Getting Ready to start the 17 Day diet!

lisablueeyes
lisablueeyes Posts: 213 Member
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Has anyone been successful on this program?
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  • minijuggernaut
    minijuggernaut Posts: 98 Member
    I don't know what this diet is... but it'll take a lot more than 17 days to get used to a new lifestyle.
  • amirahdaboss
    amirahdaboss Posts: 921 Member
    what is it?
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    I don't know what this diet is... but it'll take a lot more than 17 days to get used to a new lifestyle.

    I agree that you can't accomplish anything significant if you limit your diet to 17 days. Think of it as the first 17 days of the rest of your life.:bigsmile: Otherwise, it is a waste of time.:cry:
  • Establishedn1986
    Establishedn1986 Posts: 306 Member
    Please don't! I tried it... COMPLETE WASTE OF A BOOK! It's not enough to sustain anybody... You will be hungry, Very very hungry. Just my 2 cents.
  • wrubsie76
    wrubsie76 Posts: 37 Member
    I started this diet 2 years ago. In July of 2011 I weighed 230 pounds. In December of 2011, I was down to 173. Then in January, I started working a 2nd job and I wasn't able to follow the diet. Within 8 months I gained 40 pounds back. It is important that you stick with the diet and realize that it's a lifestyle change and you will be successful at it. I started the diet again in mid June of this summer and I am down 15 pounds. Add me if you like.
  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    A calorie deficit is all that is needed to lose weight. When something is labeled "diet", "detox", "cleanse" or anything else that promises fast results, it is a fad and nothing but a waste of time and money. Learn new behaviors that can last the long run.
  • lisablueeyes
    lisablueeyes Posts: 213 Member
    I don't know what this diet is... but it'll take a lot more than 17 days to get used to a new lifestyle.

    I agree that you can't accomplish anything significant if you limit your diet to 17 days. Think of it as the first 17 days of the rest of your life.:bigsmile: Otherwise, it is a waste of time.:cry:

    This is not just for 17 days!! There are 4 cycles of the program
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    I don't know what this diet is... but it'll take a lot more than 17 days to get used to a new lifestyle.

    I agree that you can't accomplish anything significant if you limit your diet to 17 days. Think of it as the first 17 days of the rest of your life.:bigsmile: Otherwise, it is a waste of time.:cry:

    This is not just for 17 days!! There are 4 cycles of the program

    I believe the point is instead of doing a fad diet, why don't you just eat in a caloric deficit, exercise and make that your lifestyle... It has worked pretty well for me and other on here.... Best of Luck.....
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    NO
  • TyTy76
    TyTy76 Posts: 1,761 Member
    I don't know what this diet is... but it'll take a lot more than 17 days to get used to a new lifestyle.

    I agree that you can't accomplish anything significant if you limit your diet to 17 days. Think of it as the first 17 days of the rest of your life.:bigsmile: Otherwise, it is a waste of time.:cry:

    This is not just for 17 days!! There are 4 cycles of the program

    Good Luck!
  • steppingstones
    steppingstones Posts: 548 Member
    There is a group. Search 17 day diet. Good Luck. The way you diet is always your choice.
  • MaryJane_8810002
    MaryJane_8810002 Posts: 2,082 Member
    I see where this thread is going...
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Is this just the next round in a lifetime of fad diets?
  • 5ftnFun
    5ftnFun Posts: 948 Member
    There is a group. Search 17 day diet. Good Luck. The way you diet is always your choice.

    Agree 100%. Besides, MFP members will be here to help when she comes back and says "Help, I regained all my weight back."
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    why would I want to follow a complicated fad diet?

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  • couples1
    couples1 Posts: 1
    How do I chat with other members?
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    OMG in 18 days you're going to have the body you've always wanted!
  • madmiya
    madmiya Posts: 66 Member
    it will work but lots of people are unable to finish even the first 17 day cycle.
    it cuts out nearly everything and is pretty hard to maintain.
    good on you if you can "cold turkey" cut sugar, carbs, caffeine, but most can't.
    try your best to eat clean but don't kick yourself or give up if you can't do it all in 17 days.
    baby steps make lifestyle changes and solid progress. i think that's what is the mantra on these boards.

    p.s. please try to ignore any snarky comments. most people on here are helpful and supportive. there's just a HUGE intolerance for people who are either just starting out or haven't picked up the standards of this group. good luck and hang in there.
  • lisablueeyes
    lisablueeyes Posts: 213 Member
    Geeez I'm sorry I asked the question!!!!! Trust me I hate diet's! Hell I know there are no magic pill to lose weight!! I am looking at this as a life style change in my life. I know the way to be successful is calories in, calories out. I am in no rush to lose my weight! Slow n steady wins the race
  • madmiya
    madmiya Posts: 66 Member
    you just asked a question.. no harm.
  • lisablueeyes
    lisablueeyes Posts: 213 Member
    it will work but lots of people are unable to finish even the first 17 day cycle.
    it cuts out nearly everything and is pretty hard to maintain.
    good on you if you can "cold turkey" cut sugar, carbs, caffeine, but most can't.
    try your best to eat clean but don't kick yourself or give up if you can't do it all in 17 days.
    baby steps make lifestyle changes and solid progress. i think that's what is the mantra on these boards.

    even if I can do this 90% of the time it's all good in my books!! I've always been a believer in not going cold turkey! Don't wanna freak my body out to much...wink wink
  • lisablueeyes
    lisablueeyes Posts: 213 Member
    OMG in 18 days you're going to have the body you've always wanted!

    Wow why am I not surprised their is a smart *kitten* in the bunch.........
  • brenn24179
    brenn24179 Posts: 2,144 Member
    My husband did great with this. Me, not so much. He liked it because he likes meat a lot. He lost 17 lbs in first 17 days. He did not have a lot to lose. I did learn to eat fish,chicken and turkey. This is what he did. He did this diet to get a jump start. Then started eating less and kept the weight off. He lost about 40 lbs. When he gains weight he goes back to the 17 day diet, swears by it, it helps him lose weight quickly getting rid of all those carbs. He would cook him chicken in a crock pot and take It to work everyday. He said he was not hungry, did miss bread but after he got the weight off would work it back in.
  • sweetchildomine
    sweetchildomine Posts: 872 Member
    I love how people are people all judgmental when they don't even know what the 17 day diet is LOL. SMH.
  • lisablueeyes
    lisablueeyes Posts: 213 Member
    My husband did great with this. Me, not so much. He liked it because he likes meat a lot. He lost 17 lbs in first 17 days. He did not have a lot to lose. I did learn to eat fish,chicken and turkey. This is what he did. He did this diet to get a jump start. Then started eating less and kept the weight off. He lost about 40 lbs. When he gains weight he goes back to the 17 day diet, swears by it, it helps him lose weight quickly getting rid of all those carbs. He would cook him chicken in a crock pot and take It to work everyday. He said he was not hungry, did miss bread but after he got the weight off would work it back in.

    Congrats to you and your hubby for doing so well!
  • lisablueeyes
    lisablueeyes Posts: 213 Member
    I love how people are people all judgmental when they don't even know what the 17 day diet is LOL. SMH.

    Agreed!!!!
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    OMG in 18 days you're going to have the body you've always wanted!

    Wow why am I not surprised their is a smart *kitten* in the bunch.........

    No need to call me names! I'm being super supportive!!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    OMG in 18 days you're going to have the body you've always wanted!

    Wow why am I not surprised their is a smart *kitten* in the bunch.........

    I don't know why?
  • freddykid
    freddykid Posts: 265 Member
    It doesn't look like a bad diet but the food choice looks pretty crappy.
    I enjoy my food and maintain now, I can't convince anyone I know that it is that simple so I won't try an internet stranger. Good luck
  • red_road
    red_road Posts: 761 Member
    I love how people are people all judgmental when they don't even know what the 17 day diet is LOL. SMH.

    I agree with this, at least do a google search before you bash it, for example there is a well respected diet called the two day diet and obviously it does not claim that you can lose 15 pounds in two days it just means you only spend two days during the week watching what you eat, for an average respectable loss of one pound a week. I dont think you need any of these books but i do think they work for some people. Some of these diet books are healthy , some are not. Just be safe and keep realistic goals.

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