The 17 Day Diet
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Hi! I just found this website while googling the 17 day diet! So I joined
. I started the 17 day diet 5 days ago. I last weighed on Tuesday and had lost about 2.5 pounds. I entered my food from yesterday into the food tracker and it said that I only consumed about 800 calories. That isn't very much but I would have to eat obscene amounts of veggies in order to get 400 more cals in! I'm hoping that I start losing a few more pounds. I would like to lose about 15. Anyone have any tips or inspirational stories to keep me motivated?
I'm on day 6! I've been having a hard time getting enough calories too. Make sure you get your one "fat" in, that will help. I've been using olive oil and vinegar on my salads with loads of turkey! I lost 5 pounds the first two days but now I'm still at the 5 pounds, which is fine since I'm only on day 6!0 -
Hi all,
I am on day 2 of the 3rd cycle (Achieve I think is what it's called). So far I'm down 15 pounds and I really like the eating plan. My question is - I still have a ways to go - so it is really OK to begin the 3rd cycle? It seems so lovely to have a starch at breakfast and another at lunch - but I am tempted to go back to cycle 1 instead to keep losing. However, the book seems to say that we do all three cycles and then go back to either 1 or 2 (rather than 4) if we need to keep losing.
Glad to have found this message board - and it is lovely to see all the others on this plan. It really fits for me since I can really, really overdo carbs! However, on cycle 2, I had a baked potato one lunch and even though it was a small one, I didn't feel good. I am really enjoying the whole grain bread and oatmeal!0 -
My goals for today within this plan is to eat more calories (EVEN THOUGH I am seriously not hungry) and to keep getting all the water in. I've become a water freak. LOL
I am seriously the queen of fast food and I haven't even wanted any of it. This is great. I mean its only been 3 days LOL but still.0 -
Woo Hoo!! 0.8lbs in 2 days!!
That little bit will help me stay motivated. I'm doing good really good today, no headache! 0 -
Good Morning... hope everyone is having a tiptop day so far... I have drunk 4 glasses of water, and eaten my 17 day diet breakfast and my green tea... (yuk)...
For lunch, chicken and carrots, and some grapes...
Snack will be a yogurt...
Pretty easy to follow...
Going to play some bridge this afternoon, love that game, keeps the mind active..
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I started the 17 day diet 9 days ago. I love it! I have lost 9 lbs. the first 2 days were hard, but I got thru it. I did cheat one night when my daughter made brownies but as soon as i saw the next morning that i weighed more than i did the previous morning I vowed not to cheat again. I love it! I can see such a difference in my body, My collar bone is more defined, i have shoulder definition (which I never have) and my belly and waist are a lot slimmer. My energy is up and I don't feel as hungry anymore. I do admit I still have some mind cravings for chocolate but nothing that bad. My husband started the diet with me and has lost almost 7 lbs. He has been training for marathons so his workouts are more strength and endurance which builds more muscle (which weighs more than fat), but he has never felt more healthy. I have been recommending this diet to everyone!0
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I've been logging my food here on MFP and noticed I'm way under in calories. I keep getting that warning that my calorie intake is too low and that I may go into starvation mode. Today I'm still under 1000 calories.
I'm eating everything on the menu.
What should I do?0 -
I am reading you all post and it sounds interesting. Where did you all get the 17day diet from?0
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I've been logging my food here on MFP and noticed I'm way under in calories. I keep getting that warning that my calorie intake is too low and that I may go into starvation mode. Today I'm still under 1000 calories.
I'm eating everything on the menu.
What should I do?
I haven't hit 1200 calories either since I started the diet and I just think since I haven't been hungry, it would be silly to just eat to get my calories up. What I'm going to do is not worry about it for this first 17 days. In the next cycle we can start adding different foods and I don't think we will have a problem getting the calories in then.0 -
I am reading you all post and it sounds interesting. Where did you all get the 17day diet from?
You can get the book at Walmart, Amazon.com, or your local bookstore.0 -
I've been logging my food here on MFP and noticed I'm way under in calories. I keep getting that warning that my calorie intake is too low and that I may go into starvation mode. Today I'm still under 1000 calories.
I'm eating everything on the menu.
What should I do?
I haven't hit 1200 calories either since I started the diet and I just think since I haven't been hungry, it would be silly to just eat to get my calories up. What I'm going to do is not worry about it for this first 17 days. In the next cycle we can start adding different foods and I don't think we will have a problem getting the calories in then.
Exactly. The first cycle is like a detox anyways. So I'm not worried about the lowered calories.0 -
Oh my our 17 day diet family is growing while I am shrinking! I am talking for real! I can see a belly that is heading towards flat and I skipped Cycle One. Just think had a I done the first cycle. I am on day nine. Pretty much I keep my carbs 50% lower than MFP suggests and are still losing inches - more impt to me than weight. Also I stay under the 1580 that MFP gives me so I am putting the 17DD and MFP together and it is awesome. This i can live by. The great part is that at the end I can always jump back into a cycle if I see the weight creep back in.
The 17 minutes of exercise twice a day is easy also. Thanks for all you guys that became my friend since we started..
Keep up the good work people.
Congratulations! Why did you skip cycle one? I would be happy just losing 10-12 lbs but like you, inches are more impt than weight. What would you suggest?0 -
Oh my our 17 day diet family is growing while I am shrinking! I am talking for real! I can see a belly that is heading towards flat and I skipped Cycle One. Just think had a I done the first cycle. I am on day nine. Pretty much I keep my carbs 50% lower than MFP suggests and are still losing inches - more impt to me than weight. Also I stay under the 1580 that MFP gives me so I am putting the 17DD and MFP together and it is awesome. This i can live by. The great part is that at the end I can always jump back into a cycle if I see the weight creep back in.
The 17 minutes of exercise twice a day is easy also. Thanks for all you guys that became my friend since we started..
Keep up the good work people.
Congratulations! Why did you skip cycle one? I would be happy just losing 10-12 lbs but like you, inches are more impt than weight. What would you suggest?0 -
Yes, I love the 17 day diet. It gave me the jump start I needed to start losing weight. Today is my last day of Cycle 1 and I've lost 8 lbs as of Monday 18th. I've tried so many other diets and always fall off the wagon after the first week, usually due to hunger. But with the 17 day diet, there is so much variety and healthy choices that you can snack all day. I'm looking forward to tomorrow when I can have a little more variety and still continue to drop pounds. I have limited myself to 1200 calories a day, and I'm usually well under that during this first cycle. I need to lose 32 more pounds to reach my goal. Fitness pal is a great tool, to keep you on track and make sure you are getting enough nutrition from the foods you choose. Maui is on the horizon for the summer and I want to feel good in my sundresses, shorts and tanks. No bikini for me......0
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GeenaLu
I did not want to lose the weight too fast plus I did not have but around 10 pounds to lose. I wanted something that could get me down to my weight goal and I could stay on to maintain my weight loss. This diet allows you to shift between cycles as needed. More than anything it gives me rules and I do better with those. The 17 minute workouts are not bad also. Who cannot find time for 17 minutes twice a day? It is a fun challenge.0 -
Trejon
I agree with you about needing rules to follow. The food lists make it so much easier to buy the things you need from the store and stay within those limits. I read an earlier post of yours about having headaches. You may not be getting enough protein. Try a boiled egg in the morning, that seems to stave off hunger for me, and then I have a yogurt sometime before lunch. Are you a coffee drinker? If so, continue to have your coffee, that is the only thing I did not give up, was my coffee and flavored creamer. I only drink one cup a day, so I figure that is my sweet treat for the day. I can see such a big difference in myself already, in my clothes, my energy and my skin. This is enough motivation for me to keep going. Keep up the good work, I can't wait till I'm 8 pounds away from my goal!! If there is any motivation I need the most, is to get my rear on my treadmill!!!0 -
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Just curious before I purchase the book. What does the 17 Day Diet say about alcohol and eating out?0
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Just curious before I purchase the book. What does the 17 Day Diet say about alcohol and eating out?
No alcohol in cycle 1 or 2. But..you do have it in cycle 3!! Limited..but it's there.
It's all up to you. If you want a drink..have one. It will slow down your weight loss a bit.
The book is really just a guide to healthy eating.
And...there's a whole section on Dining Out.
Go for it!
Good luck!
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I don't have my book here, but I don't think it recommends alcohol until Cycle 3. The servings are 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, or 1 1/2 oz of hard liquor. It all depends on how much weight you want to lose to begin with. Eating out is fine as long as you stick to the food lists. Protein is consumed in liberal amounts in the first cycle. No rice, pasta or starches until Cycle 2. So you can have a healthy piece of salmon or chicken and some generous amounts of vegetables and still be in the limits of Cycle 1. Hope that helped a little. Each cycle is 17 days.0
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I bought the book yesterday and downloaded it to my Sony Reader (electronic book). I am going to start this tomorrow and am excited, but have one question:
I mapped out what I will be eating tomorrow, and it is under 800 calories. Is this normal for Cycle 1? Can somebody look at my diary for tomorrow and tell me if I am missing something? Or is this correct for the first cycle?0 -
I am a vegetarian. Is this diet something I should even bother trying? Any other veggies doing this diet?0
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I bought the book yesterday and downloaded it to my Sony Reader (electronic book). I am going to start this tomorrow and am excited, but have one question:
I mapped out what I will be eating tomorrow, and it is under 800 calories. Is this normal for Cycle 1? Can somebody look at my diary for tomorrow and tell me if I am missing something? Or is this correct for the first cycle?
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It looks really good.
Just add in more veggies..and protein. I usually try for 4-6 oz of protein.
Good luck!
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I am a vegetarian. Is this diet something I should even bother trying? Any other veggies doing this diet?
Dr. Mike says:
Yes. If you're a "lacto-ovo-vegetarian," you limit your protein to dairy products and eggs. That means you'll obtain your protein from probiotics like yogurt, eggs, and beans and legumes (depending on which Cycle you're on). "Semi-vegetarians," who avoid red meat but eat fish or chicken, can easily follow the diet. "Vegans" avoid all animal proteins. If you're a vegan, you can still follow the diet. Simply use vegan meat substitutes at meals for protein and use a probiotic supplement in place of yogurt. The 17 Day Diet adapts to virtually any ntritional lifestyle.
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Its worked for those who are NOT vegetarian. I have 2 friends that lost 30 plus lbs on it. I didn't lose hardly at all because I am vegetarian =(0
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I am on the 4th day of the Second Cycle and I've come to a weight loss stop. Actually, I'm up a pound!! The first cycle was amazing and I lost 8 lbs right away. I only need to lose 8 more and I am nervous that this cycle isn't working for me. I am following the guidelines, and I feel heavier on "carb days", and apparently I am!
Has anyone else who has done the diet run into the same problem during the second cycle too?- Should I go back and do the first cycle?
I am trying not to get discouraged!0 -
I managed to get it up to just over 900 calories. Not sure what else to add! I don't want to eat too little, but don't want to force calories in just to get the calories in either...I bought the book yesterday and downloaded it to my Sony Reader (electronic book). I am going to start this tomorrow and am excited, but have one question:
I mapped out what I will be eating tomorrow, and it is under 800 calories. Is this normal for Cycle 1? Can somebody look at my diary for tomorrow and tell me if I am missing something? Or is this correct for the first cycle?
It looks really good.
Just add in more veggies..and protein. I usually try for 4-6 oz of protein.
Good luck!
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I am on the 4th day of the Second Cycle and I've come to a weight loss stop. Actually, I'm up a pound!! The first cycle was amazing and I lost 8 lbs right away. I only need to lose 8 more and I am nervous that this cycle isn't working for me. I am following the guidelines, and I feel heavier on "carb days", and apparently I am!
Has anyone else who has done the diet run into the same problem during the second cycle too?- Should I go back and do the first cycle?
I am trying not to get discouraged!
Don't get discouraged!
It'll be okay.
It was the same with me. I stalled for a few weeks.
So I changed the carb days to 1 day a week...instead of every other day. Carbs don't work well for me.
It's okay to mix it up a bit...and see what works for you.
Good luck!
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Keep plugging away at it, I am almost done with day 6, can't believe I have been on this diet for 6 days, it's really not bad... I am finding I am getting a bit bored with the meals, but I will survive, until I can add some carbs back into my diet...
I think that carbs are my enenmy, but I know we have to have some in order to make the body work right.
Natalie0 -
The stall or weight gain might be due to you adding too many carbs at one time or lack of water. The human body is smart and is always in survival mode. On this diet, we limit the amount of carbs and processed foods. Once you reintroduce these items to your body the body hoards it and takes in as much as it can get. The body knows that you went 17 days without and its thinking is that you will do it again so it goes into store store store mode. Where does the body like to store excess? In FAT which we see in pounds. At the beginning of this diet, much of the weight loss is water weight. You are working to re-train your body to enjoy good nutritious foods that are not full of sugars and highly processed. No matter what 3500 calories makes a pound. The body needs calories to function so I am begging you guys that are below 1000-1200 to find a way to hit these numbers at minimum. Especially if you are also exercising. YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR BODY TO GO INTO STARVATION MODE! You want weight loss that will stay not something to do to drop 30 pounds and put it back on. Doing this will only make your body add more weight because it knows you could try and starve/kill/diet it again thus the yo-yo! I know that fast is fun however do something that you can stick to for the long haul.
Keep Up The Good Work 17DD People.0
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