17 day diet?

I understand what you are trying to do! People just like to judge. I say, whatever works! If it motivates you, get you going, and more aware of the foods you eat... then great!

I started my weight loss by doing Atkins induction phase (14 days) when you only eat 20g of net carbs a day. I lost 10lbs in the first week (I am fully aware that most of that is water weight), 2lbs in the 2nd week. After the induction, I have re-introduced healthy carbs by increments of about 10g per week. Now I eat anywhere from 80-150g of carbs daily. After losing about 15lbs, I decided it was time for me to start with moderation, meaning that I could eat foods that used to be triggers for binging. I couldn't have done that in the beginning since I was mentally addicted to those foods that I used as a security blanket (ate out of boredom, stress, or straight up self hate...). Even when I re-introduced them, it wasn't all nice and easy. It took me a few weeks to gain balance and peace with my eating habits.

At first I had cut sugar big time, now I enjoy treats and fruits without guilt, and it hasn't hindered my weight loss. I have been losing consistently 1-2lbs a week since the beginning (well, you know what I mean, it averages to that since weight loss is FAR from linear, like they say!).

I can safely say that I am in that place where I can eat pretty much whatever I want now, since I have changed my perception of what I really want to eat. I don't want to eat chips and such for breakfast. I want to eat nutritious food. And I want my calories to count, so I don't waste it on anything I come across, I enjoy with treats that I really love. I also eat pasta and rice and all kinds of carbs (yesterday I ate lasagna and oven baked bread with cheese, it was awesome!) but what I have noticed is how much smaller my portions are in comparison to how I used to eat. I don't feel stuffed or sick anymore!

I am not perfect all the time, there are days I failed and ate like I used to. And I felt so sick, I remembered WHY I didn't want to eat like this anymore.

Anyway, I support your choice of becoming in control of what you eat and wish you to find that healthy balance we all strive toward. It's a long and hard journey, but I know you can get there. I hope that you will find with this kick-start a way to build your momentum and keep it going while making this lifestyle change. Wishing you the best of luck! ♥

jenniwylie33 wrote: »

I absolutely agree that eating in moderation is key.

I am not currently disciplined enough to do that, which is why I wanted something with more structure, and work up to eating in moderation. Clearly what I WAS eating, wasn't working, so I wanted a plan, and a change. This is what I chose.

So here is the thing. People on this website will go ape*** whenever anyone references a diet that has a name. It doesn't matter what it is. That is what is going to happen.

Similarly, a lot (but not all) people here will attack anyone who has decided to eliminate a food group and tell them they will fail. You haven't even said that and people attacked you for it.

If you don't call this "the 17 day diet" and just say that you're eating much healthier and following a plan where you reintroduce carbs slowly and try to increase protein and veggies then it ends up being basically how all the naysayers eat anyways. But then someone will pipe in and claim they eat poptarts all day long and how dare you do things differently because they are fine (exaggeration, but you get the picture.)

Basically you're always going to get crap from people here.

However, be aware that when a diet is marketing something a lot of the claims are false. The whole "kick start" thing is not really based in science and a lot of his claims are going to be kind of wonky. But if you feel good and are hitting your calorie goals that's all that matters. Good luck

Annnimal wrote: »

Wow these people are jumping on the marketing scheme big time, I am seeing through this book and see your idea< yes the book may be a scam but what you are saying you need a bible to adhere to, controlling the controllable. We all sometimes need to retrain our brain, we all get in a rut of eating the same crappy foods....good for you to get a "jump start" on your weight loss by trying to get structure by a simple book if thats what it takes to get you going. The point is your here and your doing something Yay! I myself tried the cabbage soup diet for ten days, no it didnt make me super skinny but what it did do was make me realize all the crappy food I would shove into my face on a daily basis and now appreciate the good for me foods and in turn I have understanding now that I can eat lots if I want but just the right foods. I believe you can do this! good luck with your progress, just remember to keep it slow and steady and there is light at the end of the tunnel!

lol Honestly its sounding like these peoples glucose levels are down and should eat an apple( not a snickers guys)!

Its a daily battle we all are going through, thats why we are here so some real support would be awesome. Instead of why her book might not work or how she will fail, how about some encouragement of what is working for you..... maybe she can learn tips of her book and create an awesome plan encorporated with knowledge from yourselves.

Meh..I went snickers. Not sure why I wouldn't.

Lolz.

rabbitjb wrote: »

What happens on day 18?

I don't believe in fad, packaged up to market, diets

just eat to a calorie defecit - job done!

This^

limetree683 wrote: »

navyrigger46 wrote: »

Out of curiosity, what happens when you reintroduce the foods you cut out? Did you magically learn to eat them in moderation during the time you banned yourself from eating them? Are you special? Or, do you do like most other people do employing that strategy? My bet, you'll do like most people do, gain the weight back and then some. I hope you and the OP prove me wrong, I really do, but history is not on your side. Most people fail as soon as they reintroduce the foods they were afraid of.

Well, here's what's happened so far. I come from a culture where our staple foods are bread and rice. I no longer build every meal around them as I've taught myself about alternative ways of eating and find it much easier to stick to the 80/20 rule of thumb. I recently tried eating some dessert high in refined sugar, and because this food is no longer on my radar as something I need to have around, I don't really have cravings for it anymore, and in fact when I tried some it gave me a headache and affected my workout performance, so I won't be in a rush to try some again on a daily basis just out of habit.

Special? Probably not. Different to you? Evidently. I don't know why so many are finding it hard to believe.

Well put!

I personally don't do the fad diets. I just stick to the simple calories in calories out & some exercise. But I think if this works for you, you lose weight, & learn about healthy choices & nutrition along the way.. Then you go for it girl!