Some strides and some failings...

Wow...that 17 day diet is a killer. My husband and I could only get a week into it. Unless you are a big veggie eater I don't recommend it. It is brutal. I thought I could do it for the 17 days, but I was so sick of salad and broccoli (which I love) and "flax" everything, green tea and salmon...I just couldn't do it. I barely can swallow salmon when I have to, but to have it so often, it was expensive and I just couldn't do it. There were absolutely NO carbs on this diet, and for a carb-aholic...I couldn't handle it. I do think that if we were younger, this might have worked. But we are older, and the restrictions were too much especially for my husband who is diabetic. We did try...but it was too restrictive, so back to Weight Watchers for us.
One thing we have been able to do is keep our resolution to stay away from fast food places. We have NOT been to one. And...I must say I don't miss it at all. My husband makes better hamburgers than any fast food place. And, if I plan my meals there is no reason for us to go. It was only for convience anyway.
Both of us feel better and I am enjoying planning my meals and cooking occasionally again. We are keeping it simple. Just read my menus and you'll see. Sometimes I leave off the extras because I don't know what I have in the freezer out in the shed. I guess I should go clean it out and see what's on the bottom...LOL. I sure do love researching new recipes.
Last night we decided to have my Tequila Lime shrimp. We had small peppers, butternut squash, pears and pineapple with the shrimp on skewers. It was delicious.
Don't know what we will have today. Just some snacks I guess watching the Super Bowl. I have crackers and cheese, little smokies, chips and veggies and dip and beer...LOL. This should be enough for 2 people.
BTW...have you tried the Lays Baked Parmesan and Tuscan Herbed chips? Wow...they are fantastic. I love them. Also love the Rice Works sweet chili chips. They are made with brown rice. Both of these are a little spicy, but that's why I really love them.
Well, better get going. I have lots of recipes to research and then I have to plan my menu for the next week. I'll be back to post that later.
Have a great week and go Packers!!