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We went to dinner two nights in a row now...Met one couple we had not seen in ten years last night and I had crab legs...i know it is really not to be added until cycle 2 but I could not resist ...but I did only eat a little bit of butter and had grilled squash and broccolli as my side (NO potato or bread) Tonight we met another couple we have not seen for over a year (both couples had moved out of state and were passing through) Tonight I had grilled tuna and broccolli so that was not bad. 

I'm still at the 4 pounds but I have been slacking on my green tea.  Not doing bad on the water drinking but I agree with you all the potty trips are the pits.  Not doing bad at work....but next wednesday is a birthday party for one gal so that will be a hard day..the stuff they are all bringing is way off this diet but there will be salad & fruit so I'm hoping I can resist the rest.

You are all doing great!  OHHH Blessing that sounds painful. 

Keep up the good work everone!

Just popping in to say HI to all you lovely ladies.  Have a great day tomorrow!

That is great news ATeamNana, congratulations!!!!!

Happy Mother's day!!!! Enjoy today & every day, you deserve it!!

(((hugs))) Janet

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers in this group.

I finally feel like I'm back in the swing of things on the diet, hopefully the results will show that as well.

You're all doing so well, it's encouraging to me! So, thanks!

Hi Kathy! Cookie monster. Good for you. WE are all in this together. Very comforting!

snobird how sweet and sounds yummy! Tenaj. Back at ya! Today I had a nice brunch at Sons house. We all took something. Daughter in law made most of the meal and set a beautiful table for us and her parents. I was pleased to see yogurt and fruit and bread less egg casserole. She is a keeper. ( I fudged a little also and had two slices of bacon:)

We are all doing so good. Hoping a few of the others pop back in to "see" us soon.

Good morning, ladies!!!! I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day! Oops, I usually don't weigh myself until Friday, but I just had to get on the scale today, and I gained 2 lbs!!!! I really cheated yesterday, and I think I might go back to cycle one on the 17 Day diet!!!! Yikes!!!!!! Gym today and walking!!! I think I need to do more than 17 minutes of exercise!!!!!My church circle is meeting out for dinner tonight so I hope I will be hearing all your voices tonight when ordering!! Only 2 weeks until my son's wedding!! Have a great day everyone!!!!! Thanks for letting me rant and ramble!!!!!

Someone brought donuts and left them in the xerox room. I was in there today, but kept my self control in tact and did have one, then I went to the lobbly and there were MORE donuts. I managed to resist again - I'm feeling pretty proud of myself today, so far. This weekend was good, but not great food wise - I didn't eat a ton, but I didn't eat all the stuff I'm supposed to eat only. I'll keep at it and hopefully the scale will move a bunch on Thursday.

Keep at it ladies, keep walking/biking/swimming/insert your favorite exercise here!

My boys cooked me a lovely dinner of grilled venison loin, steamed brocoli,  sauted onions and smashed sweet potatoes. I treated myself to a glass of red wine and some dark chocolate for dessert. Got on the scale this AM and I didn't lose but I didn't gain either. Packed up my goodies for the day to keep me honest. I'm glad I don't have co-workers bringing in all kinds of stuff so I don't have much temptation until the icecream stand across the street opens up. Then LOOK OUT! I am really craving some good tomatoes tonight. So sick of the meally ones from the grocery. Grilled chicken cesaer salad tonight with lemon vinigrette and fresh parmasean. Yum!

I'm interested in that fish on top of spinach in foil on grill... that sounds really good.  I grilled chicked breast on the grill and then cut up mushrooms/onions/carrots/yellows squash/garlic wrapped that in foil and cooked them on grill also.

It was very good.  I branched out a little and put some cayanne pepper on the chicken and in the veggies..just a little since I'm not a pepper person but both were very good.  Wednesday is the big food day at our office ...a birthday party ... I'm gonna have to fast on tuesday and thursday..hahaha.

They did have slushies in the afternoon today and I DID resist....so all in all not too bad. 

I have not been brave enough to step on the scales again after the weekend:) 

Keep up the good work everyone..I'm getting ready to head out for my walk!

Snobird I like the way that cocktail sounds :-)

Nana, the recipe is: olive oil brushed on foil, pile of spinach, top with small amount of chopped shallot ( i also added a bit of crushed garlic)salt & pepper, drizzle with olive oil or small pieces of butter, put fish on top, salt & pepper & drizzle with a bit more olive oil. I also squeezed some lemon juice on top. Secure foil completely closed & cook on grill for less than 10 minutes. The spinach really cooks down so don't be afraid to use a bunch. It was the first time I made it & would make it again.

Hey AteamNana, just use frozen cherries and agave syrup. Defrost in microwave and mix with agave syrup. Mash a couple up and let sit for a few days. Then keep in frig. I also make a delicious cherry, chocolate banana smoothie using frozen cherries, sugar free chocolate protien powder, plain yogurt, unsweetened coconut milk and bananas in a blender. It also makes a great ice cream if you put it in an icecream maker. My blender is my friend ;-). I try not to buy anything that is manufactured. ( but ketchup and mustard are in my frig. Though I buy organic). I even make mayonnaise when I need it( not much) but it is easy to make in the blender.

Some of you probably think I'm nuts for trying to stick with whole foods. I thought it would be such a pain too when I started, but I just started with breakfast and threw out all the boxed cereals, gave away the granola bars, stopped buying coffee cakes and only stocked real oatmeal( no sugar added) that you have to cook, eggs, yogurt, oranges and a variety of frozen fruits to make smoothies with. If I wanted breakfast that is what I had to eat. I do bacon or sausage on the weekends if I'm in the mood. I found it so easy ( ok, maybe not as easy as dumping a box of cereal in a bowl) and much more satisfying and filling that I didn't miss the other crap at all. I've been avoiding the oatmeal while on this diet but if you don't have time to cook it in the morning you can make it overnight in a small crockpot and divvy it up into smaller servings (I use tea cups), wrap and refrigerate. Then in the morning you can micro and add nuts and fruits to your liking.

I will have to go to a bigger town. We have no frozen cherries in our little grocery stroe;(

I looked for cherry flavoring but none of that either. So snobird thanks for the great ideas I just have to wait until I get to a larger grocer or perhaps Walmart super center??

Thursday I move to cycle 2. I don't think I will add bread back in my diet since my husband has celiac he can't have it and I have learned to do without it:). Kathy sounds like you are going to get a good workout moving furniture:)
Have a great day tomorrow everyone!! Marsha

Well girls I bit the dust yesterday and had a few pieces of veggie laden pizza and got no exercise . It poured rain all day and I worked late and didn't feel like cooking when I got home. My Bad. This morning I'm off to take an hour and a half yoga class which is in a town an hour from where I live. I haven't done any yoga in 4 years. This ought to be fun, right! I've decided that Wednesday's are my day for doing things for me. Starting with yoga. I have a pedicure planned after that, some shopping a dentist appt.:-(, and a walk.

Have a good day everyone.

Hi, ATeamNana, Like the song by Tina Turner says:"You're simply the best." Congratulations on a job well done with your diet, your exercise, everything!!!!! You make me want to do better, all of you guys out there do. Thank you so much!!!!! I just finished my walk and now off for a bike ride!!