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
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!
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! :)
Thanks doll! xo
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!
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!!
Also, not sure why I called you Sarah…. Sorry, Sarah-Jean! Apparently, my brain isn’t working today…. Ooops!
I go by both, so no worries!!! Everyone calls me Sarah. :-)
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.