Dukan Diet – Week 4

Week 4 – Cruise Phase In this report I share another weigh in and the perils of dieting while traveling for work.  I also achieve a milestone of sorts in my recovery from injury. Monday, August 8, Day 22 Breakfast – Yogurt, Protein shake and coffee Lunch – 2 hamburger patties Dinner – grilled fish, protein shake and yogurt Tried the scales again and dropped 2 pounds.  Was pleased to see...

Dukan Diet – Week 3

Week 3 – Cruise Phase In this report I chronicle my first true transgression and my bravery in the face of an all day food-fest. Monday, August 1, Day 15 Breakfast – Protein shake and a Dukan pancake Lunch – Yogurt Dinner – Hamburger patties and grilled chicken….. cupcake I spent most of today on pain meds and sleeping.  I had very little physical activity but also little food too.  I...

Dukan Diet Week 2

Week 2 – Cruise Phase In this report I share the results of my first 2 weigh ins and continued adaption to the new diet.  My clothes start to fit better and I try the Dukan Pancake.  I also survive my first motorcycle wreck so that’s not nothing. Monday, July 25, Day 8 – Judgment Day Breakfast – Protein shake and Greek Yogurt, coffee Lunch – 2 turkey burger patties and water Dinner –...

Dukan Diet Week 1

Week 1 – Attack Phase In this report I recap my first week on the Dukan Diet – the Attack Phase.  See how I adjust to a sudden and in some ways significant new eating regiment. Monday, July 18, Day 1 Breakfast – Protein shake and nonfat greek yogurt, coffee Lunch – grilled chicken breasts Dinner – 2 salmon fillets and 2 small hamburger patties with mustard Lots of water throughout the day,...

Dukan Diet

So there it is, I’m fat and mad and finally ready to do something about it.  What’s about to happen? Over the summer – this journey officially began in July of 2011 – I decided to follow the diet that my “podcast friend” introduced to me several weeks ago.  I read of his journey and decided that I owed myself an honest attempt. The program is called the Dukan Diet, named after the French...

Mad as Hell!

Ever been sick and tired of being sick and tired?  That happened to me recently. Iron Mike Ditka, legendary former coach of the Chicago Bears once proclaimed that “you’ll get that which you tolerate”.  Great quote, one of my favorites because it is so damned true. And so it is that over the years I’ve packed on weight as I’ve gotten older.  I’ve always tinkered with exercise programs...

Goal Setting – May 2010

Introduction I think the picture captures the spirit of this month’s update… running along a lonely patch of highway, a good distance from the start but still a long way from the finish.  I have lots of ground to cover and even some ground to make up.  How about you.  Are you crushing or cursing your goals?  I’ve been doing a little of both!    Context Setting for New...