Dukan Diet 2013 -- Week 7 & 8 catchup post

Day 44-54
My weight is still hovered in the 150-152 area. The countdown wasn't helping me stay with the program. I've had a beer 1-2x a week, I had wine last week Wednesday.  This Wednesday I had a G&T, some chocolate, 1 piece of sushi w/rice, and a suspicious sauce with some baby lambchops at a catered office function.  I have increased my walking, I walked 1hr after work yesterday, got off one stop early today, and have gone out and walked around the neighborhood every lunch this week. Today is a PP day.

I started taking copper, selenium, Vit E & potassium supplements earlier this week, in case these would help get rid of "age spots".  Sometimes it can be due to a deficiency, so I thought I'd give it a try.  I am also drinking gotu kola which may also help with the spots, and nettle tea to help with kidney and liver functions.

Dukan Diet 2013 -- Week 7 Monday

Day 43 (aka Day 19, 41 days left)
Weight: 150.50b (68.27kg, 10.75st)
Loss: 0.50lb
Total Dukan 2013: 2.50lb (1.13kg, .18st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 7.50lb (3.40kg, .54st)

Water & other liquids (non-caffeinated): not enough

Exercise: ran errand at lunch, walked to next subway stop on the way home, ran another errand near home

Today was a PP day.  I had 2 tsp coconut sugar with my morning tea, but then nothing else w/carbs.

Colonix
Scrambled eggs
Steak
Goat gouda
Salmon

Dukan Diet 2013 -- Week 6 Sunday

Day 42 (aka Day 18, 42 days left)
Weight: 151.00b (68.49kg, 10.79st)
Loss: 1.00lb
Total Dukan 2013: 2.00lb (0.91kg, .14st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 7.00lb (3.18kg, .50st)

Water & other liquids (non-caffeinated): medium

Exercise: ran errands

Had a long talk with my friend who is an herbalist, talking about my digestive issues.  I mentioned how I felt a lot better, and wasn't having bloating issues in Belgium.  What was different?  I wasn't drinking as much water, I was having a beer a day, and I was away from my pets.  Since my trip I've decreased my water intake.  I also cut out an extra allergen (stevia).  I have also increased my walking, not as much as I should, but it was down to minimum required to get to work & home.  So now I am going to try having a beer on PV days.  I am going to continue to have minimal carbs on PP days, so no yogurt tomorrow. 

Colonix
Scrambled eggs
Goat yogurt
What else did I have?
Goat yogurt
Mexican coke (1 bottle)
Potato chips (small bag)
Goat yogurt
Lamburger
Glass of Belgian ale

Dukan Diet 2013 -- Week 6 Saturday

Day 41 (aka Day 17, 43 days left)
Weight: 152.00b (68.95kg, 10.86st)
No change
Total Dukan 2013: 1.00lb (0.45kg, .07st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 6.00lb (2.72kg, .43st)

Water & other liquids (non-caffeinated): medium

Exercise: ran errands

Colonix
Goat yogurt
? Don't remember
Sweet potato chips
Pork chops w/home-made bbq sauce (2)
Bottle of Stout

Dukan Diet 2013 -- Week 6 Friday

Day 40 (aka Day 16, 44 days left)
Weight: 152.00b (68.95kg, 10.86st)
Gain: 3.50lb
Total Dukan 2013: 1.00lb (0.45kg, .07st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 6.00lb (2.72kg, .43st)

Water & other liquids (non-caffeinated): 87oz

Exercise: work commute

I met the same friend for lunch. I wasn't good about avoiding the chocolate & dairy either.  I am continuing the cleansing program, but I am adding some wormwood tincture and hand-made freshly ground clove capsules.  I still feel like my system is not right.  Maybe it's parasites, maybe it's a candida problem.  I'm hoping this will solve whatever it is.

Colonix
Scrambled eggs
Goat yogurt
Hamburger patty w/tomato & lettuce, hand-cut fries
3 chocolate bars at work

Dukan Diet 2013 -- Week 6 Thursday

Day 39 (aka Day 15, 45 days left)
Weight: 148.50lb (67.36kg, 10.61st)
No change
Total Dukan 2013: 4.50lb (2.04kg, .32st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 9.50lb (4.31kg, .68st)

Water & other liquids (non-caffeinated): 87oz

Exercise: work commute

I met a friend I haven't seen in 3+yrs.  I tried to keep it gluten-free, but there was a sauce, and I had the fries.  The lungs are getting better.

No fiber today
Scrambled eggs w/2 pork links
Spaghetti squash
Another vegetables -- I can't remember what it was
Roasted chicken
Goat yogurt
Steak au poivre w/a few veggies & shoestring fries
Wine (2-3 glasses)
Caved and had several pieces of chocolate

Dukan Diet 2013 -- Week 6 Wednesday

Day 38 (aka Day 14, 46 days left)
Weight: 148.50lb (67.36kg, 10.61st)
No change
Total Dukan 2013: 4.50lb (2.04kg, .32st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 9.50lb (4.31kg, .68st)

Water & other liquids (non-caffeinated): 99oz

Exercise: work commute

No fiber today
Scrambled eggs w/2 pork links
Steak
Goat yogurt

Too much time has passed, I can't remember

Dukan Diet 2013 -- Week 6 Tuesday

Day 37 (aka Day 13, 47 days left)
Weight: 148.50lb (67.36kg, 10.61st)
Gain: .5lb
Total Dukan 2013: 4.50lb (2.04kg, .32st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 9.50lb (4.31kg, .68st)

Water & other liquids (non-caffeinated): 117oz

Exercise: work commute

Still coughing up junk from my lungs, but it's getting better I guess.  Still sounds terrible though. Found a good article re: carnitine, red meat & heart disease, courtesy of Fat Head.  Made me feel a lot better about my steak!

No fiber today
Scrambled eggs
Hamburger patty w/lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup
Handmade potato chips

Goat yogurt
Sweet potato chips w/salt
Manchego cheese
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet 2013 -- Week 6 Monday

Day 36 (aka Day 12, 48 days left)
Weight: 148.00lb (67.13kg, 10.57st)
Loss: 1.25lb
Total Dukan 2013: 5.00lb (2.27kg, .36st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 10.00lb (4.54kg, .71st)
Average weight this past week: 149.64lb
Average weight the week before: 151.36lb

Water & other liquids (non-caffeinated): not enough!

Exercise: work commute

I made it to work, but I'm definitely not 100% yet.  I forgot my makeup bag, so all I had was foundation.  I'll have to pick something up at lunch.  Well, that NYTimes article regarding meat, carnitine & heart disease was sort of scary, but then again, I wonder if people who were not eating grain would have the same bacteria?  No idea.  Anyway, since I've always craved beef, I'm going to stick to it for now. 

No fiber today
Scrambled eggs
Goat yogurt

Butternut squash
Manchego cheese
Goat yogurt

Dukan Diet 2013 -- Week 5 Sunday

Day 35 (aka Day 11, 49 days left)
Weight: 149.25lb (67.70kg, 10.66st)
Loss: .75lb
Total Dukan 2013: 3.75lb (1.70kg, .27st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 8.75lb (3.97kg, .63st)

Water & other liquids (non-caffeinated): a lot!

Exercise: none, trying to get better

I'm feeling a little better, but still feeling lousy, just less lousy than yesterday!  My eyes actually hurt after I've been using my laptop a while.  I had lemon balm tea last night before bed, and I slept better and longer. As for the Colonix protocol, usually after 30/60/90 days, there's 5 day break from the pills.  Friday was day 50, so I'll take the break now, and give my body a rest from them.

No fiber today
Scrambled eggs
Sweet potato
Manchego cheese
Butternut squash
Chicken breast tenders w/goat yogurt paprika sauce

Dukan Diet 2013 -- Week 5 Saturday

Day 34 (aka Day 10, 50 days left)
Weight: 150.00lb (68.04kg, 10.71st)
Gain: .25lb
Total Dukan 2013: 3.00lb (1.36kg, .21st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 8.00lb (3.63kg, .57st)

Water & other liquids (non-caffeinated): a lot!

Exercise: none, trying to get better

Still sick.  I fell asleep before I had my lemon balm tea, and boy did I notice the difference.  I woke up constantly and couldn't go back to sleep after 6:30.  I had some honey with my tea, but now I'm worried it might add to my allergies, so it's back to the coconut sugar tomorrow.  I've also been doing Dr. Natura's Colonix protocol with Paranil, but today I didn't have the pills.


No fiber today
Spinach w/a little mayo
A few walnuts
Goat yogurt
Sweet potato
Manchego cheese
Goat yogurt
Steak w/salsa

Dukan Diet 2013 -- Week 5 Friday

Day 33 (aka Day 9, 51 days left)
Weight: 149.75b (67.93kg, 10.70st)
Loss: .5lb
Total Dukan 2013: 3.25lb (1.47kg, .23st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 8.25lb (3.74kg, .59st)

Water & other liquids (non-caffeinated): a lot!

Exercise: had to get more tissues from the store!

So I'm home sick today.  Must have woken up at least 10x, and used up at least a box of tissues.  I am on day two of no stevia, so I'm not sure if this is a cold or my system clearing out.  My lungs are clearing, and that's usually not part of the beginning of a cold, but it does happen when I've been eating dairy and stop.  My lungs immediately start to get rid of the extra fluid.  It might also explain why I've been stuck.  I also didn't have my protein powder, it also has stevia.  I've been putting coconut sugar instead in my tea.

No fiber today
Scrambled eggs (4)
A few walnuts
Sweet potato
Hamburger patty
Manchego cheese
Cold-Eeze lozenges (probably 6+) -- they taste like candy!

Steak w/salsa

Dukan Diet 2013 -- Week 5 Thursday

Day 32 (aka Day 8, 52 days left)
Weight: 150.25b (68.15kg, 10.73st)
Loss: .5lb
Total Dukan 2013: 2.75lb (1.25kg, .20st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 7.75lb (3.52kg, .55st)

Water & other liquids (non-caffeinated): 80oz

Exercise: nothing special

It's a PV day, and a no stevia day.  My throat is a little scratchy.  Am I getting a cold?  I wasn't very hungry today, and got to bed earlier than usual.

Colonix fiber
Scrambled eggs
Salad w/mushrooms
Steak
Butternut squash
Manchego cheese

Dukan Diet 2013 -- Week 5 Wednesday

Day 31 (aka Day 7, 53 days left)
Weight: 150.50b (68.27kg, 10.75st)
Gain: .75lb
Total Dukan 2013: 2.50lb (1.13kg, .18st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 7.50lb (3.40kg, .54st)

Water & other liquids (non-caffeinated): 99oz

Exercise: nothing special

Sodium?  Puffiness?  Plus the plumbing isn't optimal.  My pants feel roomier, so I'm just going to have to be patient.  It's another PP day today.

Colonix fiber
1 scoop e.w. protein powder
Scrambled eggs
Broiled salmon
Hamburger patties (2)
Manchego cheese

Dukan Diet 2013 -- Week 5 Tuesday

Day 30 (aka Day 6, 54 days left)
Weight: 149.75b (67.93kg, 10.70st)
Loss: .5lb
Total Dukan 2013: 3.25lb (1.47kg, .23st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 8.25lb (3.74kg, .59st)

Water & other liquids (non-caffeinated): 99oz

Exercise: nothing special

Joy joy!  I broke the 150lb barrier!  I've been bouncing from 150-155lb for over 3 months, so I'm super excited!  However, by the end of the day, I felt a little puffy, either the carbs in the yogurt or the sodium in the tomato meat sauce.  Sadly, I don't think the scale is going to go down.

Colonix fiber
Scrambled eggs w/peppers & onions
Salad w/mushrooms, cucumbers
Steak
Goat yogurt
Hamburger patties (2)
Tomato meat sauce

Dukan Diet 2013 -- Week 5 Monday

Day 29 (aka Day 5, 55 days left)
Weight: 150.25b (68.15kg, 10.73st)
No change
Total Dukan 2013: 2.75lb (1.25kg, .20st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 7.75lb (3.52kg, .55st)

Water & other liquids (non-caffeinated): 95oz

Exercise: nothing special

Today is a PP day.  I will have a PV day tomorrow to eat up some veggies/salad that is getting old, then PP again on Wed/Thurs.  I'm OK with the scale not moving down, it didn't go up, and I was puffy, so tomorrow it'll be lower.

Colonix fiber
Scrambled eggs (I was out of protein powder, so I had a huge serving -- too much actually)
Steak
Turkey sausage
Hamburger patties (2)
Manchego cheese

Dukan Diet 2013 -- Week 4 Sunday

Day 28 (or rather, Day 4, 56 days left)
Weight: 150.25b (68.15kg, 10.73st)
Loss: .25lb
Total Dukan 2013: 2.75lb (1.25kg, .20st)
Total lost since 3/2011: 7.75lb (3.52kg, .55st)

Water & other liquids (non-caffeinated): 102oz

Exercise: nothing special

I redid the Dukan Diet schedule using Tuesday & Wednesday the 26th & 27th of March as the two days of Attack, and 60 days of Cruise ending on Tuesday May 27th.  So now, when I'm tempted to "cheat" even a little, I'm focused on how few days are left to be strict.  Today is only 56 days.

I thought I'd try the shirataki noodles, but I'm not going to have them again.  I got bloated again, and don't want to go through that again! Yes, they are zero carbs, but no thanks.

Colonix fiber
1 scoop e.w. protein powder
Hamburger patty
Spinach w/mayo
Goat yogurt
More goat yogurt (to make me sleepy so I can take a nap)
Tomato meat sauce w/shirataki noodles
Steamed broccoli
Sweet potato chips (1.7oz, 238 cals, 30.6g carbs)
Goat yogurt