It isn't as easy as it looks on some of the blogs. Yes, I was never really hungry, but I felt constantly surrounded by foods that I am not supposed to have. I didn't succumb to temptation and managed to get through the day on Pure Protein. I had a meeting at my house tonight and served wine, beer, cheeses, candy and other snacks--and while I love all those drinks and foods, it wasn't as challenging as I thought it might be just to stay away from them. It helped that I had sirloin steak for dinner along with some Greek yogurt just before everyone arrived.
At breakfast I had a galette and vanilla yogurt. For lunch I had a grilled chicken breast. Later in the day I had a hard-boiled eggs and also a few chicken livers when I felt hungry.
This afternoon, I made 1/2 of a turkey breast (no oil, just spices) in the oven and I will eat that for lunches, snacks in the next few days.
Tomorrow I am invited to a luncheon and I am dreading it--I want to stay with the program, but have no idea if anything will be served that I can eat and I can't cancel out.
It's going to be tough, I'm afraid.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
shopping
Today I told my friend, Allene, that I feel like everything goes against me when I want to start a diet/new eating plan. For example, tomorrow I have to have a meeting at my house where I am expected to serve wine, cheese, and other goodies. On Tuesday I am invited to a luncheon-which has already been paid for by the hostess, so I definitely can't back out on that. It goes on and on. I thought about starting the diet on Wednesday, but for sure something else will just come up. I am going to try to start tomorrow anyway-will do the best I can on Tuesday- and just hop right back on the Dukan wagon Tuesday night.
I am hoping that by keeping us this blog, I will have to stick to the plan!
Went to Sendiks (our local grocery store) this afternoon. Along with the aforementioned munchies for tomorrow night, I bought eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt (lemon, vanilla and plain), tuna packed in water, salmon, chicken breasts, sirloin steaks, chicken livers and of course, OAT BRAN. Also picked up some more cans of Klarbrun sparking water because I like that more than regular water. For the first time in my life I also bought Splenda for my tea--instead of my usual teaspoon of sugar.
When I got home, I cooked the chicken livers and hard boiled a bunch of eggs for the week.
Tonight is my last hurrah with potatoes for awhile, I guess. For dinner: Marlin on the grill, roasted potatoes and a cucumber salad.
Good-bye veggies and starch! ^_^
Wish me luck and willpower!
I am hoping that by keeping us this blog, I will have to stick to the plan!
Went to Sendiks (our local grocery store) this afternoon. Along with the aforementioned munchies for tomorrow night, I bought eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt (lemon, vanilla and plain), tuna packed in water, salmon, chicken breasts, sirloin steaks, chicken livers and of course, OAT BRAN. Also picked up some more cans of Klarbrun sparking water because I like that more than regular water. For the first time in my life I also bought Splenda for my tea--instead of my usual teaspoon of sugar.
When I got home, I cooked the chicken livers and hard boiled a bunch of eggs for the week.
Tonight is my last hurrah with potatoes for awhile, I guess. For dinner: Marlin on the grill, roasted potatoes and a cucumber salad.
Good-bye veggies and starch! ^_^
Wish me luck and willpower!
Friday, June 10, 2011
The Dukan diet - The Party's Over...
June 10, 2011
Here are the facts: I'm female, 55 years old and ready to begin my first real diet. Oh, I tried Weight Watchers a couple of times for a couple of weeks, but honestly the portion control thing always defeated me. When I was younger-in fact until I was 50-I never really had a need to diet. I had been naturally thin all my life. I know. I was very, very lucky.
But menopause has arrived, we are empty nesters who love to eat out, and we have an active social life with lots of good times and wine. These things have added up and I need to learn a new way to eat and drink.
The Dukan Diet intrigues me because I love meat and eggs, and am not all that crazy about fruit. I like many vegetables, but a salad for lunch with low-fat dressing on the side has never done the trick to fill me up.
I think one of the hardest things for me will be to remember to drink enough liquids throughout the day.
Also, I like to eat more than one thing at a meal-so I have to try having meat with cottage cheese or yogurt. Or maybe meat rolled up with cream cheese?
I have read the Dukan Diet book and have made a list of things to buy. Can I really eat all the lean hamburgers I want? Can I really eat two cans of tuna if I am hungry? Can I really eat chicken livers for lunch? I keep reading my list and checking the book--not sure how many days I should attempt the Attack. Ideally, I'd love to lose 12-15 pounds, but I would be very happy with 10. I think I will try for 5 days. Today is Friday, I am going to shop with my list in hand on Sunday and HOPEFULLy, start on Monday.
I have a couple of friends who may be joining me in this venture--I hope so. It will be much easier to share it with someone.
If anybody is out there reading this-any comments or encouragement would be most welcome!
Here are the facts: I'm female, 55 years old and ready to begin my first real diet. Oh, I tried Weight Watchers a couple of times for a couple of weeks, but honestly the portion control thing always defeated me. When I was younger-in fact until I was 50-I never really had a need to diet. I had been naturally thin all my life. I know. I was very, very lucky.
But menopause has arrived, we are empty nesters who love to eat out, and we have an active social life with lots of good times and wine. These things have added up and I need to learn a new way to eat and drink.
The Dukan Diet intrigues me because I love meat and eggs, and am not all that crazy about fruit. I like many vegetables, but a salad for lunch with low-fat dressing on the side has never done the trick to fill me up.
I think one of the hardest things for me will be to remember to drink enough liquids throughout the day.
Also, I like to eat more than one thing at a meal-so I have to try having meat with cottage cheese or yogurt. Or maybe meat rolled up with cream cheese?
I have read the Dukan Diet book and have made a list of things to buy. Can I really eat all the lean hamburgers I want? Can I really eat two cans of tuna if I am hungry? Can I really eat chicken livers for lunch? I keep reading my list and checking the book--not sure how many days I should attempt the Attack. Ideally, I'd love to lose 12-15 pounds, but I would be very happy with 10. I think I will try for 5 days. Today is Friday, I am going to shop with my list in hand on Sunday and HOPEFULLy, start on Monday.
I have a couple of friends who may be joining me in this venture--I hope so. It will be much easier to share it with someone.
If anybody is out there reading this-any comments or encouragement would be most welcome!
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