The Dukan Diet is a French-based weight loss plan that was rumored to be followed by model Gisele Bundchen and Jennifer Lopez, following their pregnancies.
The Dukan diet is the number one weight loss plan in the UK attracting women of all shapes, sizes and ages to help them lose weight. It is also referred to as the “Je ne sais pas maigrir” (“I don’t know how to lose weight”) diet plan.
The plan is centered around eating protein-based meals in a four-cycled program. The four cycles are: Attack Weight Loss, Stabilization and Cruise.
The reason for this cycling is to dip into fat stores for energy and trick the metabolism into an efficient fuel-burning machine.
The Dukan Diet is known for attacking the fat!
The diet is based on a high protein meal plan and it was initially called the Protal diet, however this name seems to be abandoned now in favor of the Dukan diet.
The Dukan Diet is broken down into three phases:
Phase One
How it Works:
The objective in this phase is to attack the fat. This method is referred to as the “attack the fat phase” resulting in rapid weight loss. This Phase is based on high protein meals and last for 10 days. In this phase you can expect to lose up to 7 pounds in the first 5 days.
Phase Two How it Works:
This phase is longer and the goal is to lose 2 pounds per week. You cycle back and forth between eating protein and non-starchy vegetables and eating only protein.
No butter or oil can be used and tons of fresh water is required. Follow this phase until your goal weight is attained.
Phase Three How it Works:
This phase is less restrictive and the objective is to prevent weight loss from coming back. One serving of fruit, two slices of whole wheat bread and 1.5 ounces of cheese is allowed each day.
Two times each week, you are allowed to eat two 5-ounce servings of starch, like potatoes, rice or another grain. Protein is also a mainstay.
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