Started the 17 day diet, anyone else out there doing it?

Never heard of it! What is it?

Im on day 3. so far I love it!!!

Erin

Here is some more info about the 17 Day Diet:
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/17-day-diet-review

So how exactly does Dr. Moreno's diet work? It consists of four Cycles that promote fast, healthy weight loss: Accelerate, Activate, Achieve and Arrive.

Accelerate (17 days): This works to cleanse your system, removing unnecessary sugars. The cleansing accelerates weight loss by burning, and not storing, fat. Weight loss can be as great as 15 pounds during this Cycle. Foods for the first 17 days include Greek yogurt, green tea, eggs, fish, chicken breasts and low-sugar fruit, such as apples, berries and grapefruits, and vegetables.

Activate (17 days): This next Cycle retrains the metabolism by changing your caloric consumption and stimulating fat burning, which triggers sustained weight loss. Foods added during this Cycle include shellfish, lean meats, natural starches, legumes and starchy vegetables.

Achieve (17 days): During this Cycle, good, healthy eating habits are developed through a re-introduction of additional foods that promote weight loss. Every food group is represented, with an emphasis on non-starchy vegetables and lean proteins. One alcoholic drink is allowed daily, and the amount of exercise is increased from 17 minutes a day for Cycles 1 and 2 to between 45 and 60 minutes most days of the week for Cycle 3. Foods added during this Cycle include poultry, such as turkey bacon, and high-fiber cereals and pasta.

Arrive (Ongoing): The final Cycle allows you to maintain your goal weight throughout the program and gives you the freedom to enjoy your favorite foods on weekends, while eating healthily during the week. From breakfast on Monday until lunch on Friday, meals should be from one of the previous Cycles, while during the weekend, you can enjoy your favorite foods and meals in moderation.
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So how exactly does Dr. Moreno's diet work? It consists of four Cycles that promote fast, healthy weight loss: Accelerate, Activate, Achieve and Arrive.

Accelerate (17 days): This works to cleanse your system, removing unnecessary sugars. The cleansing accelerates weight loss by burning, and not storing, fat. Weight loss can be as great as 15 pounds during this Cycle. Foods for the first 17 days include Greek yogurt, green tea, eggs, fish, chicken breasts and low-sugar fruit, such as apples, berries and grapefruits, and vegetables.

So in 17 days you can achieve a caloric deficit of 52,500 calories (that's what it takes to lose 15lbs of fat) and specifically how does this "cleanse" burn fat? Fat is burned through exercise and caloric deficits, there are no miracle foods.

If you achieve a 15lb weight loss in 17 days it's probably all water.

It probably took years to put on the excess weight, do you really believe it can be shed (in a healthy way) in 17 days????

most of the loss is water weight at the beginning but do start losing fat. fast weight loss doesn't have to be unhealthy just weight train to maintain muscle and eat sufficient protein and some fats. Very slow weight loss can be discouraging.
I don't have the book 17 day diet and have never done it. I think the first stage would be something good to do before a vacation to get bikini ready if you are carrying just a few extra pounds

Agreed but losing weight / improving health is a lifelong process that requires a lifestyle change not a 17 day quick fix. I've got to wonder what percentage of people who go on these "diets" just end up on the weight yo-yo.

Explain to me how a lifestyle change that is conducted over three cycles that are designed to optimize your metabolism and just happen to be 17 days each in length, can be repeated in any combination if necessary, and lead to a solid, nutritionally balanced strategy to sustain your goal weight (Cycle 4, which isn't really a cycle but maintenance) is a "quick fix".

I bought both books but never followed through. I didn't like the idea of green tea after each meal (don't really care for it). Might try it again and see how I do with out trying to force down the green tea. I know alot of people that have done really well with this. Are you getting the right amount of calories you need?? Great job on your loss!

I don't do "diets". I make lifestyle changes.

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I don't do "diets". I make lifestyle changes.

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I don't do "diets". I make lifestyle changes.

Amen!

I have read the book and have tried some of the recipes in it. I like some of what is offered in this plan but it is a DIET plan. Lifestyle change is better which is what I am trying to do. The recipe for the soup in the 17 Day Diet Book is very good, in fact I make it often! Lots of veggies and chicken.... great to make a large amount and take it for my lunch to work.

Best wishes to you.

I do it (though off & on) and it works and is completly healthy. I have lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks from following it. It will clean your body out and get rid of the bad carb cravings. The carbs you eat are the healthy ones. Its a great jumpstart & will get you through plateaus. I admit I dont follow it 100% because you learn what you & your body likes & what works for you. There is a 17dd group on mfp too...its great!

I agree with the person who said you need to read it before you judge it!! I have suffered from almost daily headaches since I was 8!! Since I have started this, I havent had a single headache!! I have not once craved a carb or a sweet! As a matter of fact, I had to take someone to a donut shop yesterday (I LOVE DONUTS) and the smell alone made me nauseous!! Ive always been good about staying in my calories, but never liked "diets" because I want to eat whatever I want (even the unhealthy things)!! Im amazed, im sleeping better, waking up with TONS of energy, no headaches, and not craving food. Every person is different, so different things work for different people. My bff is doing this with me, she actually talked me into doing it with her, and she isnt liking it as much as I am. She misses her red meats, where I didnt eat red meat to begin with. Honestly, I didnt weigh my self before I started this, so I have no clue if Ive lost a single lb!! And I could care less if I do. I want to eat healthier (so yes it is a lifestyle change) and feel better...AND I DO!!

Erin