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Dukan Diet Personalized Weight Loss – Day 1

Modified on August 11, 2012 at 4:55 PM

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Today I started the Dukan Diet in hopes of losing the last 15 pounds from my second pregnancy.

When I was offered the opportunity to review the Dukan Diet, I was skeptical and a little hesitant. “Another diet?!” I thought to myself… I didn’t know if I was ready to take on such an extensive, time intensive review… or if I was ready to even focus on myself…

Honestly, I am soooo not motivated to do any dieting or exercising (beyond my 20 minute walk every day) at this point in my life. I have two small children, a large home to take care of, plus my business and taking time out for myself is the furthest thing from my mind. However, I am extremely unhappy at the weight I am right now and I don’t feel good about myself and I just want to get back into my dang size 4 jeans again! So I decided to go for it and give it a try…

After I read a few chapters in the book, I had all the motivation in the world to start this new diet! I love how Dr. Dukan writes and the history and info about the diet made it very appealing. So I decided, oh what the heck, I’ll start right away!

I received my box of goods on Friday, read the book over the weekend, went grocery shopping and got ready to start some major self dedication on Monday.

I did like a “test run” on Monday to see if I could even handle this diet and I did great. I lost 1lb 2oz in the first 24 hours!

Okay, getting ready to reveal some personal details here in hopes to help other people. I know a lot of people are very uncomfortable talking about their weight and actual numbers on the scale, but I hope that if I reveal all my personal details and stats that it will help someone else in their weight loss journey.

And please, do not judge or leave any non-encouraging comments!!!!

Personal Weight History

I am 5’2″ and in my late 20’s. I had my first child in 2007 and my second child in 2010.

2002-06 Pre Pregnancy Weight: 100 – 115 pounds
2007 First Pregnancy: I gained 45 pounds
2007-08 After Baby Weight: 140 – 135 pounds
2009 Between Kids Weight: 120 – 116 pounds (I used Sensa and lost over 20 pounds)
2010 Second Pregnancy: I gained 55 pounds
2010-11 After Baby Weight: 145 – 130 pounds
2012 Current Weight: 128 pounds


I weighed myself Monday morning before starting the Dukan Diet and weighed in at 127.8lbs. This is the lowest I have weighed since 2009 when I got pregnant for my second child. My weight loss efforts up till now have not been very serious or very motivated. I have just been doing things like eating healthy, walking at least 3x a week (except in the middle of the winter! Then it’s shoveling 3x a week!) and I have been breastfeeding my second child since 2010 which allegedly burns calories, but I don’t think it has helped much!

After I had my second child, I weighed around 145 for the first year after his birth. After he turned one year old, I started making a little bit of an effort and at that point I started losing approximately 1-2 pounds a month bringing me down to my current weight of 127.8lbs as of June 19th, 2012.

About The Dukan Diet:

The Dukan Diet is a revolutionary weight loss plan that has taken the world by storm. It’s a 4 Phase diet gives you 2 steps to lose the weight and 2 steps to keep it off forever. This is healthy eating where you eat “as much as you like” of 100 foods – no starvation and no frustration.

Dr. Pierre Dukan is a French medical doctor with 35 years of experience in clinical nutrition. While he began his medical career specializing in neurology, Dr. Dukan discovered and refined his successful weight loss method while working with over 40,000 of his patients in his General Practice. Since then he has spent his career helping people lose weight and keep it off forever.

I have so much more to say about the diet, but I will save it till tomorrow! Meanwhile, check out The Dukan Diet: 2 Steps to Lose the Weight, 2 Steps to Keep It Off Forever and The Dukan Diet Cookbook: The Essential Companion to the Dukan Diet which are the ONLY two books I will be reading this week!!!!

I’m going to buck the current trends of excess weight and obesity and lose some weight here. Who’s with me?!

Please keep negative comments down to a minimum and remember the golden rule – If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all! Losing weight is hard and takes commitment, dedication and perseverance so I would love and appreciate encouragement!!!

Disclaimer: I received the Dukan Diet book, the Dukan Cookbook, Dukan Organic Oat Bran, Dukan Stevia and Dukan Cocoa Powder to review on The Fashionable Housewife. I have NOT received compensation for posting about the diet! Posting about my weight loss is entirely my choice. I am not being paid to review the Dukan Diet or to lose weight. (Unfortunately!) This is raw footage into my personal weight loss experience, I just received the books and a couple Dukan products to “review” which is helping me on my own personal journey. Please email me or leave a comment if you have any questions/concerns!

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Posted By The Fashionable Housewife
on June 19, 2012 at 1:36 PM
Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Weight Loss
Tagged With: Diet, Dr. Pierre Dukan, Dukan, Dukan Diet, French, losing weight, Weight Loss

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  1. Mehera says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Sarah, you look great and I know that trying to maintain or get down to a healthy weight can be a huge struggle! Glad to hear that you’re being successful at it…. I’ll be curious to see how you like this diet. Hope you’re well! :)

    • The Fashionable Housewife says

      June 22, 2012 at 11:54 PM

      Thanks doll! xo

  2. Julia says

    June 20, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    I’ve never heard of this diet (but I’m certainly willing to check it out). I applaud you for posting your weight history; I’ve read a whole lot of hoopla around celebs and how quickly they lose the weight. It’s unrealistic and sometimes even unhealthy, so thank you for “keeping it real.” I’m on my own quest to drop my last ten lbs. (which I’ve been carrying around for almost seven years!) – so you’re not alone lol! Good luck!

    • The Fashionable Housewife says

      June 22, 2012 at 11:59 PM

      Thank you so much! I am trying to keep it real because I know most people have no idea what the “norm” is for others who are dieting and don’t have much to compare it to except celeb rumors….

      You should really consider this diet. Cheap, easy, effective and empowering. I’ve lost nearly 5 pounds so far. It’s the easiest most quickly effective diet I’ve ever tried. All you need to do is buy the book, read the first chapter and then get started!!

  3. Mehera says

    June 20, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Also, not sure why I called you Sarah…. Sorry, Sarah-Jean! Apparently, my brain isn’t working today…. Ooops!

    • The Fashionable Housewife says

      June 22, 2012 at 11:55 PM

      I go by both, so no worries!!! Everyone calls me Sarah. :-)

  4. Suzzy says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    Take it easy though, and don’t put too much pressure on yourself. It is not uncommon for women to hate their bodies for a while after giving birth. Well done tho for the weight loss.

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Our downstairs half bath is TINY but because of the compact size of the convertible sink, we managed to slide the sink in right next to our @NubyUSA potty. And yes, the bathroom door still closes! 

We have a faucet extender and step stool at the regular sink, but this has made handwashing a novelty for the boys since it's right at their level and right next to their potty. It's the perfect height for both my 2-year-old son AND my autistic son who is almost 5 years old (pictured). ♾️

It holds enough water in the upper tank for both children to wash and rinse their hands once each and the holding tank in the back for the gray water is easy to empty into the sink or toilet when they are done. If they just want to play with the water and their hands aren't actually dirty, I just pour the "gray water" back into the upper holding tank and let them play with it again to conserve water. (An important lesson and learning opportunity for Earth Week) πŸ’¦

In addition to being a great addition to a Montessori bathroom setup, you can also convert the Delta Children sink into a step stool and then use the upper part as a bath toy because it's shaped conveniently to sit on the side of the tub. 

Will link to the sink and potty in my stories! 🚽🚰

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- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

β€œHe himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” - 1 Peter‬ ‭2:24‬ 

Let us not forget the significance of Good Friday. For on this day, Jesus was thinking about YOU! 
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#holyweek #jesuschrist #churchathome #goodfriday #heisrisen ⁣#passionweek #lent #prayers #fasting #almsgiving #lentenseason #livingliturgically #40daysofprayer #40daysoflent #theologyofhome #christianhomemaker #domesticchurch #goodfridayvibes #homealtar #christiandecor #passionofthechrist #passionofchrist
Want this to be the best Easter ever?!!! Grab your Want this to be the best Easter ever?!!! Grab your child the @bentleytrike while it’s still 20% off and they can enjoy it all summer long!!!!! 

Use the code EASTER20 to save 20% off this week!!

🐰 Grows with your child from 6 mos to 5 Years!
🐰 Officially Licensed Bentley Product
🐰 Rated 5 out of 5 with 600+ reviews

Order it today and get it in 2-7 business days with free shipping!!! Act fast! πŸ’ƒπŸΌ 

What are you waiting for?! β˜€οΈπŸš΄πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

#bentleytrike #easterbasket #easterbasketideas #springvibes #outdoortoys #toddlerlife #toddleractivities #toddlermom #momsofinstagram #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #outdoorliving #kidswhoexplore #adventurefamily
We are already dreaming about going back to @story We are already dreaming about going back to @storylandnh! πŸ₯³πŸ€©

Last year we took our @wonderfoldwagon and it was a total game changer with five kids! (Especially our autistic son!) It made trucking all of our children around the theme park 100 times easier. 

I’m so glad I got the four seater wagon despite some people saying it would be too big. It has room for absolutely everything we need to take with us including a cooler full of food for our family of seven. 

I can’t wait to see all of the fun adventures we will have this summer with our Wonderful Wagon. 

Use The link in our profile to purchase your Wonderfold Wagon and use discount code BALLARD to save! πŸ’° 

#storylandnh #wonderfoldwagon #wonderfoldlife #wonderfoldfamily #largefamily #bigfamily #momof5 #autismmom #autismmoms #newhampshire #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodmoments #wagonlife
In these uncertain times we live in, it sometimes In these uncertain times we live in, it sometimes seems silly to decorate or worry about how things β€œlook” but you have to remember that changing the world starts at home. Being a homemaker is an important and often overlooked job. Home is the starting point for love, life, and dreams. So go ahead and make your home look good! 

There’s no place like home. 🏠❀️

#americanhousewife #homemaker #homemakers #momlifeunfiltered #farmhouseinspired #myhomevibe #myhousebeautiful #shareyourdecorwithme #shareyourhomestyle #farmhousestyledecor #magnoliatable #theologyofhome #christianhomedecor #christianhomemaker

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Don’t you just love it when the kitchen is clean Don’t you just love it when the kitchen is clean?

It only lasts about 2 hours in this house so I gotta snap a pic before it gets messed up again! πŸ€ͺ🀣

If you haven’t upgraded your kitchen (and your life) with @caraway_home cookware then you’re missing out on the best non stick non toxic cookware on the market. 

Get rid of your Teflon πŸ™…πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

Ditch the chemicals 🀒

Throw out the ugly 😡

Don’t wait any longer to elevate your cooking with the most talked about, most loved cookware the world has ever seen. 

This cookware set has sold out 10+ times (the limited-edition color for Crate & Barrel
sold out in under 5 hours!) and the bakeware has barely been in stock since its launch! (So glad I got mine December!)

Head to my stories for the link to grab a discount on these sensational pans! πŸ’ƒπŸΌ 

#caraway #carawayhome #carawayambassador #carawaycookware #nontoxicliving #nontoxichome #homemakerlife #homecooking #cleaneating #mybhghome #mybhgstyle #farmhousekitchen #farmhousestyledecor #farmhousestyle #farmlifestyle #homesteadlife #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #neutralhome #kitchendesign #kitchensofinstagram #kitchenideas #kitchengoals
🚨STOP what you’re doing and read this! πŸ‘‡πŸ»

You know how they say β€œEarth Day Is Every Day”? Well, that’s because you shouldn’t only think about swapping out your toxic cleaning supplies and pledging to use reusable bags only on Earth Day. That’s just one day a year and if we really want to be more eco-conscious, we need to make small changes every day towards caring for ourselves and the earth.

One small step you can take is investing in eco-friendly fashion. But where do you start?

A @jeltbelt! Not only are Jelt Belts designed sustainably, with comfortable, premium elastic that is made from recycled plastic bottles, they are also flat and don’t show under clothes! Best of all, they are completely metal-free and hypoallergenic. 

Finally a belt that fits great and doesn't pinch, dig, or slide up! I love it! Definitely a wardrobe staple.

Read more about this belt in today's post on the blog! Link in bio.

Get a 15% discount on your order with code SARAH15 - link in my stories! πŸ₯³

Share this post to help spread the news! πŸ₯³

#jelting #ecofriendlyfashion #springisintheair #springtime #springfashion #ecofashion #sustainability #sustainablefashion #recycledmaterials #belts #sustainablebelt #sustainablebrand #fashioninspo #madeintheusa #recycledfashion #nhblogger #nhbloggerstyle #styleoftheday #fashiongram #whatiwear #ootd #ootdshare #ootdstyle #ootdfashion
I recently added the @DeltaChildren PerfectSize 3- I recently added the @DeltaChildren PerfectSize 3-in-1 Convertible Sink to my downstairs bathroom to make unassisted handwashing more accessible for my two youngest kids (ages 2 and almost 5). 

Our downstairs half bath is TINY but because of the compact size of the convertible sink, we managed to slide the sink in right next to our @NubyUSA potty. And yes, the bathroom door still closes! 

We have a faucet extender and step stool at the regular sink, but this has made handwashing a novelty for the boys since it's right at their level and right next to their potty. It's the perfect height for both my 2-year-old son AND my autistic son who is almost 5 years old (pictured). ♾️

It holds enough water in the upper tank for both children to wash and rinse their hands once each and the holding tank in the back for the gray water is easy to empty into the sink or toilet when they are done. If they just want to play with the water and their hands aren't actually dirty, I just pour the "gray water" back into the upper holding tank and let them play with it again to conserve water. (An important lesson and learning opportunity for Earth Week) πŸ’¦

In addition to being a great addition to a Montessori bathroom setup, you can also convert the Delta Children sink into a step stool and then use the upper part as a bath toy because it's shaped conveniently to sit on the side of the tub. 

Will link to the sink and potty in my stories! 🚽🚰

Do you have a Montessori setup at home for your child? Tell me in the comments! πŸ‘‡

#practicallife #selfcarestation #montessoriathome #montessoripracticallife #montessorimom #montessoritoddler #preschoolathome #deltachildren #pottytraining #pottylearning #childdevelopment #montessorispaces #earlychildhoodeducation #earlylearning #learningthroughplay #homeschoolpreschool #childledlearning #nubyusa #earlyyears #smallspaceliving #montessoriinspired #toddleractivity #practicallifeskills #montessoriactivity #playandlearntoday #tinyliving #momblogger
π”Έπ•π•π•–π•π•¦π•šπ•’! ℍ𝕖 π•šπ•€ π”Έπ•π•π•–π•π•¦π•šπ•’! ℍ𝕖 π•šπ•€ π•£π•šπ•€π•–π•Ÿ!

It’s always quite the effort to take a family picture, but even harder when you need to use a tripod! 🀣 This is the best we could do! πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ€ͺ

#heisrisen #alleluia #largefamily #bigfamily #5kids #momof5 #momsofinstagram #momsofig #homemaker #homeschoolfamily #blessedbeyondmeasure #blessedisshe #bigfamilylife #largefamilylife #largefamilymom #giftsfromgod
β€œUnless there is a Good Friday in your life, the β€œUnless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday.”
- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

β€œHe himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” - 1 Peter‬ ‭2:24‬ 

Let us not forget the significance of Good Friday. For on this day, Jesus was thinking about YOU! 
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.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
#holyweek #jesuschrist #churchathome #goodfriday #heisrisen ⁣#passionweek #lent #prayers #fasting #almsgiving #lentenseason #livingliturgically #40daysofprayer #40daysoflent #theologyofhome #christianhomemaker #domesticchurch #goodfridayvibes #homealtar #christiandecor #passionofthechrist #passionofchrist
Want this to be the best Easter ever?!!! Grab your Want this to be the best Easter ever?!!! Grab your child the @bentleytrike while it’s still 20% off and they can enjoy it all summer long!!!!! 

Use the code EASTER20 to save 20% off this week!!

🐰 Grows with your child from 6 mos to 5 Years!
🐰 Officially Licensed Bentley Product
🐰 Rated 5 out of 5 with 600+ reviews

Order it today and get it in 2-7 business days with free shipping!!! Act fast! πŸ’ƒπŸΌ 

What are you waiting for?! β˜€οΈπŸš΄πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

#bentleytrike #easterbasket #easterbasketideas #springvibes #outdoortoys #toddlerlife #toddleractivities #toddlermom #momsofinstagram #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #outdoorliving #kidswhoexplore #adventurefamily
We are already dreaming about going back to @story We are already dreaming about going back to @storylandnh! πŸ₯³πŸ€©

Last year we took our @wonderfoldwagon and it was a total game changer with five kids! (Especially our autistic son!) It made trucking all of our children around the theme park 100 times easier. 

I’m so glad I got the four seater wagon despite some people saying it would be too big. It has room for absolutely everything we need to take with us including a cooler full of food for our family of seven. 

I can’t wait to see all of the fun adventures we will have this summer with our Wonderful Wagon. 

Use The link in our profile to purchase your Wonderfold Wagon and use discount code BALLARD to save! πŸ’° 

#storylandnh #wonderfoldwagon #wonderfoldlife #wonderfoldfamily #largefamily #bigfamily #momof5 #autismmom #autismmoms #newhampshire #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodmoments #wagonlife
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