I just started Cycle 2 today, and I was so pleased to have my oatmeal back (that I used to gripe about eating before by the way). I lost 9.6 pounds on Cycle 1. My goal was 10, so I am pleased.

SW 183.4
CW- 173.8
C2GW- 165

Keep up the good work ladies!!! You are all doing awesome!

I also take an Omega 3 and a multi vitamin every day. I also take calcium since I am trying to get my bone to fuse with my new hips. But as far as weight loss, I am my own worst enemy! I have had a lot of things that are NOT on the 17 day diet. I am still plugging along though.

Okay, I've been losing motivation a little, but I discovered MFP connects with Endomondo. Then I discovered Endomondo connects to Earndit. I'm earning points just by working out, *and* those points get converted into actual stuff. Like workout gear, and healthy snacks., or you can donate to a charity and give food, health care, and water to people around the world.

It's so cool! You can either google 'em, or if you want to help me out, you can click my link.

http://earnd.it/XjfFeX

And I lost four pounds since yesterday! *happy dance*

I'm just wondering how everyone is doing on cycle 2. Tomorrow is my official weekly weigh in day, but I'll tell you.....I weighed myself a couple of times this week and the scale had not budged. I'm just curious if anyone else saw that their first week on cycle 2.

I know once carbs were introduced , it has been hard to stay away.

I knew that I couldn't live without some carbs so at night I have a small amount of mms. You only live once. I have been keeping track of all my calories on MFP. This week I had chips and cheese three night in a row....but I counted them all. I did only lose 1 pound instead of the 2 or 3 I was hoping for..it's okay. I just know that I have to do better. I am still at my goal for March 23. I have 14.8 pounds to go...

I tried that too, but it backfired on me and I am out of control with carbs. Back on Cycle 1 tomorrow after the grocery store.

I am having a hard time staying motivated these last five days....I need a boost.

I have really crashed and burned. I am really struggling to get back on track. It is like I have been consumed by a carb demon and I cannot perform the exorcism myself. HELP!!! ARRRGGGHHH!!!!!! Good grief Charlie Brown!

Starting cycle two today a little early. I was starting sneak carbs here and there because I was craving so bad. Retread the diet and realized I was getting lax towards the end of cycle 1. Justifying eating cheese for example to keep calories up, eating cantaloupe and so on. All in all I am down 5-6 lbs on cycle one, which is great when I have do little to go. Goal is 142 by end of C2. I am going to shoot for 1200 on C1 days, 1400 on C2. Anyone else tracking their cals?

I made it through cycle 1 and halfway through cycle 2. I lost 13 lbs and my weight loss completely stalled during cycle 2. I felt tired, weak, and overall pretty crappy.

I'm not following 17 day diet anymore. I'm having more than 2 pieces of fruit per day if I'd like....I'll have a starch with dinner.....I'm back to eating nuts and hummus and low fat salad dressing and peanut butter and cheese...and I feel GREAT!!! I'm able to do substantial workouts and feel so much stronger and have lost 4lbs in the past week.

I tried 17 day diet last year after I feel off the wagon for awhile....and it helped me lose 20 lbs and get me back in my clothes and in the right head to eat healthy/workout regularly. This time it didn't work for me. I still try to eat clean, and at least 1500 calories per day, and workout at least 30 mins 5 days per week. I think 17 day diet is great for anyone that needs to see that loss to get them motivated or needs to lose to fit into clothes they no longer fit in. I strongly urge anyone who is not feeling that great on it to try something else...and not to get discouraged and give up!

Good luck to everyone!!!

I made it through cycle 1 and halfway through cycle 2. I lost 13 lbs and my weight loss completely stalled during cycle 2. I felt tired, weak, and overall pretty crappy.

I'm not following 17 day diet anymore. I'm having more than 2 pieces of fruit per day if I'd like....I'll have a starch with dinner.....I'm back to eating nuts and hummus and low fat salad dressing and peanut butter and cheese...and I feel GREAT!!! I'm able to do substantial workouts and feel so much stronger and have lost 4lbs in the past week.

I tried 17 day diet last year after I feel off the wagon for awhile....and it helped me lose 20 lbs and get me back in my clothes and in the right head to eat healthy/workout regularly. This time it didn't work for me. I still try to eat clean, and at least 1500 calories per day, and workout at least 30 mins 5 days per week. I think 17 day diet is great for anyone that needs to see that loss to get them motivated or needs to lose to fit into clothes they no longer fit in. I strongly urge anyone who is not feeling that great on it to try something else...and not to get discouraged and give up!

Good luck to everyone!!!

You have the right attitude. The 17DD is not the "only way" it is a great tool when you are in a certain mental place, and I find it really works for me. I also had to take a "mini break" from it, when I felt I was overdoing it. Cycle 1 is intense and not for the long haul (but man it works for me) best of luck, you will get to your goal, I can tell!