Dukan – Days 78 & 79 – Rut ro!

Posted on November 7, 2011 by flamidwyfe

Sunday was PV and Monday was PP.
Day 78: Daily weight loss: -1.8 lb/-0.8 kg (yowza!! YUCKY weight gain!)
Day 79: Daily weight loss: 0.9 lb/0.4 kg … well, that’s more like it!

Even though I ate 3 wedding celebration meals over the weekend, I think this slight increase had less to do with food (because I pretty much stuck to the program) and more to do with the fact that I didn’t get my walks in, didn’t drink enough water AND didn’t have my bran… A bad combination of didn’t haves!

So yesterday (Monday) I made sure I got 2 of the 3 in 🙂 and today I’ll be even better. I was very happy when I got on the scale this morning!

The great news… I got my boxes that I shipped from Dubai to Shanghai yesterday! Wow, what a process going through customs was, but I prevailed, paid about $70 USD in port taxes and have my stuff… YAY! It was like Christmas here. And I finally have clothes that fit… Nice to be back in the clothes I was wearing when I first arrived in Abu Dhabi 3 years ago. Some of the stuff is actually baggy, which made me happy and some of it is a tad too tight, which was the stuff I bought at the thrift store in Miami just before leaving in 2008, in anticipation of losing weight… Well, at least that’s happening now 😀

Attended a lovely wedding this weekend, the couple Chiara and Yang Li (Joe), are the couple who’s sweet Alessandro was born into my hands as the first water birth in Hangzhou, back in May. What an honor to be part of both events!

Now, back on track!! I’m doing a 2nd PP day today to kick my body’s ass into gear! My scale is going to Thailand with me tomorrow and I plan on continuing to win this war of weight!!

End note… My happiest moment came when I unwrapped my painting and she was intact. I missed her and what she represents of the past year!

Dukan- Day 77

Posted on November 6, 2011 by flamidwyfe

Saturday was a PV day.
Daily weight loss: 0.2 lb/0.08 kg
Total weight loss: 40.5 lb/18.41 kg

Ahhhhh, feeling MUCH better tummy wise! I am still retaining some water, but hope to be back to normal for my trip to Thailand this week.

After work today I was invited to Chiara and Joe’s pre-wedding dinner in Joe’s family’s village. As I was walking down the alley between houses on the way from Joe’s family house to the warehouse where the dinner took place, I realized how amazingly fortunate I really am! I am blessed and I don’t take that granted for one single minute!

Good food, good company, many different languages and so much fun! Today they will have their celebration of marriage… Good times.

Breakfast: 2 tea eggs
Lunch: sliced beef and green beans with tofu crumbles and hot chilis
Dinner: see pic below… Stayed true to Dukan, but man it was tempting not to… LOL
I had planned on a pot of yogurt when I got home. But no appetite for it.

Some pics from my fun night out…

Alessandro and his Papa from Milan.

Dukan – Day 76

Posted on November 5, 2011 by flamidwyfe

Friday was a PP day.
Daily weight loss: -0.4 lb/-0.18 kg (so gain of 1/2 lb)
Total weight loss: 40.3 lb/18.33 kg

So I was disappointed this morning when I got on the scale. How in the he’ll do you gain a half pound when you’ve had dodgy tummy for FIVE DAYS!!!!! I’ve spent the better part of this week in close proximity to the toilet and not the fridge… LOL

This morning, however, I walked to work and went to put on my dress pumps and they were tight. So I guess my body really is holding on for dear life. The good news is, I saw the TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) doc and she did some spinal manipulation, tummy manipulation and then she did acupressure points and cupping (which hurt like a mofo!). Well, no more dodgy tummy!
So, I’m hoping that tomorrow the scale will be on my side.

Breakfast: nothing… The staff canteen didn’t have eggs 😦
Lunch: Ravenous! Beef slices with cilantro and tofu.
Dinner: out at a Brazilian meat restaurant… Lots of meat, and I accidentally ate cow tongue, and it didn’t taste bad (never would have eaten it if I had known!)
No snack with bran, but I got about 1 liter of water in, and drank about 500 mL of lemon juice at dinner.

Ciao!

Dukan – Day 75

Posted on November 3, 2011 by flamidwyfe

Thursday was a PV Day
Daily Weight Loss: 0.0 lb/0.0 kg
Total Weight Loss: 40.7 lb/18.51 kg

Same same as yesterday. I know it’s because I have been eating less because of my dodgy tummy! My body is holding on for dear life 🙂 I’ll keep plugging along.

I did two PV days in a row because I forgot to take protein out of the freezer for dinner, so here’s my Thursday intake:

Breakfast: 2 tea eggs, 500 mL water, coffee
Lunch: sliced beef with cilantro and spicy tofu (I know… No wondery dodgy tummy is on day 4!) 300 mL water, Coke Zero
Dinner: stir fried onions, garlic stem and asparagus with 4 small slices of lean ham. 500 mL water
Snack: pot of FF Greek yogurt with Splenda and bran

I moved into a new office this week:

And did my first JCI Accreditation lecture for the staff:

I think it went well 🙂

I hope everyone has a blessed day!

Ciao!

Dukan – Day 74

Posted on November 2, 2011 by flamidwyfe

Wednesday was a PV Day
Daily Weight Loss: 0.4 lb/0.2 kg
Total Weight Loss: 40.7 lb/18.51 kg

Well, after 3 days of Montezuma’s revenge, I thought I’d have lost more weight! Although my left wrist is a bit swollen this morning and a my water retention “barometer”, I think my body was just trying to hold on for dear life. I actually considered eating rice yesterday, to settle my gut, but I persevered and think I might be okay now.

Rough couple of days to say the least. In addition to the tummy troubles I had to spend an unexpected night in Shanghai. My boxes that I shipped from Dubai have arrived and I had to do the 96 step process to release them through customs. They say I can pick them up on Monday. I’ve been waiting to get them so I could pack for my trip to Thailand next week, I leave on Wednesday! Otherwise, I’ll be wearing the same 2 pair of pants for 2 weeks, as nothing else fits! This is not, however, a bad thing 🙂 I love that nothing fits!

Wednesday’s meals, on the run in Shanghai:
Breakfast: 1 fried egg and slab of pork (street food, yes, I’m a glutton for punishment!)
Late lunch: Roast chicken and green beans with tofu crumbles and chilis
Dinner: pot of FF Greek yogurt with Splenda and bran

Only got about 600 mL of water in, but did have a couple coca-cola lights and a cafe latte with skim milk.

Another big thanks for all the support! It helps more than you can imagine to know that there are other Dukaners on this journey AND that my family and friends are also cheering me on!

Ciao!

Dukan – Day 72 – I DID IT!!!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by flamidwyfe

Sunday was a PP Day

Daily Weight Loss: 0.4 lb/0.2 kg
Total Weight Loss: 40.3 lb/18.31 kg YAY!

So, I met the goal I set for November 9th! Now to keep it off. And stay steady. I know it slows down the further along you get.

I did a pure, pure protein day… I didn’t eat any onions or garlic, even though they are allowed.

Breakfast: 1 egg, scrambled and 3 small, round slices of ham
Lunch: 1 boiled egg
Dinner: 1 small steak with leftover chicken from yesterday
Snack: small pot of FF/SF yogurt with Splenda and bran

A teeny bit more than 1.5 liters of water, 1 Coke Zero and 2 cups of coffee

So, moving along this journey of weight loss. Told a friend the other day in chat that I am devoted to doing the Dukan program for life. I’ve read the book through twice, and I’m on the third round, too. I really suggest you read the book, word for word, for complete understanding of the “why’s” of this program. It makes it so much more motivating.

Ciao!

Dukan – Day 71

Posted on October 31, 2011 by flamidwyfe

Sunday was a PV day.
Daily weight loss: 0.4 lb/0.2 kg
Total weight loss: 39.8 lb/18.11 kg

I started out my morning with scrambled eggs with onions and garlic stems.

I had a great day out yesterday. My assistant Kitty took me to an amazing market that had TONS of art supplies! I got all this for $40 USD:

After the market we went across town to the “western mall” and had a yummy lunch at a place like Benihana’s, but it only cost me $14 for both of us!

Then we went grocery shopping… Lovely afternoon.

When I got back I painted… This is what I whipped up:

It’s my third painting… it is so relaxing to create something.

Dinner was a half roasted chicken with onions and asparagus.

I then chatted on the phone for a bit, caught up with the Abu Dhabi girls after that and then did a 30 minute walk-jog combo on the iPhone… Couch to 5k…

Home for a yogurt with bran and Splenda, and then off to bed. It was a very satisfying day!

Ciao!

Dukan – Day 70 – 10 weeks in!

Posted on October 30, 2011 by flamidwyfe

Saturday was a PP Day
Daily weight loss: 0.2 lb/0.1 kg
Total weight loss: 39.4 lb/17.91 kg

Was hoping to be down 40 pounds today, but alas, the body says no 🙂 no worries!

Breakfast: 2 tea eggs, water, coffee
Lunch: beef with cilantro
Dinner: steak, onion, garlic stems and LF cottage cheese

Didn’t get my bran in, but got nearly 2 liters of water in. I’m sleeping VERY well, which is awesome.

Short blog, as I’m getting ready to go to the art store with my assistant Kitty. I feel some painting coming on 🙂

Ciao!

Dukan – Day 69

Posted on October 29, 2011 by flamidwyfe

Friday was a PV day
Daily weight loss: -0.7 lb/-0.3 kg
Total weight loss: 39.2 lb/17.81 kg

Hmmmmmm, don’t know where the gain came from, but moving forward. I did start the Couch to 5K program this week (an app that has you go from sedintary (which I’m not) to being able to run a 5K in a few months), and I’m doing yoga, as well. I’m feeling great and seeing changes that I’m very happy about that.

So, off to work for a few hours. I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of your Friday 🙂

Ciao!

Edited in evening to include what I ate yesterday since I got 2 emails from people asking… Lol.
Breakfast: 2 tea eggs, water
Lunch: sliced beef and garlic stems
Dinner: veal and cucumber
Snack: pot of FF Greek yogurt with bran and Splenda and a sprinkle of cinnamon… Yum!

Dukan – Day 68

Posted on October 27, 2011 by flamidwyfe

Thursday was a PP Day
Daily weight loss: 2 lb/0.90 kg
Total weight loss: 39.8 lb/18.11 kg

Back on the downslide 🙂 I guess eating all that yummy food I posted yesterday I whooshed again. I swear by the water and the bran! You MUST, MUST do both each day to have continued success. That and the walking, which I’m getting plenty of that in.

I realized yesterday that I’m taking the stairs more and more and my poor knees aren’t yelling at me as much. My lungs aren’t either! Additionally, I started a program that’s been an app on my iPhone for 2 years, ignored 🙂 it’s called Couch to 5K and you are suppose to be able to run a 5K at the end of 9 weeks. My friend Connie, who is the same age has inspired me. She ran a half marathon this past weekend. We’re the same age… I’ll keep you posted on the progress.

Well, need to get ready for work, while my friends at home wind down their day and my friends in Europe and the UAE are still blissfully sleeping… I hope everyone has a magnificent Friday!!!

Ciao!