It would seem with all the work you put into choosing the “right” diet, reading the book, making the lists of acceptable foods, going to the grocery, picking a start date and making the COMMITTMENT that the first day you should be able to step on the scale and weigh 5 pounds less, right?

No.  Wrong.

So, today I start the 17 day diet.  190 pounds.

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I can’t say with the 17 day diet or with any diet I’ve ever started that I’m very happy on the first day.  Am I hungry?  No.  But eating when I’m hungry is rarely the problem for me.

Deciding to change your eating habits, whether it’s to lose weight or to have a healthier lifestyle, starts in your mind and in your kitchen.  Sometimes you have to start with little changes and work your way into a lifestyle.  You don’t just run a marathon the first day.

First I had to decide what to do with all that food in the kitchen I will no longer be eating (out of sight, out of mind) so I cleaned out the pantry, fridge and freezer and threw out all the baked goods, “white” foods (rice, potatoes, corn, pasta) and anything with corn syrup. I also got rid of any processed foods.  You can give the food to a friend, throw it out or donate it to a food bank.  For now the important thing is to just get it out of your kitchen!

I made a list of “acceptable” foods in the first Cycle of the 17 Day Diet and will keep that in my car for quick reference.  After the grocery I went home and made a pot of the vegetable soup in the book.  I didn’t include the chicken.  The soup can be eaten any time I feel hungry or just want something warm and comforting.  It’s only veggies.  I made mine with chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, onion, okra and celery.  It’s simple to make and tastes delicious.  You can always add cooked chicken if you feel the need for additional protein.

Then I went to the gym.  Yes.  Yes I did.  Was it easy?  NO.  It was cold and wet and raining.  Not typical Southern California weather and now that I think of it I don’t think I’ve been out in the rain since 2005, but I did it.  I pushed my pitiful self into the car, drove to the gym and worked out until I couldn’t take anymore.  I knew that it was important to start the habit of working out.  So I did 45 minutes with weights, 20 minutes on the “Dreadmill” (aka, Treadmill) and ended by doing 120 sit-ups.  Ugh.  It will get easier but today it almost seemed impossible.  But, it wasn’t, I did it and it will only get easier from here, right?  Dr. Mike only asks that you do a minimum of 17 minutes a day of walking but for me exercise is important.  I need it. As much as I don’t like to exercise I know I feel and look better when I do it.

Oh, I also had the trainer at the gym measure me but I forgot to get the measurements from him.  I’ll post those at a later date.

The only other issue for me today was my intake of fluids.  I just don’t like water.  I don’t like it.  Period.  But fluid intake is an important part of this diet to flush out toxins so I’m trying.  I probably fell short of the 8 - 8 ounce glasses but I’ll do my best to make that my goal.

Terri Sinclair - http://tksinclair.com/

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