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...

How To Defend Against 7 Sneaky Sales Tactics

Today we have a guest post from the Car Negotiation Coach who takes a break from discussing car negotiation strategies and reveals how to combat common sales ploys.   Whether you’re buying a car,  jewelry, mattresses, or a big screen TV, you’ll most certainly be going head to head with a professional salesman.  Unfortunately for you, these folks practice selling every day.  In order to get...

Give To Get

  Today I have a new, old storyline.  Several media outlets I follow spent time with the topic back in September but I decided to wait.  Sure, the story may have had a short shelf life, or it could age like a fine wine – getting better and more interesting with the passage of time. Fortunately it was the later, and now it is ready.  The proper weight and balance have been achieved and the current...