17 Day Diet

[Georgiagambler]

I have done this diet before and it did work for me. I’m going to try it again but already struggling with it mentally and it’s just day 1!

I bought the book many years ago but I found a blog about it too.

What I liked about this diet is that it was pretty easy to follow and no special or weird foods. I just found some things that I liked and stuck with them. I also like that it is 17 days and then it changes up.

I know a lot of you are doing keto but thought I would share this in case you wanted to check it out. Wish me luck!

https://17ddblog.com/17-day-diet/


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[tee2green]

Looks interesting. I did experience the headaches and what they call the keto flu at first when I got rid of sugars and carbs early on. Good luck with it (although you look perfectly fine to me as you are)!

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[Georgiagambler]

Looks interesting. I did experience the headaches and what they call the keto flu at first when I got rid of sugars and carbs early on. Good luck with it (although you look perfectly fine to me as you are)!

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Thanks I know I don’t have a lot to lose but still hoping this can kick start me in the right direction. I remember the first time I did it the first 3 days were the hardest but once I got through it it wasn’t bad. I also remember how good I felt. The nice thing is there are 4 different cycles so you aren’t that limited and part of this approach of changes every 17 days helps with the plateau. I will be lucky to make it through the first 17 lol


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[DK528]

Good luck GG! I like that it's broken up. The diet for the first 17 days seems restrictive but I know you can do it!


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[Laurie]

Good luck GG!

[serenasea]

I'm sending thoughts of support and strength, especially for the first few days. Good luck!

[Georgiagambler]

Good luck GG! I like that it's broken up. The diet for the first 17 days seems restrictive but I know you can do it!


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Thanks Dina, it’s really not too bad. I will probably end up mostly eating grilled chicken breasts and change up the veggies. It’s boring but it’s also only 17 days.
Part of challenge is the psychological part. My boyfriend is doing it with me so hopefully he will help to keep me focused too.


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[Georgiagambler]

Good luck GG!

Thanks Laurie! You are looking good - I need to catch up with everyone else that’s doing so good on the get healthy plan.


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[Georgiagambler]

I'm sending thoughts of support and strength, especially for the first few days. Good luck!

Thanks Serenasea! All good thoughts are appreciated [emoji847]


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[Elf70]

Good luck GG! I’ll give this a long look when I get home. I joined a gym last week and plan on going each day on the way home from work. I need a food plan to follow and anything for 17 days is doable. Thanks for posting.

[Georgiagambler]

Good luck GG! I’ll give this a long look when I get home. I joined a gym last week and plan on going each day on the way home from work. I need a food plan to follow and anything for 17 days is doable. Thanks for posting.

Thanks Elf! I found this plan easy to follow and I was successful with it before. Let me know if you have questions once you get back


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[zeus]

Sweetie, you are perfect the way you are. You do not need to be dieting. But if you feel the need, then good luck. With your job and school, you have proved you can do anything!

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[Georgiagambler]

Sweetie, you are perfect the way you are. You do not need to be dieting. But if you feel the need, then good luck. With your job and school, you have proved you can do anything!

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Thanks Zeus! I hope I make it. I survived day 1 - only 16 more days to go lol

I have a better chance of staying on this diet 17 days than staying away from the casino [emoji23]


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[Georgiagambler]

Here is my day 1 food diary:

1 cup of Hot water with lemon
2 servings of yogurt (I cheated I can’t do plain yogurt but it’s still my probiotic)
1 orange, 1 pear
Salad with boiled eggs, cucumber and tomato
Grilled chicken with roasted broccoli and cauliflower
4 - 16 oz bottles of water
3 cups of green tea


Plus 45 minutes on my elliptical

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[tee2green]

Here is my day 1 food diary:

1 cup of Hot water with lemon
2 servings of yogurt (I cheated I can’t do plain yogurt but it’s still my probiotic)
1 orange, 1 pear
Salad with boiled eggs, cucumber and tomato
Grilled chicken with roasted broccoli and cauliflower
4 - 16 oz bottles of water
3 cups of green tea


Plus 45 minutes on my elliptical

Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSounds like a good plan! What stage are you allowed Chips Ahoy? [emoji23] Sorry, having a craving right now and it felt better just typing the words lol.

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[Georgiagambler]

Sounds like a good plan! What stage are you allowed Chips Ahoy? [emoji23] Sorry, having a craving right now and it felt better just typing the words lol.

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The chips ahoy are on the stage where I quit and gave up 🤣


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[serenasea]

I'm not sure I could make it through 17 days without coffee!

[Georgiagambler]

I'm not sure I could make it through 17 days without coffee!

You can drink coffee but I can’t because I like mine with too much cream and sugar


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[Nhcris]

This sounds like a really healthy program, and should work well for someone like yourself, GG, that doesn't have much to lose! I actually think it has a pretty good variety of foods even for Cycle 1, but definitely in 2 & 3. Just be careful because they seemed pretty adamant about keeping exercise to 17 minutes in Cycle 1. That may be because of the withdrawal symptoms you may experience.

I am looking forward to seeing how your experience goes, although you can count me in the group that thinks you look fabulous just the way you are!

[Georgiagambler]

This sounds like a really healthy program, and should work well for someone like yourself, GG, that doesn't have much to lose! I actually think it has a pretty good variety of foods even for Cycle 1, but definitely in 2 & 3. Just be careful because they seemed pretty adamant about keeping exercise to 17 minutes in Cycle 1. That may be because of the withdrawal symptoms you may experience.

I am looking forward to seeing how your experience goes, although you can count me in the group that thinks you look fabulous just the way you are!

Thanks NHcris! Jokers are the best. I really appreciate the support. I was doing 45 minutes on the elliptical before the diet so I figured I would stick with it. But funny the first time I did this my friend lost more weight than I did and she didn’t exercise at all. She was a little bigger and taller than me though.


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[Georgiagambler]

Day 2 food diary:

Hot lemon water
2 servings yogurt
Strawberries (about 5-6)
Orange
Leftover roasted broccoli/cauliflower
Salad with boiled eggs, tomato and cucumber
Turkey burger with mashed cauliflower (really not a burger since no bread involved)
3 cups green tea
4 bottles of water

45 minutes elliptical


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[Georgiagambler]

Day 3 Food Diary

Hot lemon water
2 servings of yogurt
Strawberries (4-5)
Apple
Salad with grilled chicken, tomatoes and cucumber
Ground turkey taco boat - a little messy but tasty

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4 16.9 oz bottles water
3 cups green tea

45 minutes elliptical


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[DK528]

Great start GG!


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[Georgiagambler]

Thanks Dina! I survived Day 3 so hope the rest will be easy.


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[Georgiagambler]

Oh do you guys even care what I’m eating ?[emoji23]


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[Luckylinda123]

It probably helps you to document your daily food. Taco boats look good

[DK528]

Oh do you guys even care what I’m eating ?[emoji23]


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It's interesting to see. But if it's a good way to hold yourself accountable -- by logging your food here -- then do it even if others don't care [emoji12]


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[Georgiagambler]

It probably helps you to document your daily food. Taco boats look good

Yes it helps me to document for myself but I didn’t know if anyone else cared [emoji3]

Will really liked the taco boats he put in his top 5 favorite meals. It was my first time making it. I will be making them again very easy.


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[Georgiagambler]

It's interesting to see. But if it's a good way to hold yourself accountable -- by logging your food here -- then do it even if others don't care [emoji12]


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You are right Dina - it does help with accountability [emoji847]


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[tee2green]

I enjoy seeing how your plan is going GG so please keep posting. The taco boats did look good[emoji5]

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[Georgiagambler]

I enjoy seeing how your plan is going GG so please keep posting. The taco boats did look good[emoji5]

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Thank you tee2green [emoji3] I figured it might help too if anyone else wants to try the diet and wanted ideas. It will probably get kind of boring as I will likely repeat a lot of things. Since boyfriend is doing it with me trying to change up a little so he doesn’t get too bored and quit lol


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[MNvegasgal]

I like your documenting it..

I wrap my burgers in lettuce sometimes single can eat it like a burger.. iceberg lettuce works best.



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[Georgiagambler]

I like your documenting it..

I wrap my burgers in lettuce sometimes single can eat it like a burger.. iceberg lettuce works best.



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Thanks CeCe I like the butter or Boston lettuce for that too. I did my turkey burger on a bed of mashed cauliflower.


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[Elf70]

I’m enjoying following along. I started my diet yesterday and am off to the gym this morning. I’m documenting my food in My Fitness Pal. I’m visiting family in Chicago this weekend so will probably eat out several nights. That always seems to trip me up a bit. I’ll stick to salads wherever we eat. Luckily I’ll have access to a treadmill so I can at least keep the exercise on track. My goal is to look and feel much better by NYE. Keep up the good work GG!

[Nhcris]

Oh do you guys even care what I’m eating ?[emoji23]


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Yes I care, I just missed this thread yesterday! You are rocking it! Keep it up!

[Georgiagambler]

I’m enjoying following along. I started my diet yesterday and am off to the gym this morning. I’m documenting my food in My Fitness Pal. I’m visiting family in Chicago this weekend so will probably eat out several nights. That always seems to trip me up a bit. I’ll stick to salads wherever we eat. Luckily I’ll have access to a treadmill so I can at least keep the exercise on track. My goal is to look and feel much better by NYE. Keep up the good work GG!

Thanks Elf! Good luck on your diet. If I was visiting family my diet would be sabotaged!


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[Georgiagambler]

Yes I care, I just missed this thread yesterday! You are rocking it! Keep it up!

Thanks Nhcris! I’m trying


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[MNvegasgal]

You inspired me to bring romaine lettuce chicken and tomatoes for lmuch..lettuce boats it is


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[Georgiagambler]

You inspired me to bring romaine lettuce chicken and tomatoes for lmuch..lettuce boats it is


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Yay that’s what I’m having for lunch


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[serenasea]

I care, too, about what you're eating! As others have mentioned, it's inspiring and it gives me ideas of what I can eat without feeling the diet mentality kicking in.

[Georgiagambler]

Day 4 food diary

Hot lemon water
3 cups green tea
4 - 16 oz bottles of water
2 yogurt servings
Strawberries
Pear
Grilled chicken wrapped with Romaine
Unstuffed cabbage - another experiment
It was ok but not as Yummy as I hoped

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45 minutes on elliptical

Funny today I tried to change it up a little and did a different program- almost killed me [emoji23]. I definitely need to start alternating- I have been doing the same routine too long.


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[zeus]

I do have to say that the cabbage looks yummy. Sorry it was disappointing.

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[Georgiagambler]

I do have to say that the cabbage looks yummy. Sorry it was disappointing.

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I wish it tasted as good as it looks.


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[Georgiagambler]

Tuna cakes are my next experiment- I’m kind of scared because I don’t like fish that tastes fishy lol

I might wait till the weekend to try

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[Georgiagambler]

Day 5 food diary:

Hot lemon water
1 yogurt
1 live active cottage cheese
Strawberries
Pear
Grilled chicken boat
Grilled chicken with roasted broccoli/cauliflower

4 bottles of water
3 cups green tea

45 minutes elliptical

Today was tough I really wanted to cheat but I didn’t!


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[Laurie]

Agree the cabbage looks really good! Please share the recipe. We love tuna and salmon patties. You are doing great I am enjoying following along!


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[Georgiagambler]

Agree the cabbage looks really good! Please share the recipe. We love tuna and salmon patties. You are doing great I am enjoying following along!


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Thanks Laurie- maybe it will turn out better for you. I probably missed something

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[Georgiagambler]

Day 6 Food diary:

Hot Lemon water
2 servings yogurt
Pear
Strawberries
Salad with grilled chicken and tomatoes
Stir fry chicken, spinach and mushrooms served over riced cauliflower

3 cups green tea
3 bottles of water (one short today)

I didn’t exercise [emoji47]

It’s really hard to stay strong but I’m trying. I have lost 4 pounds already so that is motivation to keep pushing although I want to cheat everyday [emoji3]


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[Georgiagambler]

Day 7 food diary:

Hot lemon water
2 servings yogurt
Pear

Don’t be too disappointed in me but I cheated a little for lunch still chicken but I had wings (not breasts) and they were fried (not baked or grilled) and I did eat a few fries. But at least I ate those carbs before 2pm.

Dinner back on track taco salad
2 cups green tea (didn’t have one in the morning)

4 bottles of water
No exercise again [emoji54]

Don’t worry I will be good this week I think [emoji848]


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[Luckylinda123]

You’re doing great keep it going

[Georgiagambler]

You’re doing great keep it going

Thank you Linda - I felt a little guilty for cheating yesterday but I’m sure I will be good this week [emoji3]

Only 10 more days....


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[treyster]

Thank you Linda - I felt a little guilty for cheating yesterday but I’m sure I will be good this week [emoji3]

Only 10 more days....


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So what happens on day 17? A wedding or trip to the beach or something?

[Georgiagambler]

So what happens on day 17? A wedding or trip to the beach or something?

I have a trip to Ohio on Oct 13th but I doubt that will be beach weather lol.

If I meet my weight loss goal by day 17, I will move to maintenance. If I don’t make my goal I go to Cycle 2 to start another 17 days.

I bought a dress for NYE that I need to squeeze into.


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[Georgiagambler]

Day 8 food diary:

Hot lemon water
2 servings yogurt
Scrambled eggs with spinach and mushrooms
Grapefruit
Apple
Grilled chicken with roasted broccoli and cauliflower
Taco salad

3 cups green tea
5 bottles of water

45 minutes elliptical

No cheating [emoji51]


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[MNvegasgal]

Started to do my coffee with a little creamer a little almond milk and some cinnamon. Very delicious and much less sugar! Baby steps.


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[Georgiagambler]

Started to do my coffee with a little creamer a little almond milk and some cinnamon. Very delicious and much less sugar! Baby steps.


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That’s the only reason I gave up coffee for my 17 day diet. I like a lot of cream and sugar which would not work for this phase. I’m thinking about trying Laurie’s coffee maybe after I get off this.


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[Curlyd]

Started to do my coffee with a little creamer a little almond milk and some cinnamon. Very delicious and much less sugar! Baby steps.


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Yes I like the baby steps. A few years ago I gave up sweetener in my coffee and tea, last year I gave up cream in my coffee. The other day I said to Bill "if someone had told me years ago I would be drinking black coffee I would have laughed". Right now my favorite is iced black coffee. When I get it at Dunkin Donuts I always get asked twice "black?" and if I get it at McDonalds they have been known to put the liquid sweetener in (even though the register person puts it in the computer correctly). Baby steps

[Georgiagambler]

Day 9 food diary:

Hot lemon water
Yogurt
Live active cottage cheese
Apple
Salad with grilled chicken and strawberries
Flounder with green beans and cauliflower mash

3 cups green tea
4 bottles water


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[DK528]

How have you been feeling GG?


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[Georgiagambler]

How have you been feeling GG?


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I feel good Dina thanks. I’m really happy that I already lost some weight it’s the only thing keeping me motivated. Still tempted to eat bad stuff but hopefully can make it another week. Only 8 more days!


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[Georgiagambler]

Day 10 food diary:

Hot lemon water
Yogurt
Cottage cheese with apple
Grapefruit
Grilled chicken with leftover cauliflower mash and green beans
Stir fry chicken with mushrooms, spinach and Chinese broccoli over cauliflower rice

3 cups green tea
4 bottles of water

45 minutes elliptical

7 days left. Friday is going to be tough I’m going to Cherokee tomorrow night after work (I will be safe Thursday) because I’m home all day. I’m going to bring yogurt and fruit with me and can probably do a salad from Earls for lunch but if I stay Friday night I have to figure out something safe to eat for dinner. Stay tuned!


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[Georgiagambler]

Day 11 food diary

Hot lemon water
2 servings yogurt
Grapefruit
Salad with grilled chicken and strawberries
Grilled chicken nuggets

3 cups green tea
4 bottles of water

45 minutes elliptical


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[Georgiagambler]

Yes I am at Cherokee but don’t worry I won’t be too bad. I brought lemon water and green tea and plenty of water with me. I also brought yogurt, fruit and even a salad for lunch. I may go down to Selu Cafe and get a garden omelette if I can get up and put clothes on. So I have breakfast and lunch covered dinner might be tricky. Yes, Ruth Chris has chicken but who the hell goes there to eat chicken [emoji23]


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[Georgiagambler]

Day 12 food diary:

Hot lemon water
2 servings yogurt
Grapefruit
Egg white omelette with veggies
Salad with grilled chicken and strawberries
Broccoli and cheese soup

3 cups green tea
4 bottles of water

My exercise has been walking around the casino lol


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[bluesfan]

I just saw this - keep going! You can get through the 17 days! I myself have been working on my weight since early May. My goal is to lose 1 pound a week, till I get to my target. It is tough, but I have found a few things that are working for me. I gave up milk completely and switched to unsweetened almond milk. Cut way back on the sugar in just that one thing and now I don't even miss my milk! It is interesting to see whet you are eating, so keep logging it!

[Georgiagambler]

I just saw this - keep going! You can get through the 17 days! I myself have been working on my weight since early May. My goal is to lose 1 pound a week, till I get to my target. It is tough, but I have found a few things that are working for me. I gave up milk completely and switched to unsweetened almond milk. Cut way back on the sugar in just that one thing and now I don't even miss my milk! It is interesting to see whet you are eating, so keep logging it!

Thanks bluesfan- only 5 more days I’m in the home stretch! Still need to lose at least 4 more to make my goal


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[Nhcris]

You are doing great GG! I think I am going to try to add some hot lemon water to my day. How do you make it?

[Georgiagambler]

You are doing great GG! I think I am going to try to add some hot lemon water to my day. How do you make it?

Thanks Nhcris
I just put a cup of water in the microwave and squeeze a lemon or use bottled lemon juice. You are supposed to drink it within first 30 minutes of wake up to start your digestive juices flowing. Also found this article about other benefits


https://www.edisoninst.com/15-benefits-of-drinking-lemon-water-in-morning-empty-stomach/

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[Georgiagambler]

Day 13 food diary

Hot cup lemon water
2 servings yogurt
Grapefruit
Apple

Bad girl caramel macchiato when I was at Cherokee but I didn’t eat lunch so that probably took care of the calories but shouldn’t have had the sugar. Oh well

Rotisserie chicken with salad for dinner

Only 1 cup of green tea today since I only ate one meal.

4 bottles of water

Btw I didn’t skip eating on purpose- I just got distracted watching my nephews game when I got home and then it was dinner time by then.

No exercise except whatever walking I did at Cherokee before I left.

4 more days - almost there!


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[Nhcris]

Thanks Nhcris
I just put a cup of water in the microwave and squeeze a lemon or use bottled lemon juice. You are supposed to drink it within first 30 minutes of wake up to start your digestive juices flowing. Also found this article about other benefits


https://www.edisoninst.com/15-benefits-of-drinking-lemon-water-in-morning-empty-stomach/

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I didn't realize lemons had that many benefits! I think I will pick up a bag this week and give it a try. Not sure if I can start my day with something other than coffee, but I will give it a go. Thanks!

[Georgiagambler]

Day 14 food diary:

Hot lemon water
Yogurt
Live active cottage cheese
Apple
Strawberries
Salad with rotisserie chicken, cucumber and tomato
Turkey burger (no bread of course) on top of mashed cauliflower and green beans

3 cups green tea
4 bottles of water

No exercise [emoji22]

Only 3 more days- I’m ready to be done. I’m so bad I a premeditating what I’m going to eat on Thursday [emoji23]


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[Georgiagambler]

I didn't realize lemons had that many benefits! I think I will pick up a bag this week and give it a try. Not sure if I can start my day with something other than coffee, but I will give it a go. Thanks!

You can still have coffee just do the lemon water first. I will continue this after I’m done with my 17 days


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[Georgiagambler]

Day 15 food diary:

Hot lemon water
2 servings yogurt
Apple
Salad with rotisserie chicken, cucumber and strawberries
Turkey burger, mashed cauliflower, green beans
Taco salad

3 cups green tea

4 bottles of water

45 minutes on elliptical-

[emoji848] boyfriend is bringing birthday cake home from work - will I be bad????


Only 2 more days

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[zeus]

Just put the cake in the refrigerator. It will keep for two days. But just hide it from your BF. [emoji16]

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[Georgiagambler]

Just put the cake in the refrigerator. It will keep for two days. But just hide it from your BF. [emoji16]

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But we would be bad together [emoji38]


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[Georgiagambler]

I only ate 2 bites of the cake but it was delicious [emoji39]


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[zeus]

I only ate 2 bites of the cake but it was delicious [emoji39]


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[Georgiagambler]

Now you have to start the 17 day diet from the beginning. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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Oh I thought it meant I got to quit early. [emoji51]


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[serenasea]

"They" say that the first three bites of food are the ones that count. Good for you for savoring those two bites, I think that helps you not feel deprived, and it's not going to undo all the progress you've made so far.

[Georgiagambler]

"They" say that the first three bites of food are the ones that count. Good for you for savoring those two bites, I think that helps you not feel deprived, and it's not going to undo all the progress you've made so far.

Thanks serenasea! The little things keep me going. I know it’s almost over but it was a nice treat to push me through


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[Georgiagambler]

Day 16 food diary

Hot lemon water
2 servings yogurt
Apple
Salad with grilled chicken, strawberries and cucumber
Sautéed chicken with green beans

3 cups green tea
4 bottles of water

45 minutes elliptical

1 more day! Will I make it or say F it???


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[zeus]

You've got this, my friend!

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[Georgiagambler]

You've got this, my friend!

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Thank you zeus [emoji847] I still have chicken left to cook tomorrow anyway so I should be fine. And boyfriend took the cake home with him.


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[Laurie]

Day 16 food diary

Hot lemon water
2 servings yogurt
Apple
Salad with grilled chicken, strawberries and cucumber
Sautéed chicken with green beans

3 cups green tea
4 bottles of water

45 minutes elliptical

1 more day! Will I make it or say F it???


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No doubt you will do it!


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[Georgiagambler]

Thanks Laurie!


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[DK528]

Congrats on reaching Day 17!


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[Georgiagambler]

Congrats on reaching Day 17!


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Thanks Dina - last day yay


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[Mary9915]

WTG GG! So, was it worth it?

[Georgiagambler]

WTG GG! So, was it worth it?

Thanks Mary I think so. I will post my final diary tonight and weigh in tomorrow morning.


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[Georgiagambler]

Day 17 food diary

Hot cup lemon water
2 servings yogurt
Grapefruit
Apple
Salad with grilled chicken and tomato
Sautéed chicken with green beans

3 cups green tea

4 bottles of water

It’s over - yay!

I will weigh myself in the morning and post my final results.

Thanks to everyone for all of the support and following along!


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[Georgiagambler]

Oh and yes I plan to make a pot roast tomorrow [emoji23]


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[Georgiagambler]

My 17 days is over finally - yay! I feel really good.

I lost a total of 8 pounds, I think I could have lost 10 if I stayed more strict with the plan but I am happy with the results. I still have a few more pounds I would like to lose but not ready to start the next cycle.

Although the diet is over there are some things I will continue like drinking the hot lemon water and drinking green tea (probably not 3 a day but maybe 2) I will also still eat yogurt or probiotic again maybe not twice a day but at least once. I’m also not planning to lose my mind and just eat all bad but I will try to eat mostly good when I can but still treat myself to the things I enjoy. I will also still continue with my elliptical which I was doing before my diet.

I like this diet because it was easy for me to follow and because I have seen results. There were some times when I would feel crazy hungry but since you can eat unlimited lean protein and veggies there was no reason I couldn’t eat.

My boyfriend did great and really helped me stay focused and he got some benefits too. I have to check to see how much total weight he lost but it was more than me.

I really appreciate all of the support from the jokers too - you are the best!

I’m cooking a pot roast for dinner - been so long since I had beef I hope it doesn’t upset my stomach. I might even eat it with mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes but we will see.

Thanks again for following along and cheering me on!



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[Nhcris]

Great job GG! It really was fun to follow and follow your progress. Thanks for sharing this part of your journey!

[Georgiagambler]

Great job GG! It really was fun to follow and follow your progress. Thanks for sharing this part of your journey!

Thanks Nhcris! You started the trend with giving the jokers some healthy activities to follow. What other place can you get gambling, health and emotional support from? Only the jokers


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[Elf70]

Congrats on the 8 pounds and for making it all 17 days. That’s quite an accomplishment. I’m only in week 2 of my quest for health and I’m having trouble staying motivated. [emoji51]

[Georgiagambler]

Congrats on the 8 pounds and for making it all 17 days. That’s quite an accomplishment. I’m only in week 2 of my quest for health and I’m having trouble staying motivated. [emoji51]

Thanks Elf, it was hard. I wanted to quit a lot of times. My boyfriend wouldn’t let me and I know the jokers wouldn’t either.

You just have to take baby steps and make the changes that you can. I know the other thing that kept me going is that I was seeing results and could tell a difference in how I feel. Just keep trying you can do it!


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[serenasea]

Thanks for bringing us along with you -- a different kind of journey than a trip report, for sure. Seeing your daily food plan and now hearing the results is very motivating. Congratulations, and enjoy that pot roast.

[Georgiagambler]

Thanks for bringing us along with you -- a different kind of journey than a trip report, for sure. Seeing your daily food plan and now hearing the results is very motivating. Congratulations, and enjoy that pot roast.

Thanks serenasea! Yes definitely a different kind of trip. I’m glad I was able to share it. I know a lot of people are doing Keto but I thought it might help to share another option too in case anyone is interested or looking for something to try. I also recommend the book because it’s nice to understand the why and the science behind it too.

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[Mauretania]

This was very interesting! I'm glad it was successful for you too:)