any thoughts?

[PassingFair]

1. Hi MOL....

Last year I utilized the Dukan Diet from May through November.

I lost about 60 pounds. My blood did THIS:


> Fasting Glucose was: 122 Is: 99mg/dl
> Cholesterol was: 236 Is: 147mg/dl
> HDL was: 39 Is: 54
> LDL was: 146 Is: 74
> Triglycerides was: 257 Is: 94

I'm due for another round of blood tests in April, but I look and feel
great.

Like South Beach diet, the Dukan diet does not allow carbs. That said, I
was not really hungry, because the high protein consumption kept me full.
I admit that tomatoes and peppers were a mainstay for me, but the diet
can be adhered to without them.

I've tried Weight Watchers, which didn't work for me. I am far too solitary for
weigh-ins and I have trouble with portion control.

I have lost weight on the South Beach in the past, but not a significant amount.
Also, simple calorie counting worked for me in my youth.

The Dukan diet seemed to be created especially for me, as I could eat to fulfillment.
The days of protein, alternating with the days of protein and vegetables kept me involved
and excited. My weekend grill ups became legendary!

I stuck to the diet very strictly, and found that the Dukan formula worked EXACTLY
as calculated. I've been off the diet for 2 months now, and haven't really gained any
weight back (a pound or two fluctuation) even after eating my way way through the
carb-tastic holidays.

I have upped my exercise program, and I try to stay off of the carbs, in general.
I was lucky to have a supportive husband and a diet buddy here on DU, with whom
I checked in every other morning.

I would like to lose another 10 pounds, but I'm hoping it will gradually come off through
healthy eating and exercise.