20 lbs lost - Month 2, Day 4.

This is a proud moment for me. Not too long ago I blogged that I had lost 17lbs. But finally, I have hit 20!!! <3
This is huge for me because in 3lbs, I will be in the 12's! well 12.13 that is...
I started off as 14.8 stone, I am only planning to go on with this diet until November for health reasons.
I have also started to eat one wholemeal toast every morning. I feel like the carbs are needed for our bodies and for now, this one carb is enough.

Everyone update me on how you are doing. I love knowing everyone's journeys. Please also tell me your average weightloss per week :)

"you have halved!" Compliments & Cravings

-I still can't comment on anyone's blogs fyi :( 

That's a direct quote from my brother. I hadn't seen him in months and he noticed my weight loss right away. He keeps telling me I have 'halved' but obviously I haven't just yet. I am on my 18th lb so far, which is HUGE for me. I have never been that good on a diet yet not slipped up once.
I keep thinking that at some point I will slip up...But I haven't yet...YET.
I am officially a size down in my clothes <3 and I can finally see a difference in my stubborn areas.

I stepped up my exercise. Walking twice a day now and more up hill!

I am REALLY CRAVING CHOCOLATE. I can't handle this. Even my Oat Bran muffins aren't cutting it since I want that melty...gooey goodness. argh.



Stay Motivated peeps!

1 Month Summary: 17lbs down

6th of June: Starting Weight 14.8 stone
3rd of July: Current Weight 13.5 and a half stone!
Total Weight loss: 17lbs in almost a month

I have almost reached the 20lb mark! Can't believe it!
I am just using this opportunity to update you guys on how I'm feeling, what I'm doing blah blah.
Currently, I love the fact that I don't need to hide my ass under a cardigan just as much any more. It feels good! Imagine how I'll feel in a month?
Last month my period felt VERY light, I am waiting for the 17th of July to see how my period is then. I'm guessing the weight loss has confused my body a bit.

I am getting to the point where recipes in my brain are not coming very fast. I'm getting stuck for ideas. I do not eat seafood so I am looking for chicken/beef/turkey recipes. Paste links of recipes that you like in the comments. It would help me a lot!

Don't you just love the fact that you can turn to someone in a conversation and say "Hey I don't eat McDonalds! or drink CocaCola" (Well I wouldn't suggest you drink CocaCola or eat Mcdonalds anyway, BDS)
But it's like, yeah, I'm healthy. Yay!

I'm also making some other changes. I am drying my hair naturally to let it grow out healthier. My hair used to be black/brown but from damage it's going brown. Not even joking lol.


Here are some blogs I am currently reading:
http://dukanmemoirs.blogspot.com/
http://dukanblogging.blogspot.com/
http://veerukka.blogspot.com/
http://alexasdukanblog.blogspot.com/
http://lebbok.blogspot.com/
http://lmcontrary.blogspot.com/

Happy Dieting!

CHOCOLATE Oat Bran Muffins! Get your chocolate fix :)

Ingredients:

11g of Baking Powder

50g of Hot Chocolate powder (Low in fat)

30g of Cocoa Powder (Low fat)

2 eggs

6tbsp of oatbran

One cup of milk

Sweetener (I used 5 tablespoons because my sweetener isn't that sweet. Use your sweetener according to taste)

Method:

Mix all of the ingredients (minus the milk) together until a paste. Slowly add the milk and mix more. (if you feel like it is becoming too liquidy, stop pouring in the milk!)
Put 2.5 tablespoons of the mixture into each cupcake casing. (Use silicone ones if possible)

Set the oven to 170 degrees Celsius and leave for 20-25 minutes.

If eating on the 2nd day, warm up your muffin for 10 seconds in the microwave.

Enjoy! Let me know if you try it :)

Weight loss halt + Exercise!

Starting weight: 14.8 stone (eeek)
Current weight at week four: 13.7 stone and a half!

My weight has been steady for a good few days now, so it's time for me to step up my exercise routine to start knocking off the lbs again! The Dukan book did state that the 'Cruise phase' would take some time to catch up with you, and that's happening now.
My current routine as advised by Dukan has been walking for thirty minutes a day. However, I feel like some stubborn areas of my body need to be tackled!
Walking has been great for my number one problem area: My hips & legs.
My legs need a bit more work, and my upper arms still make me look like a bat! My stomach, due to my shape, is going down very nicely!

Okay, so down to business.
WALKING: I will be walking as per usual, every morning for 30 minutes or more.
ARMS:When I arrive home I shall rest for 30 minutes and use small weights for my upper arm toning (20 times with each arm)
THIGHS: Squats! Basic Chair Squats

I would love it if some of you left in the comments below, what exercises you have been doing!

Day 19, Week 3 - 14lbs lost! UPDATE

I'm not sure if this is normal...but I have lost a full stone. I'm not complaining, but I just don't know what to expect from this diet! So that's 1 stone down...3.5 more to go! I'm thinking that because I am very young, I seem to be losing weight quicker. You should know that I have not had one single cheat day in almost 3 weeks.
I have noticed more people commenting on my blog, and it's amazing to know people are reading it. However I can't seem to comment on anyone's blogs. Blogger just wont let me! ahhh, so frustrating.
I get to the comment section, sign in, and the sign in area looks blank and wont let me comment...if anyone knows what this is let me know!

Would it be helpful to anyone if I posted before/after pictures? Let me know...
Happy Dukaning!

Pizza Recipe + Day 13 - Week 2!

Ingredients:

• 1tsp of Baking Powder
• 1tbsp of Corn Flour
• 2 Eggs
• 2tbsp of Oat Bran
• 2tbsp of Fat Free Yogurt
• (Toppings of your choice) Mushrooms, Turkey Ham, Tomatoes and Chicken strips
• 1tsp of Tomato Puree mixed with a drop of water
• 1tbsp of Quark

1. Put the eggs, yoghurt, oat bran, cornflour, baking powder into a bowl and mix
2. Meanwhile, put the mushrooms and chicken slices into a pan to get crispy
3. Once crispy enough, pour the mixture over the mushroom and chicken and cover the pan so the bottom goes crispy. 
4. While the top is still liquid and the base is slightly crispy, add the rest of your toppings and leave to get a little crispier. 
5. Once it's not as liquidy, put the pizza onto the grill at a medium setting and add little drops of the puree+water and a few blobs of Quark on top. 
6. Leave until crispy then enjoy!

Starting weight 14.8 stone, Current weight 13.10 stone and a quarter!
I have not fallen off the diet once! Who knew I had so much willpower...

Day 11, Week 2 - 9.5lbs lost (kind of) + Period Weight

Being a female, we often gain a little 'period weight' ...however, what seems to be happening to me is one day i'll be 1 lb more than the previous day...and then it goes down again.
I'm curious to know how much I will weigh when my period is finished. Normally when I am on my period I gain around 3lbs in water weight, YES 3. I have the bloated feeling for a good week, so let's see how that goes.

I just checked my weight it shows that I have lost 9.5lbs. But like I said, it changes due to my period. Being a woman is so hard eh?
Yes, I am planning on doing some before/after pictures once i lose a bit more weight...
If anyone knows of any good bingo wing exercises (u know the flappy part of the upper arm) I would be so happy to know what they are! I find that area so tedious and even when i lose weight it stays so large.
If I lose 5lbs more, I will be my weight at 16 years old! can't wait.

My current exercise routine:

• walk 30 minutes in the morning to the grocery shop
• midday (if i have time) use dumbbells
• walk for 15 minutes after dinner

Let me know how you guys are catching on!

Day 9, Week 2 - 7lbs lost!

I ended the Attack phase of the diet 4 days ago which I lost 5lbs...Now my current total is 7lbs lost!!!
My parents are telling me that it shows in my face which made me very happy :)
I am alternating the cruise phase with a 1/1 alternation.
One day pure protein, one day protein and vegetables. Any shortness of breath has gone and I feel much happier. I made oat bran muffins the other day and they went down a treat.

I forgot to mention my Dukan chart from the start of my diet. The evaluation shows I should be done by november.

Happy dieting! x