"17 Day Diet"

knelson422

I just wanted to share with everyone something that is finally working for me. I have been stuck 20 pounds above my goal weight for a year. I talked with a friend who is a health coach for "Sure2Lose" and she told me how she lost 50 pounds (she has always been over weight and tried everything, so I was so excited for her). That program has food you purchase, eat 5 small meals a day, then have a dinner 4 to 6 oz protein and 3 servings of veggies. I am a stay at home mom of 6, that pre-made food is just not in our budget. I gave myself an ultimatum. I have until the end of the year to do this on my own, or I am going to use our tax return to fund the Sure2Lose stuff. So, I pulled out what I learned from "the 17 day diet" again and committed to do it. It is not a diet for 17 days and you are done, rather, a way to show yourself that you can do this and eat this way and make it a real change. I have done it for 17 days and lost 9 1/2 pounds. I feel great, am not starving or anything at all. First 17 days you eat protein and veggies, 2 servings of fruit ( I am a serious candy craver and have not had any candy in over a month now because I am not eating things that make me crave it. If I crave sweet I have fruit or nuts). After 17 days, add in a serving of whole grain every other day, Next 17 days, add more whole grain, then you can add in a treat every once in awhile. It is worth checking it out from the library to see. So, now 10 1/2 pounds away from my goal, I know I can do it by the end of the year. I have exercised my entire life, that is not a problem for me at all. I have run a marathon and 2 1/2 marathons, never been able to lose this last 20 pounds because I was not concentrating on the food part of it. I would be very prideful if I did not acknowledge that there is a very spiritual aspect to this for me this time. I have sincerely asked God to help me, acknowledging to Him that I CANNOT do this by myself because food is an addiction for me and I cant' overcome it without Divine help. If you are struggling, I suggest researching this way of eating and trying it. It has been the only thing that has worked for me. Hope this post wasn't too crazy, I have been stuck inside during hurricane Sandy for 2 days. Prayers for those who have lost so much. We weathered it okay, but there are many who have lost a lot.

wizbeth1218

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

I had similar success (though at a very different stage of my journey) with the Daniel Fast. Doing that prompted me to realize that it is not MY strength that will get me through; I have to fully rely on His strength, because His strength never fails.

Congrats on your success. 2013 will be an amazing year for you as you kick it off at your goal weight!