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Basically, this is just a new spin on the Atkins Diet and The South Beach Diet, The South Beach Diet Supercharged: Faster Weight Loss and Better Health for Life . Now, I know what you're saying: "But Brittany, you didn't lose a pound on South Beach and hated it." I know, I know. But for some reason this French dude has got me all fired up about lo
I may be getting ahead of myself, but so far I'm giving this book 4 stars. I'll change my review once I get started/finish (fingers crossed) the diet.Basically, this is just a new spin on the Atkins Diet and The South Beach Diet, The South Beach Diet Supercharged: Faster Weight Loss and Better Health for Life . Now, I know what you're saying: "But Brittany, you didn't lose a pound on South Beach and hated it." I know, I know. But for some reason this French dude has got me all fired up about losing weight, and I think that is a feat in and of itself. Okay, maybe it's not Dr. Dukan, but Kate Middleton who has me all jacked up (she allegedly did this diet before the big... I mean epic... day when she married that prince guy from England who I heard is going to be king... and this got her to her teeny, tiny, anorexic proportions).
So, now I'm going to give you a book review, a.k.a., my personal weight loss saga. As I stated earlier, South Beach didn't work, even though I followed it as prescribed. My weight remained stagnant. I also read that Skinny Bitch book, Skinny Bitch: A No-Nonsense, Tough-Love Guide for Savvy Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap and Start Looking Fabulous! , where those f***ing b****es scared the s*** out of me and I decided to be a f***ing vegan, in which nothing satisfied me and I actually gained weight eating vegetables and fake f***ing cheese. And then there was Bethenny Frankel with Naturally Thin, Naturally Thin: Unleash Your SkinnyGirl and Free Yourself from a Lifetime of Dieting . Ah, sweet, intelligent, funny, skinny, perfect (not to mention, rich) Bethenny. If I could be anyone in the world, it would be her. Again, I read her on my vegan kick, which she supports, but says you should eat what you want... within reason. Her theory was that you can eat anything you want, as long as you only take a few bites. Basically, it's the "everything in moderation" diet. Okay, that is clearly logical... except I'm reading this book because I get high from shoveling mass quantities of food in my mouth. So I succumbed to the fact that I will never, ever, be Bethenny Frankel. And don't even talk to me about The Little Black Dress Diet, The Little Black Dress Diet .
Now comes Dr. Pierre Dukan. He seems like such a sweet, nerdy man, which is weird because he's French and I thought those guys were notorious for being American hating a**holes. Just like the South Beach book, he seems to back up all of his claims with science, such as protein is more filling and it takes more calories to digest it; carbs, sugars and fats are exactly the opposite in that they are less filling, high in calories, and take less effort to digest; yada, yada, yada. He also makes you feel like it's not your fault for being fat, which is nice, but I think that is what got me here in the first place. Overall it is a four phase, high protein, low fat, low carb, low sugar diet where 20 to 60 minutes of walking a day is prescribed. Obviously, the book goes into more detail, but I don't want to cross the line into copyright infringement by giving away all the secrets. Of course, the whole time I was reading it, just as with every other diet book, I was nodding my head, saying to myself "OMG, I totally get that!"
So, I'm starting this coming Monday, and if I have any success, or, God forbid, failure, I'll let you know!
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Well it has me on a diet again for the first time in ages so it gives you the impetus to start at least. It gives you an ABSOLUTE plan... there is no confusion about what you can have and what you can't and as you eat as much protein as you want you must decide for yourself what a portion is. I know Edit...Week 1: down 7lbs, week 2: down 8lbs by week 7 down 33lbs in total and it's still EASY! [Edit: in 5 months i lost 53lbs and i have kept it off for the last four months eating a very normaldeit]
Well it has me on a diet again for the first time in ages so it gives you the impetus to start at least. It gives you an ABSOLUTE plan... there is no confusion about what you can have and what you can't and as you eat as much protein as you want you must decide for yourself what a portion is. I know that sounds like it could be dangerous but trust me... you won't overeat chicken backed without any fat. You'll have a big portion but then your sick of it :)
My problems with the book are that you kinda have to under-eat during the Attack phase (I only ate around 850 calories yesterday), the food is quite boring and it encourages you to use artificial sweetener in lots of recipes.
My favourite bits... its easy, straight forward and you can feel it working from the begining.
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I used to be pretty much a slave to food. My problem has always been portion control, and a pesky sweet tooth. This book is well written, clearly and simply outlines re
I have been on this diet for about 1.5-2 months now and it has worked wonders for me. Sometimes all it takes is seeing one photo of yourself to realize that something has to change. The result of this was purchasing this book after a colleague recommended it to me. I already have lost 15lbs and am losing more and more by the week.I used to be pretty much a slave to food. My problem has always been portion control, and a pesky sweet tooth. This book is well written, clearly and simply outlines requirements and the "how to" of the diet in a non patronizing way.
I have learned a new way of cooking my food and a lot about my body and healthy eating. Some days I feel like I have a new lease on life. I have more energy to do things like play tennis on a regular basis, take my dog for longer walks etc, my skin has completely cleared up and the best thing is that my confidence, which has been relatively non existent for years is starting to peek it's head out again. Many people complain that the diet is very restrictive - but it is what you make it. I have made many wonderful and fulfilling dishes since starting (example: the amazing turkey pumpkin chili i made last night, chocolate cookie before bed everyday). Food no longer controls me, which is the most liberating feeling. Many of the people who feel they cannot do this diet - or that it's far too restrictive, only focus on the first two stages, without completely understanding that those are a means to an end, and that in 3rd and 4th stages, more food is reintroduced to your diet and you are left eating relatively normally again.
The reason why I gave the book 4 stars instead of 5 was because I noted a number of inconsistencies. For example, the book says I can have lean cuts of pork, but on the website it says that no pork is allowed. Since the diet is fairly new, I am sure these are all kinks which will eventually work themselves out.
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I've been through Weight Watchers and more and nothing seems to work. This plan seems to have some validity. It has a definite framework that moves from one Phase through another to the point you can, once again, eat anything you want. Of course, if you follow the diet to the letter you probably won't have the same unhealthy eating habits you had when you started.
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I'm gonna call this a four out of five not because of the writing style but because of the plan and the explanation of why it works.I've been through Weight Watchers and more and nothing seems to work. This plan seems to have some validity. It has a definite framework that moves from one Phase through another to the point you can, once again, eat anything you want. Of course, if you follow the diet to the letter you probably won't have the same unhealthy eating habits you had when you started.
The one thing that stands out to me in this book and the plan, in general, is that the Diet is very strict. If you are in one Phase or another, you must, without any deviation, stick to the foods n that Phase. Pierre Dukan's writing style is very authoritarian and didactic. He makes no pretense of trying to coddle you and suggest that if you fall off the wagon that "it's ok" and you can just start over tomorrow. There is no "falling off the wagon" of you want to follow this diet and be successful.
In fact, it was the tone of the authoritarian father figure that started to get under my skin in a few places. Dr. Dukan seems to think that people who have had trouble taking off weight with other diets or with simply counting calories need a very strong (some may call it rigid) structure and explicit direction. He's probably right.
What I liked about the diet, though, is that you can eat unlimited amounts of food within the category of the Phase you're in. I just have to get imaginative about how to do that. The little snacks like candy and ice cream and cake and cookies will no longer be available.
The book has a good amount of recipes in the back and there are supplemental cookbooks you can buy as well as branded food.
In fact, the author directs you to his website and diet coaching program for most of the last 50 pages of the book. The website is the only place to find your True Weight using his proprietary formula based on your personal history. All this, I'm sure, is a way to make more money. The branded foods, the coaching, the website.
Still, it's a good book that can provide a clear and unmistakable path to weight loss as well as provide logical and understandable explanations for why it works.
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All that said, I actually do want to try it. What this diet DOES do, better than most of the others I've read about, is offer a solution to what to do AFTER all the pounds come off. Having been at that stage, too, it really is actually a letdown when no one is constantly exclaiming how great you look anymore. Your thinness and health become commonplace, and it's hard to keep that motivation going despite the fact that you're at your best weight, at last. It's weird but true! So, I like that this is a 'forever' diet. It hammers home that, if you really do want to stay at a healthy weight you really do have to stick with it FOREVER. Most people can't handle that truth.
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A new perspective on exercise, the difference between ideal weight and desired weight & also a person's individual history with dieting.
While I will not be following this diet I did appreciate the other aspects of weight control included in the book.A new perspective on exercise, the difference between ideal weight and desired weight & also a person's individual history with dieting.
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I recommend reading this book all the way through. Dr. Dukan is essentially advocating the classic, eat right, get some exercise lifestyle, but this diet is a way for people to transition from whatever they're currently doing, to something pretty healthy and sustainable. I say read the whole book, because Dr. Dukan explains why he's structured things the way he has, why diets fail, how to re-set your body, and he has lots of ways to adjust the diet to make it easier to follow or to bust through a "plateau" if you're trying to lose a lot of weight and are feeling discouraged, and also for various specific situations (quitting smoking, adolescence, pregnancy, post-partum, peri-menopause, pre-menopause) - I think this doctor is sincere in his efforts to give a realistic change in people's lives. He talks about the pitfalls that crop up when trying to diet, and incorporates what he's learned about the body's survival/craving mechanisms, and the emotional component inherent with eating.
The first phase of the diet is a rapid weight loss phase to generate enthusiasm and a "reward", the second phase is a slower weight loss phase that reintroduces vegetables. The third phase is about eating normal food (though still very structured) while letting your body adjust to its new weight instead of freaking out and making you crave all the stuff that puts the pounds back on, and the final phase is for life, basically eating whatever you want, with one day a week with only lean protein, and keeping moderate exercise in your daily routine. He's pretty open that to maintain your "true weight", you have to let things like desserts, alcohol, and other rich foods be occasional things in your life, not daily fare.
All in all, I think this is well-written, and very very interesting.
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GoodGood reading for diet materials, menu, and grocery list. Interesting materials, articles, and facts by physician. Let's put to use and see the results.
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Not a great deal here you haven't read before, but like most modified-Atkins plans, it's got some interesting ideas, focuses more on exercise than Atkins does, and looks at a more realistic long-term solution. May be difficult for some Americans to adapt to the exercise portion (in most of the office buildings where I've worked for the past couple of decades, the fire stairs, which would be necessary for Dukan's exercise concepts, are sealed unless there
Pierre Dukan, The Dukan Diet (Crown, 2000)Not a great deal here you haven't read before, but like most modified-Atkins plans, it's got some interesting ideas, focuses more on exercise than Atkins does, and looks at a more realistic long-term solution. May be difficult for some Americans to adapt to the exercise portion (in most of the office buildings where I've worked for the past couple of decades, the fire stairs, which would be necessary for Dukan's exercise concepts, are sealed unless there's an actual fire/fire drill going on), but that can be worked around. Worth checking out if you like the low-carb idea but have always been a little put off by the Atkins "everything goes better with bacon" attitude. Though be warned, Dukan's attitude is "everything goes better with oat bran." *** ½
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The author relies on repetition, a causal writing style, and a profound lack of d
The diet itself is not as drastic as I had previously assumed, and I was pleasantly surprised to see the author included vegetarian options, though he was quick to stress the results will not be as fast as a true protein diet would offer. A relative has seen moderate weight loss using the techniques within the book, but I found myself unable to give above 2 stars for the book itself as it was rather poorly written.The author relies on repetition, a causal writing style, and a profound lack of data & external studies cited to back medical claims. The end result is a fast, informal read, not the sort of holy nutritional grail I'd feel confident devoting the next six months of my life following. I'm curious to see how the french version compares, both in tone and medical citations.
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I will use this book and the website tie in to set me on my path to losing weight and keeping it off. The book is clear and specific about what generally needs to be done to lose weight, and I truly believe that anyone who follows this plan is certain to achieve some level
I certainly liked this book and what it has to offer. I cannot understand why some people felt the need to post reviews when they so obviously did not finish reading all of the material, but everyone is entitled to an opinion.I will use this book and the website tie in to set me on my path to losing weight and keeping it off. The book is clear and specific about what generally needs to be done to lose weight, and I truly believe that anyone who follows this plan is certain to achieve some level of success.
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*Addendum: You will note that my review went from 5 stars to 1. That is because I felt my life slipping away from me with the pounds. My mood was terrible; I got no fulfilling meals EVER and I finally realized nothing was worth the torture that is the Dukan Diet. Nothing. Pass the carbs.
I've already lost 5 pounds in 3 days, so I'd say it deserves 5 stars. AMAZING DIET. Just takes willpower and self control.**Addendum: You will note that my review went from 5 stars to 1. That is because I felt my life slipping away from me with the pounds. My mood was terrible; I got no fulfilling meals EVER and I finally realized nothing was worth the torture that is the Dukan Diet. Nothing. Pass the carbs.
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In 1975, Pierre Dukan is a general practitioner in Paris when he was first confronted with a case of obesity. At the time, being overweight or obese was thought to be best treated by low calorie and small sized meals. Dukan thought of an alternative way to prevent patients from regaining their lost w
Pierre Dukan is a French medical doctor and nutritionist, and the creator of the famous Dukan Diet.In 1975, Pierre Dukan is a general practitioner in Paris when he was first confronted with a case of obesity. At the time, being overweight or obese was thought to be best treated by low calorie and small sized meals. Dukan thought of an alternative way to prevent patients from regaining their lost weight after dieting. He designed a new approach in four phases, including stabilisation and consolidation. After 20 odd years of research Pierre Dukan published his findings in 2000 in his book Je ne sais pas maigrir (I don't know how to get slimmer) which became a bestseller in France.
The book became a bestseller in the UK after Carole Middleton introduced her daughter Catherine, now The Duchess of Cambridge, to the diet before her wedding to Prince William. Catherine lost two dress sizes.
Dukan has published 19 books which have sold more than 11 million copies in 25 langages.
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