doesn't sound much but was very filling. Lunch was hard boiled eggs and dukan mayonnaise with Luc Lac beef. This was a gorgeous dish and I can imagine it being even better with some crispy vegetables - stir fry-esque if you like! Dinner tonight was the same as last night, herb sauteed prawns with tandoori chicken washed down with more water (5 pints so far today) and sugar free jelly.
All in all a very enjoyable day food wise and I'm enjoying cooking again. Tonight I have prepared jellied eggs and ham (which are for tea tomorrow) and another dish of jelly (my 6 year old monster found it in the fridge earlier - nothing is sacred!) In between all this today I managed to get the kitchen tiled too! Now to get on with mundane tasks such as cleaning the hamster, preparing lunches, ironing uniforms - yawn. Maybe I'll get to bed before 11pm!
TTFN
Monday 24 September 2012
Today I took the plunge....
So, after much research, deliberation, trial and error with numerous other diets (none being mentioned but all are 'commercially' available) -and after seeing the success of a very good friend (you know who you are!) - I finally took the plunge and began my Dukan journey this morning.
What is this Dukan plan I hear you say?! Well, apparently the French women swear by it and nutritionists believe it works so I thought hey, why not!
The principles of the Dukan plan are based on scientific fact that the body uses more calories to burn protein than it does fat and carbohydrate. After a specified 'attack' phase eating purely protein (for me this is 6 days!) the cruise phase begins. This phase alternates days of pure protein with protein and vegetables from a specific list.... this I have yet to read, that will no doubt be tomorrow's job. Following on from that is the consolidation phase, still to learn more about this but a calculation is made based on the amount of weight lost and returns you to 'eating normally'... whatever this may be! The final phase is the stabilisation phase which helps to keep the weight off for good.
All's well and good but how can I find out more? Where do I sign up? What's it going to cost?! All very important questions and all ones which I can easily answer... kind of! To start with, I ordered the books from Amazon - the Dukan Diet book and an invaluable recipe book! These cost about £7 to buy but I am sure you'll be able to get downloadble versions and copies on other reputable websites. After reading the books, I used the freebie bits of the Dukan website (found here) to 'calculate' the amount of weight I should lose in the 'attack' phase, 'cruise' and 'consolidation' phases as well as being able to calculate my 'true weight' - otherwise known as the weight I should be able to maintain with the lifestyle changes learnt during the programme. As another aid (fickle purchase perhaps) I downloaded the iDukan diet tracker from the iTunes app store (other apps are available) and inputted the data from the website. This will hopefully just help me to keep on track by reminding me what I should be doing and where I am in my journey.
So, by following my pre-planned menu this morning I enjoyed my cup of tea with a couple of boiled eggs. Washed down with a pint of water I began preparing lunch! Home made 'mayonnaise' and another boiled egg followed by peppered steak. Couldn't manage the yogurt I was supposed to wash it down with though. Following lunch, I began preparing dinner... yes, I have spent the day in the kitchen! After making the custard (successfully and with a little improvisation for the bain marie) I prepared the tandoori chicken and sauteed herb shrimp (read tiny smart price prawns). All in all, absolutely delicious! I have not had so many fantastic smells coming out of my kitchen in a long time! Managed so far 5 pints of water (only need to drink 3 as part of the programme) and have another one to hand! Not been off the loo all day but I'm sure I'll get used to it! Just think, peeing all the fat away!
So, that was day one. Probably nothing quite so exciting tomorrow... although, I am going to tile the kitchen but that's another story all together!
Ciao for now...
What is this Dukan plan I hear you say?! Well, apparently the French women swear by it and nutritionists believe it works so I thought hey, why not!
The principles of the Dukan plan are based on scientific fact that the body uses more calories to burn protein than it does fat and carbohydrate. After a specified 'attack' phase eating purely protein (for me this is 6 days!) the cruise phase begins. This phase alternates days of pure protein with protein and vegetables from a specific list.... this I have yet to read, that will no doubt be tomorrow's job. Following on from that is the consolidation phase, still to learn more about this but a calculation is made based on the amount of weight lost and returns you to 'eating normally'... whatever this may be! The final phase is the stabilisation phase which helps to keep the weight off for good.
All's well and good but how can I find out more? Where do I sign up? What's it going to cost?! All very important questions and all ones which I can easily answer... kind of! To start with, I ordered the books from Amazon - the Dukan Diet book and an invaluable recipe book! These cost about £7 to buy but I am sure you'll be able to get downloadble versions and copies on other reputable websites. After reading the books, I used the freebie bits of the Dukan website (found here) to 'calculate' the amount of weight I should lose in the 'attack' phase, 'cruise' and 'consolidation' phases as well as being able to calculate my 'true weight' - otherwise known as the weight I should be able to maintain with the lifestyle changes learnt during the programme. As another aid (fickle purchase perhaps) I downloaded the iDukan diet tracker from the iTunes app store (other apps are available) and inputted the data from the website. This will hopefully just help me to keep on track by reminding me what I should be doing and where I am in my journey.
So, by following my pre-planned menu this morning I enjoyed my cup of tea with a couple of boiled eggs. Washed down with a pint of water I began preparing lunch! Home made 'mayonnaise' and another boiled egg followed by peppered steak. Couldn't manage the yogurt I was supposed to wash it down with though. Following lunch, I began preparing dinner... yes, I have spent the day in the kitchen! After making the custard (successfully and with a little improvisation for the bain marie) I prepared the tandoori chicken and sauteed herb shrimp (read tiny smart price prawns). All in all, absolutely delicious! I have not had so many fantastic smells coming out of my kitchen in a long time! Managed so far 5 pints of water (only need to drink 3 as part of the programme) and have another one to hand! Not been off the loo all day but I'm sure I'll get used to it! Just think, peeing all the fat away!
So, that was day one. Probably nothing quite so exciting tomorrow... although, I am going to tile the kitchen but that's another story all together!
Ciao for now...
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