Check it out here....
http://www.the17daydiet.com
Here I am on day 2 with a run down for the last two days.
Thursday: bought the book. read through the first few chapters.
Friday: DAY ONE: Started the plan. At 6:00 I wanted a cracker/piece of bread so bad, I could have eaten my coffee table. Instead I loaded up on sugar free mints. This is a great trick to ease cravings, brushing your teeth works great too.
Saturday: DAY TWO: Family visiting means crappy food brought into my house, and left open on the counter. Plan of attack. prepare, prepare, prepare. I prepared most of my meals in advance, knew exactly what time I would get them and what I would have. This left me feeling satisfied, not full but content. Yes the craving lingered, but I feel stronger mentally, knowing that pita chips do not rule me.
15 days left: and I feel strong. I am so excited to see results. BUT, i realize i have a ways to go.
As for the exercise part, I didn't run as many miles this week, due to my running partner being out of town, and running a hard 1/2 marathon last Saturday I gave myself some slack. I still ran though, and did weights/kettle bells every day.
Next week: I am back to my 5:30 am running, and hoping to throw in some evening runs to mix up my metabolism a bit.I will also strength train everyday (except Sunday) for at least 30 minutes
WHY...
such an important word for me. and here is why. Because I am worth it and so are you. Because I can do hard things. Because I want to be healthier and fitter. Because I have too many size 4's that are giving me a muffin top :(. Because I need to maintain healthy habits, to become a healthy example for my kids, eating breakfast, stopping grazing, mindful eating, sitting down to eat all meals, not picking at food. Having meaningful conversation and enjoying "good" food.
this is why.
