LaLainya

Lots of great recipes! Thanks for sharing!

You can do it! I know it is hard when you get stuck for awhile but your persistance will pay off!

Thanks! I will definitly try this out.

So far it has been a very successful start to the week. I packed a healthy breakfast and lunch for work. After I got off work I spent an hour at they gym. Now it is dinner time and I need to prepare it for the whole family.....I have some Italian seasoned ground turkey and the kids love sloppy Joes so I think I will get…

52 pounds!!!! Wow, that is inspirational!

I'm here! So far I am down 6 lbs and I will admit that I had a few cheats this weekend. I have been doing so well sticking to this plan through the week but weekends with the family can definitely be challenging. However, I was still well under my calorie goal for the day. Today I am going grocery shopping and planning out…

I am on day 6 and have lost 6 lbs. However, I am following the diet very closely and am exercising each day. I agree, if you are motivated to start it again I think it would be worth it! The key to me is to get creative with the food choices that are available so I do not get tired of eating the same thing over and over.…

Sounds like you had a great day! I also understand the cycle of losing and gaining again but I always learn great tips along the way and feel like there are always positive lessons learned. Love your sisters advice!

I think that it is acceptable to stay on the diet and modify it to your needs. That is where I struggled last time. I did really good for the first 2 cycles and then I had a coupld slips and decided to stop it altogher. This time I am sticking to the plan as closely as I can. At this point the pounds I lose keep me…

Thanks shellonis! You sound super motivated and I am sure the lbs will start shedding off in no time!

Day one complete! I know that you shouldn't weigh yourself everyday but it is hard not to at the beginning when you lose the most. It appears that I already lost 2 lbs! Even if it is just water weight it is still very motivating. For excercize I go to the gym after work and do 30 minutes of cardio. Either on the eliptical…

I am also starting the 17 Day diet for the second time today. I did the first 2 cycles back in March and lost about 12 lbs. I am looking forward to working with people who are at the same stage. Current Wight - 155 Goal after Cycle 1 - 148 Total Goal - 125 Excercise 45 minutes 5 x week