The Dukan Diet Rules and Meals Plan: Phase 1 and Phase 2 | dietplan-101.com
Just like the Atkins Diet, the Dukan Diet has 4 phases as well namely attack, cruise, consolidation, and stabilization. We will look at the first two initial phases of the Dukan Diet which are phase 1, the attack phase, and phase 2, the cruise phase.
This article will also suggest some meals plan for both of these phases.
Check out the diet rules and meals plan for phase 3 and phase 4, the final two phases,
Phase 1: Attack Phase / Pure Protein Day
During this phase, you will jump-start your metabolism to facilitate rapid and huge weight loss. On average, dieters will lose 4 to 6 pounds (or 2 to 3 kg) within a week. You are only allowed to have lean or fat-free protein foods, i.e. 64 animal proteins and 4 vegetable proteins. Therefore, Phase 1 is also known as the Pure Protein (PP) Phase. You have to drink at least 2 liters of fluid, which can be plain water or unsweetened drink. Besides dieting, you should add mild physical activities to your daily life, such as slow walks and climbing stairs.
Pure Protein Day Meals Plan Ideas
Here are some suggested food menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks for Phase 1.
Phase 2: Cruise Phase / Protein-Vegetables Day
You will slow down your weight loss in this phase. You will lose weight gradually until you’ve reached your true weight. The length of this phase will be different for each individual as it depends on the amount of weight to shed as well as personal condition. In general, it is calculated as 2.2 pounds (or 1 kg) of weight loss a week. Besides the 68 allowed proteins, you can have 32 allowed vegetables on alternate days. Therefore, Phase 2 is also known as Protein-Vegetables (PV) Phase. Drinking plenty of water and daily mild exercise should be continued.
Protein Vegetables Day Meals Plan Idea
Some suggested food menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks for Phase 2.
