Day #1

So, here I am again, dieting. It's been a life-long challenge for me, I must say. Now, after my third and final baby, I'm going to keep all the weight off. Pregnancy is probably the one and only great excuse for gaining weight. So, since my little angel was my last, this time I'll have no excuse to gain anything back again!!

I've decided to do the Dukan Diet again. I lost 117lbs on it before and had wonderful success (obviously!). So, Dukan Diet, here I come again! However, this time things are a little bit different as I'm nursing. I have to make sure to get enough nutrients for me and my baby while safely losing weight. Knowing this, I have to remind myself my weight loss might be slower going than the first time I did this diet. Still, losing slow is better than remaining the same, or worse, gaining more.

So, for those who are interested, the adjustments to the Dukan Diet for nursing moms is:

ADDITIONS / MODIFICATIONS FOR NURSING MOMS:

Eat all of the protein you want (from list-Same as before)

Eat all of the veggies you want (from list-Same as before)

2 T of Oat Bran per day (increased from 1 1/2 T)

1 1/2 quarts of water per day (Same as before)

New Additions for Nursing Moms:

One slice of cheese per day (Love this change as I love cheese!!)

Two slices of whole wheat bread (And I still get some carbs in!)
 
Two servings of fruit (This I love as well as I missed fruit a lot!)

Walk 25 minutes per day (I HOPE I CAN DO THIS! It's hard with 3 kids and no sitter. But my kids are generally awesome and will join me when the weather's good.)

APPROVED PROTEINS:
Lean beef, veal or rabbit (avoid ribs)
Chicken and turkey (except skin and outside part of the wings)
Ham (low fat and lean)
Beef, veal, or chicken liver
Any fish (except canned in oil or sauce)
Shellfish and crustaceans
Eggs (up to two per day, unlimited egg whites)
Dairy products (low fat, below 2% fat)
Sweeteners (except fructose based)
Vinegar, mustard, spices, herbs, garlic, onion (as spice), lemon juice (only as spice, not for drinking)
Sugar free chewing gum

APPROVED VEGGIES:
Artichoke
Eggplant
Asparagus
Cabbage - all types
Beetroot
Broccoli and Purple sprouting broccoli
Carrot
Chicory
Courgette or Zucchini
Celery/ Celeriac or Celery Root
Cucumber
Leek
Fennel
French beans - String beans
Mushroom
Onion
Palm Heart
Pepper
Pumpkin - Marrow - Squash
Radish
Rhubarb
Salad leaves
Soy Beans
Spinach
Swede
Swiss chard
Tomato
Turnip

I'll post pictures of my progress as I go. I'll have my starting picture and then for every 20 lbs I've lost, I'll post another until I'm at my goal. This way everyone can see the physical transformation (as well as me since seeing the difference is a great motivator to continue on!!).

So, my family is awesome and we're doing a weight-loss contest. The winner receives $200 to shop for a new wardrobe! Yay! I sure hope I win as I'm in need of some new clothes. But, if someone beats me, I'll be happy for them as this is more meant for our health than for the $200 to spend selfishly. But, I have to admit, to be able to boast I won the contest would be awesome!

So here I am, at the dieting game again. I'll be sure to post weekly on how things have gone for the week and how I feel. I know it'll be an adjustment, but good things never come easy. My start weight: 279.8lbs. Goal: 175lbs. I can do this!!!