17 Day Diet is very popular search on internet as well as media also. This is book that is related to Diet. As we all know everybody are like to look slim and perfect look all of are also try to looks like. The author of this book is Dr. Mike Moreno. He is explains how our bodies work in layman's terms so that anyone can easily understand his explanations. Much of what he says I already knew. However, there were a few enlightening AHA ideas that have already changed the way I think about my health. I had hit a plateau for months which in hindsight seems better than the weight I put back on in just a few short months. I was not happy with the scale this morning, but I know that I will reach my weight loss goals with my latest tool. This book is pretty good and also give more information on diet and how to maitain your diet. Here are some summary of the book 17 Day Diet.
- All calories are NOT equal; need to optimize digestion/metabolism
- Veggies = THIN. No Veggies = FLABBY (LOL) - eat more VEGGIES!
- I WILL eliminate bread, pasta, rice for 17 days (not easy)
- Losing the weight IS good for my health...Prevention = longevity
- Quick results WILL motivate me to stay on track
- Losing water weight IS important...excess water strains our heart
- Reduce FRUIT to 2 servings a day, focus on BERRIES (NO bananas)
- When we eat DOES matter...no fruit after 2 p.m.
- Women store CARBS as FAT, menopausal period even worse
- CALCIUM can speed up body burning fat - eat more YOGURT
- Eat foods that favor fat-burning = LEAN PROTEINS
- FISH boosts metabolism. I WILL eat wild salmon 2x/week
- Good carbs will be added back after 17 days
- Regular STRESS releases extra glucose/insulin = eating cake all day
- Some people absorb more calories that turn into fat (AHA!)
- Kidneys can't function properly without enough H20
- When kidneys work below optimal, then liver kicks in
- An overworked liver cannot metabolize stored fat into usable energy
- I WILL drink 8-10 cups of WATER
- Imbalance in bacteria in the gut can contribute to weight gain
- PROBIOTICS can balance bacteria to lose weight - eat more YOGURT
- Research other probiotics: KEFIR, MISO TEMPEH
- Need to keep my body guessing by changing it up more often
- Less strenuous fitness ideal for the first 17 days. C25K perfect
