12 Diets That Work for Women and Have Stood the Test of Time

6.      The Dukan Diet

The Dukan diet is a high protein, low calorie eating plan. The diet starts off with a nearly all protein eating plan which kick starts the metabolic process.

The second phase introduces specific non-starchy, low-carb vegetables along with the protein rich foods. This stage focuses on steady weight loss. The third stage maintains the weight that has been lost while the final stage reintroduces other foods, keeping proteins on the top of the list.