I haven't blogged for a few weeks as I thought it may be getting boring for you all to read, however ...
My weight at the moment fluctuates between 8 stone 10lbs & 8 stone 8lbs, so I am very happy.
I have been having celebration meals, or party cake or just a few treats, if not a meal but the pure protein day a week definitely brings my weight back to where it should be straight away.
I have about 50 more days on the colsolidation phase still to go before I can totally relax with foods and so long as I have that pure protein day once every week I should be ok.
I can still not tollerate much oat bran, I have managed to eat it in a pancake & muffins, it really seems to be when I have it in porridge that I have the most problems.
My OH is still losing weight, although he would lose it a bit quicker if he'd cut out the alcohol.
My daughter has started on the Attack phase and lost 9lbs in her 1st week, and so far 4lbs this week so she's doing really well too.
Some people have tried this diet and given up after a couple of days because they felt rough, probably carbohydate withdrawal, but I have to say if you want to give this diet a go and you do feel a bit rough, don't give up just move to the Cruise phase so that you can introduce vegetables every other day. AND don't forget to drink 1.5 litres of water a day.
You can do it.
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Thursday, 24 January 2013
Monday, 17 December 2012
My Diet, Week 14 - Concolidation Countdown
Well this has been a funny week.
Over the few weeks I've been on the Consolidation Phase of the Dukan Diet, I have felt really ill the day after (or on one occasion day & half) having a celebration meal. I put this down to adding different foods back into my diet. However on Friday morning, whilst eating breakfast I became very ill again. I looked back over my weekly menus and discovered that over the last few weeks (although after a celebration meal) the breakfast I've eaten on the day of illness has been the same, oat bran porridge. So I came to the conclusion that my body is becoming intolerant to oat bran. I thought I was only having a bad reaction when the oat bran was eaten in porridge form, I've tried pancakes yesterday and this morning and I'm not as bad although not right, and the reaction time is not instant as with porridge. My tummy doesn't feel right, gurgling quite a bit & I feel like I need to drink lots of water to dilute the effect it is having on me, but I'll have to cope with that, I have to work within the hour. I was going to try porridge again to be certain but I think the effect the pancakes are having on me is enough of a confirmation. (if its not oat bran I have a problem with, then it's dairy)
Apart from the ill feeling this week, I have been a bit of a pig.
On Monday I went to lunch with my daughters and had sweet chilli chicken wrap & battered onion rings (was fab). I also finished off my box of fudge & box of chocolate truffles, which I did share...a bit. On Friday I had Chicken Strippers & Potato Wedges combo from Domino's pizza for my lunch (celebration meal) however I also had a chicken wrap with garlic mayo & chips for my dinner. (oops) On Saturday I went to a young man's (6yrs) birthday tea party and ate a few sausage rolls, gingerbread men, party ring biscuits, a few pringles and 2 slices of the most delicious chocolate cake, Mmmmmmmm, my mouth is watering just thinking about it.
My protein only day was Tuesday which I stuck to. On Wednesday I had a late lunch of shepherds pie with butternut squash mash, which was so filling that I didn't actually have a dinner. Sunday was a PV day which I stuck to (although I did have a tiny bit of chocolate).
All in all, how have I done weight wise this week?
Weight: 8st 10lbs
Weight Lost: .25lbs
Total Weight Loss: 1st 11lbs
Goal Weight: 8st 13lbs (although wouldn't mind being 8st 7lbs)
So still a quarter pound loss, which is amazing, however I did weigh myself towards the end of the week at one point the scales said 8st 13lbs, so it just goes to show, even with a total lapse in the diet, getting back on track for a couple of days brings the weight back down. Good to know, with Christmas around the corner.
I actually have no celebration meals planned this week yet, but if someone asks me to lunch at least I know I can say yes.
Over the few weeks I've been on the Consolidation Phase of the Dukan Diet, I have felt really ill the day after (or on one occasion day & half) having a celebration meal. I put this down to adding different foods back into my diet. However on Friday morning, whilst eating breakfast I became very ill again. I looked back over my weekly menus and discovered that over the last few weeks (although after a celebration meal) the breakfast I've eaten on the day of illness has been the same, oat bran porridge. So I came to the conclusion that my body is becoming intolerant to oat bran. I thought I was only having a bad reaction when the oat bran was eaten in porridge form, I've tried pancakes yesterday and this morning and I'm not as bad although not right, and the reaction time is not instant as with porridge. My tummy doesn't feel right, gurgling quite a bit & I feel like I need to drink lots of water to dilute the effect it is having on me, but I'll have to cope with that, I have to work within the hour. I was going to try porridge again to be certain but I think the effect the pancakes are having on me is enough of a confirmation. (if its not oat bran I have a problem with, then it's dairy)
Apart from the ill feeling this week, I have been a bit of a pig.
On Monday I went to lunch with my daughters and had sweet chilli chicken wrap & battered onion rings (was fab). I also finished off my box of fudge & box of chocolate truffles, which I did share...a bit. On Friday I had Chicken Strippers & Potato Wedges combo from Domino's pizza for my lunch (celebration meal) however I also had a chicken wrap with garlic mayo & chips for my dinner. (oops) On Saturday I went to a young man's (6yrs) birthday tea party and ate a few sausage rolls, gingerbread men, party ring biscuits, a few pringles and 2 slices of the most delicious chocolate cake, Mmmmmmmm, my mouth is watering just thinking about it.
My protein only day was Tuesday which I stuck to. On Wednesday I had a late lunch of shepherds pie with butternut squash mash, which was so filling that I didn't actually have a dinner. Sunday was a PV day which I stuck to (although I did have a tiny bit of chocolate).
All in all, how have I done weight wise this week?
Weight: 8st 10lbs
Weight Lost: .25lbs
Total Weight Loss: 1st 11lbs
Goal Weight: 8st 13lbs (although wouldn't mind being 8st 7lbs)
So still a quarter pound loss, which is amazing, however I did weigh myself towards the end of the week at one point the scales said 8st 13lbs, so it just goes to show, even with a total lapse in the diet, getting back on track for a couple of days brings the weight back down. Good to know, with Christmas around the corner.
I actually have no celebration meals planned this week yet, but if someone asks me to lunch at least I know I can say yes.
Monday, 10 December 2012
My Diet, Week 13 - Consolidation Countdown
Well I did manage 2 celebration meals this last week, on Wednesday I had cod in batter, chips & peas and on Saturday night I had an Indian meal. The Indian meal was a chicken dish (can't remember what it was called, but it was sweet a bit like a masala) with peshwari naan & a poppadom. I didn't eat all the sauce, it was too sweet & I only had a quarter of the naan bread. I felt so full & bloated after eating this meal, but it was delicious.
I had a protein only day on Tuesday & Sunday, but the rest of the week I tried to add vegetables. I even ate 4 Maryland cookies one day & 3 pieces of fudge on another ... but did I maintain my weight?
Weight: 8st 10.75lbs
Weight Lost: 1.25lbs
Total Weight Loss: 1st 10.25lbs
So I am still losing weight, but at least I am starting to incorporate celebration meals, this is still hard for me. I'm sure it'll get easier the nearer to Christmas we get. :)
My OH has lost weight again this week, another 2.25lbs, which is very good, especially considering he had an Indian meal Saturday night too with alcohol and he also had a sneaky sausage roll on Sunday. He still has 1st 10lbs to go before he reaches his goal weight. But has already lost 1st 10.25lbs. So he just needs to keep going.
I had a protein only day on Tuesday & Sunday, but the rest of the week I tried to add vegetables. I even ate 4 Maryland cookies one day & 3 pieces of fudge on another ... but did I maintain my weight?
Weight: 8st 10.75lbs
Weight Lost: 1.25lbs
Total Weight Loss: 1st 10.25lbs
So I am still losing weight, but at least I am starting to incorporate celebration meals, this is still hard for me. I'm sure it'll get easier the nearer to Christmas we get. :)
My OH has lost weight again this week, another 2.25lbs, which is very good, especially considering he had an Indian meal Saturday night too with alcohol and he also had a sneaky sausage roll on Sunday. He still has 1st 10lbs to go before he reaches his goal weight. But has already lost 1st 10.25lbs. So he just needs to keep going.
Monday, 3 December 2012
My Diet, Week 12 - Consolidation Countdown
Well overall I didn't do too bad on my 1st week on the consolidation phase, even though I found it hard work.
I tried a new recipe during the week, which I thought tasted lovely.
Rosemary Beef Burgers
I also treated myself to an Indian takeaway on Saturday night, and although I thought of it as a celebration meal, the only thing I ate which was not in the Dukan Diet was the onion bhajee and a little bit of popadom. Over the week I also treated myself to 2 squares of fudge & an Eccles cake.
Mostly I just added salad or stir fry on P days (for my OH) to my food. My Protein only days were Monday & Sunday. My OH lost another 1.75lbs this week, he has now lost 1st 8lbs, so he is still right on track.
I weighed myself this morning and my weight was pretty much stable, so not bad.
Weight: 8st 12lbs
Weight Lost: 3/4 lb
Total Weight Lost: 1st 9lbs
So although a small loss, I feel I am doing something right as I'd still like to slowly get to 8st 7lbs.
I did managed 2 tracked walks last week, but I also did a fair bit of walking yesterday which I didn't track, so probably walked for roughly 2-3 hrs this last week.
I am having a meal out with friends on Wednesday night, so there is one of my celebration meals this week sorted, not sure what I'll do for a 2nd - probably won't but we shall see.
I tried a new recipe during the week, which I thought tasted lovely.
Rosemary Beef Burgers
I also treated myself to an Indian takeaway on Saturday night, and although I thought of it as a celebration meal, the only thing I ate which was not in the Dukan Diet was the onion bhajee and a little bit of popadom. Over the week I also treated myself to 2 squares of fudge & an Eccles cake.
Mostly I just added salad or stir fry on P days (for my OH) to my food. My Protein only days were Monday & Sunday. My OH lost another 1.75lbs this week, he has now lost 1st 8lbs, so he is still right on track.
I weighed myself this morning and my weight was pretty much stable, so not bad.
Weight: 8st 12lbs
Weight Lost: 3/4 lb
Total Weight Lost: 1st 9lbs
So although a small loss, I feel I am doing something right as I'd still like to slowly get to 8st 7lbs.
I did managed 2 tracked walks last week, but I also did a fair bit of walking yesterday which I didn't track, so probably walked for roughly 2-3 hrs this last week.
I am having a meal out with friends on Wednesday night, so there is one of my celebration meals this week sorted, not sure what I'll do for a 2nd - probably won't but we shall see.
Friday, 30 November 2012
My Diet Consolidation Countdown
Friday 30th November 2012
This 11th week of my Dukan Diet has been harder for me than any other week, it's because I am so used to eating Proteins one day & Proteins & Vegetables the next, that it feels really odd being able to have PV every day bar one. It also feels really weird having any celebration meals when they feel wrong to me now. To make matters worse my OH is still on the Cruise Phase of the diet and so I am cooking for him each day and it's hard for me to think what to put with my meals on his P days that won't be, sort of, rubbing his nose in it.
So what have I done this week ... well Monday would have been a P day (and so it was for my OH) and to be honest I didn't change anything - I classed it as my one P day this week.
Tuesday, being PV day for both of us was fine but Wednesday I was struggling to think what to eat different. I had the same as my OH but for my main meal I added peppers, Spring onions, soy sauce to my Salmon. Although I didn't have a celebration meal, I did defrost & eat the eccles cake that has been sitting in my freezer for a few weeks trying to tempt me - it was delicious. Thursday was another PV day, so no problem, but today (Friday) I am struggling again. I really didn't fancy eggs for breakfast but decided on scrambled eggs rather than porridge so that I can have my oat bran later. Lunch was tough, I ended up making Simple Pancakes hoping they would be lovely, but I actually didn't like them much and ended up throwing them in the bin, maybe I made them a little to thick, they felt a bit heavy and stodgy.
I did treat myself to 2 pieces of fudge after, to get rid of the taste in my mouth. I know fudge and Eccles Cakes aren't celebration meals but they are "naughties" that I've resisted for a long time.
I'm hoping after I do my food shopping at the weekend I will find this easier. It's weird because most people would be finding this easy but its just feels alien to me now to be eating "wrong" foods. Next Wednesday I'll be going for a meal with some friends so I shall be able to have a proper "celebration" meal then.
I have done some exercise this week, after my walk on Monday I also had a longer walk on Tuesday (in the pouring rain I might add) 1:09:54 covering 3.41 miles burning 239 calories. I should have gone out today, really, as the sky is blue and the sun is shining, very cold though, but, alas, I haven't.
Hoping next week will get easier. :)
This 11th week of my Dukan Diet has been harder for me than any other week, it's because I am so used to eating Proteins one day & Proteins & Vegetables the next, that it feels really odd being able to have PV every day bar one. It also feels really weird having any celebration meals when they feel wrong to me now. To make matters worse my OH is still on the Cruise Phase of the diet and so I am cooking for him each day and it's hard for me to think what to put with my meals on his P days that won't be, sort of, rubbing his nose in it.
So what have I done this week ... well Monday would have been a P day (and so it was for my OH) and to be honest I didn't change anything - I classed it as my one P day this week.
Tuesday, being PV day for both of us was fine but Wednesday I was struggling to think what to eat different. I had the same as my OH but for my main meal I added peppers, Spring onions, soy sauce to my Salmon. Although I didn't have a celebration meal, I did defrost & eat the eccles cake that has been sitting in my freezer for a few weeks trying to tempt me - it was delicious. Thursday was another PV day, so no problem, but today (Friday) I am struggling again. I really didn't fancy eggs for breakfast but decided on scrambled eggs rather than porridge so that I can have my oat bran later. Lunch was tough, I ended up making Simple Pancakes hoping they would be lovely, but I actually didn't like them much and ended up throwing them in the bin, maybe I made them a little to thick, they felt a bit heavy and stodgy.
I did treat myself to 2 pieces of fudge after, to get rid of the taste in my mouth. I know fudge and Eccles Cakes aren't celebration meals but they are "naughties" that I've resisted for a long time.
I'm hoping after I do my food shopping at the weekend I will find this easier. It's weird because most people would be finding this easy but its just feels alien to me now to be eating "wrong" foods. Next Wednesday I'll be going for a meal with some friends so I shall be able to have a proper "celebration" meal then.
I have done some exercise this week, after my walk on Monday I also had a longer walk on Tuesday (in the pouring rain I might add) 1:09:54 covering 3.41 miles burning 239 calories. I should have gone out today, really, as the sky is blue and the sun is shining, very cold though, but, alas, I haven't.
Hoping next week will get easier. :)
Sunday, 25 November 2012
My Diet - Day 67, 68 & 69
Well I finally got out for a walk today, the sun was shining and the wind had subsided - NO EXCUSES.
My walk was 2.55 miles burning 178 calories, I was out for 46:43 minutes, thought I'd better try to pick up a little of the time that I've missed this week.
Friday 23rd November 2012
Cruise Phase: Protein & Vegetable Day (PV)
Breakfast: Vanilla Oat Bran Porridge, Cup of green Tea
Lunch: Home Made Tomato Soup
Dinner: Beef Stir Fry
Saturday 24th November 2012
Cruise Phase: Protein Only Day (P)
Breakfast: Oops didn't have any other than a cup of tea
Lunch: Thick Chicken Soup
Dinner: Mustard Salmon
Snack: Chocolate Mousse
As per usual lately, I have done no exercise today, I've been Christmas shopping instead, then when I got home I made the chicken soup,and in the afternoon I had my lovely sister over for a natter - always a good way to spend an afternoon.
Sunday 25th November 2012
Cruise Phase: Protein & Vegetable Day (PV)
Breakfast: Dry Fried Egg, Chicken Slice, Cherry Tomatoes. Cup of Green Tea
Lunch/Snack: Chocolate Oat Bran Pancake with yoghurt
Dinner: Roast Chicken, Roasted Veg, Gravy
Although I post my weight loss every Monday, I actually weigh myself after every Protein only day and this morning was no exception. For the first time in years & years the scales showed 8 stone something. I am so happy and so close to my goal weight. Very very soon I shall be able to move onto the next phase of this Dukan Diet - the Consolidation Phase
& I shall be able to enjoy two celebration meals a week & will only need to have one Protein only day a week.
I am excited to be entering this phase of the diet very soon, however I still have to say I have had no difficulty keeping to this diet. I have not had any adverse effects at all.
I hope this blog, of how this diet is going, is helping some of you and inspired you to give it a go. TEN weeks ago I was wearing size 12 clothes (or size 10 but feeling a bit tight with tummy hanging over the waistband), I am now comfortably in size 10's and even they feel too big around my waist and thighs, so could well be into size 8 by now but I haven't bought anything in that size yet. I need to see if I'll definitely stay this size before I attempt to spend any money buying smaller clothes.
I know I'll not be taking "planned" exercise today - it's Sunday after all, but I'll probably get a little if I go shopping, or do housework etc. BUT football beckons this afternoon, so I shall be sitting glued to the box cheering my team on.
My walk was 2.55 miles burning 178 calories, I was out for 46:43 minutes, thought I'd better try to pick up a little of the time that I've missed this week.
Friday 23rd November 2012
Cruise Phase: Protein & Vegetable Day (PV)
Breakfast: Vanilla Oat Bran Porridge, Cup of green Tea
Lunch: Home Made Tomato Soup
Dinner: Beef Stir Fry
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Saturday 24th November 2012
Cruise Phase: Protein Only Day (P)
Breakfast: Oops didn't have any other than a cup of tea
Lunch: Thick Chicken Soup
Dinner: Mustard Salmon
Snack: Chocolate Mousse
As per usual lately, I have done no exercise today, I've been Christmas shopping instead, then when I got home I made the chicken soup,and in the afternoon I had my lovely sister over for a natter - always a good way to spend an afternoon.
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Sunday 25th November 2012
Cruise Phase: Protein & Vegetable Day (PV)
Breakfast: Dry Fried Egg, Chicken Slice, Cherry Tomatoes. Cup of Green Tea
Lunch/Snack: Chocolate Oat Bran Pancake with yoghurt
Dinner: Roast Chicken, Roasted Veg, Gravy
Although I post my weight loss every Monday, I actually weigh myself after every Protein only day and this morning was no exception. For the first time in years & years the scales showed 8 stone something. I am so happy and so close to my goal weight. Very very soon I shall be able to move onto the next phase of this Dukan Diet - the Consolidation Phase
& I shall be able to enjoy two celebration meals a week & will only need to have one Protein only day a week.
I am excited to be entering this phase of the diet very soon, however I still have to say I have had no difficulty keeping to this diet. I have not had any adverse effects at all.
I hope this blog, of how this diet is going, is helping some of you and inspired you to give it a go. TEN weeks ago I was wearing size 12 clothes (or size 10 but feeling a bit tight with tummy hanging over the waistband), I am now comfortably in size 10's and even they feel too big around my waist and thighs, so could well be into size 8 by now but I haven't bought anything in that size yet. I need to see if I'll definitely stay this size before I attempt to spend any money buying smaller clothes.
I know I'll not be taking "planned" exercise today - it's Sunday after all, but I'll probably get a little if I go shopping, or do housework etc. BUT football beckons this afternoon, so I shall be sitting glued to the box cheering my team on.
Thursday, 22 November 2012
My Diet - Day 65 & 66
Wednesday 21st November 2012
Breakfast: Lemon Zest Oat Bran Pancake, natural yoghurt
Lunch: Left over Shepherds Pie
Dinner: Sticky Chicken Salad
Snack: Yoghurt
Horrible weather again today, so no walk. But I am very busy with work today so not sure I'll get time for any exercise.
Thursday 22nd November 2012
Breakfast@ Scrambled Egg
Lunch: Chicken Tikka & Salad (was out for lunch and this was the best I could do)
(my OH had Grilled Smoked Haddock)
Dinner: Asian Meatballs
It's hard to get a good picture when they're cooking in the pan, with all that steam coming off it. But they are yummy
Snack: Chocolate Oat Bran Muffins
I was out for lunch with my daughter today, we went to an Indian restaurant that was offering "Eat as much as you like for £5 " -we couldn't resist. I knew it would be hard as it's a Protein only day today, so I did my best and although I did have some vegetables it was shredded lettuce and tomatoes, chopped onion, cucumber & chilli. I also had a couple of thin onion rings which were in a thin coating of batter (my only real indulgence).
I didn't get out for a walk again today, I know ... I'm slacking with the exercise, but it's like a hurricane outside, I will try and do better tomorrow.
Breakfast: Lemon Zest Oat Bran Pancake, natural yoghurt
Lunch: Left over Shepherds Pie
Dinner: Sticky Chicken Salad
Snack: Yoghurt
Horrible weather again today, so no walk. But I am very busy with work today so not sure I'll get time for any exercise.
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Thursday 22nd November 2012
Breakfast@ Scrambled Egg
Lunch: Chicken Tikka & Salad (was out for lunch and this was the best I could do)
(my OH had Grilled Smoked Haddock)
Dinner: Asian Meatballs
It's hard to get a good picture when they're cooking in the pan, with all that steam coming off it. But they are yummy
Snack: Chocolate Oat Bran Muffins
I was out for lunch with my daughter today, we went to an Indian restaurant that was offering "Eat as much as you like for £5 " -we couldn't resist. I knew it would be hard as it's a Protein only day today, so I did my best and although I did have some vegetables it was shredded lettuce and tomatoes, chopped onion, cucumber & chilli. I also had a couple of thin onion rings which were in a thin coating of batter (my only real indulgence).
I didn't get out for a walk again today, I know ... I'm slacking with the exercise, but it's like a hurricane outside, I will try and do better tomorrow.
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
My Diet, Week 10 - Day 63, 64
Monday 19th November 2012
Well I'm pretty pleased this morning as the scales tell me I did lose weight last week in spite of my birthday cake indulgence, so the fight of the flab continues.
Weight: 9st 1.5lbs
Weight Lost: 1.25 lbs
Total Weight Loss: 1 stone 6.5lbs
Breakfast: Soft Boiled Egg
Lunch: Creamy Tomato Soup
Dinner: Shepherds Pie
Snack: Chocolate Oat Bran Muffin
I had a walk with my son again this morning, I do wonder if I'd go out for a walk at all at the moment if it wasn't for him having to go to the railway station most days. The walk was 35:27 minutes covering 2.01 miles and burning 144 calorie.
Tuesday 20th November 2012
Breakfast: Cinnamon Oat Bran Porridge
Lunch: Hard Boiled Eggs
Dinner: Roast Chicken Curry
Snack: Natural Yoghurt
Miserable weather today, so not sure I'll get a walk in, it's a shame as I have no work today so could have got in a long walk but I'm not getting soaked for it, may do Wii Fit instead.
Well I'm pretty pleased this morning as the scales tell me I did lose weight last week in spite of my birthday cake indulgence, so the fight of the flab continues.
Weight: 9st 1.5lbs
Weight Lost: 1.25 lbs
Total Weight Loss: 1 stone 6.5lbs
Breakfast: Soft Boiled Egg
Lunch: Creamy Tomato Soup
Dinner: Shepherds Pie
Snack: Chocolate Oat Bran Muffin
I had a walk with my son again this morning, I do wonder if I'd go out for a walk at all at the moment if it wasn't for him having to go to the railway station most days. The walk was 35:27 minutes covering 2.01 miles and burning 144 calorie.
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Tuesday 20th November 2012
Breakfast: Cinnamon Oat Bran Porridge
Lunch: Hard Boiled Eggs
Dinner: Roast Chicken Curry
Snack: Natural Yoghurt
Miserable weather today, so not sure I'll get a walk in, it's a shame as I have no work today so could have got in a long walk but I'm not getting soaked for it, may do Wii Fit instead.
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Ok, so I didn't do any exercise with the Wii fit, I actually spent most of my day reading (James Herbert book I got for my birthday) - very rare I get to do that so I relished in it & I refuse to feel guilty about doing nothing more constructive. :)
Sunday, 18 November 2012
My Diet - Day 61 & 62
Saturday 17th November 2012
Breakfast: Vanilla Oat Bran Porridge
Lunch: Roast Chicken & Vegetables, gravy
Dinner: Natural Yoghurt with added Vanilla Extract & Sweetener
Snack: Chocolate Mousse
I was going to make Shepherds Pie for dinner today, but I used all the mince up yesterday and haven't bought any more yet, so not sure what I'll have. (My OH also had a grilled turkey steak with dijon mustard before his roast chicken and later in the evening some scrambled Egg).
No walk today. I was working this morning and, sorry, I know I'm a football fanatic, but I had to watch the Arsenal/Spurs game on TV, then Liverpool were playing (won 3-0) so watched that on the internet and finally had to watch the Man Utd match in the hope of seeing them lose. Time has just run out today, so no walk :)
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Sunday 18th November 2012
Breakfast: Bacon (medallions) with scrambled Egg, Warm Drink
Lunch: Mustard Salmon
Dinner: Beef strips in gravy
Snack: Chocolate Oat Bran Muffins
In the recipe for the Chocolate Oat Bran Muffins, it says to use Diet Mountain Dew, which is an American soda drink, I don't know what the equivilant is in the UK but I decided to use diet ginger-beer, and they tasted lovely.
No exercise as such today (nothing unusual there) just general walking around a garden centre & Tesco's.
Weigh-in day tomorrow, I am not expecting to have lost anything this week, as it was my birthday week and I did over-indulge on the birthday cake, but so long as I haven't put any weight back on I shall be happy.
Breakfast: Vanilla Oat Bran Porridge
Lunch: Roast Chicken & Vegetables, gravy
Dinner: Natural Yoghurt with added Vanilla Extract & Sweetener
Snack: Chocolate Mousse
I was going to make Shepherds Pie for dinner today, but I used all the mince up yesterday and haven't bought any more yet, so not sure what I'll have. (My OH also had a grilled turkey steak with dijon mustard before his roast chicken and later in the evening some scrambled Egg).
No walk today. I was working this morning and, sorry, I know I'm a football fanatic, but I had to watch the Arsenal/Spurs game on TV, then Liverpool were playing (won 3-0) so watched that on the internet and finally had to watch the Man Utd match in the hope of seeing them lose. Time has just run out today, so no walk :)
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Sunday 18th November 2012
Breakfast: Bacon (medallions) with scrambled Egg, Warm Drink
Lunch: Mustard Salmon
Dinner: Beef strips in gravy
Snack: Chocolate Oat Bran Muffins
In the recipe for the Chocolate Oat Bran Muffins, it says to use Diet Mountain Dew, which is an American soda drink, I don't know what the equivilant is in the UK but I decided to use diet ginger-beer, and they tasted lovely.
No exercise as such today (nothing unusual there) just general walking around a garden centre & Tesco's.
Weigh-in day tomorrow, I am not expecting to have lost anything this week, as it was my birthday week and I did over-indulge on the birthday cake, but so long as I haven't put any weight back on I shall be happy.
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
My Diet, Week 9 - Day 56 & 57
Monday 12th November 2012
Breakfast: Scrambled Egg, Warm Drink
Lunch: Smoked Peppered Mackerel
Dinner: Chicken Oat Bran Nuggets
Snack: Natural Yoghurt (I didn't have this snack but my OH did)
Weight: 9st 2.75lbs
Weight Loss: 1.75lbs
Total Weight Lost: 1 stone 5.25lbs
Unfortunately I am working most of today so am not able to get a walk in, and then I have guests over for more birthday celebrations (although it's still not my actual birthday yet). Will try to make up for it tomorrow.
Tuesday 13th November 2012
Today it is my birthday and so I decided to treat myself to a small slice of my birthday cake, I know it's not allowed but up to Sunday (and now today) I haven't had one thing that is not allowed, so I am not going to beat myself up about it.
I have a box of fudge, bought for me a while ago, sitting around, staring at me, which I have resisted for 8 weeks, now I have been bought a box of chocolates which I shall have to resist too. But ... the carrot cake was too much and I had to succumb.
Breakfast: Natural Yoghurt, with low cal sugar, mixed Spice & Goji Berries
Lunch: Small slice of birthday Carrot Cake (with the 2 finger kitkat edge and M&M topping
Dinner: Depends what someone else will cook for me, or buy in (actually it ended up being Chilli Con Carne which I made myself, so no special birthday meal cooked for me).
I went for a walk today, and met up with my friend for a drink at Costa, then carried on my walk, I was walking for 50:42 minutes covering 2.44 miles and burning 186 calories (pretty sure that does not cover the calories in the cake - oops)
Breakfast: Scrambled Egg, Warm Drink
Lunch: Smoked Peppered Mackerel
Dinner: Chicken Oat Bran Nuggets
Snack: Natural Yoghurt (I didn't have this snack but my OH did)
Weight: 9st 2.75lbs
Weight Loss: 1.75lbs
Total Weight Lost: 1 stone 5.25lbs
Unfortunately I am working most of today so am not able to get a walk in, and then I have guests over for more birthday celebrations (although it's still not my actual birthday yet). Will try to make up for it tomorrow.
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Tuesday 13th November 2012
Today it is my birthday and so I decided to treat myself to a small slice of my birthday cake, I know it's not allowed but up to Sunday (and now today) I haven't had one thing that is not allowed, so I am not going to beat myself up about it.
I have a box of fudge, bought for me a while ago, sitting around, staring at me, which I have resisted for 8 weeks, now I have been bought a box of chocolates which I shall have to resist too. But ... the carrot cake was too much and I had to succumb.
Breakfast: Natural Yoghurt, with low cal sugar, mixed Spice & Goji Berries
Lunch: Small slice of birthday Carrot Cake (with the 2 finger kitkat edge and M&M topping
Dinner: Depends what someone else will cook for me, or buy in (actually it ended up being Chilli Con Carne which I made myself, so no special birthday meal cooked for me).
I went for a walk today, and met up with my friend for a drink at Costa, then carried on my walk, I was walking for 50:42 minutes covering 2.44 miles and burning 186 calories (pretty sure that does not cover the calories in the cake - oops)
Monday, 12 November 2012
My Diet - Day 54 & 55
Saturday 10th November 2012
Breakfast: Vanilla Oat Bran Porridge
Lunch: Natural Yoghurt, with Vanilla essence
Dinner: Mustard Salmon
Snack: Chocolate Mousse
Today I am doing a 2nd, on the trot, day of protein only, this is not in the hope of losing extra pounds (although that is always welcome) it is because next week I need Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday to be Protein & Veg days. I am going for an Indian Meal on Sunday evening, so a lot easier if I can have veg too. Tuesday is my birthday so I don't want too much restriction & on Thursday I am going to the cinema from 2.45pm to 3am (honestly) I am going to see the Twilight Films, all 6 of them, one after the other, finishing with the new film starting at midnight. I did this last year also and it was great, but you do need to take food with you, hence wanting the day to be PV.
I wanted to have reached my 1st goal weight by my birthday, I don't think I'll do it but I wont be far off, so am reasonably happy with that.
I have to say, I have never had any bad reactions to this diet, I haven't felt bloated once. It definitely does me good to not eat bread, I',m sure that is what was bloating me out before. I haven't missed potatoes at all, I love my shepherds pie with different "mash" on top, so far I've had mashed Swede, Pumpkin & Butternut Squash - all very tasty. On the whole I have not felt hungry between meals, there has been the odd time but usually because I've had to delay my meal time because of work or some other commitment. I don't miss alcohol, but then I've never drank an awful lot of it anyway, my OH has had some now and then but has reduced his intake of alcohol significantly. He is looking so much trimmer now it's actually wonderful to see.
Breakfast: Vanilla Oat Bran Porridge
Lunch: Natural Yoghurt, with Vanilla essence
Dinner: Mustard Salmon
Snack: Chocolate Mousse
Today I am doing a 2nd, on the trot, day of protein only, this is not in the hope of losing extra pounds (although that is always welcome) it is because next week I need Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday to be Protein & Veg days. I am going for an Indian Meal on Sunday evening, so a lot easier if I can have veg too. Tuesday is my birthday so I don't want too much restriction & on Thursday I am going to the cinema from 2.45pm to 3am (honestly) I am going to see the Twilight Films, all 6 of them, one after the other, finishing with the new film starting at midnight. I did this last year also and it was great, but you do need to take food with you, hence wanting the day to be PV.
I wanted to have reached my 1st goal weight by my birthday, I don't think I'll do it but I wont be far off, so am reasonably happy with that.
I have to say, I have never had any bad reactions to this diet, I haven't felt bloated once. It definitely does me good to not eat bread, I',m sure that is what was bloating me out before. I haven't missed potatoes at all, I love my shepherds pie with different "mash" on top, so far I've had mashed Swede, Pumpkin & Butternut Squash - all very tasty. On the whole I have not felt hungry between meals, there has been the odd time but usually because I've had to delay my meal time because of work or some other commitment. I don't miss alcohol, but then I've never drank an awful lot of it anyway, my OH has had some now and then but has reduced his intake of alcohol significantly. He is looking so much trimmer now it's actually wonderful to see.
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Sunday 11th November 2012
I had a busy Sunday, but unfortunately nothing much that would burn off calories.
Breakfast: 2 x Boiled Eggs, Turkey Bacon (cut in soldiers)
Lunch: Shepherds Pie with Swede Mash
Snack: Chocolate Brownie
Dinner: Indian Meal (Sheek Kebab & Salad to start, Chicken Shishlak (skewered chicken with peppers, onion & tomatoes)
Dessert: Very small slice of my birthday cake, which was carrot cake, with kitkats around the edge & M&M's on top. (The picture is of what was left after it was shared amongst 9 of us)
I know I shouldn't have had the cake but it was made especially for me so I did and I don't regret it. My sister had already brought me a birthday cake over earlier in the day and I did not have any of it, so overall I think I did well & it's not even my birthday yet :)
I had a busy Sunday, but unfortunately nothing much that would burn off calories.
Breakfast: 2 x Boiled Eggs, Turkey Bacon (cut in soldiers)
Lunch: Shepherds Pie with Swede Mash
Snack: Chocolate Brownie
Dinner: Indian Meal (Sheek Kebab & Salad to start, Chicken Shishlak (skewered chicken with peppers, onion & tomatoes)
Dessert: Very small slice of my birthday cake, which was carrot cake, with kitkats around the edge & M&M's on top. (The picture is of what was left after it was shared amongst 9 of us)
I know I shouldn't have had the cake but it was made especially for me so I did and I don't regret it. My sister had already brought me a birthday cake over earlier in the day and I did not have any of it, so overall I think I did well & it's not even my birthday yet :)
Friday, 9 November 2012
My Diet - Day 52, Day 52 & 53
Wednesday 7th November 2012
Breakfast: Ham & Scrambled Egg
Lunch: Hard Boiled Egg
Dinner: Kebab/ Asian Meatballs (I actually intend to make a cross between Asian Meatballs & Kebab Meatballs)
Snack: Low Fat Yoghurt (again)
The kebab meatballs were lovely, as usual,as was the gravy which was from the Asian Meatball recipe. However, I did amend it slightly, my OH is not keen on garlic so I didn't add it to the gravy especially as there was garlic in the meatballs, I had no white vinegar so used balsamic vinegar instead, which I checked and is ok to use on the Dukan Diet, I also had no spring onions left so omitted them. It still tasted divine.
I went for a longer walk today, makes up for my slackness recently, I was walking with my friend and her puppy so slightly slower pace, but nevertheless a good bit of exercise. The walk was for almost 1 hr 6 minutes, covering 2.94 miles & burning 222 calories.
Breakfast: Ham & Scrambled Egg
Lunch: Hard Boiled Egg
Dinner: Kebab/ Asian Meatballs (I actually intend to make a cross between Asian Meatballs & Kebab Meatballs)
Snack: Low Fat Yoghurt (again)
The kebab meatballs were lovely, as usual,as was the gravy which was from the Asian Meatball recipe. However, I did amend it slightly, my OH is not keen on garlic so I didn't add it to the gravy especially as there was garlic in the meatballs, I had no white vinegar so used balsamic vinegar instead, which I checked and is ok to use on the Dukan Diet, I also had no spring onions left so omitted them. It still tasted divine.
I went for a longer walk today, makes up for my slackness recently, I was walking with my friend and her puppy so slightly slower pace, but nevertheless a good bit of exercise. The walk was for almost 1 hr 6 minutes, covering 2.94 miles & burning 222 calories.
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I didn't get around to moving stuff upstairs yesterday, so have done it today, totally cleared a room ready for my cousin moving in, only downside to clearing a room that has been used for storage is the dust, I am very allergic and my eyes are causing me terrible trouble tonight. Still it will be worth it in the end.
Think I'll just close my eyes for the rest of the evening now.
Thursday 8th November
Breakfast: Low Fat Natural Yoghurt, with Oat Bran
Lunch: Grilled Smoked Haddock with salad
Dinner: Chicken Curry
I didn't sleep much last night and so am actually extremely tired today, so I'm not going out for a walk, however I will be moving belongings from one room downstairs to a cupboard upstairs today, so that should burn off some calories.
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Friday 8th November 2012
Breakfast: Low Fat Yoghurt, Goji Berries, Mixed Spice, Low cal Sugar
Lunch: Scotch Eggs
Dinner: Turkey Tikka Burgers
Snack: Yoghurt
I went for a 42 minute walk today covering 2.18 miles and burning 159 calories.
Breakfast: Low Fat Yoghurt, Goji Berries, Mixed Spice, Low cal Sugar
Lunch: Scotch Eggs
Dinner: Turkey Tikka Burgers
Snack: Yoghurt
I went for a 42 minute walk today covering 2.18 miles and burning 159 calories.
I didn't get around to moving stuff upstairs yesterday, so have done it today, totally cleared a room ready for my cousin moving in, only downside to clearing a room that has been used for storage is the dust, I am very allergic and my eyes are causing me terrible trouble tonight. Still it will be worth it in the end.
Think I'll just close my eyes for the rest of the evening now.
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
My Diet, Week 8 - Day 50 I'm Getting There Slowly, Day 51
Well here we are the start of another week and I still have not been tempted to sway from this diet. I was in a garden centre cafe yesterday and my OH said "go on have a cake, or tea cake, one won't hurt", I resisted the temptation. Although he is probably right when he says one won't hurt, but its not all about whether it will affect the weight loss, it's more to do with resisting the temptation, if I give in once, I might do so again.
And ... also if I get a tasting for something "naughty" I'll want more and that is when I will find the diet a problem. I don't want that to happen, I am so near to my goal weight.
Monday 5th November 2012
Weight: 9st 4.5lbs
Weight Loss: 1.2lbs
Total Weight Lost: 1 stone 3.25lbs
Breakfast: Scrambled Egg, Warm Drink
Lunch: Grilled Mackerel with peppercorns
Dinner: Sticky Chicken Nuggets
Snack: Yoghurt
Alas, yet again, I didn't take any exercise today, this motivation lark is hard to get back, but in my defence I was working all morning and as I keep saying I am a morning person. Still I'm not going to brood over it, I'll get some in as and when I can. So long as I'm losing the weight I won't worry too much about it.
Tuesday 6th November 2012
Breakfast: Oat Bran Vanilla Porridge, Warm Drink
Lunch: Tomato Soup
Dinner: Roast Chicken & Vegetables
Snack: Low Fat Yoghurt
Yay!!! I went out for a walk this morning :)) I was out for 37 minutes and walked 1.96 miles, burning 136 calories. I chatted to my mum on the phone throughout the entire walk, that made it less lonely and made the time pass quicker.
It also helped that it was a bright, sunny (& a little cold) morning.
And ... also if I get a tasting for something "naughty" I'll want more and that is when I will find the diet a problem. I don't want that to happen, I am so near to my goal weight.
Monday 5th November 2012
Weight: 9st 4.5lbs
Weight Loss: 1.2lbs
Total Weight Lost: 1 stone 3.25lbs
Breakfast: Scrambled Egg, Warm Drink
Lunch: Grilled Mackerel with peppercorns
Dinner: Sticky Chicken Nuggets
Snack: Yoghurt
Alas, yet again, I didn't take any exercise today, this motivation lark is hard to get back, but in my defence I was working all morning and as I keep saying I am a morning person. Still I'm not going to brood over it, I'll get some in as and when I can. So long as I'm losing the weight I won't worry too much about it.
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Tuesday 6th November 2012
Breakfast: Oat Bran Vanilla Porridge, Warm Drink
Lunch: Tomato Soup
Dinner: Roast Chicken & Vegetables
Snack: Low Fat Yoghurt
Yay!!! I went out for a walk this morning :)) I was out for 37 minutes and walked 1.96 miles, burning 136 calories. I chatted to my mum on the phone throughout the entire walk, that made it less lonely and made the time pass quicker.
It also helped that it was a bright, sunny (& a little cold) morning.
Sunday, 4 November 2012
My Diet - Day 47, 48 & 49
Friday 2nd November 2012
Breakfast: Low Fat Natural Yoghurt, spoonful goji berries (little sweetener & Cinnamon)
Lunch: Left Over Shepherds Pie
Dinner: Tuna Steaks with Stir Fry (using low cal spray oil) Red, Green & Yellow Peppers, Courgette, Cherry Tomatoes & Mushrooms with a sprinkling of Soy Sauce
Snack: Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies
Beautiful morning today and I did get out for a walk with my son, 35.31 mins covering 2.2 miles and burning 160 calories. I think my job has burnt off its own share of calories as well today.
Saturday 3rd November 2012
Breakfast: Vanilla Oat Bran Porridge
Lunch: Grilled Trout with herbs & left over tuna steak
Dinner: Roast Beef
Snack: Chocolate Mousse, Cup of Hot Chocolate
Housework has been my exercise today, cleaning sofa's, not my favourite past-time, but it did burn off a few calories. I know, on the whole, my exercise this week has been pretty poor, but some days it's easy and then other days I just can't be bothered, hopefully it won't affect my weight loss too much.
Sunday 4th November 2012
Breakfast: Turkey Bacon, Tin tomatoes, Poached Egg (& OH had grilled mushrooms)
Lunch: Chilli Con Carne with "Cauliflower" Rice
Dinner: Cinnamon Oat Bran Pancakes with Natural Yoghurt
Snack: Chocolate Mousse
Absolutely torrential rain today so no chance of getting out for a walk, however I suppose I could have done a work out on the Wii Fit but I didn't. I was out all morning and spent the football on the box, alas my team failed to win again - argghh!! Another draw, so frustrating.
Had a sneaky weigh-in this morning, hope it's similar tomorrow.
Breakfast: Low Fat Natural Yoghurt, spoonful goji berries (little sweetener & Cinnamon)
Lunch: Left Over Shepherds Pie
Dinner: Tuna Steaks with Stir Fry (using low cal spray oil) Red, Green & Yellow Peppers, Courgette, Cherry Tomatoes & Mushrooms with a sprinkling of Soy Sauce
Snack: Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies
Beautiful morning today and I did get out for a walk with my son, 35.31 mins covering 2.2 miles and burning 160 calories. I think my job has burnt off its own share of calories as well today.
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Breakfast: Vanilla Oat Bran Porridge
Lunch: Grilled Trout with herbs & left over tuna steak
Dinner: Roast Beef
Snack: Chocolate Mousse, Cup of Hot Chocolate
Housework has been my exercise today, cleaning sofa's, not my favourite past-time, but it did burn off a few calories. I know, on the whole, my exercise this week has been pretty poor, but some days it's easy and then other days I just can't be bothered, hopefully it won't affect my weight loss too much.
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Breakfast: Turkey Bacon, Tin tomatoes, Poached Egg (& OH had grilled mushrooms)
Lunch: Chilli Con Carne with "Cauliflower" Rice
Dinner: Cinnamon Oat Bran Pancakes with Natural Yoghurt
Snack: Chocolate Mousse
Absolutely torrential rain today so no chance of getting out for a walk, however I suppose I could have done a work out on the Wii Fit but I didn't. I was out all morning and spent the football on the box, alas my team failed to win again - argghh!! Another draw, so frustrating.
Had a sneaky weigh-in this morning, hope it's similar tomorrow.
Thursday, 1 November 2012
My Diet - Day 44, Day 45 & 46
Tuesday 30th October 2012
Breakfast: Soft Boiled Egg
Lunch: Yoghurt (with low cal sugar & vanilla essence)
Dinner: Mustard Salmon
Snack: Oat Bran Ricotta Hot Cakes (without the ricotta, used cottage cheese instead)
I took my walk with my daughter today, hence the slower pace & distance, but still better than nothing. The distance was 1.4 miles over 28 mins and burning 108 calories. I did intend to do some toning exercises also today, but I have had a bad headache all day and so haven't managed it, hopefully I'll get the opportunity tomorrow.
Breakfast: Soft Boiled Egg
Lunch: Yoghurt (with low cal sugar & vanilla essence)
Dinner: Mustard Salmon
Snack: Oat Bran Ricotta Hot Cakes (without the ricotta, used cottage cheese instead)
I took my walk with my daughter today, hence the slower pace & distance, but still better than nothing. The distance was 1.4 miles over 28 mins and burning 108 calories. I did intend to do some toning exercises also today, but I have had a bad headache all day and so haven't managed it, hopefully I'll get the opportunity tomorrow.
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Wednesday 31st October 2012
Breakfast: Lemon Zest Pancakes
Lunch: Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Dinner: Shepherds Pie with Swede Mash
Snack: Low Fat Yoghurt
My exercise today was 20 mins of toning and stretching. I know it wasn't the 30 I should have done but I'm sure I'll make up the extra throughout the week. As you can probably guess my inspiration for exercise has waned a touch, as I find it boring on my own, hopefully I will get back in the swing of it soon.
Breakfast: Lemon Zest Pancakes
Lunch: Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Dinner: Shepherds Pie with Swede Mash
Snack: Low Fat Yoghurt
My exercise today was 20 mins of toning and stretching. I know it wasn't the 30 I should have done but I'm sure I'll make up the extra throughout the week. As you can probably guess my inspiration for exercise has waned a touch, as I find it boring on my own, hopefully I will get back in the swing of it soon.
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Thurdday 1st November 2012
Breakfast: Scrambled Egg
Lunch: Grilled Peppered Mackerel
Dinner: Chicken Curry
Snack: Oat Bran Pancake with Natural yoghurt
I still haven't the inspiration for exercise and I'm ashamed to say so far today I haven't done any. I've said before, when it comes to exercise, I am very much a morning person, but this morning I was working, then I had my lunch and then the weather came over horrible. I know I shouldn't use excuses but I just can't be bothered at the moment. Hopefully tomorrow my exercise mojo might come back. I just hope it doesn't slow my weight loss too much.
Breakfast: Scrambled Egg
Lunch: Grilled Peppered Mackerel
Dinner: Chicken Curry
Snack: Oat Bran Pancake with Natural yoghurt
I still haven't the inspiration for exercise and I'm ashamed to say so far today I haven't done any. I've said before, when it comes to exercise, I am very much a morning person, but this morning I was working, then I had my lunch and then the weather came over horrible. I know I shouldn't use excuses but I just can't be bothered at the moment. Hopefully tomorrow my exercise mojo might come back. I just hope it doesn't slow my weight loss too much.
Monday, 29 October 2012
My Diet, Week 7 - day 43 Weigh-In Day
Monday 29th October 2012
Weigh-in day!!!
I was really hoping my weight had dropped this morning, when I stood on the scales, after such a disappointment last week. I was not disappointed this time.
Weight: 9st 5.75lbs
Weight Loss: 2.75lbs
Total weight lost: 1st 2.75lbs
Although Dr Dukan says my true weight should be 8st 13lbs (which is my first target) I will probably keep going a little longer until I get to 8st 7lbs, this will give me a good margin for error and lapses when I try to maintain my weight. I was hoping to be at 8st 13lbs by my birthday, I think that might be a little tough as its only 16 days away, but I shall keep working at it ... and you never know.
Breakfast: Ham, Poached Egg, Cherry Tomatoes
Lunch: Natural Yoghurt (with cinnamon & low cal sugar)
Dinner: Roast Chicken, Veg & gravy
Snack: Cinnamon Oat Bran Pancakes
I spent all morning rearranging the furniture in my living room so didn't actually get out for a walk today, but I'm sure I burnt off plenty of calories - afterall exercise is exercise.
I really must try to get some proper exercise tomorrow.
Weigh-in day!!!
I was really hoping my weight had dropped this morning, when I stood on the scales, after such a disappointment last week. I was not disappointed this time.
Weight: 9st 5.75lbs
Weight Loss: 2.75lbs
Total weight lost: 1st 2.75lbs
Although Dr Dukan says my true weight should be 8st 13lbs (which is my first target) I will probably keep going a little longer until I get to 8st 7lbs, this will give me a good margin for error and lapses when I try to maintain my weight. I was hoping to be at 8st 13lbs by my birthday, I think that might be a little tough as its only 16 days away, but I shall keep working at it ... and you never know.
Breakfast: Ham, Poached Egg, Cherry Tomatoes
Lunch: Natural Yoghurt (with cinnamon & low cal sugar)
Dinner: Roast Chicken, Veg & gravy
Snack: Cinnamon Oat Bran Pancakes
I spent all morning rearranging the furniture in my living room so didn't actually get out for a walk today, but I'm sure I burnt off plenty of calories - afterall exercise is exercise.
I really must try to get some proper exercise tomorrow.
Friday, 26 October 2012
My Diet - Day 38, Day 39 & 40
Wednesday 24th October 2012
Breakfast: Low Fat Natural Yoghurt
Lunch: Thick Chicken Soup (contains Oat Bran)
Dinner: Grilled Smoked Mackerel
Snack: Chocolate milkshake
My walk today took me to the railway station with my son again, so similar to other walks recently. A 2 mile walk, over roughly 34 minutes and burning 152 calories.
I wasn't tempted, last night, to indulge in any "not allowed" foods or drink ... and thoroughly enjoyed the ballet.
Thursday 25th October 2012
Breakfast: Cinnamon Oat Bran Porridge
Lunch: Left-over Shepherds Pie with pumpkin mash
Snack: Salad
Dinner: Chicken Casserole
Snack: Chocolate Mousse
I did my Wii Fit jogging again today for 30mins which covered 8186 meters (5.09 miles) and would have burnt off 497 calories if it had really been on a treadmill, who knows what calories I really burnt but more than if I'd done nothing.
I went to Pizza Hut today with my mum and daughter and I was very good, whilst watching them both consume foods that I must not eat. I had a salad consisting of pickled beetroot, cucumber, grated carrot, baby spinach, 3 small pickled onions, peppers, 3 cherry tomatoes and some low fat French vinaigrette dressing.
Breakfast: Low Fat Natural Yoghurt
Lunch: Thick Chicken Soup (contains Oat Bran)
Dinner: Grilled Smoked Mackerel
Snack: Chocolate milkshake
My walk today took me to the railway station with my son again, so similar to other walks recently. A 2 mile walk, over roughly 34 minutes and burning 152 calories.
I wasn't tempted, last night, to indulge in any "not allowed" foods or drink ... and thoroughly enjoyed the ballet.
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Thursday 25th October 2012
Breakfast: Cinnamon Oat Bran Porridge
Lunch: Left-over Shepherds Pie with pumpkin mash
Snack: Salad
Dinner: Chicken Casserole
Snack: Chocolate Mousse
I did my Wii Fit jogging again today for 30mins which covered 8186 meters (5.09 miles) and would have burnt off 497 calories if it had really been on a treadmill, who knows what calories I really burnt but more than if I'd done nothing.
I went to Pizza Hut today with my mum and daughter and I was very good, whilst watching them both consume foods that I must not eat. I had a salad consisting of pickled beetroot, cucumber, grated carrot, baby spinach, 3 small pickled onions, peppers, 3 cherry tomatoes and some low fat French vinaigrette dressing.
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Friday 26th October 2012
Breakfast: Natural Yoghurt (I ended up not having breakfast, my OH did though)
Lunch: 2 Hard Boiled Eggs
Dinner: Kebab Meatballs (I added a little chilli powder to the meatballs, and also made some beef gravy (stock cube) thickened with a little cornflour)
I decided to start incorporating goji berries into my diet as they are allowed during all phases on the Dukan Diet (1 tbsp per day during the Attack Phase and on Pure Protein days on the Cruise Phase & 2 tbsp per day on the Protein & Veg days). They can be bought from the Dukan website.
I accompanied my son to the railways station again today and did a little shopping on the way back, so my walk today was for just over 37 minutes and covered 2.22 miles, burning 174 calories.
I'm still having my 2 tablespoons of oat bran a day & drinking at least a litre and a half of water a day (can be other fluids as well such as tea, coffee, diet coke etc).
I'm going to treat myself tomorrow night and have a tandoori chicken (or chicken tikka) & salad for my dinner.
I'm still having my 2 tablespoons of oat bran a day & drinking at least a litre and a half of water a day (can be other fluids as well such as tea, coffee, diet coke etc).
I'm going to treat myself tomorrow night and have a tandoori chicken (or chicken tikka) & salad for my dinner.
Tuesday, 23 October 2012
My Diet, Week 6 - Day 36 "Stay strong", Day 37
Monday 22nd October 2012
Breakfast: Cinnamon Oat Bran Pancake with 4dsp low fat vanilla yoghurt
Lunch: Crispy Ham
Dinner: Chicken Curry
Snack: Low fat Natural Yoghurt
Weight: 9st 8lb (average of several different weights on scales this morning, ranged from 9st 8.5lbs - 9st 7.5lbs)
Weight loss: 0
Total Weight Lost: 1 stone
I did a 30 minute jog with the Wii Fit early today, covering the equivalent of 4.78 miles (7687 meters) and burning 468 calories. I'm also aiming for a walk with my son today before I start work.
Well I did get that walk in as well, 1.93 miles, burning 148 calories and taking just over 34minutes, I am quite pleased that I did what I set out to do, exercise wise. Now I just have to continue with a positive attitude and not give up even though my weight loss has slowed right down.
Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Breakfast: 2 x Boiled Eggs
Lunch: Pumpkin (Halloween) Soup
Dinner: Shepherds Pie (with pumpkin mash)
Snack: Low Fat Yoghurt & Oat Bran
I walked for a longer length of time today, with my friend and her 16 week Jack Russell puppy, which will explain why the pace was a lot slower than usual. In 56 mins 44 seconds I walked 2.56 miles, burning 191 calories.
The last couple of days the weather has been very foggy, but you do get to see the beauty of the cobwebs when the weather is like that, there's a benefit to everything.
I'm off to the theatre tonight to see the Ballet of Swan Lake, should be a good night, however, I must resist buying sweets or ice cream. That sounds very uncouth, doesn't it, I should be suave & elegant if I'm going to The Ballet. :)
Breakfast: Cinnamon Oat Bran Pancake with 4dsp low fat vanilla yoghurt
Lunch: Crispy Ham
Dinner: Chicken Curry
Snack: Low fat Natural Yoghurt
Weight: 9st 8lb (average of several different weights on scales this morning, ranged from 9st 8.5lbs - 9st 7.5lbs)
Weight loss: 0
Total Weight Lost: 1 stone
I did a 30 minute jog with the Wii Fit early today, covering the equivalent of 4.78 miles (7687 meters) and burning 468 calories. I'm also aiming for a walk with my son today before I start work.
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Well I did get that walk in as well, 1.93 miles, burning 148 calories and taking just over 34minutes, I am quite pleased that I did what I set out to do, exercise wise. Now I just have to continue with a positive attitude and not give up even though my weight loss has slowed right down.
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Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Breakfast: 2 x Boiled Eggs
Lunch: Pumpkin (Halloween) Soup
Dinner: Shepherds Pie (with pumpkin mash)
Snack: Low Fat Yoghurt & Oat Bran
I walked for a longer length of time today, with my friend and her 16 week Jack Russell puppy, which will explain why the pace was a lot slower than usual. In 56 mins 44 seconds I walked 2.56 miles, burning 191 calories.
The last couple of days the weather has been very foggy, but you do get to see the beauty of the cobwebs when the weather is like that, there's a benefit to everything.
I'm off to the theatre tonight to see the Ballet of Swan Lake, should be a good night, however, I must resist buying sweets or ice cream. That sounds very uncouth, doesn't it, I should be suave & elegant if I'm going to The Ballet. :)
Monday, 22 October 2012
My Diet - Day 33, 34 & 35
Friday 19th October 2012
Breakfast: Vanilla Oat Bran Porridge, Cup of Green tea
Lunch: Grilled Mackerel
Dinner: Kebab Meatballs
Snack: Dukan Ice Cream
My exercise for today was jogging (using the Wii Fit) I completed 32 minutes continuously and burnt off 460 calories and covered (according to the Wii) 7476 meters, which is 4.65 miles. I felt good whilst doing this activity, not out of breath at all, my fitness level has always been reasonably good so I'm happy with this. I think my body was ready for me to up the tempo of my daily exercise, and with the weather turning rough it's a definite plus.
Breakfast: Vanilla Oat Bran Porridge, Cup of Green tea
Lunch: Grilled Mackerel
Dinner: Kebab Meatballs
Snack: Dukan Ice Cream
My exercise for today was jogging (using the Wii Fit) I completed 32 minutes continuously and burnt off 460 calories and covered (according to the Wii) 7476 meters, which is 4.65 miles. I felt good whilst doing this activity, not out of breath at all, my fitness level has always been reasonably good so I'm happy with this. I think my body was ready for me to up the tempo of my daily exercise, and with the weather turning rough it's a definite plus.
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Saturday 20th October 2012
Breakfast: Low Fat Yoghurt with Oat Bran, Cup of Green Tea
Lunch: Thick Chicken Soup
Dinner: Chicken Soup (left over) with added chopped up Yorkshire Ham (my OH had 4 slices Yorkshire Ham with Scrambled Egg)
Snack: Chocolate Milkshake
I did 30 minutes of strengthening and toning exercises on the Wii Fit today, think my sides may ache tomorrow but it will be worth it to tone my waist, think my thighs are going to be suffering too - oh well, no pain, no gain.
I'm looking forward to tomorrow's dinner, roast chicken with cabbage, leeks, brussels & gravy Mmmmmm ...
Breakfast: Low Fat Yoghurt with Oat Bran, Cup of Green Tea
Lunch: Thick Chicken Soup
Dinner: Chicken Soup (left over) with added chopped up Yorkshire Ham (my OH had 4 slices Yorkshire Ham with Scrambled Egg)
Snack: Chocolate Milkshake
I did 30 minutes of strengthening and toning exercises on the Wii Fit today, think my sides may ache tomorrow but it will be worth it to tone my waist, think my thighs are going to be suffering too - oh well, no pain, no gain.
I'm looking forward to tomorrow's dinner, roast chicken with cabbage, leeks, brussels & gravy Mmmmmm ...
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Sunday 21st October 2012
I'm not happy this morning as the scales are saying I'm 9st 9lbs which is 1 1/4lbs more than last Monday, I don't know what I've done wrong this week, maybe it's doing 2 days P & 1 day PV, I don't know, but I shall revert back to alternate days.
I also tried making Really Tasty Dukan Bread this morning ... Disaster, looked like it was going well it seemed to be rising and looking like bread, but was nowhere near cooked in the 25 minutes the recipe said, after another 10 minutes I checked it and the whole thing had flattened and looked a mess. I think my chickens will enjoy eating it though, so it won't go to waste.
Breakfast: Grilled Turkey Bacon, Tinned Tomatoes, Poached Eggs, Egg White with low fat cream cheese scramble (had a spare egg white). (my OH also had saute mushrooms), plus a Cup of Green Tea
Lunch: Roast Chicken (no skin), Cabbage, Leeks, Brussels, Gravy with Chocolate Mousse for dessert.
Snack: Vanilla Oat Bran Porridge
I didn't get the opportunity to go on the Wii Fit today as it was being used most of the day by others.
Snack: Vanilla Oat Bran Porridge
I didn't get the opportunity to go on the Wii Fit today as it was being used most of the day by others.
Thursday, 18 October 2012
My Diet - Day 30, Day 31 & Day 32
Tuesday 16th October 2012
Breakfast: Vanilla Oat Bran Porridge, Cup of tea
Lunch: Chicken Pate
Dinner: Smoked Haddock
Snack: Diet Ginger Beer
Another walk with my son this morning, only for half of it but better than doing the whole walk alone. Distance was 2.17 miles, in 36 minutes, burning 170 calories.
Wednesday 17th October 2012
Breakfast: Herb Omelettte, Cup of Green Tea
Lunch: Crispy Ham (ended up not having this)
Dinner: Chicken Curry
Snack: Cinnamon Oat Bran Pancakes
My walk today was slightly under 35mins and I could have gone on for an extra 2 minutes, but I was home and couldn't be bothered. Anyhow, I covered 1.95 miles and burnt 149 calories in 33 minutes.
Thursday 18th October 2012
Breakfast: Scrambled Egg with Cream Cheese, Cup of Green Tea
Lunch: Left over Shepherds Pie (yummmmm really love this dish)
Dinner: Fish Curry with Cauliflower "Rice" (I used Salmon, King Prawns & Cockles as my fish, mainly for my OH's benefit. I didn't give myself any of the prawns or cockles)
Snack: Oat Bran Pancake
I need to do something different with my exercise as I am getting bored with walking on my own, so now is the time to get out my Wii fit board. I shall still do at least 35mins of exercise a day but it may not be the conventional types you've come to expect. However, what ever I do I shall make a point of listing it all.
Today I did 35mins in total. (If you know the Wii fit you'll probably know which activities I refer to) I did 2 (short) sessions of the hoopla, 2 short sessions of the step aerobics, 2 short jogging sessions, 2 long jogging sessions & 1 "Island" jogging session ( "it" keeps telling me I am an expert in running and achieve over 100% every time, I can't say the same for the hoopla & step aerobics ... yet). I did enjoy doing the Wii fit, quite a bit more than walking on my own, although I do like getting out in the fresh air.
Breakfast: Vanilla Oat Bran Porridge, Cup of tea
Lunch: Chicken Pate
Dinner: Smoked Haddock
Snack: Diet Ginger Beer
Another walk with my son this morning, only for half of it but better than doing the whole walk alone. Distance was 2.17 miles, in 36 minutes, burning 170 calories.
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Wednesday 17th October 2012
Breakfast: Herb Omelettte, Cup of Green Tea
Lunch: Crispy Ham (ended up not having this)
Dinner: Chicken Curry
Snack: Cinnamon Oat Bran Pancakes
My walk today was slightly under 35mins and I could have gone on for an extra 2 minutes, but I was home and couldn't be bothered. Anyhow, I covered 1.95 miles and burnt 149 calories in 33 minutes.
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Thursday 18th October 2012
Breakfast: Scrambled Egg with Cream Cheese, Cup of Green Tea
Lunch: Left over Shepherds Pie (yummmmm really love this dish)
Dinner: Fish Curry with Cauliflower "Rice" (I used Salmon, King Prawns & Cockles as my fish, mainly for my OH's benefit. I didn't give myself any of the prawns or cockles)
Snack: Oat Bran Pancake
I need to do something different with my exercise as I am getting bored with walking on my own, so now is the time to get out my Wii fit board. I shall still do at least 35mins of exercise a day but it may not be the conventional types you've come to expect. However, what ever I do I shall make a point of listing it all.
Today I did 35mins in total. (If you know the Wii fit you'll probably know which activities I refer to) I did 2 (short) sessions of the hoopla, 2 short sessions of the step aerobics, 2 short jogging sessions, 2 long jogging sessions & 1 "Island" jogging session ( "it" keeps telling me I am an expert in running and achieve over 100% every time, I can't say the same for the hoopla & step aerobics ... yet). I did enjoy doing the Wii fit, quite a bit more than walking on my own, although I do like getting out in the fresh air.
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