Dukan Diet Fall Challenge 2012 -- Week 8 Saturday

Day 55

Weight: 146.50b (66.45kg, 10.46st)
No change
Total lost on challenge: -0.50lb (-0.23kg, -0.04st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 11.50lb (5.22kg, .82st)

Water intake: low-medium

Exercise: nothing special

No change on the scale!  Boo.  Of course, tomorrow's weight will be higher due to the sodium, but I'll be sodium-free for Monday's weigh-in. 

1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Sweet potato pancakes
Turkey franks (2)
Goat yogurt
More goat yogurt

I'm sure I had something else, but nothing non-Dukan...

I had two small glasses of a berry liqueur.

Dukan Diet Fall Challenge 2012 -- Week 8 Friday

Day 54

Weight: 146.50b (66.45kg, 10.46st)
Loss: .50 lb
Total lost on challenge: -0.50lb (-0.23kg, -0.04st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 11.50lb (5.22kg, .82st)

Water intake: 78oz & 45oz lemonade ( 133oz = l)

Exercise: went up 6 flights of stairs extra

So I've lost 4.5lb in 5 days! All from air and excess water.  My system was still a little clogged, but mercifully, that problem resolved itself today, so I'm hoping for more good news on the scale tomorrow!  Sadly, I'm where I was when the challenge started, although to be fair, that was at a puffy, bloated weight, so I'm about 5lb fatter really than when the challenge started.  Before that, I weighed 146lb when I got back from our trip to Barcelona in February, again, bloated.  So really, I'm fatter now than I've been for over a year.  I know, 5lb isn't that much, but really, why did I sabotage myself in September/October?  I'd be in the 130's now, maybe having spilled over to 140 for a few days during this holiday feasting.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Steak w/salsa
Broccoli
Goat yogurt
More goat yogurt
Meat sauce w/yogurt
Steamed rutabaga/butternut squash
Almonds (several handfuls)

Dukan Diet Fall Challenge 2012 -- Week 8 Thursday

Day 53

Weight: 147.00b (66.68kg, 10.50st)
Loss: 1.00 lb
Total lost on challenge: -1.00lb (-0.45kg, -0.07st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 11.00lb (4.99kg, .79st)

Water intake: 104oz & 30oz lemonade ( 134oz = l)

Exercise: walked at lunch, went up 6 flights of stairs extra

I'm having another PP until dinner day. Finally the puffiness is decreasing.  The water is helping.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Broiled boneless pork roast
Goat yogurt
Almonds (2 handfuls)
Goat yogurt
Meat sauce w/yogurt
Steamed rutabaga & butternut squash
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Fall Challenge 2012 -- Week 8 Wednesday

Day 52

Weight: 148.00b (67.13kg, 10.57st)
Loss: 1.50 lb
Total lost on challenge: -2.00lb (-0.91kg, -0.14st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 10.00lb (4.54kg, .71st)

Water intake: 109oz & 30oz lemonade ( 139oz = 4.11l)

Exercise: walked one subway stop's worth to work, walked at lunch, went up 6 flights of stairs extra

A third PP day until dinner. And the puffiness just won't go away!  Blocked up too.  Trying to up the water levels, as I was dehydrated this morning, and that good number on the scale was probably abnormally low...

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Scrambled eggs
Broiled salmon (small piece)
Goat yogurt
More goat yogurt
Almonds (1 handful)
Beef patties (2 medium)
Broccoli

Dukan Diet Fall Challenge 2012 -- Week 8 Tuesday

Day 51

Weight: 149.50b (67.81kg, 10.68st)
Loss: 1.50 lb
Total lost on challenge: -3.50lb (-1.59kg, -0.25st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 8.50lb (3.86kg, .61st)

Water intake: 73oz & 15oz lemonade ( 88oz = 2.15l)

Exercise: walked at lunch

Another PP day. Still feeling puffy, and not enough water.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Broiled salmon (small piece)
Goat yogurt
Almonds
Beef patty
Manchego sheep cheese
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Fall Challenge 2012 -- Week 7&8 Wednesday-Monday

Day 45-50

Weight: 147-146-148.5-149-149.5-151


Well, this is the hardest time of the year for me.  Wednesday was a calm day, but Thurs-Sun I had an event every day.  Yesterday I had a high of 151, but now I'm on day 2 of PP, and looking forward to another week of no events.  Yes, I know I should make a change, but I guess I wasn't in the right place.  I've done holiday parties without going crazy, but not this year.

Thursday, my birthday, I turned 50.  I was hoping to be in the 120's or low 130's, but that didn't happen.  I did walk hours around the LES with my cousin.  I had a knish, candy, chicken w/rice, then dinner was indian w/more rice and Carvel ice cream cake.  Result: 148.5lb

Friday, dinner out was an organic beef burger w/gluten-free bun, but also fries, 2x root beer (not diet), then I think I ate stupidly at home.  Result: 149lb and felt like I was going to explode because I was so bloated.

Saturday, I gave up and put on my size 8 pants I haven't work in 2 yrs.  Went to the Finnish Christmas bazaar, had salted rice pudding, ginger snaps, later had rye bread w/goat butter, leftover indian w/rice, probably more naughtiness I can't remember.  Result: 149.5lb.

Sunday, ate leftover rice, then had 2 hot dogs, then at the Finnish Independence celebration, had plum pastries, rye & rice pastries, then on the way home a coke, twix, another candy, slice of pizza.  Result: 151lb.

Monday, got back on the bandwagon, had goat yogurt and a small serving of salmon, but too many almonds at home.  Scrambled eggs & yogurt for dinner.  I need to seal the bag or hide it!  I walked at lunch, then 30min after work.  Result, down to 149.5lb!

By Saturday I felt ill and wasn't really enjoying myself, I was just acting like an addict. 

Dukan Diet Challenge Fall 2012 -- Week 7 Monday & Tuesday

Day 43-44

Weight: 148.75-148.00lb
New high for this year! (;_;) (crying - japanese emoticons are not sideways, love these!)

Water intake: low-medium (had too much tea the last two days)

Exercise: nothing special

I had a mostly PV day yesterday, and a PP day today.

Monday:

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Asparagus & mushroom & goat cheese frittata
Goat yogurt
More goat yogurt
Again goat yogurt at home
Almonds (too many)
Steak w/salsa
Turkey w/cranberry relish (made w/orange juice)
Goat cheese
Beets
Red wine

Tuesday:

Colonix
1.25 e.w. protein powder
Broiled pork chop (w/bbq sauce)
Goat yogurt
More goat yogurt
At home still more goat yogurt
Meat (beef) sauce w/yogurt
Another goat yogurt

No almonds!

Dukan Diet Fall Challenge 2012 -- Week 6 Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Day 40-42
Weight: 147.00-147.5lb

Water intake: average

Exercise: nothing special

Friday:

1.25 e.w protein powder
Steak w/salsa
Soy steamer w/caramel syrup (grande size)
Sweet potato fries - was tempted to get seconds, but no seconds in Dukan, so I was good
Asparagus & mushroom frittata (dairy-free, w/goat cheese)
  -- I made this myself, so I know it's Dukan-friendly
Apple crisp (DF/WF, yes, has oats & sugar, but gluten-free flour) -- multiple servings
Red wine (2 small glasses)
Goat yogurt

Saturday:

Colonix
1.25 e.w. protein powder
Snacked at the movies on:
Almonds
After the movies:
Goat yogurt
Asparagus & mushroom frittata (dairy-free, w/goat cheese)
Costco hotdog (no bun)
Goat cheese
Red wine (several)

What did I have for dinner?

Sunday:

Colonix
1.25 e.w. protein powder
Almonds
Goat yogurt
1/2 a brownie w/walnuts
1/2 a fruit tart
Hot chocolate (12oz)
Went to dinner at a restaurant:
Pumpernickel bread
Steak w/chimicurri sauce
Shoestring fries
Green beans
Red wine

Dukan Diet Challenge Fall 2012 -- Week 5 & 6 Saturday-Thursday

Day 34-39

Weight: 144-146

It's creeping up!

Water intake: low to average

Highlights:

Saturday, went to Costco, had a hot dog w/o a bun there, can't remember what else.  I think it was a PV day.

Sunday, went to the circus, and went prepared with snacks, but caved and ate some of the free food:
2 ice cream bars (caramel), a soft pretzel.  Had 2 slices of pizza for dinner, plus 2-3 garlic knots, probably 1-2 glasses of wine.

Monday, had nothing until after they drew blood for my annual physical, then drank my protein drink and ate the yogurt I had brought with me.  Walked across the Brooklyn Bridge w/my cousin, wandered around Vinegar Hill, then had a soy hot chocolate and 1/2 a berry tart.  Took the subway to Wall Street, which looked like a ghost town by Broad Street, so bought some candy and a diet soda from a small store there.  Since most of the buildings there are closed, I don't know how the businesses down by South Ferry are going to stay in business...  Walked around the tip of the island, then up to the WTC.  So, lots of exercise!  Had dinner at home, steak w/salsa?

Tuesday, got a free lunch, I selected ropa vieja, which came with yellow rice, and fried sweet plantains.  I stuffed myself.

Wednesday was a PP day, had steak and yogurt at work, I think more of the same (although I think I had bbq sauce w/the steak at dinner)

Thanksgiving, had a small glass of a berry liqueur, my kids were driving me crazy, then some yogurt and a rye round w/goat butter. Our holiday dinner was turkey w/cranberry relish (made w/orange juice), some baked sweet potato, carrot casserole (has bread crumbs) & red wine.  Dessert was a berry pie (delicious crust!) w/Breyer's vanilla ice cream.  I seconds of almost everything, had trouble waddling away from the table!

Apart from Monday, my exercise quotient was low, and my food quantities were  high on several days.  I am not showing a lot of restraint right now...  Upcoming is my birthday (50) on Thursday.

Dukan Diet Fall Challenge 2012 -- Week 5 Friday

Day 33

Weight: 144.00b (66.00kg, 10.39st)
No change
Total lost on challenge: .50 lb (.23kg, 0.04st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 12.50 lb (5.67kg, 0.89st)

Water intake: 108oz & 22oz lemonade ( 130oz = 3.84l)

Exercise: nothing special

Partial PP day (morning). The puffiness is going down, but I'm dehydrated, so I'm going to have to up the level of water.  I haven't been drinking enough at my desk at work... I think there was a lot of salt in my restaurant meal (see below), and combined with the wine, I tried to counteract it with a lot of water.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Broiled boneless pork chop w/mustard

Goat gouda
Goat yogurt

For dinner I went out, and had:

Filet mignon wrapped in bacon
Steamed veggies
2 glasses of red wine

Roasted butternut squash
Goat yogurt

No almonds today!

Dukan Diet Fall Challenge 2012 -- Week 5 Thursday

Day 32

Weight: 144.00b (65.32kg, 10.29st)
Loss: 1.00 lb
Total lost on challenge: 2.00lb (.91kg, 0.14st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 14.00lb (6.35kg, 1.00st)

Water intake: 105oz & 12oz diet soda ( 117oz = 2.36l)

Exercise: nothing special

Another PP day (mostly). Still puffy last night, we'll see if there's any improvement tomorrow.  I did not drink enough during the day!

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Broiled boneless pork chop w/mustard
Goat yogurt
Curried chicken salad (w/small amounts of carrot)
Various goat cheeses

No almonds today!

Dukan Diet Fall Challenge 2012 -- Week 5 Wednesday

Day 31

Weight: 145.00b (65.77kg, 10.36st)
Loss: .50 lb
Total lost on challenge: 1.00 lb (.45kg, 0.07st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 13.00 lb (5.90kg, 0.93st)
Water intake: low

Exercise: nothing special

A PP day. No improvement on the puffiness.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Broiled boneless
Goat gouda
Goat yogurt
Chicken breast tenders w/yogurt curry sauce
Almonds

Dukan Diet Fall Challenge 2012 -- Week 5 Tuesday

Day 30

Weight: 145.50b (66.00kg, 10.39st)
Gain: .50 lb
Total lost on challenge: .50 lb (.23kg, 0.04st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 12.50 lb (5.67kg, 0.89st)

Water intake: 83oz & 15oz lemonade ( 98oz = 2.89l)

Exercise: nothing special

Another PV day. I felt puffy last night, we'll see if there's any improvement tomorrow...

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Salad w/chicken, mushrooms, cucumbers, artichoke & balsamic vinaigrette dressing (home-made)
Manchego sheep cheese
Goat yogurt
Almonds
Tomato yogurt meat sauce (lamb)
Goat yogurt
Almonds

Dukan Diet Fall Challenge 2012 -- Week 5 Monday

Day 29

Weight: 145.00b (65.77kg, 10.36st)
Gain: 1.00 lb
Total lost on challenge: 1.00 lb (.45kg, 0.07st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 13.00 lb (5.90kg, 0.93st)

Water intake: 70oz  & 45oz lemonade (125oz = 3.70l)

Exercise: nothing special

Back to normal today, it's a PV day. 

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Broiled boneless pork loin
Roasted butternut squash
Goat yogurt
Manchego sheep cheese
Hamburger (bunless) w/ketchup
Almonds (3 handfuls)

Dukan Diet Fall Challenge 2012 -- Week 4 Sunday

Day 28

Weight: 144.00b (65.32kg, 10.29st)
Loss: .5lb
Total lost on challenge: 2.00lb (.91kg, 0.14st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 14.00lb (6.35kg, 1.00st)

Water intake:  low

Exercise: nothing special

Went to the movies today, and broke down and ate crap

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Popcorn (salt & "butter")
Almonds
Mexican coke (sugar)
Mike & Ike bag
Hamburger (bunless) w/ketchup
Roasted butternut squash
Goat yogurt
More almonds

Dukan Diet Fall Challenge 2012 -- Week 4 Saturday

Day 27

Weight: 144.50b (65.54kg, 10.32st)
Loss: 2.5lb
Total lost on challenge: 1.5lb (.68kg, 0.11st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 13.50lb (6.12kg, 0.96st)

Water intake: average

Exercise: nothing special, grocery shopping & pushing cart up the hill

Well, that was the water weight and some air.  However, I'm still back to week 1 levels.  Today was a PP day.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Almonds
Broiled boneless pork loin
More goat yogurt
More almonds

Dukan Diet Fall Challenge 2012 -- Week 4 Friday

Day 26

Weight: 147lb (66.68kg, 10.50st)
Gain: 2lb
Total lost on challenge: -1.00b (.45kg, 0.07st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 11.00lb (4.99kg, 0.79st)

Water intake: 53oz  & 54oz lemonade & 12oz diet root beer (119oz = 3.52l)

Exercise: nothing special

Salt and wheat.  Today was a PP day.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Smoked Salmon
Benning gouda (sheep cheese)
Almonds
Broiled boneless pork chop (is that the same as pork loin?)
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Fall Challenge 2012 -- Week 3/4

Day 19-25

Weight: 143-147

! Yes, I've not been very good. I had some events and decided to enjoy them.  I was also away on Monday, which is why I did not send in my weigh-in info.


Sunday:  drove up to the Hudson Valley, where I had wine at an event, then steak, potatoes & root veggies for dinner.

Monday: scrambled eggs & potatoes for breakfast. At a morning event, I broke down and had some delicious small blueberry pastries.  I also had a marzipan bar w/chocolate.

Tuesday and Wednesday I spent trying to catch up on my hydration, I was extremely dehydrated from the weekend.  They were mostly PV days.

Thursday was the Thanksgiving meal at the office. I had apple crumb pie w/cinnamon whipped cream.  Then I had a box of Good n' Plenty (licorice has wheat) on the way home, and then stopped off and picked up a snack bag of pretzels.  I also had some candy corn and some ginger thins. 

 So this morning, my 147lb is water weight and air.

So I'm not doing too well!  I have to get back to my Challenge mindset, which was totally interrupted by Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy.  I guess I am one of those who has gained a few Sandy pounds.

Dukan Diet Challenge Fall 2012 -- catchup post

Day 14-18

Weight: 140.75b-144lb


My diet was OK on Sunday

Monday, I think it was still OK (worked remotely from home for a stressful 10.5 hrs)

Tuesday, I had potatoes at brunch.  Had to work at home, then be driven to our alternate office location.  At dinner, I had a glass of beer and meatballs (ingredients unknown) w/rice.

Exercise was low on Sunday-Tuesday. 

Wednesday, I walked 75 blocks before I got a bus home, but then I had a lot of candy later...  I was very puffy this morning, which explains the 144lb.  I've been eating PV today.

Water intake wasn't optimal.

We are fine in Northern Manhattan

We live on a hill uptown, so we didn't experience any power loss or flooding.  My office is above the demarcation line (39th and south is still dark), so the office was open yesterday.  Commuting was a nightmare though, it took me 3hrs to get home, instead of the usual 45min.  This morning, one of the two subways near my house was working, so I zipped to work without problems.  I do have co-workers who live in the blackout zone.  One walked in Mon-Wed, maybe today again. 

Dukan Diet Challenge Fall 2012 -- Week 2 Saturday

Day 13

Weight: 140.50b (64.18kg, 10.11st)
No change
Total lost on challenge: 5.5lb (2.49kg, 0.39st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 17.5lb (7.94g, 1.25st)

Water intake: 15oz & 45oz lemonade & 20oz diet root beer (80oz = 2.36l)

Exercise: ran errands

The scale didn't move, but that's OK, I am shrinking.  I've had several long walks this week, which has really helped with getting smaller.  I drank way too little today, I will have to drink more tomorrow.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Manchego (sheep cheese)
Goat yogurt
A few radishes
Almonds
Tomato meat sauce
Roasted rutabaga

Is that all I really had?

Dukan Diet Challenge Fall 2012 -- Week 2 Friday

Day 12

Weight: 140.50b (64.18kg, 10.11st)
Loss: 1.00lb
Total lost on challenge: 5.5lb (2.49kg, 0.39st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 17.5lb (7.94g, 1.25st)

Water intake: 55oz & 45oz lemonade ( 100oz = 2.95l)

Exercise: walked 45-60 min from 50th & 8th to 86th & Lex; carried groceries weighing 36lb (I weighed them when I got home!) two blocks, then from the subway up the hill to my house (5-7 blocks)

Yay!  My goal for this week's weigh-in is to be in the 130's, below 10st.  Squeezed into my size 4 dress pants (BR).  OK, they're tight, but time to wear what will make me realize I'm puffing up.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Chicken breast strips w/yogurt curry sauce
Goat yogurt
Almonds
More goat yogurt
Steak w/yogurt paprika sauce

Dukan Diet Challenge Fall 2012 -- Week 2 Thursday

Day 11

Weight: 141.50b (64.18kg, 10.11st)
Loss: .25lb
Total lost on challenge: 4.5lb (2.04kg, 0.32st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 16.5lb (7.48g, 1.18st)

Water intake: 105oz & 30oz lemonade (135oz = 4.00l)

Exercise: walked 10min, then back at lunch, race-walked 33 blocks (30min)

This is a second PP day. At least the scale is moving a little bit...  I've now lost 2kg in 11 days!  My all-time greatest loss (many years ago) was 10lb in two weeks when I went on the carb-addict's diet.  I was allowed 1 carb/grain per day, and I chose oatmeal.  Now I realize some of that loss was from dropping the wheat.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Broiled pork chop (w/bbq sauce)
Goat yogurt
More goat yogurt
Manchego (sheep cheese)
Chicken breast strips w/yogurt curry sauce
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Challenge Fall 2012 -- Week 2 Wednesday

Day 10

Weight: 141.75b (64.30kg, 10.13st)
No change
Total lost on challenge: 4.25lb (1.93kg, 0.30st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 16.25lb (7.37g, 1.16st)

Water intake: 85oz & 30oz lemonade (115oz = 3.40l)

Exercise: walked to next station before going home

This is a PP day. I think the almonds and carrots & goat brie yesterday didn't help.  I didn't have my second tea either, so I was sleepy last evening, and my hydration was better. 

I won my weight category for week 1 for both percentage and lbs lost, and I came in second for percentage lost overall!  It's a big hurdle to ever do that again, when I'm less than 10lbs from goal, but I'm going to try, and as I said, if my measurements keep going down, that'll be a win for me even if the scale is not moving much.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Broiled salmon (still boring)
Goat yogurt
Manchego (sheep cheese)
Almonds (small serving)
Goat yogurt
Scrambled eggs
More goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Challenge Fall 2012 -- Week 2 Tuesday

Day 9

Weight: 141.75b (64.30kg, 10.13st)
No change
Total lost on challenge: 4.25lb (1.93kg, 0.30st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 16.25lb (7.37g, 1.16st)

Water intake: 63oz & 15oz lemonade (78oz = 2.30l)

Exercise: got off subway one stop early and walked to work.  Walked through Central Park in the afternoon (45min walk).  

This is another PV day.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Spinach w/mayo
Grilled chicken breast
Goat yogurt
Smoked salmon
Carrots (baby kind, 5-6)
Goat brie
Goat yogurt
Almonds

Dukan Diet Challenge Fall 2012 -- Week 2 Monday

Day 8

Weight: 141.75b (64.30kg, 10.13st)
Lost: .25lb
Total lost in week 1: 4.25 (1.93kg, 0.30st) = 2.91%!!!
Total lost on challenge: 4.25lb (1.93kg, 0.30st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 16.25lb (7.37g, 1.16st)

Water intake: 70oz & 30oz lemonade (100oz = 2.95l)

Exercise: errand at lunch, walked 22 blocks (25-30 min) after work

This is a PV day. 

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Grilled chicken breast
Roasted green beans & mushrooms (had a lot of oil)
Goat yogurt
Steak w/salsa
Roasted butternut squash

Dukan Diet Challenge Weigh-in Week One

Results for Week One:

Day 1: 146lb (66.22kg, 10.43st)
Day 8: 141.75b (64.30kg, 10.13st)
Total lost in week 1: 4.25 (1.93kg, 0.30st) = 2.91%!!!
Total lost on challenge: 4.25lb (1.93kg, 0.30st)

We'll see if 2.91% is enough to be in the top three... 

Goals for Week Two:

under 10st and 64kg and get into the 130's again

I don't see myself losing 4lb in any week again, so my percentage lost per week will be a lot smaller next Monday.

Dukan Diet Challenge Fall 2012 -- Week 1 Sunday

Day 7

Weight: 142.00b (64.41kg, 10.14st)
Lost: .25lb
Total lost on challenge: 4.00lb (1.81kg, 0.29st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 16.00lb (7.26kg, 1.14st)

Water intake: 45oz & 60oz lemonade  (105oz = 3.10l)

Exercise: nothing special

This is a PV day.  Feeling good about tomorrow's weigh-in!

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Steak w/salsa
Steamed spinach w/mayo
Steak w/salsa
Roasted butternut squash

Dukan Diet Challenge Fall 2012 -- Week 1 Saturday

Day 6

Weight: 142.25b (64.52kg, 10.16st)
Lost: .50lb
Total lost on challenge: 3.75lb (1.70kg, 0.27st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 15.75lb (7.14kg, 1.13st)

Water intake: 69oz & 30oz lemonade & 20oz diet soda (119oz = 3.52l)

Exercise: walked around for 3 hrs at the festival.

This is actually a PP day except for a few peppers I ate with the hot sausage at the Rhinebeck Sheep & Wool Festival.  It had lots of yummy-looking festival choices that I've not seen before, but I stayed strong!  I was going to have lamb chili, but they were out, so I got the hot sausage, which was probably more Dukan-friendly anyway.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Almonds (1 baggie/serving)
Lamb hot sausage w/a few peppers & onions
Almonds (1 baggie/serving)
Goat yogurt
Almonds (1 serving)
Broiled pork chops (2, one w/SF&GF bbq sauce, the other w/regular bbq sauce)

Dukan Diet Challenge Fall 2012 -- Week 1 Friday

Day 5

Weight: 142.75b (64.75kg, 10.20st)
Lost: .50lb
Total lost on challenge: 3.25lb (1.47kg, 0.23st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 15.25lb (6.92kg, 1.09st)

Water intake: 86oz & 30oz lemonade & 12oz herbal tea  (128oz = 3.78l)

Exercise: nothing extra

Today is a PV day. I am wearing some trousers I picked up from the cleaners on Wednesday.  They say 4, but they're more like a small 6.  They're too big when I'm in my other 4's, so it's time to get a little wear out them while I can.  I'm going to start wearing my other 4's next week if possible.  I've been wearing my 6's, and they feel fine, which means if I put on lbs, I don't notice!  I need to be in the pants that will be uncomfortable if I'm gaining.  Of course I'm not gaining right now because I'm aiming to win the lost % in the 20 & under group!  This is the only week I think I can win this, so I'm being super strict.  Now I'm also thinking "fastest to goal" and "longest at or below consolidation weight".  Competition is good for me!

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Salad w/chicken, lettuce, mushrooms, 2 baby yellow peppers (olive oil & bals. vin. on top)
Goat yogurt
Blackened steak strips w/chimichurri sauce (DEEElicious!)
Broiled pork chops (2 w/SF&GF bbq sauce)
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Challenge Fall 2012 -- Week 1 Thursday

Day 4

Weight: 143.25b (64.98kg, 10.23st)
Lost: .25lb
Total lost on challenge: 2.75lb (1.25kg, 0.20st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 14.75lb (6.69kg, 1.05st)

Water intake: 105oz & 45 oz lemonade (150oz =4.43l)

Exercise:  nothing extra

Another PP day.  I was very good after work though, as there was a catered function at the office, and I didn't have any wine/drinks, veggies, sushi, dessert.  I had one delicious item, listed below

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Broiled pork chops (1 w/SF&GF bbq sauce)
Goat yogurt
Blackened steak strips w/chimichurri sauce (DEEElicious!)
Broiled pork chops (2 w/SF&GF bbq sauce)
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Challenge Fall 2012 -- Week 1 Wednesday

Day 3

Weight: 143.5lb (65.09kg, 10.25st)
Lost: 2.00!!
Total lost on challenge: 2.50lb (1.13kg, 0.18st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 14.50lb (6.58kg, 1.04st)

Water intake: 110oz & 45oz lemonade (155oz =4.58l)

Exercise:  Race walked 9 blocks to the store during lunch (10-15 min?), walked briskly back (15-20min)

Yay!

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Chicken breast tenders w/yogurt curry sauce
Goat yogurt
Manchego cheese
Goat yogurt
Broiled pork chops (2 w/SF&GF bbq sauce)

Dukan Diet Challenge Fall 2012 -- Week 1 Tuesday

Day 2

Weight: 145.5lb (66.00kg, 10.39st)
Lost: .5lb
Total lost during Challenge: .50lb (.23kg, 0.04st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 12.50lb (5.67kg, 0.89st)

Water intake: 95 oz & 45oz lemonade (140oz =4.14 l)


What's the Challenge?  Constance of Becoming She Hulk started a challenge to motivate herself, get us Dukan slackers motivated, and also get others to join (whether new dieters of Dukan or any other diet/lifestyle), just a friendly competition!  Weigh-ins are Mondays, but I weigh in every day anyway, just so I can see where things are going well, or whether I'm doing something that's messing with my numbers.  I don't anticipate winning any weeks, because I'm so close to my goal, but maybe I can win (winning happens per week) in the Under 20lbs to lose group! (OK, there isn't one right now, but hint hint!)

Unfortunately, Day 1 I didn't know I was doing this challenge, so I had wine and candy on Day 1, but I was down .5 from yesterday.  Well, that's probably low water intake though, so I'm scared to see what the number will be tomorrow!  Today is a PP day.  Things I'm doing that I had been slacking on:  drinking lots of ice water at the office, taking my 4HB supplements, and going out at lunch for a walk of some kind.  I also need to walk after work, and get on the subway a few stops further on.

Supplements-wise I took 2 out of 4 cycles.  I walked a bit at lunch, I didn't walk after work.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Broiled salmon -- BOOOORING! 
Manchego cheese
Steak w/salt (no bbq sauce!)
Goat yogurt
More goat yogurt

I had no Almonds today!

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 40 Friday & Week 41 Sat/Sun/Mon

Day 289-92

Weight: 144.5lb -146lb (Monday!)

I want to start Constance's challenge, and just want to get these lousy days out of the way and focus on the good and positive and the future!

Friday wasn't too bad:

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Broiled salmon
Broccoli & carrots
Waaay too many almonds
Pork chops
Broccoli & carrots
Goat yogurt

Saturday, my daughter accidentally put my pasta sauce on her pasta.  I decided to eat it instead of having her throw it away, so I had a bowl of fettucine (wheat).  Then I ate a sleeve of Premium saltines! I can't remember what else I had.

Sunday I went to Ikea with my younger DD, had the meatballs w/sauce, diluted lingonberry juice.  In the evening I ate a small chocolate bar...

Monday was gluten free at least:

I had a large and delicious salad with what was probably dairy-infused balsamic vinaigrette dressing.  I also had 2 small glasses of wine at my mom's.  For dinner I had a pork chop w/bbq sauce glaze, so french fries.

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 40 Thursday

Day 288

Weight: 144.5lb (65.54kg, 10.32st)
No change
Total lost: 3.00lb (1.36kg, 0.21st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 13.50lb (6.12kg, 0.96st)

Water intake: 97oz & 30oz lemonade ( 127oz = 3.75l)

This started as a PP day, but I ended up having a sweet potato for dinner.  I dropped a plate on my toe, and now it's black & blue, and I'm limping everywhere, so not a lot of walking/exercise in the near future..

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Chicken breast strips w/yogurt curry sauce
Goat yogurt
Almonds (too many)
Broiled pork chop w/bbq sauce
Sweet potato
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 40 Wednesday

Day 287

Weight: 144.5lb (65.54kg, 10.32st)
Loss: .5lb!  YAY the scale is going down finally!
Total lost: 3.00lb (1.36kg, 0.21st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 13.50lb (6.12kg, 0.96st)

Water intake: 94oz & 30oz lemonade ( 124oz = 3.66l)

Today is another PV day.  I am definitely glad I had the sweet potato last night, and I think my hydration is improved, I feel better today in general, even though I didn't get to bed early.  I should have prepared vegetables before the pork chops were done, as I scarfed down two.  If I'd had veggies on my plate, I probably would have had just one.

1.25 e.w protein powder
Broiled salmon
Broccoli & carrots
Spaghetti squash
Goat yogurt
Broiled pork chops w/bbq sauce (2!)
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 40 Tuesday

Day 286

Weight: 145.00lb (65.77kg, 10.36st)
No change
Total lost: 2.50lb (1.13kg, 0.18st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 13.00lb (5.90kg, 0.93st)

Water intake: 94oz & 30 oz lemonade ( 124oz = 3.66l)

Today is a PV day.  I'm so tired!  I'll try to drink more and get more sleep too.  I was thinking about what used to work for me on Dukan, and what I'd been doing wrong recently, and I realized that I'd eliminated some vegetables that worked for me.  I know I shouldn't have sweet potatoes in cruise, but I felt full after having it for dinner, I didn't snack on anything afterwards (almonds or goat yogurt).  I think I've been having a menu that's too boring in the last two months, and I was definitely getting frustrated.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Almonds (a lot)
Goat yogurt
Broiled salmon
Sauteed spinach
Scrambled eggs
Sweet potato

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 40 Monday

Day 285

Weight: 145.00lb (65.77kg, 10.36st)
No change
Total lost: 2.50lb (1.13kg, 0.18st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 13.00lb (5.90kg, 0.93st)

Water intake: 93oz & 15oz lemonade (108oz = 3.19l)

I have to up my liquids. Still not much exercise.  It is a PV day though, so I've gotten past candy, fruit & pastry...

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Lemon chicken breast
Almonds (a lot)
Broiled salmon
Steamed broccoli & carrots
Sweet potato chips (salted)
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 40 Sunday

Day 284

Weight: 145.00lb (65.77kg, 10.36st)
No change
Total lost: 2.50lb (1.13kg, 0.18st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 13.00lb (5.90kg, 0.93st)
Water intake: medium

I'm still not behaving.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Italian sausage (Costco)
Sweet Potato chips (salted)
Raspberries (handful) (or was that Saturday?)
Hamburger w/bbq sauce
Sauteed french-cut green beans
Sweet Potato chips (salted)
Candy corn (maybe 5 of those halloween trick-or-treat servings)
Almonds

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 40 Saturday

Day 283

Weight: 145.00lb (65.77kg, 10.36st)
No change
Total lost: 2.50lb (1.13kg, 0.18st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 13.00lb (5.90kg, 0.93st)
Water intake: medium

Had a stress beverage, my kids were fighting and I had to physically get between them.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Yellow split pea soup (remaining 1/2)
Murphy's stout (yes, in the early afternoon)
Almonds
Chicken strips w/salsa

Hot dogs (3) no bun

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 39 Friday

Day 282

Weight: 145.00lb (65.77kg, 10.36st)
Loss: .75lb
Total lost: 2.50lb (1.13kg, 0.18st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 13.00lb (5.90kg, 0.93st)

Water intake: medium

Well, I did have the pastry last night...

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Almonds
Goat yogurt
Fried plantains
Yellow split pea soup (1/2 the serving)
Vegetable sancocho (had potatoes)
Steak w/salsa?
Goat yogurt
Almonds

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 39 Thursday

Day 281

Weight: 145.75lb (66.11kg, 10.41st)
Gain: 2.00lb
Total lost: 1.75lb (0.79kg, 0.13st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 12.25lb (5.56kg, 0.88st)

Water intake: medium

Yes, that's puffiness.   Let's see if I can concentrate on getting back down below 140.  That I guess is my goal for October.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Almonds
Baby-backed ribs
Roasted broccoli
Almonds

Went to dinner w/my mom

Open-faced chicken curry sandwich w/gluten-free bread
Apple almond tart, 1/2

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 39 Wednesday

Day 280

Weight: 143.75lb (65.20kg, 10.27st)
Gain: 1.00lb
Total lost: 3.75lb (1.70kg, 0.27st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 14.25lb (6.46kg, 1.02st)

Water intake: 78oz & 30oz lemonade ( 108oz = 3.19l)

Dinner at a function my mom invited me to.  I'll see what they have.

Later:  I have to say, the food was delicious, and I made the bad food count, the brownies and meatballs were worth it.  Thursday back to clean eating...

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Salad w/chicken, mushrooms, cucumber & mustard and olive oil dressing
More goat yogurt
Smoked salmon w/finn crisp rye crackers (3x)
Meatballs (yummy Finnish ones)
Mashed potatoes
Champagne (1 glass)
Red wine (1 glass)
Brownie squares (3 small)
Goat yogurt
Almonds

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 39 Tuesday

Day 279

Weight: 142.75lb (64.75kg, 10.20st)
Loss: 1.00lb
Total lost: 4.75lb (2.15kg, 0.34st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 15.25lb (6.92kg, 1.09st)

Water intake: 103 oz & 45 oz lemonade (148oz = 4.37l)

I'm still somewhat puffy. We got some macarons as a thank-you, and I had one even though I shouldn't have.  HOWEVER, I looked up "macaron", and they're made with egg whites and almond powder, no wheat!  Plus the one I had was filled with raspberry jam, so I might have gotten away with no dairy as well. Yay!  I'm still eating too many almonds, and I also ate a lot of cheese (plus the macaron & jelly beans), and the sodium's no good on the scale tomorrow either...  Not hopeful.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Almonds
Steak w/frizzled onions (fried?)
Steamed broccoli
1 macaron (raspberry filling)
Goat yogurt
Almonds
6-8 jelly beans
Chicken breast strips w/salsa
3-4 potato chips
Manchego cheese

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 39 Monday

Day 278

Weight: 143.75lb (65.20kg, 10.27st)
Loss: .25lb
Total lost: 3.75lb (1.70kg, 0.27st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 14.25lb (6.46kg, 1.02st)

Water intake: 94oz & 30oz lemonade ( 124oz = 3.65l)

This was a PP day except for the 2 glasses of wine...

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Almonds
Broiled salmon
More goat yogurt
Lots more almonds
Red wine (2 glasses)
Sheep cheese
Steak w/bbq sauce (small piece)
Goat yogurt
a few more almonds

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 39 Sunday

Day 277

Weight: 144lb (65.32kg, 10.29st)
Gain of some kind
Total lost: 3.50lb (1.59kg, 0.25st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 14.00lb (6.35kg, 1.00st)

Water intake: 30oz & 54oz lemonade & 48oz diluted lingonberry juice (132oz = 3.90l)

OK, this is getting out of control.  I still look at food thinking Dukan Friendly, but I am not really spending as much time exercising or doing PP days, and am forgiving myself for being non-Dukan friendly too easily. 

I've been concentrating on doing home improvement the last few days, and today we went to Ikea, where I ended up shedding a few tears from all the stress my kids were giving me.  It gets tiring to have to say "No" all the time, and I end up feeling like a mean, poor jerk when I'm really trying to not go overboard and bust our budget yet again.  Stop asking for stuff I/we can't afford!  I succumbed and had a bar of chocolate to feel better.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder

Ikea meatballs w/veggies (sauce has dairy I think, and the meatballs may have breadcrumbs)
Some french fries from my daughter's plate
A few bites of the filling from the apple cake

Chocolate bar
8-10 chocolate caramel candies
Small bag of organic gummy candies
Steak w/bbq sauce
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 39 Friday & Saturday

Day 275-6

Weight: between 141-142lb

Water intake: low-average

I went to a lovely recital on Friday.  I had assumed they'd have lousy food choices, so I ate the oat bar, but they in fact had delicious protein & veggie options, and no desserts, so the oat bar was needless calories & carbs, plus after having the two glasses of wine, I succumbed at the subway station and bought a bag of Mike & Ike's.

Friday:

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Scrambled eggs & potatoes
Goat yogurt
Almonds
Roasted carrots & parsnips
More goat yogurt & almonds
Bobo's oat bar
Wine (2 glasses)
3 skewered beef slices
1 skewered chicken slice
Roasted pepper
Artichoke piece
small bag of Mike & Ike's on the way home (thank you wine & decreased inhibitions!)
Goat yogurt

Saturday:

I forgot to eat until mid-afternoon, I was busy rearranging my kitchen.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Almonds
Ground lamb & tomato sauce
Steak w/bbq sauce
Goat yogurt
More almonds

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 38 Wednesday & Thursday

Day 273-4

Weight: 140.75lb (63.84kg, 10.05st)
No change
Total lost: 6.75lb (3.06kg, 0.48st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 17.25lb (7.82kg, 1.23st)

Water intake: average

A PV day on Wednesday, but I'm having trouble remembering what I had at this point.  I do remember that I had scrambled eggs w/bacon (1 slice) on Wednesday.  I didn't have any grains/dairy on either day.

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 38 Tuesday

Day 272

Weight: 140.75lb (63.84kg, 10.05st)
Loss: .75lb
Total lost: 6.75lb (3.06kg, 0.48st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 17.25lb (7.82kg, 1.23st)
 
Water intake: 78oz & 45  oz lemonade ( 123oz = 3.63l)

It's been a long time since I've done a PP day, so today's the day!  Looks like my system is clearing out, so we'll see what the scale says tomorrow.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Steak
Goat yogurt
Almonds
Goat yogurt
Meat (lamb) w/yogurt sauce
More almonds

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 38 Monday

Day 271

Weight: 142.25lb (64.52kg, 10.16st)
No change
Total lost: 5.25lb (2.38kg, 0.38st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 15.75lb (7.14kg, 1.13st)

Water intake: 69oz & 30 oz lemonade (99oz = 2.92l)

I got off the subway early and walked 30min to the office.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Salad w/cucumber, mushrooms, sliced steak & balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Goat yogurt
Almonds (several handfuls, too many I'm sure!)
Goat yogurt
Broiled salmon

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 38 Sunday

Day 270

Weight: 142.25lb (64.52kg, 10.16st)
Loss: .75
Total lost: 5.25lb (2.38kg, 0.38st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 15.75lb (7.14kg, 1.13st)

Water intake: average to high

OMG, again my lungs and allergies conspired against me!  I hydrated myself after waking up, then proceeded to get puffy again from yesterday's french fries and excessive sodium.  After that, I decided to clean the kitty litter trays (2) and a mat.  I made the mistake of trying to clean them by running water over each pan for a significant amount of time while I stood next to the tub, turning the trays and mat to get them cleaner.  Before I knew it, once again I was gasping for air!  I must have inhaled way more cat allergens than usual because of the hot water spray, and I'm guessing the excess chlorine in the running water didn't help, all made worse by my lungs being compressed by my bloated digestive system.  Fortunately, I spent 4+ hours out of my house shopping, so I was able to recover.  Why do I forget this stuff?  It's really pretty scary when the only position I can breathe in is on all fours (gravity pulls down my puffy midsection, allowing more space for my lungs).  Even the rescue inhaler wasn't much help because of the salt and bloating.  I took charcoal tablets, and they did help eventually.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt throughout the day
Hot dog w/o bun

I can't remember everything, but I know I had:

Steamed rutabaga
Steak w/salsa

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 38 Saturday

Day 269

Weight: 143lb (64.86kg, 10.21st)
Gain: .75
Total lost: 9.75lb (4.42kg, 0.70st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.25lb (9.19kg, 1.45st)

Water intake: low-average

Once again I'm not keeping good records...

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder

Hmm, what did I have for lunch?

Coke (glass bottle of Mexican coke)
Potato chips (6.5oz bag= 1000+ calories)
French fries w/ketchup (oven fries, and they weren't that good anyway...)

What a healthy dinner!

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 37 Friday

Day 268

Weight: 142.25lb (64.52kg, 10.16st)
Loss: .75
Total lost: 5.25lb (2.38kg, 0.38st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 15.75lb (7.14kg, 1.13st)
Average weight this past week: 141.04lb
Average weight the week before: 139.18lb

Water intake: average, not high

Once again I've been bad about keeping up my posts, so I can't really remember much about Friday

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder

I had several servings of goat yogurt & almonds during the day, tomato meat sauce for dinner.

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 36 Friday

Day 261

Weight: 137.75lb (62.48kg, 9.84st)
No change
Total lost: 9.75lb (4.42kg, 0.70st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.25lb (9.19kg, 1.45st)
Average weight this past week: 139.18lb
Average weight the week before: 138.79lb


Water intake: 79oz & 15 oz lemonade (94oz = 2,78l)

I forgot to post this before the Sat-Thurs posting...

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Pulled pork (totally bland and tasteless!)
Fried plantains
Goat yogurt
More goat yogurt
Almonds
Grilled chicken
Rice & beans
Gluten-free brownies (several)
Red wine (one glass)

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 37 Sat-Thurs

Day 262-267

Weight fluctuated 140-140.5 most of the week, then Thursday morning it was up to 143lb

Water intake: Low to medium (never high)

I've been a slacker, which is why I haven't posted (didn't want to confess?)  Highlights for the week: 

Saturday & Sunday I had gluten-free products that are higher carb.

Monday-Wednesday I ran out of my protein powder, so I had scrambled eggs and home fried potatoes at the office cafeteria for breakfast.  Monday I had a glass of wine.  Wednesday I had hot dogs for dinner, lots of sodium in addition to the bloating which started Saturday!  That's why the scale bounced up.

Thursday I had donut holes and a slice of pizza.  The donut holes (Dunkin' Donuts) were unsatisfying, but the pizza was delicious!  I took 2 charcoal capsules to minimize the bloating.  So far it's working, I was down to 142.25 this morning.

Exercise: low.  I haven't done P90X this week...  I was recovering from my asthma attack at the end of last week, but I don't have that excuse any more.  I have had after-work activities on Monday & Thursday, so I got home late on those days.

I am wearing my size 6 pants because I've been puffy and didn't want a muffin top at the office.  They're comfortable though, not tight, but it's time to shrink down to comfy size 4s.  I do like one of the pairs a lot, and I don't have them in a 4, so it's nice to be able to wear them a few times this year.

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 36 Thursday

Day 260

Weight: 137.75lb (62.48kg, 9.84st)
Loss:  .25lb
Total lost: 9.75lb (4.42kg, 0.70st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.25lb (9.19kg, 1.45st)

Water intake: 101oz ( 101oz = 3.43l)

I have been trying to eat my almonds with other food, to decrease the chances of getting puffy.  So far it seems to be working!

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Scrambled eggs
Goat yogurt
Grilled chicken
More goat yogurt
Almonds (1 handful with the yogurt)
1 small cup of of red wine (6oz?)
They ran out of food by the time I got to eat, so all I had was two sticks of zucchini
Goat yogurt
Almonds (3 handfuls!)

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 36 Wednesday

Day 259

Weight: 138.00lb (62.60kg, 9.86st)
Loss: 1lb
Total lost: 8.50lb (4.31kg, 0.68st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.00lb (9.07kg, 1.43st)

Water intake: 78oz & 15oz lemonade ( 93oz = 3.43l)

Well, today was actually a very scary day.  I had probably the worst asthma attack I had ever had, and I was out on the street on my lunch hour, trying to get back to the office and my inhaler, before I possibly collapsed and died.  I kept looking up at my office building, and I wasn't sure I was going to make it!  I didn't take my purse (or my inhalers) with me when I schlepped a large bag of donations to the Salvation Army (3 streets and 3 avenues away), which I've done before, but evidently today the ragweed was out of control, and I was 2 streets and 2 avenues away when I realized I was in serious trouble.  I was able to call a co-worker who met me in the elevator bank on the 46th floor with my inhaler.  I was so relieved to be where someone would know what was wrong! 

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Broiled salmon
Goat yogurt


More goat yogurt
I didn't eat much dinner, I was afraid to eat anything that might make me puffy

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 36 Tuesday

Day 258

Weight: 139.00lb (63.05kg, 9.93st)
Loss: 1.75lb
Total lost: 8.50lb (3.86kg, 0.61st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 19.00lb (8.62kg, 1.36st)

Water intake: 71oz & 45 oz lemonade ( 116oz = 3.43l)

Another PP day today (well almost, see dinner!).  I'm being a total exercise slacker.  Hmm.  BUT I tried on my goal size 2 capris, and they fit!  At 139lb!  See, the muscle adds up on the scale.  So, I'm not happy that I get puffy from GF foods as well, but it seems I get puffy from any extra carbs.  Boo.

Went to the fitting for the little fashion show my elder DD and I are a part of on Thursday.  Got a compliment from the fitter, she noticed I had lost weight and said I looked great!  Yay!  After that, we went to a bra fitting for DD.  Now she has two well-fitting bras that she likes.  So expensive though, $170!  We'll get a few more on discount soon.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Broiled salmon
More goat yogurt
Almonds (1 handful ONLY!!!!)  I did not puff up!
Goat yogurt
Tomato meat sauce (not that much tomato sauce, so the sauce was browner, not red)
More goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 36 Monday

Day 257

Weight: 140.75lb (63.84kg, 10.05st)
Loss: .75lb
Total lost: 6.75lb (3.06kg, 0.48st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 17.25lb (7.82kg, 1.23st)

Water intake: 81oz & 15oz lemonade ( 96oz = 3.28l)

A PP day today, got to lose that extra bloating by Thursday! No almonds either.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Scrambled eggs
Goat yogurt
Goat cheese
More Goat yogurt
And more goat yogurt
Broiled salmon
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 36 Sunday

Day 256

Weight: 141.5lb (64.18kg, 10.11st)
Gain: 2.00lb
Total lost: 6.00lb (2.72kg, 0.43st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 16.50lb (7.48kg, 1.18st)

Water intake: 36oz & 60oz lemonade ( 96oz = 3.28l)

EEEK! 

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Sweet potato chips (salted)
Goat yogurt
Manchego cheese
Hamburger w/ketchup & GF bun
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 36 Saturday

Day 255

Weight: 139.5lb (63.28kg, 9.96st)
Gain: 1.75lb
Total lost: 8.00lb (3.63kg, 0.57st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.25lb (8.39kg, 1.32st)


Water intake: average

I am not doing too well...  The rice packed on the pounds.  Plus now with the cheese, my plumbing is all messed up. 

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder

I had something for breakfast, but what was it?

I also had the usual goat yogurt, goat cheese, almonds
2 hardboiled eggs w/salt

I didn't keep up with my blogging, so I've forgotten what I had

Whatever I did have had grains/carbs, as I got puffy again (see tomorrow's post!)

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 35 Friday

Day 254

Weight: 137.75lb (62.48kg, 9.84st)
Loss: .5lb
Total lost: 9.27lb (4.42kg, 0.70st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.25lb (9.19kg, 1.45st)
Average weight this past week: 138.79lb
Average weight the week before: 139.21lb

Water intake: 81oz & 15oz lemonade ( 96oz = 3.28l)

First it was going to be a PP day, but I left my salmon filet on the counter at home!  Well, it ended up being a wheat-free day...

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Mushroom Barley soup (vegan)  - I think barley is a no-no!
Grilled chicken
Goat yogurt
Almonds
Bobo oat bar
Almonds
Goat yogurt
Steak burrito (without the tortilla) -- I forgot it had cheese :(
Rye round w/goat margarine

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 35 Thursday

Day 253

Weight: 138.25lb (62.71kg, 9.88st)
Gain: .75lb
Total lost: 9.25lb (4.20kg, 0.66st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 19.75lb (8.96kg, 1.41st)

Water intake: 66oz & 45oz lemonade ( 111oz = 3.28l)

It's another PV day. As I said, the number did go up.  I did the C&B of P90X week 2, I was so low energy, but I managed to get through it and improve my numbers a little

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
"Omelette" -- looked like a slice of cake (it had potatoes, artichokes, red peppers, eggs)
Goat yogurt
Chicken w/yogurt curry sauce
Steamed zucchini
Goat gouda
Steak w/salsa
Goat yogurt
Almonds
More goat yogurt
More Almonds

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 35 Wednesday

Day 252

Weight: 137.50lb (62.37kg, 9.82st)
Loss: 2.25lb!!
Total lost: 10.00lb (4.54kg, 0.71st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.50lb (9.30kg, 1.46st)

Water intake: 55oz & 45oz lemonade & 12oz Fresca ( 112oz = 3.31l)

It's a PV day.  I was feeling a little dehydrated, so I'm sure the number will go up tomorrow.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Chicken w/yogurt curry sauce
Steamed zucchini
Goat gouda
Goat yogurt
Almonds
Steak w/salsa
Almonds
More goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 35 Tuesday

Day 251

Weight: 139.75lb (63.39kg, 9.98st)
Loss: .5lb
Total lost: 7.75lb (3.52kg, 0.55st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 18.25lb (8.28kg, 1.30st)

Water intake: 78oz & 30oz lemonade ( 108oz = 3.19l)

It's a PV day.  I had to laugh, as I realized I forgot to mention the COOKIES I had on Sunday.  I scarfed down 10 GF cookies.  Why on earth did I buy 2 boxes of the cookies on Friday?  One would have been more than enough.  This is why I don't keep treats like that around the house, I just keep eating them until the box/bag is empty!

My Colonix fiber arrived today!  I'll have some tomorrow morning
1.25 e.w protein powder
Steak
Steamed rutabaga
Goat yogurt
Goat gouda
Almonds
Goat yogurt
Chicken w/curry sauce
Steamed zucchini

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 35 Monday

Day 250

Weight: 140.25lb (63.62kg, 10.02st)
Gain: .25lb
Total lost: 7.25lb (3.29kg, 0.52st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 17.75lb (8.05kg, 1.27st)
Water intake: average

It's a PV day (if I remember correctly)

My Colonix fiber should arrive Tuesday or Wednesday.
1.25 e.w protein powder
Steak
Goat yogurt

And I can't remember the rest!

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 35 Sunday

Day 249

Weight: 140lb (63.50kg, 10.00st)
Gain: 2lb (sodium!)
Total lost: 8.00lb (3.40kg, 0.54st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 18.00lb (8.16kg, 1.29st)

Water intake: low end -- probably not enough

Exercise:  nothing special

OK, it's a gluten-free day/dairy free day, but I am not having an actual Dukan day.

My Colonix fiber should arrive Tuesday or Wednesday.
1.25 e.w protein powder
Waffles (2) GF with strawberry/rhubarb preserves
Goat yogurt

I don't remember what else I had!

Almonds
Hamburger w/gluten-free bun
Steamed zucchini

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 35 Saturday

Day 248

Weight: 138.00lb (62.60kg, 9.86st)
Gain: .5lb
Total lost: 9.50lb (4.31kg, 0.68st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.00lb (9.07kg, 1.43st)

Water intake: 30oz & 60oz lemonade ( 90oz = 2.66l)

Exercise:  swimming -- dipped into the pool to cool off, did about 5min of swimming 3x

Well, I did stay wheat-free, but I did take advantage of being on dairy.  I also had a rye round (fiber), and figured the scale was going to be crappy, so ate the salty hot dogs for dinner.

Surprise surprise, my younger DD had a horrible case of gas in the middle of the night. I woke up to her crying (and she's tough, she doesn't cry from pain very often) After playing Dr. House, I gave her 2 activated charcoal pills, and almost immediately she was burping and felt much better.  Plus we got back to sleep!  Turns out she had 3 meals with wheat yesterday, and for whatever reason, it was too much (pancakes, grilled cheese, leftover pancakes).

I am still out of my Colonix fiber and I didn't make any oat bran again.
1.25 e.w protein powder
Hamburger w/GF bun and lettuce/tomato/ketchup -- it was so enjoyable to eat a hamburger without planning to feel ill!
Curly fries
Mint chocolate chip ice cream
Snickerdoodle cookies (3) - GF
Haagen Daz vanilla milk chocolate ice cream bar
Goat yogurt
Rye round w/goat butter -- this has fiber
Hot dogs (bunless) 2 w/mustard
Almonds

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 34 Friday

Day 247

Weight: 137.50lb (62.37kg, 9.82st)
Loss: .75lb
Total lost: 10.00lb (4.54kg, 0.71st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.50lb (9.30kg, 1.46st)
Average weight this past week: 139.21lb
Average weight the week before: 137.11lb

Well, I am .5lb less than last Friday.  It was that Saturday's 142lb that messed my numbers up! Otherwise my average is under 139 for the week.

Water intake: 58oz & 30oz lemonade ( 88oz = 2.6l)

Exercise:  ran an errand in 30min at lunch, most of it was walking, I only spent 2 minutes at my destination.

Another loss!  Bought the gluten-free hamburger buns, GF cookies.

I am still out of my Colonix fiber and I didn't make any oat bran. Almonds have fiber!
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Omelette w/mushrooms, onions, turkey -- why did this make me puffy???
Goat yogurt
Almonds
Goat gouda
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 34 Thursday

Day 246

Weight: 138.25lb (62.71kg, 9.88st)
Loss: .75lb
Total lost: 9.25lb (4.20kg, 0.66st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 19.75lb (8.96kg, 1.41st)

Water intake: 93oz & 15oz lemonade ( 108oz = 3.19l)

Yay, a loss!

Exercise:  I started P90X!  I did Chest & Back today.

I am going on our annual visit with family friend as their guests at a country club.  Yes, I will be wearing a bikini.  No, I don't think I'll be posting any photos!  I think I'll buy some gluten-free hamburger buns so I can eat the burger without feeling bad.

I am out of my Colonix fiber!  I didn't have time to make any oat bran.
1.25 e.w protein powder
Broiled salmon
Goat yogurt
Almonds
Scrambled eggs
Goat yogurt
Almonds
Turkey sausage links (2)

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 34 Wednesday

Day 245

Weight: 139.00lb (62.60kg, 9.86st)
No change
Total lost: 8.50lb (3.86kg, 0.61st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 19.00lb (8.62kg, 1.36st)

Water intake: 75oz & 12oz Virgil's Free Root Beer (w/stevia) & 15oz lemonade ( 103oz = 3.04l)

The scale didn't move!  I guess I'll have to wait another day for some benefit from gluten-freedom.  I also forgot to drink water at work!  So stupid, as it's so easy to drink iced water as they have a machine (no ice cube trays to fill like at home!)  I didn't have any aspartame today, I found a soda with stevia, so I had that instead.  It was a PP day today.

Exercise:  I did 100 reps of the P90X ab routine in the morning, and I walked 29 blocks (45 minutes) after work.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Broiled salmon
Goat gouda cheese
Almonds
Manchego
Pork chops (2)
Goat yogurt
Almonds

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 34 Tuesday

Day 244

Weight: 139.00lb (62.60kg, 9.86st)
No change
Total lost: 8.50lb (3.86kg, 0.61st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 19.00lb (8.62kg, 1.36st)

Water intake: 63oz & 30oz lemonade (93oz = 2.75l)

So no rye round today, therefore it's a gluten-free day.  I'm dog-sitting my dog's BFF, and didn't want to chomp away on a pork chop next to them, so I went with scrambled eggs instead. 

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Broiled pork chop w/bbq sauce
Steamed rutabaga
Goat yogurt
Almonds
Scrambled eggs (3)
Manchego
Sweet potato pancakes

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 34 Monday

Day 243

Weight: 139.00lb (62.60kg, 9.86st)
Loss: .75lb
Total lost: 8.50lb (3.86kg, 0.61st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 19.00lb (8.62kg, 1.36st)

Water intake: 88oz & 15oz lemonade & 20oz Fresca (123oz = 3.63l)

Well, I wasn't very good today!  The corn was yummy though.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Broiled pork chop w/bbq sauce
Sweet Potato & manchego au gratin -- I never have anything au gratin, but this was with manchego (sheep cheese) so I indulged
Goat yogurt
Almonds

I had dinner at my mom's:
Ear of fresh corn w/margarine -- delicious!
Smoked salmon
Goat cheese
Rye crackers
Manchego
Some marzipan (not too sweet, more like almond paste)
I also drank 2 glasses of white wine

Catchup post for Week 33 Thurs & Friday and Week 34 Sat & Sun

Days 239-242

Weight:
Thursday: 137lb (guestimate)
Friday: 139lb (guestimate)
Saturday: 142lb (!)
Sunday: 139.75lb

I've been a slacker posting-wise.  I've been eating rye rounds w/goat "margarine" almost every day, so I haven't been gluten-free.  I have stayed dairy free though.  Every day I had the usual Colonix fiber, my egg white protein powder drink, and goat yogurt several times.  Sunday and Monday I had pork chops.  On a few days I had some candy.  Friday I had a gin & tonic, and Monday I had some white wine.  I've been drinking 12-20oz of Fresca almost every day.  Water-wise, I've been a little low at work.  I could be drinking more, which would of course mean a faster metabolism & maybe less calories as well.  I also haven't been taking my 4HB supplements.  The 142 on Saturday was a little scary though.  I was very puffy that morning, and I think I was eating salty foods too.  I am glad that I'm still in the 130's, but I could be doing a lot better. 

Exercise... well, I get a little exercise just living here in NYC, but except for Saturday when I did a shopping circuit in the afternoon, I haven't really done much extra.  I need to start doing something, esp. P90X again soon!  I'll try to do something this evening. 

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 34 Wednesday

Day 238

Weight: 136.5lb (62.60kg, 9.86st)
Lost: 1.5lb
Total lost: 9.50lb (4.31kg, 0.68st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.00lb (9.07kg, 1.43st)

Water intake: 77oz & 20oz Fresca ( 97oz = 2.87l)

Very stressful day. I know the number is pretty low, but I think I've also not been working out and I'm losing some of my muscle.  I'm hoping when I start working out again, I'll get smaller but the scale will stay about the same.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Broiled salmon
Small mishmash of beets, goat cheese, escarole, cucumbers (1 cup?)
Goat yogurt
Walnuts

More Goat yogurt
Granola bar
Lots of candy (marmelade/jelly kind) -- can't get any more until next summer, so no more problems there!
Gin & tonic (12oz)

Goat yogurt
Almonds
Manchego cheese

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 34 Tuesday

Day 237

Weight: 138.00lb (62.60kg, 9.86st)
Gain: 1.00lb
Total lost: 9.50lb (4.31kg, 0.68st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.00lb (9.07kg, 1.43st)

Water intake: reasonable & 20oz Fresca

Another PP day until after work. 

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Steak
Goat yogurt
Walnuts
More Goat yogurt
Red wine (1 small glass)
Goat yogurt
Steak w/bbq sauce
Manchego cheese

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 34 Monday

Day 236

Weight: 137.00lb (62.14kg, 9.79st)
Lost: .50lb
Total lost: 10.50lb (4.76kg, 0.75st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 21.00lb (9.53kg, 1.50st)

Water intake: reasonable & 12oz Diet Cream soda

A PP day.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Steak
Goat yogurt
More goat yogurt
Steak w/bbq sauce
Almonds
Manchego cheese

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 34 Sunday

Day 235

Weight: 137.50lb (62.37kg, 9.82st)
No change
Total lost: 10.00lb (4.54kg, 0.71st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.50lb (9.30kg, 1.46st)

Water intake: reasonable

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder

A lot of bbq potato chips (bad!)
Red wine (2 glasses)
Goat yogurt
Steak w/bbq sauce
Cooked squash
Manchego cheese

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 34 Saturday

Day 234

Weight: 137.50lb (62.37kg, 9.82st)
Loss: .50lb
Total lost: 10.00lb (4.54kg, 0.71st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.50lb (9.30kg, 1.46st)

Water intake: reasonable

My mom came over for dinner.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt

I can't remember all the food for Saturday

Steak w/salsa
Salad w/cucumber & balsamic vinaigrette
Red wine
Goat yogurt
Manchego cheese

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 33 Friday

Day 233

Weight: 138.00lb (62.60kg, 9.86st)
Lost: 1.00lb
Total lost: 9.50lb (4.31kg, 0.68st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.00lb (9.07kg, 1.43st)
Average weight this past week: 138.04lb
Average weight the week before: 139.82lb

Water intake: 31oz & 45oz lemonade & 20oz Fresca ( 96oz = l)

I'm feeling better today.  I could still use some more sleep though.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Broiled salmon
Steamed broccoli
Oatmeal raisin cookie (WF)
Goat yogurt
Steak w/bbq sauce
Cooked squash
Manchego cheese

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 33 Thursday

Day 232

Weight: 139.00lb (62.60kg, 9.86st)
Gain: 1.75lb
Total lost: 8.50lb (3.86kg, 0.61st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 19.00lb (8.62kg, 1.36st)

Water intake: 62oz & 45oz lemonade & 20oz fresca ( 127oz = 3.75l)

Why did I not realize it's ragweed season?  No wonder I'm feeling so terrible.  I finally felt halfway decent around 4PM.  I had the potatoes, I felt like I needed some carbs/starch, and they're not fried and didn't seem salty.  I was puffy in the morning, but it got better later in the day.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Omelette w/mushrooms & onions
Home fries (baked)
Goat yogurt
Almonds
More goat yogurt
Steak w/bbq sauce (this usually means about 1tsp)
Cooked squash
Yet another serving of goat yogurt -- at least I'm getting a lot of calcium!

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 33 Wednesday

Day 231

Weight: 137.25lb (62.39kg, 9.80st)
Loss: .25lb
Total lost: 10.25lb (4.66kg, 0.73st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.75lb (9.43kg, 1.48st)
 
Water intake: 94oz & 45 lemonade ( 139oz = 4.11 l)

I woke up at least 6x last night, thank you sinuses, so even though I should have gotten 8 hours, I got less than 7, and it was of course disrupted, so I feel terrible!  Now you know why I avoid dairy most of the time.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Broiled pork chop
Almonds
Broiled salmon
Cooked squash
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 33 Tuesday

Day 230

Weight: 137.5lb (62.37kg, 9.82st)
Loss: 1.00lb
Total lost: 10.00lb (4.54kg, 0.71st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.50lb (9.30kg, 1.46st)

Water intake: 94oz & 45 lemonade ( 139oz = 4.11 l)

Walked and shopped for two hours after work.  Feeling pretty miserable as my sinuses are clearing themselves after having the milk chocolate the last two days.  I need to get more sleep, and I also need to do a PP day or two or three. 

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Steak w/salsa
Lots of almonds
Broiled salmon
Steamed broccoli
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 33 Monday

Day 229

Weight: 138.5lb (62.37kg, 9.82st)
No change
Total lost: 10.00lb (4.54kg, 0.71st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.50lb (9.30kg, 1.46st)

Water intake: 78oz & 45oz lemonade (123oz = 3.63l)

I had a bit of dairy today since I already had some in my system.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Steak w/salsa
Hot chocolate
Goat yogurt
More goat yogurt
A few almonds
Broiled salmon
Steamed broccoli
Manchego

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 33 Sunday

Day 228

Weight: 138.5lb (62.37kg, 9.82st)
Gain: 1.00 lb
Total lost: 10.00lb (4.54kg, 0.71st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.50lb (9.30kg, 1.46st)

Water intake: 30oz & 30oz lemonade & 48oz watered-down lingonberry juice (108oz = 3.19l)

Fell off the wagon a bit at Ikea, but I did spend 5 hrs walking around the store.  We almost missed the last bus home!

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
BBQ ribs
Steamed carrots
a lot of chocolate w/caramel

I wasn't hungry (all that sugar!), so I just snacked for dinner:

Goat yogurt
More goat yogurt
Few almonds

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 33 Saturday

Day 227

Weight: 137.5lb (62.37kg, 9.82st)
Loss: .75lb
Total lost: 10.00lb (4.54kg, 0.71st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 20.50lb (9.30kg, 1.46st)

Water intake: 30oz & 60oz lemonade ( 90oz = 2.66l)

Well, that's good to know!  So that's about 2.5lb of water retention. Maybe I'm craving salt a bit because of the hot weather, and losing sodium in sweat...  It's too hot to do a lot of walking, but I ran two separate errands, so I got some exercise.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Pork sausage patties (2 small)
More goat yogurt
Steak w/bbq sauce
Steamed rutabaga
Sweet potato pancakes
Almonds

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 32 Friday

Day 226

Weight: 138.25lb (62.71kg, 9.88st)
Loss: 1.75lb
Total lost: 9.25lb (4.20kg, 0.66st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 19.75lb (8.96kg, 1.41st)
Average weight this past week: 138.39lb
Average weight the week before: 141.44lb

Water intake: 109oz & 20oz Fresca & 15oz lemonade (144oz = 4.25l)

OK, the plan is to keep the sodium down so I can see where I'm really out scale-wise. 

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Roast pork loin
Spaghetti squash
Goat yogurt
More goat yogurt
Pork chops (2)
Spinach w/mayo
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 32 Thursday

Day 225

Weight: 140lb (63.50kg, 10.00st)
No change
Total lost: 8.00lb (3.40kg, 0.54st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 18.00lb (8.16kg, 1.29st)

Water intake: 80oz & 12oz Fresca & 15oz lemonade ( 107oz = 3.16l)

Payday!  I'm buying food today.  No more hotdogs, nuts & rye rounds for now.  I have to shrink a little to try on my bras that are arriving any day.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Roast pork loin
Grilled zucchini
Steamed spaghetti squash
Goat yogurt
More goat yogurt
Pork chops w/bbq sauce (3!)
Steamed rutabaga

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 32 Wednesday

Day 224

Weight: 140lb (63.50kg, 10.00st)
No change
Total lost: 8.00lb (3.40kg, 0.54st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 18.00lb (8.16kg, 1.29st)

Water intake: 104oz & 15oz lemonade ( 119oz = 3.52l)

More of the same. 
Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Roast pork loin
Goat yogurt
Almonds
More Goat yogurt
Rye round w/goat "margarine"
Almonds
Hot dogs (3) w/mustard

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 32 Tuesday

Day 223

Weight: 140lb (63.50kg, 10.00st)
Loss: .5lb
Total lost: 8.00lb (3.40kg, 0.54st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 18.00lb (8.16kg, 1.29st)

Water intake: 64oz & 45oz lemonade (109oz = 3.2l)

I'm puffy, excess sodium and the gluten in the rye.  Payday is tomorrow, I'll buy a good selection of PV and PP foods, so no more extras.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Chicken breast strips w/salsa
Roasted green beans
Goat yogurt
More Goat yogurt
Rye round w/goat "margarine"
Salted cashews
Almonds
Hot dogs (3) w/mustard

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 32 Monday

Day 222

Weight: 140.5lb (63.73kg, 10.04st)
Gain: 0.5lb
Total lost: 7.00lb (3.18kg, 0.50st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 17.50lb (7.94kg, 1.25st)

Water intake: 96 & 15oz lemonade ( 111oz = 3.28l)

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Almonds
Tomato meat sauce
Spinach w/mayo
Goat yogurt
More Goat yogurt
Rye round w/goat "margarine"
I went to a bar restaurant to meet a friend, had 1.5 hard ciders and a salad w/grilled chicken
Almonds
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 32 Sunday

Day 221

Weight: 140lb (63.50kg, 10.00st)
Gain: .5lb
Total lost: 8.00lb (3.40kg, 0.54st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 18.00lb (8.16kg, 1.29st)

Water intake: reasonable

I forgot, I had a small glass of red wine last night.  I had had a problem the last few times I had red wine at dinner or in the evening, with waking up in the middle of the night with my heart pounding.  It's called Holiday Heart Syndrome.  Well, this time I didn't wake up or have a pounding heart, so that amount of wine is "safe".

I also wanted to explain the goat "margarine" I've been eating.  When I was on vacation, my cousin told me of a method to create one's own margarine.  She blended 400g of butter with 4dl of rapeseed oil and 4dl of water.  The result was a creamy always soft butter.  I bought 200g of goat butter, and added 2dl of canola (rapeseed) oil and 2dl of water and made my own batch.  It was too runny, so I added some more goat butter, and now I have my own goat "margarine"!  It's really white though, and doesn't look right as I'm putting it on my rye bread.

I'm not feeling very inspired to do Dukan with intensity. 

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
I'm not sure what I had for lunch.
Goat yogurt
Rye round w/goat "margarine"
Tomato meat sauce
Spinach w/mayo
Almonds
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet Restart -- Cruise Week 32 Saturday

Day 220

Weight: 139.5lb (63.28kg, 9.96st)
Gain: 1.25lb
Total lost: 8.00lb (3.63kg, 0.57st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 18.50lb (8.39kg, 1.32st)



Water intake: reasonable

Well, I cheated a lot.  My first cheat food was unsatisfying, so I had something else, and then on the way home I stopped and picked up yet another dessert.  Well, I was finally satisfied!  Dinner was on the light side.

Colonix
1.25 e.w protein powder
Goat yogurt
Gluten-free dairy free chocolate cake (yucky)
Carvel vanilla soft-serve ice cream w/rainbow sprinkles -- very good!
Magnum double caramel ice cream
Goat yogurt
Rye round w/goat "margarine"
Almonds

I can't remember what else I had