Hey Ashley,
That is the first I have heard of the Dukan diet, but after a quick look it seems that generally:
Dukan = high protein, low fat
Atkins = high protein, high fat
One of the most important principles of these diets are that they are low-carb. This is the main driving factor. However, if you eat low-carb then you really do need to eat some fat as an alternative energy source from carbs. Also, fat is extremely important for multiple other bodily functions.
I have eaten a low-carb, high-protein, high-fat diet for over 10 years and I can absolutely assure you that it works and it works very well. Not only will you lose fat you will almost certainly see many other health benefits.
I don't subscribe to any particular diet (Atkins / paleo / primal / blah blah). I work on understanding the basic principles that makes the diet work and then eat based on those principles.
Finally, I don't count calories, I don't weigh myself, I don't measure anything. You don't need to do any of that stuff. You just need two things:
- The right mindset
- An understanding of why people become overweight (and unhealthy)
If you know the right path and you can make the decision to tread that path then you can't fail.
Just ask if you want any more information.
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