Anyone tried the 17 Day Diet or any great diet?

I am following cycle one of the 17 day diet right now for the second time. I too had some personal stresses that resulted in my losing focus for a few months and have gained some weight back. As the other post states cycle one is really restrictive so be prepared. What I did find though is that with each passing day I felt more in control of my food choices and less anxious about what I couldn't eat. I also found that within the first week any cravings for bread, sugar, night time eating reduced significantly. (although what I wouldn't give for a piece of bread right now) This also made my transition to counting calories and trying to eat a balanced diet easier once cycle 1 and 2 were done. I feel I have a better relationship with all food now than I did before. I also think it is helpful not having to worry as much about portion control during this stage. You just have to focus on eating the correct foods. If you do 17 and track on MFP though be prepared that most days you will come in under calories. Unless you eat an entire chicken you will find it pretty hard to fill my calorie goal. Given it is only 17 days I've decided to not worry about the theory of starvation mode until this cycle is done and ignore the little message that I am eating too few calories when I complete my log for the day. My results are probably not typicall but I have lost over 9 lbs in the first 8 days. (water weight I'm sure) From past experience this will not last. The first time I did this I had about 100 lbs to lose total and I lost about 17lbs in the first cycle and another 7 or so in the second. I also am one of those daily weigh in people so I see not problem if you want to weigh yourself more often. As with any program, your success will depend on having your head in the game and really wanting to succeed. Good luck to you whatever you do.

I started the 17 day diet on Monday, 1/13. So far, no problems. I haven't been hungry until it's time for a snack or lunch or dinner. I haven't read the whole book yet, but from what I've read of cycles 1 and 2, it really does sound like it is designed to help you learn how to eat as you work your way back to eating kind of everything by cycle 4 - just in moderation. I really thought I would have had some "carb withdrawal" headaches, but none so far. Maybe because this isn't really so very low carb - just not processed carbs. Right now, the only things I kind of miss are the things I would tend to overdo anyway - peanut butter and cheese. Perhaps having to go easy on those things for the next couple of months will help me learn to enjoy them without having entirely too much. I have been logging my food to see how the macros come in and how many calories I'm having a day. Even though a couple of days were pretty low, I haven't been hungry. Feel free to friend me if you'd like and we can do this together.

It has worked well for me. I'm down 7 lbs and it couldn't have been easier. However, when I go skiing, I need more food - especially protein. I've started making protein powder almond milk shakes after I exercise. It is possible to track this on MFP (all the protein powders are listed).

I've got a great one!

It's called count calories, and eat less than your TDEE to lose weight. I hit my protein goal, my fat goal, eat whatever I like... and lose weight.

Best part, it's FREE.

Nope. No coaches, no spam, no garbage, and the only money I spend is on food. You know, real.. good... tasty food. No restrictions.

But, you've only lost 153lbs, what do you know??????

About two years ago, I started the 65-year diet... Give or take a few years.

Cuz I realized that I don't want a quick fix. I want a new life I can love. But don't trust me... Trust Trog... That dude knows!
Good luck!