17 day diet accountability partner~

I would love to do it!!!! I am starting Dr. Oz's clean program today! Starting weight 225lbs hoping to lose 60lbs. Let me know and we can exchange numbers!! I am excited!!

no.

Why don't you two pair up and just eat healthy? Throw in some exercise that you will enjoy enough to do it 3 - 4 times a week. All the gimmicks in the world will not get you to your goal. If they did - there would not be a new gimmick every minute. Nothing happens that fast.

exactly this. 100%.

I'll gladly be a "healthy eating" accountability partner with you, but I don't believe in "fad" diets... Or anything endorsed by that quack Oz.

Sorry trogalicious, but the 17 day diet really does work. I watched my daughter drop over 50 pounds on it. When she gains 5 pounds, she goes to cycle 1 and drops it off. It happened very quickly for her and it's staying off. Just saying...

Have you SEEN his weight loss ticker?

Let them believe in whatever miracles they want. when they come back in six months adding the same questions, I'll still give the same answers. the difference is that I'll still be losing, getting faster, and getting stronger. oh, and having beer, burgers, and plenty else. some folks choose to not learn. others adapt and overcome.

I would love to be your accountability partner. I'm not doing any fad diets either. Just eating clean, with increase of proteins and decrease of processed and sugary stuff. Let me know. We can send images of our water intake and various "healthy" meals too!

It's funny how some people get a superiority complex after they lose a bunch of weight. Why are you trying to prove to us with pics that your ticker isn't lying? Okay, so you lost 150 lbs, so what? That makes you no more qualified to tell others what will an will not work for THEM.

Get off your high horse man

I dunno what the 17 day diet is, I'm not a huge fan of "diets" myself, but the op is obviously serious about this and didn't ask for your amazing weight loss story or advice, just a buddy who's also interested in giving the diet a go. What difference does it make to you? You think being rude to her is going to change her mind?

It's not

Good luck, OP

I'm not responding to the OP.

There's absolutely, positively no superiority complex here. If anything, I hate seeing people waste their time on doing something the hard way. Also, losing 150 lbs does indeed deserve a "so what."

For your information, I friended the OP and have absolutely nothing to offer but help if people want it.

It's funny how some people get a superiority complex after they lose a bunch of weight. Why are you trying to prove to us with pics that your ticker isn't lying? Okay, so you lost 150 lbs, so what? That makes you no more qualified to tell others what will an will not work for THEM.

Get off your high horse man

I dunno what the 17 day diet is, I'm not a huge fan of "diets" myself, but the op is obviously serious about this and didn't ask for your amazing weight loss story or advice, just a buddy who's also interested in giving the diet a go. What difference does it make to you? You think being rude to her is going to change her mind?

It's not

Good luck, OP

You sound hungry.

Trogalicious::::
I am not familiar with the 17 day diet. But I can be an amazing accountability partner for her if that's what she needs. Dr. Oz's plan is just clean eating which is probably what everyone is doing to lose weight anyway. Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and less or no process foods. I can't speak for anyone else but I felt like your comments were rude and unwarranted. If you want to give advice that's unsolicited, try something positive.

Losing over 150lbs is a major accomplishment and a lot of hard work. I am sure you tried things that worked and somethings that did not. However, you lose your audience and no one cares about your weight loss when your attitude is jacked up. So next time, keep your comments to yourself if you can't give positive encouragement......................

It's funny how some people get a superiority complex after they lose a bunch of weight. Why are you trying to prove to us with pics that your ticker isn't lying? Okay, so you lost 150 lbs, so what? That makes you no more qualified to tell others what will an will not work for THEM.

Get off your high horse man

I dunno what the 17 day diet is, I'm not a huge fan of "diets" myself, but the op is obviously serious about this and didn't ask for your amazing weight loss story or advice, just a buddy who's also interested in giving the diet a go. What difference does it make to you? You think being rude to her is going to change her mind?

It's not

Good luck, OP

You sound hungry.

Haha, I wish! I have big troubles making my daily calorie goal

Alright, Reading back this post it does sound a bit harsh. I'm just pretty tired of hearing people who have lost weight bash other methods of weight loss simply because it's not the same route they took. I guess when I read the terms "ridiculous fad" and something about people wanting a "miracle" weight loss solution, I read it as condescending. Diets DO work for some people, you can't deny that. And another part of his post seemed to insinuate a certainty that the diet would not work, or that the person would immediately gain the weight back.

I agree with the fact that it is important to be informed about the realities of "fad diets" and health concerns/false claims. To tell someone that they are ridiculous or miraculous might be a bit much though. What works for some will not work for all. Sometimes the only way to know is trial and error.

This is my opinion, feel free to refute!

I would love to be your accountability partner, but I am just eating better and going to the gym. It would be nice to have someone help motivate me and for me to motivate them

I think this is a great idea. You SHOULD do the 17 day diet. It is NOT a gimmick. What it is, is a healthier way to eat for 17 days and if you lose weight, that is the HEALTHIEST thing for you. Being at 260 is NOT healthy. That said, losing weight from this diet WILL make you healthier in the end and not hurt you. With ANY diet or weight loss plan (no matter what it is) there WILL be a risk in gaining it back if you go back to old ways. That said, even if you lose weight slowly and steadily with plain ole healthy eating (not a format) you are at just as much risk of gaining it back. Anyway as i stated previously, this is 17 days of pure diet/eating focus and better eating. Focus on weight loss and there is NOTHING wrong with that and everything right with that. It seems the only time I lose weight is through diet focus like the one you mentioned above. Healthy eating only makes me maintain. This will tell you what to eat and is proven to work. I lost 17 lbs in 14 days on the Master Cleanse. It has been 6 mos and I only gained 5 of it back. And four of that was between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I didn't change any habits, I still eat like crap and miss workouts, but it was just that I needed an extra boost to kick off the old weight. I am going to Google this plan now. I may try it too. GOOD LUCK! Would you mind posting your progress and results here? I am not a texter. But would love to be here for you online. We can maybe email or you can add me as a friend.

Hey sweet girl,

My advice is to try it out!! I am on day 8 of C1 and it is awesome so far. It truly isn't too hard to eat healthy and exercise. If your life depended on losing weight, I'm sure you would do it. For me, this little motto changed my way of thinking. My weight was holding me back from so many things, but I took a stand and have lost almost 30 lbs. So far on the 17 day diet, I'm down 8.5 lbs. It's remarkable

Again, try it out, it's not for everyone. This isn't a diet either. It's a lifestyle that helps you maintain in the end. No matter if you have to lose 10 lbs or 100 lbs, you will lose weight by following a plan like this. My diet has changed drastically and so has my mentality. A little over a week ago I was eating so many unnecessary carbs. It's crazy how we feed our bodies with things we just do not need. I have so much more energy and stamina in just 8 days. My cravings for carbs is gone and it's not killing me by not eating them all the time! I am almost done with C1 and in C2 I can add back some healthy starchy foods like sweet potatoes, beans and oatmeal.

Message me if you need anything, best of luck!
Danielle

I don't think the OP is still following the 17 day diet. I may be wrong, but I don't think that's the case. I friended her and it seemed to not be manageable for her. I've tried time and time again to help her with a few tips, but never seem to get any response.

The 17 day diet is not a diet ... it's healthy eating. The word 'diet' is misleading ... I've started it 4 days ago and would love if anyone added me to be my accountability partners as well ... Won't be able to text unless any of you have roaming or whatsapp as I'm in South Africa

Hi Guys there is a group on here if you're interested. Only listen to comments on the 17DD from people who have actually read the book. Some people...... :flowerforyou:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10461-17-day-diet-to-start-off-2013-healthy

Just tell them you are doing a clean-eating plan, that doesn't focus on calories but rather emphasizes eating until you are full and satisfied. A plan that incorporates carb and calorie cycling elements in order to prevent plateaus. A low glycemic plan that reduces sugar, caffeine, artificial sweeteners, fast food, but still periodically allows alcohol in moderation. A plan that encourages a gradual increase in activity, and starts with a jumpstart but gradually phases in all foods. A plan that teaches you how to select foods that work best fro your body, rather than cutting out entire food groups. Wow what a "fad".