TODAY IM GOING TO TALK ABOUT THE PROS AND CONS OF THE DUKAN DIET
THE DUKAN DIET CONSISTS OF 4 PHASES
ATTACK
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CONSOLIDATION
STABILIZATION
IT ALSO A LIFE STYLE CHANGE SO IF YOUT NO PREPARED TO CHANGE THE DIET WONT WORK YOU WILL LOOSE THE WEIGH BUT YOU WILL ALSO REGAIN THE WEIGHT YOU LOST
PROS
LOOSING WEIGHT IS GOOD FOR YOUIT HAS GREAT HEALTH BENEFITS
HELPS REDUCE CHOLESTEROL
CAN HELP PREVENT DIABETES HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND HELP REDUSE RISK OF OBESITY HEART ATTACKS
IT WORKS ..YOU LOOSE WEIGH QUITE QUICKLY
AND HAS A PROVEN TRACK RECORD AND RESULTS
YOU CAN LOOSE 2 TO 10 LBS IN THE FIRST ATTACK PHASE
THERE IS NO CALORIE COUNTING
THERE IS NO PORTION CONTROL
THE FOOD IS EASY TO PURCHASE AND GREAT FOR SUPERMARKET SHOPPERS
THE DOWN SIDES
1. Health problems
From a health point of view following a high protein diet like the Dukan Diet can produce a number of different side effects
- High Cholesterol – although losing weight usually helps lower your cholesterol levels in the long term if you chose your protein sources predominately from high cholesterol foods such as red meat and eggs your cholesterol levels may increase.
- Gout – a high protein diet is just one of many factors that can lead to you suffering from gout. Other things such as your family history, age, gender and level of alcohol consumption also influence whether you are likely to suffer.
- Constipation – On the days you eat only protein the likelihood of being constipated is increased. Dr Dukan recognised this problem and to combat it you are required to drink a lot of water and to eat oat bran. If you do suffer with constipation you may find it helpful to miss out the initial Attack Phase where you eat only protein and go straight to the steady weight loss Cruise Phase where you also eat some vegetables.
2. Induction Flu
Induction Flu isn’t a type of flu at all it is a colloquialism used to describe the withdrawal symptoms your body experiences as you switch from carbohydrates to protein and your own body fat to fuel your body. Apart from not having a chill or fever the symptoms are very similar to flu. In addition to having a bad headache you can also feel nauseous, lethargic and irritable and be unable to concentrate. The good news(?) is that it should last only 2 to 3 days and if you plan for it to happen it should not divert you from your objective.
3. Ketosis
Burning body fat instead of carbohydrate for fuel is known as ketosis and whilst it produces the obvious benefits of weight loss it puts additional burden on your kidneys and liver and in extreme cases causes serious damage. Milder side effects of ketosis are bad breath, a metallic taste in your mouth and strong urine
4. Nutritional Deficiency
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The Attack and Cruise phases of the Diet are very restrictive and if you have a lot of weight to lose you would be on this restrictive diet for some time. You can of course counteract deficiencies by the use of nutritional supplements and ensuring that you eat as wide a variety of vegetables as you can.
5. Not suitable for everyone
There are a number of groups of people who would find it difficult or who would not be able to follow this plan. The foods available for vegetarians and vegans are quite limited and It would also not be suitable for anyone who is pregnant or who has liver or kidney problems. Coeliacs can follow the diet as you can buy gluten free oat bran which is prepared in a wheat free environment but it is quite expensive.
6. Additional costs
Eating a diet high in protein but low in carbohydrates is more expensive. You can keep costs down by concentrating on eating eggs, poultry and milk products as your forms of protein but if you are going to be on the diet for any length of time you will need the variety that eating meat, fish and seafood will provide. There is also the cost of nutritional supplements to take into consideration.
7. The impact on your social life
The restrictive nature of the Attack and Cruise phases are likely to mean that you will need to make considerable changes to your social life.MEANS YOU CANT DRINK OR EAT AT PARTY S MAKE SIT MORE DIFFICULT
ITS NOW NOVEMBER WEEK ONLY HAVE FEW WEEKS TO PARTY SEASON AND WE ARE STILL IN CRUISE
CHRIS AND I ARE DOING A BIT OF A STAGNATION ATTACK BURST
MY MEDICATION FROM MY HOSPITAL TREATMENT HAS KICKED IN AND CHRIS HAS A CHANCE TO CATCH ME UP
DEBRA = 9 ST 7 LB EQUALS + 3 OZ !!!! DAY 66 TOTAL = 25 lbs
CHRIS = 11 . 10 .st EQUALS -1 LB LOST DAY 66 = TOTAL 28 LB
BREAKFAST
DUKAN PORRDGE
LUNCH
DUKAN GOGI BERRY CAKE DINNER
ONION GRAVY WITH LIVER
CREME FRACHE AND DUKAN MUFFIN
45 MIN WALK
20 MINS BOXERCISE
AND 20 MINS ABBS
Interesting blog post Debra.
ReplyDeleteI was reading a blog recently from someone who had been on the Dukan diet and had been visiting her dr for tests at various stages. The dr said he was actually impressed by the results that she had achieved. The dr had actually told her that the 'constipation' is actually not really constipation at all, just that your body isn't having the foods that we find difficult to digest so there aren't the waste products.
You also mentioned about cholesterol increase, the dr had prescribed her some medication to counteract this so if it something that is a concern then it might be an idea to discuss it with your dr.
You mentioned that the diet isn't suitable if you're pregnant, in the Dukan book Dr Dukan does actually explain how to adapt the diet for pregnancy, again though it's something you should discuss with your dr.
Finally, something you didn't mention that I know we've both experienced on the diet and I know others have is the stomach pains during the PV phase. I'm not sure why it happens though!
thank you Dani for your comment most welcome
ReplyDeleteim so glad your doing well on the diet it works really well
The Pv pains could be due to the vegetables causing more wind in the intestines due to the build up gas its a natural occurrence with vegetable s but you could use some antacid remedies to cure this
proteins cause constipation if do not drink enough and eat the oat bran but i also have to take senna due to my medications