The Revolving Diet

Day 8 ~ End of Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet (Summary of Week)

Good Morning Everyone!

This morning I logged in a loss of 1.2 pounds!!  That is a total down of 4.4 pounds for the week of doing Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet. Not bad for 7 days of dieting.

As you know I chose the Chocolate Flavor Cookies, they were good and from my research they do have several flavors to choose from.  I think that a variety pack (which they do not offer) may be a way to start his diet, at least you would have something different everyday.  You can check EBAY as some people do sell them on there and you can look for a good deal there - just make sure to ask what the expiration date is on the cookies prior to buying. Of course if you have or are getting or period then Chocolate may be the way to go.  The diet itself is convenient.  If you are on the road or are not much of a breakfast eater, then you just grab a bag and go.  There are no decisions to make for your breakfast and lunch.  You do however have to keep in mind that snacking is out (which with most diets it's out) and you really have to think about and prepare your dinners to be healthy and within guidelines of 500-700 calories (unless your doctor thinks you need more).

If you are lucky to get a GNC employee to give you their discount (which I was) you can get a box of one week for about $52.00, that's a savings of about $7.00 per box over the direct internet price.

Would I do this diet again? It's hard to say.  You do need willpower.  Eating just cookies for breakfast & lunch was hard but not unbearable.  Losing over 4 pounds in a week was good.  For now I am going to say, not sure.  I am not sure as I have several other diets to do over the course of the year and I may find the one that does satisfy me on all levels throughout the day.  So for now I will hold my "would I do it again" answer for another day.  I will say again that I do not think a guy would be able to do this.  Not enough calories for them for breakfast and lunch , plus from "G's" reaction he would never do this....

So onto today....I start the Japanese Banana Diet.  Check back later today to see how that is going.....

Day 7 ~ 1/27/2010

This morning gave me another .2 pounds lost, bringing total so far to 3.2 pounds.  Almost at the end of this first week of dieting.  Tomorrow morning will show the FINAL Total of what was lost for the first week of dieting and what a week of doing the Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet can give you.

Today was an easier day overall.  I made sure to drink ALOT (about 6 bottles of 16.9 ounce) of water.  I had a cup of coffee with creamer (flavored)new creamer had to buy, Bailey's came out with about 3-4 flavors and I bought French Vanilla....it's thick and creamy!!! I Iove to try new products!!   So of course I added an extra 70 calories to my day by having it in my coffee.....

Went with a Perdue Oven Roasted Chicken Breast for dinner...I had a 5 ounce chunk and a large salad for dinner....This chicken breast was soooo convenient!!  Cost was about $5.50 for a breast, all white meat & no wasted parts ("G" and I only eat white meat).  This is definately something we will be having on a regular basis.  I love to cook but my cooking consists of LOTS of butter & cream...so if it can be bought & fairly healthy I will try and do that....

Total Approximate Calories for Day: 1,280

Have a great night & talk to you tomorrow with my updated weight loss & the start of the Japanese Banana Diet.......

Day 6 ~ 1/25/2010

Down .2 ounces today - total so far 3 pounds... on average I've lost 1/2 pound per day!  Losing faster now than what will be needed as I can not lose 1/2 pound daily or I will more than reach a personal weight loss goal before the 365 days of dieting will allow.  Of course life will get in the way with vacations, weddings and just plan falling off the diet wagon.....but I am hoping I lose enough that I can afford a slip now and then....this is real life and these things happen.

Today wasn't any worse than yesterday and it does not seem to get easier.  I am guessing that my stomach hasn't shrunk to the pea size I had hoped for.  This is the first week.   Wednesday morning I will provide the total lost for the entire week on this diet and in addition the new diet will start. Diet info to be on separate page (just like the Cookie Diet) so you can see what the basics are - I will have this posted tomorrow.....

I did go to the grocery store to stock up for the next diet which will be the Japanese Banana Diet.  Had to stock up on banana's,  good thing I did as they were a bit green & I can't eat them unless they are yellow (I need some sweetness).  While at the grocery store they had a few "TRY ME" stations going....I was tempted to stop and try the Chicken in Champagne Sauce (it looked great in a nice butter cream sauce...but not so great to add to my thigh's) but I kept walking...the poor girl dishing it out was overweight also and told me she couldn't have it because she too was on a diet.....I told her to check out my blog, she said she would as she needs all the encouragement she can get.

I hope she does well.  I have been thin and heavy and I am not saying being thin is better (as I have never been ultra thin) but I do know personally, I felt better in my own skin.  I felt healthier, more active. Losing weight isn't for everyone.  I have been thin and happy, thin and sad and fat and happy, fat and sad.  Your life is what you make of it.  If dieting to drop ten pounds just to fit into a dress you plan to wear one time is for you - then do it.  If you like that little extra pooch (as my dad says it's there to help hold up your pants) then so be it.  Do not let outside influences determine what is best for you, with the exception of your family doctor, don't let your weight take away from a life you enjoy.

Dinner tonight is a 6 ounce plain burger with a slice of american cheese (no roll) , two slices of pickles , 1 Tablespoons ketchup, small side salad (lettuce, 1/2 tomato & 2 Tablespoons regular dressing - NOT FAT FREE) and 5 pieces of California sushi roll.

Total Approximate Calories for Day (Cookies included): 1,290

Day 5 - 1/24/10

Hi All!

No Weight Gain or Loss...the same.  Starting of the day a little disappointed.  Being the first week of a diet usually the weight melts off, a lower intake of junk and calories can at least push you into losing some water weight....I am still at 2.8 as a loss from the start on 1/20/10. 

Yesterday I did not drink as much water as I had been drinking (approx. 5-6 bottles a day - 80 ounces+)as we had a car trip and I think if I asked hubby "G" to pull over at every stop he would of gotten a little pissed off at me.  I only had 1/2 bottle of water & a latte before we left the house, and once we were at our destination I peed 5 times and we were only there 4 hours.

Same dinner as night before (no extra helpings) and no snacks...as I have been really sticking to this.  Today I am switching it up.  I am having the 3 cookies for breakfast & Turkey chili (homemade) for lunch with a dollop (funny word) of sour cream & 2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese...then the 3 cookies for dinner. 

I normally drink alot of water but have up'd it since starting this diet to keep full....sorta working.  I noticed my skin is better looking, more fresh faced  BUT my armpits stink....TO MUCH INFO HERE!!!  I know when you are on a diet that your skin may breakout and you may sweat more or pee more ~ it's a way for your body to get rid of the extra fat....but STINKY ARM PITS???????  I made sure to use extra deodorant this morning PLUS powder.....if this is what my fat smells like we may have to invest in pharmaceutical deodorant to combat the stench....I am a huge sweet eater and you would think that if my body is going to get rid of anything it would at least smell SWEET!!

I also noticed that even though I am only down 2.8 pounds my bra's are not digging in as badly as they usually do. 

This diet does take will power.  I am hoping that the remaining days of this Cookie DIet show me a few more pounds lost, less stink in the arm pit area and the ability to keep with it as the time to move onto the next diet comes closer.

Total Approximate Calories for Day:  Cookies & Turkey Chili with sour cream & cheddar cheese: 1,050

Day 4 - 1/23/10

This morning down .2 pounds...So after last night eating two portions of  potatoes & salad I still lost weight ~ Okay, only a slight amount, but I lost....at least I didn't Gain!!!!  AND!! The big news ~ my mother in law made a cake (angel food as she knows I am on a diet) I did not have any.  NONE...it was very tempting though.  It's hard walking into a home with the smell of fresh baked goodies....and then declining...........

Also, this morning hubby asked if he could eat the cookie I apparently didn't eat yesterday. I did a double take when he asked and had to access how I could of managed to miss eating a cookie.  I get six a day that covers breakfast & lunch, I did not take a nap in middle of day, I did however run around like a nut doing errands...I just missed eating it. So I only ate 5 cookies yesterday.

I let him eat my "extra" cookie and he just shook his head and stated "that's awful,  how can anyone eat that and be satisfied?  The he went on to say "better you than me", "I couldn't do it", Too bland", "Sawdust"....I just listened and reminded him this  is the first of many diets, if he is interested in trying as I go along he is more than welcome....I did not get a rounding "Yeah I'm on board".....more like a "Good Luck With that Sweetheart"...he supports me no matter what ~ but this is cookie diet, I think I am on my own.

Tonight is leftovers from yesterday for dinner (steak, salad, potatoes ~ not enough for a "second portion" .

Approximate Total Calories for Day (again counting Cookies) : 1,175

Only 3 more days of the cookie diet and then onto the next diet....Details coming soon.

Day 3 ~ 1/22/2010

So far, so good!  I am down 2.6 pounds for having been on this diet since Wednesday.  This morning was no where near as bad as yesterday morning.  I didn't wake up nearly as hungry as I was yesterday. A big surpirse was that the cookies are starting to taste better...if you can believe it?!!??

I still have a Friday night, Saturday & Sunday to get through.  Weekends are usually killer to diets.  I am missing a few of my favorites, ice cream, pizza and cheeseburgers.....not necessrily in that order.  But of course, these are some the items that probably contributed to me needing to go on this journey.

Last night I took note that while feeding my cat,  that cat food has no calories (or none indicated) although cat snacks do have calories listed on it's packaging ~ after what I woke to yesteday morning, I had to ask myself if it would be okay to eat a couple of handfuls and not have it count....BUT thank my shrinking?? stomach I did not have to resort to stealing kibbles from the cat this morning.  I think she was more relieved that I hadn't considered eating her snacks.

2.6 pounds is good but I have always counted on the first 7 pounds down to be just water weight.  Once I am down anything over 7 pounds we are looking at real weight loss progress.  We are still in the first week of a year full of diets ~ so losing anything is a plus!

Dinner tonight : Steak, Salad & a couple of potatoes

Approximate Total Calories for Day (again counting Cookies) : 1,175

Recipes for Potatos & Ssalad from one of my favorites "Giada" Eveyday Italian...Here's the recipes

Lemon Basil Potatoes - Ingredients

• 16 baby new potatoes, halved
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, plus 2 teaspoons
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions

Place the potatoes, chicken stock, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Add the lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of the basil. Toss well and garnish with the remaining chopped basil.

Garbanzo Bean and Zucchini Salad Ingredients

Vinaigrette:

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Salad:

• 1 cup garbanzo beans
• 2 medium zucchini, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced, rinsed
• 5 romaine lettuce leaves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
• 1-ounce Parmesan, crumbled into 1/4-inch pieces

Directions

For the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until combined.

For the Salad: Place the garbanzo beans, zucchini, corn, red onion, and lettuce in a large salad bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well. Garnish with the crumbled Parmesan cheese and serve.

Down 8 ounces, so basically if I eat a yogurt right now I will gain it back. Today was a rough day. I woke up at 6:30am FAMISHED. Not starving F.A.M.I.S.H.E.D..
I ate my first cookie at 6:30am. As the day went on though I kept myself busy and found that taking a two hour nap mid afternoon took the edge off and I ate dinner (chicken fajitas with 1/2 cup of rice). at 7:30pm. So I think I will be able to refrain from eating anything else the night.
Having the convenience of your breakfast & lunch in a portable resealable bag is great, I just wish there was more to it.
I do not think a guy would be able to do this diet. It is taking alot of will power and this is only the second day. Hubby keeps asking me how I am doing, without me going into how it seems that when he asks me it's usually at my hungriest and if I were at an All You Can Eat Buffet (which I dislike on so many levels) I could probably eat enough where the restaurant would ask me to leave before I was actually full. ~ I think he knows I am trying my best and is supportive of this entire blogging a year of diets. The 6 cookies allowed may be within the correct calorie allotment per meal , but the substance is lacking. I have high hopes that tomorrow my stomach will shrink to the size of a pea and I will actually be full from the six cookies without drinking my weight in water to fill the void.
Approximate Overall Calories for day including cookies : 1,100

Today was HARD. Six cookies, each 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 sized cookie is a cakey textured chocolate flavored cardboard disc. I tried to hold off eating the first cookie until I absolutely needed to eat something, keeping in mind that I only have six cookies to keep me going until dinner.

Per the directions, you eat one with a glass of water, wait 15 minutes and if still hungry you eat another. I spaced the cookies throughout the day eating each one with a 16.9 ounce bottle of water taking sips with each bite to ensure I was full. I ate all six cookies between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Overall I drank (5) 16.9 ounce bottles of water throughout day. I made a cup of latte (with 1 teaspoon sugar & 2 TABLESPOONS sweetened creamer) to hold me to dinner at 6:00pm.

Dinner was reasonable (as stated on package) no real guidelines to follow but I ended up having approximately 5-6 ounces roasted chicken (pre-made from grocery store) and a cup of mixed veggies with a tablespoon of Parmesan cheese. Taking that first bite of chicken was like biting into the best steak dinner out there. Did I happen to mention I was starving by the time it was time for dinner?? I tried to eat slowly but basically I was a hoover sucking up the chicken as fast as I could.

A cup of tea at 9pm and I am done for night. Making it an early night to make sure I do not snack on anything else. Hoping tomorrow will be easier.

Approximate Calories : (540 for Cookies) (710 for Latte, Dinner & Tea)

P.S. Did I mention my sister emailed me to let me know it's Girl Scout Cookie Order Time??