MFP and the 17 Day Diet

itsablondething

I've been using a morph of MFP and the 17 Day Diet. (though it really isn't just 17 days, it is cycles of 17 days)

I decided to try this since it really is basically the way I know I feel best when eating... sticking to a "clean" diet and eating probiotic foods (dairy) and limiting my refined carb intake. Essentially the 1st cycle is unlimited lean protein (chicken breast, assorted fish), non starchy veggies, 2 lower sugar fruits (berries, apples, oranages, grapefruit), 2 servings of healthy fats, and 2 yogurt servings a day. Phase 2 adds a cup of whole grains a day, and Phase 3 adds a larger selection of starches (complex whole grains and starchy veggies) and higher sugar fruits. Phase 4 is essentially eating on a daily basis like you did in phase 1-3 but adding a few meals of non clean eating over the weekend for maintenance.

The structure of it has worked really well for me, the only thing I am not sold on is eliminating carbs (Other than non starchy veggies) after 2pm....though I am doing it, I am not convinced it leads to a higher rate of fat loss. I've never been a big evening snacker, but this did throw me for a loop the first couple of days.

I find I typically come right in at MFPs targets for weight loss when I do this. I've really liked it so far.

Has anyone else tried it, and what did you think?