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What is Dukan Diet and its side-effects?

This article gives pertinent information about Dukan Diet and its side-effects

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Pierre Dukan, a French doctor and nutritionist, challenged with the case of obesity started to look for alternative ways in curing the illness. After 20 years of thorough research he published in the year 2000, a book called, “Je ne sais pas maigrir” or translated as, “I don’t know how to get slimmer.” It gained the best-seller in France after a year it has been published.
It was made a hit in UK when Kate Middleton, now the duchess of Cambridge, tried the Dukan Diet before her marriage to the beloved Prince William, she reportedly claimed a loss of two dress sizes. It also allegedly claimed to help five million French. The book is also gaining fame in the US in the year 2011 when actress/singer, Jennifer Lopez, lost pounds after her pregnancy by following this diet.
Dukan Diet: What is it? How does this work?
Dukan Diet is similar to the famous Atkins diet. Atkins and Dukan are much alike in terms of non-intake of carbs initially and do not require portion control or counting calorie consumptions. In Atkins, it requires net carbohydrate intakes and unlike Dukan, it suggests a daily intake of oats, increase water consumption and 20 minutes of everyday brisk walking. Dukan Diet adopts four phases namely: Attack, Cruise, Consolidation and Stabilization.
Four Phases of the Dukan Diet
Attack: In this starter phase, the dieter is only allowed take protein rich foods that are exquisitely low in fat. Dr. Dukan provided 72-item list of foods to be eaten, it excludes pork, lamb, poultry products and cheeses. Food should always be cooked but without adding any fat to it, it best to cook in grilling or roasting. It also requires you to eat 1 ½ tbsp. oat bran & 1.5 liters of water per day. This phase should be followed around 2-7 days or more. Results from this initial phase within 5 days may result in 4-7 lbs. loss. This phase promotes quick loss of weight since it is strictly based on a protein-only diet.
Cruise: Cruise, the second to the fourth phase of the Dukan diet scheme. During this phase dieters who were only allowed to eat protein-only foods can now alternate a 28-items of non-starchy vegetables. They may take attack phase diet for today and take non-starchy veggie diet for tomorrow, and so this phase must go on by alternating these two types of diet each day. This phase may last long enough as much as you want by reaching your desired weight and assuring 2 pounds per week loss.
Consolidation: As one achieves the desired weight, one has to go the next phase called Consolidation, this is the maintenance phase of this diet scheme where you have to prevent putting back excess pounds. The plan in this phase is less strict compared to the first two phases. During this phase you are permitted to eat protein-only and veggie diet along with a piece of low-sugar fruit, 2 slices of whole grain bread and a portion of hard cheese. In this phase you are allowed to have 1-2 serving of starchy foods and one celebration meal per week. The phase of consolidation does not expect to loss off pounds but rather it is steadily the maintenance process.
Stabilization: Stabilization is the final phase and a life-long phase of the diet scheme. In here maintenance of the life-changing diet may be a challenging and tempting. During this portion of the scheme, one is already permitted to allow any food intake that a person wants and by also sticking to the diet rule in the consolidation phase. As Pierre Dukan suggest, that staying on the phase 1 rule once a week and eat whatever you like for the rest of the week lowers the chances of regaining weight.
Pros and Cons of Dukan Diet
Pros: The fast results of this diet scheme is beneficially rewarding and motivating. It allows you to have protein and veggie meal plan diets and does not require you to count off your calorie intakes.
Cons: It is highly restrictive and can exclude healthy foods. Dieters can experience side-effects such as symptoms of headaches, nausea, lethargy, irritable and loss of concentration. Dieters may acquire halitosis (bad breath), metallic tasting mouth and strong smell in their urines. For those people who have problems with their kidneys and liver are not advised to follow this diet plan. It is not also recommended for pregnant and nursing mothers.

Views and Opinions by Health Experts on the Dukan Diet
There are lots of critics in this diet plan. Due to the restrictive type scheme of this diet, some fruits, grains and nuts which are healthy and have high amounts of vitamins and minerals that are vital to the nutrition of the body are eliminated. Keri Gans of American Dietetic Association, said that the lost amount of multivitamins that should be acquired from those restricted foods are not compensated in the Dukan diet. Experts have also criticized that experiencing such side-effects may not be healthy at all.

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Fenterdren – A Consumer’s Review

I am a diet pill fanatic! I love to research them, try them, and reveal them! Although there are many pills out on the market that are a scam, I do believe that there are several that are top notch and extremely effective. I have found Fenterdren to be one of those. It contains a superb blend of only 3 ingredients which seem to be of the highest quality.After researching the contents of Fenterdren, I have come up with several key aspects that it targets when using it to lose weight:• Suppresses Appetite• Increases fat burning• Increases Energy and Motivation• Increases metabolic rateOf course we are all looking for appetite suppression in a diet pill. Although it is an extremely common effect, it is also critical to obtain weight loss. Let’s face it, most people consume over double the amount of food needed to function on a daily basis. We like food and we like to eat! We also need a little boos to help repress our cravings!Fat burning is key in a diet pill. Did you know that a good percentage of diet pills actually target weight loss through water loss? It is a temporary loss and is not helping your body. Fat loss actually attacks the loss and increases the building of lean muscle.How are you ever going to lose that weight if you can’t stay motivated? I do great on EVERY diet I try – for the first week. Then I tend to lose interest and energy and the weight loss stops there. Fenterdren contains the little “pick me up” that is necessary to keep you going and animated.Finally it increases your metabolic rate. Once again – this is very common in a diet pill. But combine it with the other benefits and it is no longer common but a very powerful blend of herbs that has what it takes to help you melt the unwanted pounds.

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Successful Weight Loss-What You Say = What You Eat

Cheat, Weak, and Tiny -I hear these words uttered mindlessly all the time. It might seem insignificant but behind these words are excuses that sabotage weight loss success. Please don’t misunderstand me; any long-term successful weight loss plan needs “wiggle room” which is not cheating-it is necessary for success. It should be part of your plan and include time off from exercise and one or two meals that might help you to feel in control and satisfied to return to the basic plan. What I am stating is bringing your attention to how we create and condone excuses that defeat successful weight loss.

Cheat: what does that mean to you? We are a society where naughty little digressions are not frowned upon but often applauded and elevated to emulate that person If we can take a step back and think about what cheating represents in terms of nutrition maybe some actions will finally change and positive behaviors and successes will result. The difference is being in control. Setting up the right way to indulge a craving for simple carbohydrates like pasta or a chocolate brownie. Within reason by returning to the basic plan that meal will not have a harmful effect on weight loss. What is important to realize is the scientific knowledge that simple carbohydrates create a craving for more of the same and that will have a negative effect on your weight loss.

Weak: this is spoken in the context of being stressed and unprepared. If you believe you are weak then you are giving yourself permission to fail. The strategy of keeping a food journal prevents weak moments. Taking ten minutes to reinforce what you should be eating and drinking is your best defense against weak moments.

Tiny: my first response is “are you talking about a handful, a tablespoon, 1 ounce”? My intention is to enlighten and educate about portions. There is a lot to learn about servings and portions. For example a portion of fruit can be one cup of berries, or four ounces of fruit salad, but depending on your customized food plan your daily requirement of fruit might be anywhere between two to four servings per day.

The basics of a long-term successful weight loss plan are learning what amounts of nutrition, exercise and hydration your body needs for energy. Calories in =calories out; basically a customized scientific formula which then addresses genetics, any medications or medical conditions you might have.

I hope that now it is easier to be aware and connect those words often used as the excuse for not staying with your plan. In my experience being motivated to lose weight is a commendable and difficult endeavor. Unrealistic expectations have negative effects on long-term weight loss. If you adhere to your plan you can expect to lose two pounds per week with the goal of 10% weight loss within six months. Realistic expectations are an important facet of weight loss success. Patience and persistence are required.

So what am I saying? As human beings we lead stressful lives and at times might be exposed to difficult situations which complicate staying on our plan. It is not always possible to have the right food available, to do the required amount of physical activity and drink the necessary amount of water.

My best advice is always try to be prepared but be aware of the circumstances you find yourself in and do the best you can. This is temporary.Knowing that the situation is temporary and the opportunity to return to plan is around the corner so to speak should reinforce positive self talk. Please think twice before you give yourself excuses.

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