Starting 17 Day Diet

writerchristy
writerchristy Posts: 5 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hi everybody -

I'm going to be starting the 17 Day Diet tomorrow. My mom's doctor recommended that she start it, and I thought I'd join her and lend some support. Of course, I need the structure and healthy new habits myself.

If anyone else is on the diet, has been on it, or is just starting, I'd love to MFP friends.

Thanks,

Christy

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  • cindedee2
    cindedee2 Posts: 1
    christy,
    I've been on the 17-day diet since Easter. I"ve lost 23 lbs. I have a pretty slow metabolism, so it's exciting that this diet is actually working.
    The first few days of any new routine are the hardest.
    My tips would be
    -- be sure to stock up on lots of veggies and lean protein, low-fat yogurt, and the fruits you like.
    -- try freezing a few cartons of low-fat yogurt...non fruity varieties...so you have an after 2pm, or after dinner snack handy. The consistency is kind of like a gelato. I like Lemon.
    The first 17 days really break your cravings for carbs, so much so that I was a little afraid to go on to the next phase, but I found if I keep the carbs to early in the day, like a FiberOne multigrain english muffin with 1/4 cup egg beater florentine sandwich for breakfast, or 1/2 cup whole wheat spaghetti mixed up with bunches of veggies and parm. cheese for lunch. I can manage the cravings. If I eat them later in the day, I get the munchies for chips and all the bad things. So eat them early in the day, like you would for fruit.

    Good luck!!
    Cindy

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