Day 54.... RESULT!

Well, I knew that weighing later in the week would be a good idea. Me scales 'ave mended 'emselves again, an' I am now 17 stone 13 (and threequarters) pounds. I've broken the 18 stone barrier at last.

It could have been the energetic dancing and singing at the rehearsal on Wednesday evening (ta muchly, Belinda!) or it could have been the increased amount of walking the dog, or it could have been the water consumed instead of beer..... or all of the above. Whatever the reason, I am planning to stay to the south of 18 stone; thus I have got to be extra careful this weekend when we visit our friends. Jan will get lots of exercise walking in and out of shops, that's f'certain!

So, all we need now is for Jan to have an equally significant result and we'll both be very happy.

Now, where's that pint glass........

Day 50 - and it feels like YEAR 50

Well, perhaps not THAT bad.... not quite.

I think I made a mistake with starting the diet on a Monday.

The problem is that we tend to be good during the week, and then we may just have a slight cheaty-bit at the weekend. Monday comes and I have to tell Jan that the scales have broken - again. Mind you, she agrees that if they're broken for me.........

So, today comes - day 50 - and the scales are broken again.

I think I'll take my weight on Thursdays, because on Thursday of last week they read 18 stone and a quarter of a pound. Tantalisingly close (4 ounces) to 17 stone something. 17 stone ANYTHING would be good; I haven't been 17 stone something for two years. What was my weight this morning? 18 stone 4 POUNDS, not ounces.

AND I'D JUST HAD A POO! Dammit!

So, here we go, back to the water, back to the strict regime. But it could be worse; today is a veg day so at least we can look forward to having a salad this evening.

Cor! Comes t'summat, eh lad, when I look forward to having a ruddy salad.

But, realistically, Day 50: Achievements.....
1. Lost over a stone (well, I had on Thursday of last week) in one-seventh of a year.
2. I can walk a great deal a) easier, and b) further than I have been able to for a couple of years.
3. My fat fighs (thighs) are less fat and don't rub together at the top causing me intense pain.
4. I walk more upright.
5. My hips don't hurt as much.
6. I puff MUCH less when doing anything.
7. My calves have reduced in size so that I can now put me wellies on.
8. As booze is patraken less often, me liver's not so knackered as it was.

So, all in all, I'm a reasonably happy bunny. Now, where's me salad leaves.........?

I won't complain - MUCH!






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Day 36 - an' me scales 'ave broked.

Me scales must 'ave broked cos they now read 18 stone 7 lbs.

I mean, what reason have they to read that weight when I 'as bin so good?

Ok, I know that on Tuesday night we celebrated a little bit because Jan's first performance went so well....and on Friday we went for an Indian meal with the cast after the show....and then there was the after-show party on Saturday night....and then there was a neighbour's 50th birthday bash on Sunday afternoon..... and evening. So there's little or no reason for my weight to have INCREASED!

Is there?
Ok; so it's back to the grind. I've been so good today that I think I deserve a pint or two.
No such luck. It's back to the water - and be grateful for it.

Anyone want a set of incorrectly reading scales?

Day 34 and still counting....

Day 34. Seems like week 34.



Some regimes are suited to some people, others to people who can't stand the pace.



I'm not sure that I'm cut out for this one; it is too rigid for me.



NO spuds.

No fruit.

No rice.

No booze.



'Protein only' days are a killer, but the rigidity of the regime is self-defeating for me. You are simply NOT ALLOWED to have some foods. At all.



I won't go too deeply into what the 'NO FRUIT' rule has done to me. Suffice to say that I was regular three times a day before I started; now I'm lucky to be unregularly three times a week if I'm lucky. Thank goodness for Holland & Barratt Aloe Vera Colon Cleansing tablets. And they've probably got an ingredient that I'm not supposed to have. At least they ease the feeling of shitting a tree trunk..... complete with branches.



A friend keeps telling me that her WeightWatchers is easier - it's probably more person-friendly. One reason for agreeing to Dukan was the free ability to snack on certain foods, but I'm not sure that that was a good enough reason. Anyway, it's a 'Mastermind Job'.... I've started so I'll finish.



I have achieved 18 stone 3 lbs now, 2lbs from a stone lost - and that's only because we've cheated somewhat due to the show and the effect it had on our days. The show (Separate Tables, Rattigan) was a great success and Jan had a great time doing it; but now it's back to the PP and PV days in strict rotation.

Day 29.... dammit!

Well, it's four weeks and one day since the start of this regime.

29 days.

No booze (except for the booze I've had).... no lamb (except for one rack split between me'n'the missus - and it was lovely)..... but I have to confess that I'm still the same weight that I was last week.

18 stone 4 lbs.

Dammit.

So it's been worth it. But now it's back to the slog. Ok, I'll accept that.

A really nice protein & veg dinner has been chickem breast sliced horizontally into two pieces and simmered in chickem stock, with baby leeks (from the allotment) cooked in with the chuckie, and carrots (allotment) chipped into oblique rondelles (cut at an angle).

Tonight, the missus came in from the first performance of 'Separate Tables' at our local theatre.... and she'd remembered her lines, so we celebrated with a small G&T (but hers was smaller than mine). I think we have been quite restrained, as today I was given a lovely bottle of 1999 Fleurie.... not a wine to be underestimated or easily dismissed. Fleurie is a French village that has a lovely road running through it, with centrally mounted fountains, feratuires and all sorts. It's a very rich village in Burgundy and very much worth a visit. Anyway, we haven't opened it yet and won't until my second stone vanishes.

.....that'll be about 2013!

Ok, back to the slog. A pure protein day tomorrow. What will I put before my lovely missus before she goes on stage.......? Tuna on Dukan gallettes, perhaps?

Day 21

Day 21, three weeks since we started.

About seven stone of oat bran consumed - or at least it feels like it. I'm actually considering writing a book..... '1001 Interesting Things To Do With Oat Bran'.

Now down to 18 stone 4 lbs, a complete stone lighter than my heaviest weight, and 11 lbs lost in the three weeks of the Dukan. Even if I don't like the diet regime, I can't complain at the weight loss. And, if I'm honest (and not many people think I am...) I don't really mind the diet too much until I'm required to put an interesting PP day meal in front of Jan. That's the difficult bit.

We had Fish Pie today. Now, normally, fish pie is done with a lovely, creamy Bechamel sauce, buttered fish and creamy buttered mash topped with grated cheese. It is substantial, gutsy food. This one was cooked 'sans beurre' and the mash was of brocolli and cauliflower, as on the 'mydukandiet' web page. It was ok; but that's all I'll say. I'm used to cooking all manner of French classic dishes for people so it comes a little bit hard to Dukanise a classic dish.

Our friend from London has just arrived today. He's the one who lost four stone in three months on Dukan, and he's still not put any back on. To lose one-sixth of his bodyweight in three months is impressive, and to keep it off is not just admirable! At least we won't have to worry about what we put in front of him during his stay as he'll readily eat what we do. Most convenient.

We went out to supper on Saturday evening to a couple of old and very dear friends who are not Dukan-doers. Anna was brilliant with the food and it was really delicious. Little does Jan know but that's what we're having on Weds eve, just before Chris beggars back off to the smoke. It was a lovely warm chicken salad but it was done in such a way that it was a banquet. It was delicious. We were VERY naughty and we each had a couple of glasses of wine. That was just wonderful! We've not touched a drop since, and we've not missed it since either - which as well as being a bloody miracle, is also most surprising.

So we start on week 4, each of us about 11 lbs lighter. Can't be bad.

Now, what can we cite for use number 842 for oat bran...........


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Day 19.....

Day 19 in the morning... and I've regained a little faith.

I'm 18 stone 5lbs this morning. That's only one measly pound away from a stone gone from my heaviest weight. I started the regime at 18 stone 1 lb, but the decision was made when I was 3 pounds heavier.

Either way, it's a load off me gut. And my internal organs, more importantly.

Now, where did those biscuits go........?