has anyone tried The 17 Day Diet? does it work?

donna710

I'm thinking about adding The 17 Day Diet to my Kindle to read. Is it worth it? Has anyone had success with this diet?

mallory3411

Just another fad I'm afraid

Just follow MFP and you'll have success.

CW101

I wish people would have an informed opinion before they call something a fad.

I've been doing the 17 day "diet" since February 11th and have lost 17 pounds. It's gotten me to eat much healthier and has me feeling energized. It's worth looking into. It's basically clean eating - lean proteins, lots of vegetables, limited starchy carbs.

If you do a search for the 17 day diet in the message boards, you'll find several pages of people on it.

mallory3411

I know what the 17 day diet is and I call it a fad soley because it's another book and diet plan designed for the author and publisher to make money on something we already know will help lose weight.

Following a strict diet plan with things removed, added, etc is a fad for those who will not stick with it.

It works for some people yes. For some it won't. For most though, if you eat healthy, clean, whole, fresh foods and lean meats you will lose weight - which is almost exactly what this diet is about (the 17 day diet seems the same as the Eat Clean diet but with a bit more restrictions.

What is a fad for one person won't be for another.

I personally just don't see the point in spending money to read about what I already know. I also don't want to spend money on a restrictive diet when I can do it on my own. That's me though.

If you need the structure and the meal plans/meal ideas written out for you than go for it. Some people need that and some don't.

People are different.

billthekill

I wish people would have an informed opinion before they call something a fad.

Cat fight alert

*Making some popcorn and getting a good seat.

nakiarhall

Lol

Steph_135

I like it, but I can't stick with cycle one (too restrictive for my liking), so I skip over it and go right on to cycle two, which is actually not so bad, and lets you have healthy carbs. ... I need to get back on the program.

jimdevere

I know what the 17 day diet is and I call it a fad soley because it's another book and diet plan designed for the author and publisher to make money on something we already know will help lose weight.

Following a strict diet plan with things removed, added, etc is a fad for those who will not stick with it.

It works for some people yes. For some it won't. For most though, if you eat healthy, clean, whole, fresh foods and lean meats you will lose weight - which is almost exactly what this diet is about (the 17 day diet seems the same as the Eat Clean diet but with a bit more restrictions.

What is a fad for one person won't be for another.

I personally just don't see the point in spending money to read about what I already know. I also don't want to spend money on a restrictive diet when I can do it on my own. That's me though.

If you need the structure and the meal plans/meal ideas written out for you than go for it. Some people need that and some don't.

People are different.

Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion, but don'tcha think it is a bit rich for you to be so dismissive of it when you're 50lb overweight yourself? If you knew all the answers maybe you wouldn't need to be on here?

A lot of your posts are really negative, instead of being supportive and encouraging like most around here.

Just saying...

lhague

I know what the 17 day diet is and I call it a fad soley because it's another book and diet plan designed for the author and publisher to make money on something we already know will help lose weight.

Following a strict diet plan with things removed, added, etc is a fad for those who will not stick with it.

It works for some people yes. For some it won't. For most though, if you eat healthy, clean, whole, fresh foods and lean meats you will lose weight - which is almost exactly what this diet is about (the 17 day diet seems the same as the Eat Clean diet but with a bit more restrictions.

Is there really a diet that's not a "fad" Studies show that after people do a diet they eventually put back on the weight plus more. There are a small percentage that do make the life change and are able to keep it off. How many people do you know that have used the same diet for years upon years. I don't know any, they use the current new diet, thus a "fad" The word just has a negative connotation. At some point I believe we have all used some type material to get us through a hum.

What is a fad for one person won't be for another.

I personally just don't see the point in spending money to read about what I already know. I also don't want to spend money on a restrictive diet when I can do it on my own. That's me though.

If you need the structure and the meal plans/meal ideas written out for you than go for it. Some people need that and some don't.

People are different.

Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion, but don'tcha think it is a bit rich for you to be so dismissive of it when you're 50lb overweight yourself? If you knew all the answers maybe you wouldn't need to be on here?

A lot of your posts are really negative, instead of being supportive and encouraging like most around here.

Just saying...

And dont'cha think is is a bit rich for you to be so negative. If everyone in here was not needing to loose weight this would be an entirely different forum. To point out how much someone is overweight is very poor form.

LelliAmi

I know a family that tried it and everyone lost 10 pounds in the first cycle. I read the book, and it looks legit. You have to go through a cleansing type of period where you limit what you eat, which is why lots of people mistake it for a fad diet. But it IS effective and I plan on going on it myself.

jimdevere

I know what the 17 day diet is and I call it a fad soley because it's another book and diet plan designed for the author and publisher to make money on something we already know will help lose weight.

Following a strict diet plan with things removed, added, etc is a fad for those who will not stick with it.

It works for some people yes. For some it won't. For most though, if you eat healthy, clean, whole, fresh foods and lean meats you will lose weight - which is almost exactly what this diet is about (the 17 day diet seems the same as the Eat Clean diet but with a bit more restrictions.

Is there really a diet that's not a "fad" Studies show that after people do a diet they eventually put back on the weight plus more. There are a small percentage that do make the life change and are able to keep it off. How many people do you know that have used the same diet for years upon years. I don't know any, they use the current new diet, thus a "fad" The word just has a negative connotation. At some point I believe we have all used some type material to get us through a hum.

What is a fad for one person won't be for another.

I personally just don't see the point in spending money to read about what I already know. I also don't want to spend money on a restrictive diet when I can do it on my own. That's me though.

If you need the structure and the meal plans/meal ideas written out for you than go for it. Some people need that and some don't.

People are different.

Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion, but don'tcha think it is a bit rich for you to be so dismissive of it when you're 50lb overweight yourself? If you knew all the answers maybe you wouldn't need to be on here?

A lot of your posts are really negative, instead of being supportive and encouraging like most around here.

Just saying...

And dont'cha think is is a bit rich for you to be so negative. If everyone in here was not needing to loose weight this would be an entirely different forum. To point out how much someone is overweight is very poor form.

This is exactly my point though - I have had a look at the book, seems to make good sense. Most people on here are really supportive and help each other along but the poster I quoted isn't - and to be blunt, she can hardly be regarded as an expert in weight loss!!

lhague

Perhaps the word "fad" is what sounded offensive, it has such a negative connotation. Most people use diet plans at one point or another, but you don't see the same diet plan being used for years upon years, thus the word "fad". Even the diets that have been around make changes. I have read the diet and it does seem to have merit for people who are needing to get a good start. The real problems come from not making a complete life change.

theartichoke

I started the 17 day diet 9 days ago, it's actually what lead me here. I lost weight very quickly in cycle one...6 lbs in first 2 days, 13 total so far with a starting weight of 263. I'm supposed to still be on cycle 1 but I had to add complex carbs. I'm pre-diabetic and Hypothyroid and was literally about to fall down from lack of food. Dr. Mike says that you can eat unlimited amounts of the approved veggies and proteins but I couldn't eat enough of those things to get any measure of calories. It will definitely give you a jump start for weight loss or a boost to lose those last few pounds. I'm still losing weight, just not as rapidly as I would be had I adhered strictly to the plan. It's a clean way of eating and teaches you a tremendous amount about paying attention to what goes into your body. The bigger point of the diet is to detox off the carbs and get yourself to a point where you're no longer insulin resistant. It works really well for weight loss but due to the highly restrictive nature of the diet if you don't make it your ultimate lifestyle you will gain that weight back. Overall, I think it's fantastic. I'm grateful for everything I've learned from his book and the journal that you can purchase to track/plan meals, weight loss, goals and motivation is wonderful. If you're starting out with a lot of weight to lose, are on your way to becoming insulin dependent and have to learn everything, ME!, I highly recommend it. If you're almost there I would call it, at best, a cleanse. For me, it's been an amazing starting point worth its weight in gold. I just had to listen to my body and add carbs into Phase one. I happen to like what I'm doing! It works, I feel great, have been working out and combined with MFP on my Droid I'm going to keep going. His Phase One with a few whole grains added in is absolute perfection for me. Good luck to you!

Slice1

I started the 17 Day Diet last Monday, the 12th. In the first 5 days I only lost 1.5lbs and got discouraged and stressed, and ate a bunch of junk food on the weekend.
But I got back to it this Monday. I'm now down almost 4lbs total from my start weight.

Start weight: 163lbs
Goal weight: 130lbs.
I'm 5'2" and I'm 31 years old.

I bought the book last year then forgot about it. I worked on my eating and exercising on my own without a plan and lost 15lbs but then fell off the wagon and slowly gained back that weight over fall and winter. Now I'm back at it, using the 17 Day Diet because I need structure.

I love it. I'm enjoying it and these almost 4lbs that have left, although a small number, have made a huge improvement on my attitude.

BrianSharpe

I have not personally used the 17 day diet but have looked at it and, in my opinion, it's another high protein low carb diet - if you stick to it you will lose weight.

Here's the bad news........diets don't work for the vast majority of people who go on them. I'm living proof of that, over the years I've lost and gained and lost over 350 lbs "dieting" (not all at once - at my heaviest I was around 235 to 240). In the last 2 years through exercise and a sustainable diet that creates a modest caloric deficit I've been able to (plus or minus a few pounds) hover around 200 and since joining MFP and actually logging my intake can see myself hitting my goal weight of 180 later this year and maintaining at that weight.

What's the difference? I've become more patient and have come to realize that the only long term solution is one that creates dietary habits that can be sustained for the rest of my life. Most "diets" offer a quick fix but because they don't retrain the way you think about nutrition you go back to your old ways and the weight comes back with vengeance.

Slice1

The issue with "diets" is that people have to stop calling it that. Or, learn to differentiate between a short term diet and a lifestyle change.

While I may be doing the 17 Day Diet, I DO NOT consider it a diet at all. And when I talk to people about it, or someone offers me a donut or something, I do not reply with "sorry I'm on a diet" I say, "thanks, but it's not part of my meal plan"

This is a lifestyle change. And it has to be if it's going to work.

I look at the 17 Day Diet as a lesson book. It's teaching me what my body needs and doesn't need. It's teaching me about foods that I used to think were ok, but they aren't. And it's my structure. If I don't know what I should and shouldn't eat throughout the day, then I get confused and grab whatever is handy.

marycmeadows

diets don't work. none of them. they are temporary fixes. permanent change works and is sustainable. eat healthy, exercise. live healthy. simple as that.

mfn64

i done it last summer,it helped me lose some but after the 17 days you gain it back,

Slice1

i done it last summer,it helped me lose some but after the 17 days you gain it back,

Are you sure you followed the entire plan?
It's more than just 17 days.

You shouldn't gain it back if you get to cycle 4 which is maintenance, and eat according to what you've learned throughout the 4 cycles.

a11wright

My brother and sister are on the diet currently and say it is working wonders! at a combined weight of nearly 50 Stone for a long time they have lost nearly 12 stone between them. I say it is worth a look and if you find it is right for you go for it and if not find something that feels right and that you believe in for you.

1FitMomof4Girls

Good grief, here we go....

MassiveDelta

It works for 17 days...then it stops working

MassiveDelta

I wish people would have an informed opinion before they call something a fad.

I've been doing the 17 day "diet" since February 11th and have lost 17 pounds. It's gotten me to eat much healthier and has me feeling energized. It's worth looking into. It's basically clean eating - lean proteins, lots of vegetables, limited starchy carbs.

If you do a search for the 17 day diet in the message boards, you'll find several pages of people on it.

I wish people would stop thinking there is some magic diet that's going to fix everything.

megmo_7

My trainer at the gym has all of her clients on this. Every single one of them has been successful on it. The title is misleading its not really a 17 day diet it is a lifestyle change. For people with PCOS or insulin resistance this is a great plan to use. I lost most of my weight on it. The zig zagging the calories when you get to cycle 2 and 3 really helps. It is a retraining tool on how to eat. No more massive portions of rice, potatoes, and other starches. It focuses more on lean protein and veggies. Also when you have issues like I do with PCOS the eating of all the fruit before your afternoon snack really helped me

countrywildflower

My brother and his wife tried it, cause her mother lost alot of weight on it. My brother didn't like it cause he said you stayed hungry all the time. Guess it depends or varies for some people.

BalenciaLynn

I know what the 17 day diet is and I call it a fad soley because it's another book and diet plan designed for the author and publisher to make money on something we already know will help lose weight.

Following a strict diet plan with things removed, added, etc is a fad for those who will not stick with it.

It works for some people yes. For some it won't. For most though, if you eat healthy, clean, whole, fresh foods and lean meats you will lose weight - which is almost exactly what this diet is about (the 17 day diet seems the same as the Eat Clean diet but with a bit more restrictions.

What is a fad for one person won't be for another.

I personally just don't see the point in spending money to read about what I already know. I also don't want to spend money on a restrictive diet when I can do it on my own. That's me though.

If you need the structure and the meal plans/meal ideas written out for you than go for it. Some people need that and some don't.

People are different.

Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion, but don'tcha think it is a bit rich for you to be so dismissive of it when you're 50lb overweight yourself? If you knew all the answers maybe you wouldn't need to be on here?

A lot of your posts are really negative, instead of being supportive and encouraging like most around here.

Just saying...

I agree.

When posting its great to have your own opinion but at the same time this isnt a place for people to hate on ones ideas, if they want to try it then let them.... and saying "just saying" doesnt make it ok either.

lutkica01

I don't believe in any of the Diet books or programs out there. I have tried several even the ones that deliver food to your door. Yes you lose some weight initially but as soon as you get off them you gain it right back and more.
However, if you think that that's the right choice for you, certainly go for it. We all have to learn one way or another that the only diet that will work is the diet you create for yourself.

lissa0040

I have been on the 17 day diet and I maintain that the name sounds like a fad but I think the principle is sound. It is working for me (18 pounds down). I wish they would have named it something different but unfortunately the name makes people automatically think it's a magical cure in 17days-- and it's immediately labeled a fad. My only insight is that if you have a hard time with eating limited carbs the first cycle might be discouraging so in that case maybe something else might work better for you. Good luck!

LosingLizard

I know what the 17 day diet is and I call it a fad soley because it's another book and diet plan designed for the author and publisher to make money on something we already know will help lose weight.

Following a strict diet plan with things removed, added, etc is a fad for those who will not stick with it.

It works for some people yes. For some it won't. For most though, if you eat healthy, clean, whole, fresh foods and lean meats you will lose weight - which is almost exactly what this diet is about (the 17 day diet seems the same as the Eat Clean diet but with a bit more restrictions.

Is there really a diet that's not a "fad" Studies show that after people do a diet they eventually put back on the weight plus more. There are a small percentage that do make the life change and are able to keep it off. How many people do you know that have used the same diet for years upon years. I don't know any, they use the current new diet, thus a "fad" The word just has a negative connotation. At some point I believe we have all used some type material to get us through a hum.

What is a fad for one person won't be for another.

I personally just don't see the point in spending money to read about what I already know. I also don't want to spend money on a restrictive diet when I can do it on my own. That's me though.

If you need the structure and the meal plans/meal ideas written out for you than go for it. Some people need that and some don't.

People are different.

Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion, but don'tcha think it is a bit rich for you to be so dismissive of it when you're 50lb overweight yourself? If you knew all the answers maybe you wouldn't need to be on here?

A lot of your posts are really negative, instead of being supportive and encouraging like most around here.

Just saying...

And dont'cha think is is a bit rich for you to be so negative. If everyone in here was not needing to loose weight this would be an entirely different forum. To point out how much someone is overweight is very poor form.

This is exactly my point though - I have had a look at the book, seems to make good sense. Most people on here are really supportive and help each other along but the poster I quoted isn't - and to be blunt, she can hardly be regarded as an expert in weight loss!!

This is the most horrible thing I've read here.

First, people come here to get and give advice. If only the people at goal were allowed to speak up, how long do you think anyone of us would last?

Second, I know for myself, and I'm willing to bet a LOT of others on here, could become certified in diet and nutrition TODAY. Why? Because in our everlong quest to beat our weight issues, we've read more than most doctors on the topic. We keep thinking the next thing we read will hold the secret that seems so unattainable. We keep looking for the "right" way. So, don't ever dare tell someone who is overweight that they don't know what they are talking about!!

How incredibly rude! Shame on you!

fyfi_fendir

I did and for me it wasn't a diet, but a lifestyle change. The beginning is hard because it targets our addiction to carb. After a few days it calms down and I didn't crave carbs anymore. I read the book, there is no miracle in it, just things that makes sense and it give you idea of recipe and of menu for every day. I am not following anymore per se, but it has surely helped me change my eating habit. It was a great support. Of course you can do it without but for me it helped me structure the change... Now I eat way less carb, still eat them when I feel the need and have learned to cook vegetable to incorporate them more. I followed it for about 150 days (i.e. 3 times the 3 cycles) and lost about 35 lb doing it. I think if you like structure and the idea of having a plan, this book is for you. If you are the kind of person that like to do your own little thing ... then maybe not.
Similarly, it doesn't take a trainer to help you lose weight, you can succeed without it but some people like the fact that someone else make the decision, help us do what is good for us. (after all if we did what was good for us by ourselves... we wouldn't be here... maybe).
That combined to MFP which give you more accountability (again MFP is a tool, not a miracle) you can succeed!

Add me if you want!

BalenciaLynn

I don't believe in any of the Diet books or programs out there. I have tried several even the ones that deliver food to your door. Yes you lose some weight initially but as soon as you get off them you gain it right back and more.
However, if you think that that's the right choice for you, certainly go for it. We all have to learn one way or another that the only diet that will work is the diet you create for yourself.

Ive read a few books that dont tell you to "diet" but they show you how to either better plan your meals, or how to start tracking your food so you know what your putting into your body, or they just slowly get you on track to eating healthy.
There not all about starving yourself