Monday, June 11th - Sunday, June 18th
trishDC
Posts: 51
Instead of each thread getting so long, I thought we could start a new topic each week to collaborate with each other, share our food exercise, commensurate around our challenges, etc..
D1C1 for me
- 60 min LA Boxing class
- Grocery shopping for my food
- Morning eggs and tea.
I'll check in later with an update.
D1C1 for me
- 60 min LA Boxing class
- Grocery shopping for my food
- Morning eggs and tea.
I'll check in later with an update.
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Sounds great Trish..0
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ops....just read the instructions.....will try to follow along! LOL
thank you sooooo much for inviting me to this group. I am very new to the 17dd. I am actually waiting for my book to arrive in the mail, although I unofficially started last week. I did really well and all thorugh the weekend......was down 4 lbs by friday, then hit a huge wall last night. Overtired. I have my daughter and her family staying with us until their kitchen is remodeled. I am worn out.
Anyway......struggling this morning. I am eating low carb, just not 17dd. I need a nap LOL and I am going to the grocery store. And REALLY need support........so I am very very glad you started this. Wishing everyone a goood good week. Hugs, Dyanna 0 -
Dyanna - Now worries, the group stuff is all new to me. So I encourage you all to post wherever if needed. I replied to you in the "Welcome" but still thought I'd share here that....we are here to help. I went to the store this AM and bought a roasted chicken and pre-cut veggies that I could quickly steam in the microwave as my "No Excuse" option not to cook. So, good luck today and welcome to the group.0
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Good job Trish! I am still recovering from a concussion so have good and bad days. Today is not a good idea so I think I will try to get a half hour walk in and possibly some squats, sit ups and that sort of thing which doesn't hurt my head. So far so good for me but night time is always the most challenging part for me! Any good snack ideas?0
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Breakfast-Boiled eggs, Green Tea, Apple, Water
Workout-30 minute walk
Lunch-Salad from cafeteria at work
Snack ideas-Cottage cheese (either by itself or add sugarfree jelly or sprinkle with cinnamon and turvia), Greek Yogurt with sugarfree jelly0 -
Made these last night and they are really, really good! I don't like eggs so I've been experimenting with turkey patties for breakfast and this one is the best so far, not dry which has been the problem with other versions I've tried. I had them for dinner and again for breakfast this morning...so they are good for any meal or snack.
Low-fat turkey patties:
Mix together in a bowl:
1 pkg lean ground turkey
1/4 c. non-fat greek yogurt
1-2 tbsp. non-fat parmesan cheese (NOT the powdered fake stuff)
dry herbs/spices to taste (I like spicy so I added a tsp of pepper flakes)
Make small meatball size balls and pan fry with olive oil (my batch did 14 small patties and I used about 2 tbsp oil in total). I put them in the pan then flatten them down with my fingers.
They are sticky and wet but they DO cook really well.
Greek Dip:
1/2 c. non-fat greek yogurt
1/4 c. finely chopped clilantro
zest and juice of one lime (or just juice if you don't want a really strong lime favour).
Pepper Salsa:
Red, Yellow, Orange bell peppers chopped
1-2 green onions
splash of lemon juice
Buzz all together in a food processor for a nice fine dice.
I save the extra turkey patties in a zip lock then keep in the fridge. Microwave for 1 1/2 min to reheat and top with dip and salsa. YUMMMY!0 -
Hello Everyone! I would like to start the Challenge. I'm already on something similar, so I will just jump on, It looks like I've already followed what to eat today! What book should I pick up?0
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onamission748 - Most of us are following the book from http://www.the17daydiet.com/...although, I bought my book on Amazon.0
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Monday is almost over for me! Did GREAT thanks to the welcome motivation I woke up to this morning with this new group. How did you do today?
I didn't get any green tea in but did get lots of water and ate on plan except some avocado and few almonds.
One meal at a time, one day at a time, one pound at a time. It all adds up and I am DETERMINED to be successful at my weight loss efforts!0 -
I did great eating today ... My sister came home form the hospital with the baby and I got a flat tire so I was a a bit busy helping her out and had no time for exercise.
Breakfast
Eggs - Fried (whole egg), 3 large
Hot Tea - Tea With Cream & Agave 8 oz
Lunch
Generic - Tuna & Vegetable Salad, 1/2 can
Generic - Hot Green Tea, 1 cup
Fage - Greek Style Yougurt Plain, 0.5 cup
Dinner
Trader Joe's - Wild Nova Smoked Alaskan Sockeye Salmon, 2 oz
Carrots - Raw, 0.25 cup, chopped
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Thanks Again everyone for being here... I felt like today was a great start.. Good Luck tomorrow..0
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So, I've just finished D1C1 and went ok....but, I need to make adjustments tomorrow. How many calories are most other targeting? I think it's a minimum of 1200, but I didn't get there.
1) It seems that I only had 1100 calories today and I felt like I was constantly eating. Tomorrow I will need to eat larger portions of protein in my meals.
2) Tomorrow I will drink my lemon water in the AM
3) I typically don't drink caffeine, so I had issues with the caffeinated green tea. I've now purchased caffeine free, so I might try to mix them both a bit.
4) I think I was supposed to have fat free yogurt??? I will need to shop again tomorrow for a change on Wednesday.
Anyhow, here's my meals for today. Tomorrow I plan to be more creative with turkey meet and buying some fresh fish.
Breakfast
Eggs - Hard-boiled (whole egg),
Celestial Seasonings - Green Tea , 1 tea bag
Lunch
Chicken - Breast, meat only, cooked, roasted, 1 cup, chopped or diced
Broccoli Steamed - Broccoli Steamed (Plain), 1 Cup
Generic - Brocolini, 1 cup raw
Kikkoman Soy Sauce - Low Sodium, 1 Tbsp
Celestial Seasonings - Green Tea , 1 tea bag
Dinner
Chicken - Breast, meat only, cooked, roasted, 1 cup, chopped or diced
Carrots - Baby, raw
Generic - Brocolini, 1/2 cup raw
Fat Free Ginger Dressing
Celestial Seasonings - Green Tea , 1 tea bag
Snacks
Fage - Total 2% Plain Greek Yogurt
Fruit - Apricot - Raw, 1 apricot
Fresh Grapes - Seedless Red
Breakstone's Fat Free Cottage Cheese 4oz - Cottage Cheese0 -
Trish I am on day 11 and it's definitely hard to get those calories up.
Have you read that nuts not allowed on cycle 1? I have book but can't see it in there. I did abstain from nuts but last few days have had 28g raw, unsalted cashews. Mostly to up the calories. My diary is open.
You did really well first day.0 -
suziecue66 - Thanks for the input. It's nice to know others are struggling with the calories. I haven't seen anything about nuts, but will look into that.
D2C1 for me. I just got back from my 60 min LA Boxing class and WoW it was struggle. I felt so weak in comparison to previous weeks (where I was eating on weight watchers plan). So, today I'm going to try and increase the size of my proteins to see if that helps on getting more calories...cuz, I can't imagine eating too many more veggies
Good luck to everyone today!!!0 -
Day 1 went fairly well but I definitely did not get my calories in. I'm a pretty picky eater so have a tough time.
As for the nuts, they are not allowed until cycle 3. Dr. Mike has a website where he answers questions and it was on there.0 -
I am sad to reply that yesterday was not good for me. I slipped Sunday nite and yesterday I fell:sad: BUT today is a new day! I am drinking my lemon water and will eat brekky......probably a smoothie (I have a hard time eating solid food early in the morning) and I WILL be back on track TODAY!!! SOOOOO thankful to have this support here...........please don't stop! I need you!!! :laugh:
:flowerforyou: 
Dyanna 0 -
Good morning all, D2C1 started off pretty good, I have made a small adjustment to the plan because I am eating oatmeal for breakfast, I have to have something a little more filling, but I feel great. I didnt get all of my calories in because I am still staying on my regular workout routine so I burned almost 300 calories.0
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We all have those days Dyanna!! Don't sweat it!!!! Back on track and on with the program!!
Monie) - you are allowed to skip cycle 1 and start with cycle 2 if that helps. 0 -
Day 1 went fairly well but I definitely did not get my calories in. I'm a pretty picky eater so have a tough time.
As for the nuts, they are not allowed until cycle 3. Dr. Mike has a website where he answers questions and it was on there.
Thanks because I couldnt find anything in the book.0 -
I got my calories and then some in yesterday!! I DID have some "off plan" foods which bumped up the calories (avocado, nuts and a post 2pm dessert of grilled nectarie, non-fat greek yogurt and a tbsp of maple syrup...which was a cheat but nothing like I'd been doing so I'm okay with that for day 1).
I have been reading some boards about yogurt: non-fat (0%) plain is recommended. But, I have found that peole say as long as it's under 9g of sugar you are still okay. I go with this guideline because the non-fat Activia Vanilla yogurt is 9g on the nose and it's a probiotic which you're supposed to get in 2x a day. I love non-fat plain greek yogurt so that's not hard for me, but "Dr. Mike" says to add your berries to it or sugar free fruit jam (didn't know there was such a thing) to give it some more sweetness.
For getting those calories in I make sure I eat...lots. Feels a bit odd on a 'diet' but I make sure I have 3-4 oz protien servings, try to have protien at each meal and snack, get my fruit servings in and have 1-2 protien shakes a day (I use Isofemme vanilla and unsweetened almond milk).
Happy Tuesday everyone...and on to Day 2!!!!0 -
Good morning all, D2C1 started off pretty good, I have made a small adjustment to the plan because I am eating oatmeal for breakfast, I have to have something a little more filling, but I feel great. I didnt get all of my calories in because I am still staying on my regular workout routine so I burned almost 300 calories.
I think that is okay...we all have to adapt the plan for us and if you are getting the weight off that's all that matters in the end. Oatmeal is healthy and is added in again in the next cycles anyway...you just might lose a little slower. I like turkey patties for breakfast, on plan and gives me that extra umph in the morning...I need it too!0 -
Good Morning..Bring on Day 2... Still waiting for my book.. Going for a walk at the mall as I wait for my tires to be put on.. Hav a great day Everyone...
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Thanks, for the info, I just need a little more variety. I know I will still loose because it is definitely better eating that what I have been lately.0
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We all have those days Dyanna!! Don't sweat it!!!! Back on track and on with the program!!
Monie) - you are allowed to skip cycle 1 and start with cycle 2 if that helps.
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just made a BIG kettle of veggie soup........so helpful for snacks and to get my veggies in. I also do frozen broccoli in my morning smoothie, Hope everyone is doing well...........:flowerforyou:0
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Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs, Apple and Green Tea
Lunch: Salad from cafeteria (Mixed Greens, Carrots, Grilled Chicken, Cherub tomatoes, Jalapeno peppers, Yogurt dressing & a crumbled blue cheese on top)-tea
Snack: Strawberries and cottage cheese
Dinner: Grilled Chicken and either steamed veggies or asparagus
*If I am still hungry after dinner I will have a 4oz. Dannon Lift and Fit vanilla or strawberry (The kind that is for carb conscious or safe for diabetics) or Greek yogurt and sugarfree jelly.
Exercise: 30 minutes walking with friend before lunch
I am trying to drink my tea earlier in the day because with the tea and the water I go to the bathroom a lot
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I hope everyone did well today. I've just logged my meals for D2C1 and I made it over 1200 calories...yipee.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/trishDC
Unfortunately , I did have a few misses:
1) I didn't finish my lemon water this AM (and it hurt my tummy during my workout - probably because I usually don't eat/drink any fruits usually)
2) I did not have a second serving of fruit....but, loved the baked apples with cinnamon, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.
3) I didn't have my tea after my lunch - in fact I still had some of my tea from breakfast left. I'm about to have my dinner tea now.
Anyhow, I've made it through the second day and I'm excited about some of my meals tomorrow.0 -
Hello all - Day two went really well. I also am having trouble with the calories and seem to be so full after my lunch and dinner. I have to try eating more often - maybe every 2-3 hours
did a 20 minute bike ride today and felt great - logged my food and I can't believe I didn't have more
Tomorrow is a new day - good luck to you and talk to you all tomorrow night0 -
Hey everyone, I saw your questions about nuts, and I just thought I'd let you know that there has been an update by Dr Mike that 2tbsp of unsalted nuts is equivalent to one of your allotted healthy fats for the day, and can be enjoyed during any cycle. I have unsalted almonds every day, as they are a great way to add in som extra calories and get your healthy fats in. I also find they are great for curbing hunger. Also, if you are having trouble getting enough calories in a day, you may also want to try a whey protein shake.0
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Hey everyone, I saw your questions about nuts, and I just thought I'd let you know that there has been an update by Dr Mike that 2tbsp of unsalted nuts is equivalent to one of your allotted healthy fats for the day, and can be enjoyed during any cycle. I have unsalted almonds every day, as they are a great way to add in som extra calories and get your healthy fats in. I also find they are great for curbing hunger. Also, if you are having trouble getting enough calories in a day, you may also want to try a whey protein shake.
Yippee!!! Thanks Rayne. Yeh, even before I knew this I had some raw unsalted cashews to up my calories which are quite low on cycle 1.0
