17 Day Diet

"New things" usually aren't worth your time...just stick to the "old things" like counting calories and exercising, and you'll lose weight and feel great!

I tried it, and last 5 days.... I got so hungry cuz you have to cut out carbs the first cycle and I ended up overeating Supposidly if u have the willpower it has amazing results... I need some bread though

I've heard good things and a number of folks on here have used it to jump start, not all new things are bad things folks!:flowerforyou: It's probably not for everyone but if you use it as a tool and work to relearn how to treat your body and eat healthy and not as a DIET than it might be what works for you in the beginning.

MFP was new once and none of us are complaining about it being a fad:flowerforyou:

I tried it, and last 5 days.... I got so hungry cuz you have to cut out carbs the first cycle and I ended up overeating Supposidly if u have the willpower it has amazing results... I need some bread though

I do love my bread so if I had to give up my PB toast, not sure I could continue living........:laugh: :glasses: :blushing:

A friend of mine bought the book and did it... I don't know exactly how much weight she's lost, but she looks great! I don't know all that much about it, but she's been doing it for about 6 months now and the weight has stayed off. I think it's more of a lifestyle change instead of just a fad diet...

That's what I've understood about it as well.

I am starting it on Monday.

Check out this thread. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/279777-the-17-day-diet?hl=17+day+diet&page=13#posts-4232455

Also google it there is alot of info on the thedoctorstv.com

You do not cut out all carbs but it is restrictive for the first 17 days then you add back.

I orderd the online book. I think it was $11.00.

Good luck

I had friend do it, they started around the same time I did. They lost weight fast, but have since given up.

I am still here plugging along and have lost wayyyy more than they did. Plus I learned how to eat, and how to make smart decisions!!!!

I am on the 17 Day Diet right now and let me tell you it is amazing. If you are hungry you simply eat more so if someone is telling you they were hungry or starving on the diet then they just chose not to eat. Yes the first cycle you cut out carbs with the exception of fruit. But seriously it is 17 days. The next cycle you start to add more in. All weight loss requires determination and and will power. You will always have to sacrifice something. And now I have just finished my 17 days and I am down 12 pounds (with no exercise). At first it was difficult limiting your carbs. But now I promise you I do not miss them one bit. They have tons and tons of recipes on the doctors tv forum that will help you cook amazingly delicious meals, I eat smoothies and quiches and omlettes, Soups and chicken salad, yogurts, cheeses, fruit, stuffed peppars, there is soo much. The diet however does require prep, you do need to look further into recipes online as his recipes are very basic but some are delicious for ex. the village salad, and the primivera. And I HATE the term diet. This isn't a diet. It is teaching you what you should be eating, when and how much. The United States is the fattest country in the world. Because we eat a full plate of pasta with bread, we chow down on high carb high fat foods, cream sauces and even our salads are drenched in dressing. This isn't how we should be eating to live long healthy lives. The book is like $15. It's not for everyone but definitely worth a try, if you hate it at least you still learned a thing or two.

i just bought the book today. It can't be that hard of a diet if you're used to low carbing. Thanks for your feedback.

I started the 17 Day Diet on June 23. I've lost a total of 15 lbs and 13 inches, and I've never felt better.

I'm an RN, and I'm 51 years old. I've been overweight all my life. As a nurse, of course I know and understand the need for a certain type of eating to be fit and healthy. However, sometimes "knowing" what to do does NOT give you the tools to get it done.

Until you read the book, I would respectfully request that people not call it a "fad" or a "quick fix". The program was actually originally intended for those that are not always overweight, and they just wanted a structured plan to lose weight gained over the holidays, so it doesn't snowball into a bigger weight gain. The author then ended up expanding it to be more of a lifestyle change for those of us with "serious" weight to lose. (I've got 60 lbs to get off me... well, only 45 now, tee hee!)

It's unfortunate that people fight the word "diet". When those around me have challenged why I'm eating the way I am, I proudly say that I'm "ON A DIET"... or I'm "doing" the 17 Day Diet - I don't have to go into any long explanations about trying to lose weight, trying to eat clean, whatever... it's a quick and simple response.

People say "well, the bad thing about diets is, once you 'go off' the diet, your weight comes right back!".... well DUH! That's why I'm looking at this as a "lifetime Diet", it IS how I want to live the rest of my life! I never want to be "off" this Diet, I love it and plan to live it forever!

A quick synopsis - it's not a Diet that is OVER in 17 days. There are 4 cycles... the first 3 cycles are 17 Days EACH. So when you are on the "more restrictive" Cycle 1, and you are struggling, HEY... it's ONLY for 17 days! Then you hit Cycle 2 - adding some healthy carbs back in slowly. Again, just 17 days of this, then Cycle 3 with more liberal use of carbs, but you'll find what you are doing is EATING CLEAN. That "thing" we all WANT to do, but just don't know how to get there. THIS DIET GOT ME THERE - WOOT WOOT!

You then go back to Cycle 1 and start again, repeating the Cycles until you make it to your goal weight.

AT ANY TIME during this Diet, when you hit your Goal Weight, you go on to Cycle 4 - Maintenance. Mostly eating clean, healthy meals, with some "free" meals allowed in limited numbers - enough to let you live your life and still be fit and healthy.

AT ANY TIME you find you've gained some weight back, you can START BACK AT CYCLE 1 to get that weight off before you regain everything.

I'm currently on Round 2, Cycle 1, Day 7. I actually was looking forward to being back on Cycle 1 - it's the most restrictive cycle, but that's EASIER for me... it seems that the more freedoms I have, the poorer choices I make!

Anyway, as with all diets, this one is not for everyone. But I'm so thankful I found it, the book is a terrific read, it all makes perfect sense, and the author is quite funny while also being very direct, pulling no punches. Here are a couple of lines from the book, in the beginning when he is introducing the diet...

"But you do have to accept that this won't be a pleasure diet. You've got to stop eating unhealthy crap. You've got to eat vegetables, fruit, lean meat."

"You won't be faint with hunger or found in the kitchen at midnight, feeding on Froot Loops and tubes of cookie dough. You can do this, because anyone can do anything for 17 days."

"The 17 Day Diet is doable and easy - unlike so many other diets, which are slightly less complicated than the checklist for a shuttle launch."

The book is also loaded with research and study results that support his way of losing weight and keeping it off.

OK, I'm off my 17 Day Diet soapbox. I swear I make no money off the diet, I'm not attached to it in any way, I'm just grateful I found it and I hope you get a chance to read the book - you might find it's what you've been looking for to get you started on a healthy lifestyle.

:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Ice

I researched a number of low carb diets before deciding to take up the 17DD. I had been following the Dukan Diet for 10 months and for those that believe this is just Dukan or Atkins revised, I'd suggest you have no idea what you are on about and maybe should read the book before making disparaging remarks. Unlike the two others I mentioned the 17DD is far more workable long term and far more nutritious. For starters the 17DD prescribes 2 servings of fruit every day from Day 1 along with all those wonderful lower carb vegetables. The grains and pulses and higher carb veggies are there in the plan from day 18. I can not adequately describe the pleasure I felt on day 18 having my first cereal breakfast in over 10 months. It was even better given the 100g of strawberries I was able to put on the cereal. Dukan allows no fruit, no grains, no breads etc until maintenance so it can be a very long time for those like me with lots to lose. In my opinion the Dukan Diet is both unworkable and unhealthy for those needing long term weightloss. When the plateau hits, it is really a long term stall. I know many people who have been on Dukan and all stalled well before they hit their "true weight" and eventually became totally disillusioned and threw in the towel.

On the other hand the 17DD is far more workable and nutritious. After the final two months of no reward for the effort on Dukan, I switched over to the 17DD and the weight started to come off again within a few days. Not only do I feel like I am eating a far more balanced diet, I now have the energy to move (both internally and externally), which also gave me the power to increase my physical efforts so necessary for a successful lifestyle change. Don't doubt for a minute that the 17DD is a lifestyle change, it is also one that is easily workable and requires no added expense than buying healthy foods in your normal shopping.

I can't say whether the "no plateauing" on the 17DD is real yet (and I doubt it is), but I love the way this diet cycles in and out of eating such a large variety from different food groups. It really is a long term lesson in what are everyday foods and which are sometimes foods, a lesson that will be reinforced by cycling weight loss amounts. Many of us need to learn that for ourselves instead of just being told it. The 17 day cycles are long enough to provide us with the evidence we need to learn that unfortunately the "food pyramid" we all grew up having drummed into us at school, is wrong for the majority of us and that 5 servings of breads/grains etc is just far too much.

For those considering this diet, I'd say give it a try, the only thing you have to lose is that excess fat. It certainly won't hurt you health-wise to drop the higher carb foods for just 17 days. The diet gives you the choice as to whether you ever revisit cycle 1 or not.

I am on the 17 Day Diet right now and let me tell you it is amazing. If you are hungry you simply eat more so if someone is telling you they were hungry or starving on the diet then they just chose not to eat. Yes the first cycle you cut out carbs with the exception of fruit. But seriously it is 17 days. The next cycle you start to add more in. All weight loss requires determination and and will power. You will always have to sacrifice something. And now I have just finished my 17 days and I am down 12 pounds (with no exercise). At first it was difficult limiting your carbs. But now I promise you I do not miss them one bit. They have tons and tons of recipes on the doctors tv forum that will help you cook amazingly delicious meals, I eat smoothies and quiches and omlettes, Soups and chicken salad, yogurts, cheeses, fruit, stuffed peppars, there is soo much. The diet however does require prep, you do need to look further into recipes online as his recipes are very basic but some are delicious for ex. the village salad, and the primivera. And I HATE the term diet. This isn't a diet. It is teaching you what you should be eating, when and how much. The United States is the fattest country in the world. Because we eat a full plate of pasta with bread, we chow down on high carb high fat foods, cream sauces and even our salads are drenched in dressing. This isn't how we should be eating to live long healthy lives. The book is like $15. It's not for everyone but definitely worth a try, if you hate it at least you still learned a thing or two.

I totally agree with you. I'm also on the 17 DD and LOVE it! It's not a fad diet. It's more of a healthy change in what foods I choose to fuel my body with. My sister introduced me to it and she's lost so much weight and looks GREAT (healthy)! It's worth a try. You're worth it!

I am loving it. Have not been hungry. the cravings are gone away. I am on day 4 and droped 8 lbs. I have also given up diet coke!

I gave up Diet Coke too! Serious addiction, can't believe the 17 Day Diet actually got me OFF this, but it did!

:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Ice