C3D17

Breakfast: Oatmeal and Green Tea

Lunch: Carrots, Orange and Green Tea

Dinner:
Well, we made to the end of cycle 3. I lost 23.5lbs and Mike lost 24 lbs. We decided to go out to eat and get it out of system before starting over. We both like Chili's Chicken Tenders and of course they have the two for $20 deal and that comes with a appetizer. We got the cheesy fries. I could only eat half my tenders and my corn on the cob with some of my fries. We are now ready to get back on track and actually looking forward to Cycle 1 again. I want to lose another 20 lbs, so I am hoping I can do that with the next 3 cycles, then move to Cycle 4 and my new lifestyle changes!

It's all right letting yourself go, as long as you can get yourself back.  ~Mick Jagger

C3D16

One more day and we get to start over on cycle 1

Breakfast: 100% Whole Wheat Bread with Natural PB and SF Jam

Lunch: 2 Egg omelet with Turkey and RF Cheese and Salsa on top and some Cottage Cheese

Dinner: Shrimp with broccoli and some wild rice 

Snack: Yogurt

C3 D15

Breakfast: Did not have time for breakfast, but did get my lemon water in before my sister came to pick me up for some thrifty and antique shopping today.

Lunch: Grilled chicken honey mustard warp and I did sneak a few of her fries also.

Dinner: Mike and I went to the Glass Nickle for dinner. I had half of a Spinach Salad and we shared a half of veggie sandwich on whole wheat bread. Very good and it felt good going out to eat and feeling like I stayed on my weight loss journey.

C3 D14

Breakfast: 100 % Whole Wheat Bread with Natural PB and S/F Jam with Yogurt.

Lunch: Coffee and a Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwich..can you say SWEET!!!!

Dinner: Large Spinach Salad with chicken and veggies with F/F 1000 Dressing

C3D12

Breakfast: Cream of Wheat with S/F jam added to the top
Lunch: I didn't have any lunch knowing what was ahead at work.

We had a benefit at work and every one was going to bring a dish...and where I work that means..PIG OUT time. I had decided I would treat myself to a few spoons of SOME of my favorites. I was very surprised I did as well as I did and I was stuffed. It does not take much to do that now. 

 

Dinner:

I had a brat with sauerkraut, Beer cheese dip with Triscuit crackers and my all time favorite...potato salad. The I had a plate of fruit and carrots for later...as  my treat. I started away from the desserts until the end of the night and I had one cookie. Over all I was very proud of myself 

Cycle 3 Day 11

Breakfast: Whole Wheat Toast with a small amount of Natural PB and S/F Jam, Yogurt and a Green Tea. I so enjoy my and miss my Peanut Butter...but now I do it with limits...one piece of toast and I don't use more then I need to enjoy the taste.

Lunch: Apple and Grapes

Dinner: 2-Babybell Cheese and a bag of steam Veggies...working 2-10 this week...so I am eating at work.

Cycle 3 Day 10

Breakfast: Oatmeal with strawberries

Lunch: Apple Pear Salad

Dinner: McD's Southwest Salad

Snack: Yogurt

I also started to clean out my dresser and closet. I got rid of anything that was getting big on me, anything that I thought hid my weight gain (who was I really fooling with that trick?) and out of style clothes. I can't wait to get down to my goal to fill it with new stuff!!

Cycle 3 Day 9

Sorry no pics today...to busy and I am eating left-overs for Lunch and Dinner!!!

Breakfast: Cream of Wheat with some Sugar Free Strawberry Jam on top...and Green Tea

Lunch: Apple Pear Salad, Green Tea

Dinner: Green Beans, Marinated Veggies and yogurt, Green Tea

Cycle 3 Day 8

Breakfast: McD's Oatmeal and a S/F Vanilla Iced Coffee...my treat!

Lunch: Yogurt

Dinner: Taco Potato (cycle 2-3)
Baked Potato

Ground Turkey with taco seasoning
Shredded Cheese (FF or Reduced fat depending on cycle)
Salsa
...Cottage Cheese

I also used I cant believe it's not butter spray on the potato

Cycle 3 Day 7

Breakfast: Oatmeal with Sugar Free Jam added to the top

Lunch:I had my first Peanut Butter toast today..since starting this diet. I used to have 2 pieces each morning and sometimes at night also...and I would spread it on so thick. This time I used 100% whole wheat bread..1 piece only...and I also purchased all natural peanut butter and used a lot less. I had it with a yogurt and I was more then satisfied.




Snack: Yogurt and Red Grapes

Dinner: Fresh Green Beans, Sweet Potato,Cottage Cheese and hubby made a steak...but I passed on that...I don't really care for red meat.

Cycle 3 Day 6

 This morning when I got home I decided to cut up a whole bunch of veggie and then use a Italian Dressing to marinate them in (thanks to Cindy at work...after seeing the ones she did) Now, I can just grab some when I get hungry and no dip required.

Breakfast: Oatmeal with Strawberries and Green Tea

Lunch: Pear and Yogurt and Green Tea

Snack: A big bowl of my marinaded veggies...YUM!

Dinner: A big Spinach Salad with chicken and assorted veggie and reduced fat cheese with FF Ranch Dressing

Weigh-In C3 D6

It is official..... 20 lbs off!! The big 2-0!!! Feels awesome!! Now I want 20 more!!

Cycle 3 Day 5

Breakfast: Oatmeal with strawberries and some Truvia sprinkled on top. Green Tea

Snack: Babybel Light Cheese

 

Lunch: Apple with Yogurt

Dinner: Salmon Burger with Broccoli and Vegetable Pasta with some EVOO on it and of course a Green Tea

Cycle 3 Day 4

Breakfast: 1 slice of Whole Wheat Toast with FF Jam I also tried the Babybel Cheese...Oh, so YUMMY! I also had a glass of Almond Milk

Lunch: 1/2 of Sweet Potato and some Brussels Sprouts

Dinner: A big Salad with Chicken and peppers, Cheese, Mushrooms and FF French Dressing and Green Tea

Cycle 3 Day 3

Had some more of that Apple Pear Salad and even a skinny cow ice cream treat..I woke up with a sore throat....hope I am not getting sick

I am going to count both of those items and breakfast and a snack....my meals are mixed up when I am on nights.

Dinner: Turkey Tenderloin, Sweet Potato, Brussels Sprouts and Cottage Cheese

Snack: Apple and a Yogurt

Cycle 3 Day 2

Breakfast: Yogurt and Red Grapes
Lunch: Carrots and Dip
Dinner: A big salad with chicken and tons of veggies...sorry no pic

I did make take a recipe and change it to make it 17 Day Friendly..here is a pic...and I will post a the recipe when I have more time. On nights this week and sometimes I just feel like being lazy on this shift.

Cycle 3 Day 1

Weigh-In 18.5 lbs for me and 22 lbs for hubby

Breakfast: Breakfast in Bed (thanks Mike) Egg Beaters, with Peppers, Mushrooms and onions with some salsa on top

Lunch: 1/2 Fiber One bar...Thanks to Lorie

Dinner: We went to Panera Bread, I did the Half & Half.
1/2 Black Bean Soup and 1/2 Asian Sesame Chicken Salad
I didn't take the bread but they offered me an apple...I figured it came with the meal I would just take it with me and eat it tonight at work.