You are WHEN you eat. Let me explain… When I was a resident, I developed some bad eating habits, such as eating out of boxes and having lunch whenever I could grab it, like at four in the afternoon or even midnight. Now, I’ve learned that eating too late in the day makes losing weight
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Air Fryer Recipes – 17 Day Diet Approved!
An air fryer is one of the best gadgets out there to help you stay on track and live the 17 Day Diet lifestyle. In fact, it’s a great tool to have during the the OFFICIAL 17 Day Diet Challenge. You’ll save time on meal prep and cooking, plus your whole family will enjoy these
5 Ways to Satisfy Your Carb Cravings
Are you a carb craver? If so, you’re not alone. Carb sensitivity and cravings are a BIG problem for a lot of people. We all crave carbs, but for many, satisfying those carb cravings means eating foods like breads, pastas, rice and potatoes. When eaten too frequently, these foods can increase your weight and affect
5 Ways to Jumpstart Your Metabolism
Metabolism is how your body changes the nutrients in the food and drink you consume into energy. And energy is essential for your body to function on every level. As you get older, your metabolism slows down. So, you want to do everything you can to fuel its fires and keep it going strong. The
Trim the Fat with Lean Proteins
Eating more lean proteins will help you trim the fat – literally. I think one of the biggest problems with living a healthy lifestyle these days is that there are so many restrictions. For many of us, our lives revolve around food. We share our day around the dinner table, we dine out to celebrate
Discover Your Healthy Habits Blocker
Do you know what your Healthy Habits Blocker is? It’s that one “thing” that stops you from living a long-term, healthy lifestyle. There are three main “blockers” that could be holding you back from living the life you deserve. Healthy Habits Blocker Types #1: Yourself You keep telling yourself “this week” or “this month” is where
Berry Frozen Yogurt
WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE: Berry frozen yogurt is every bit as delectable as what you’d find in any ice cream or yogurt shop. Yes, you really can eat ice cream on the 17 Day Diet! Plus, it’s the perfect summer treat! BERRY FROZEN YOGURT NOTES: You can enjoy this on Cycles 1-4 of the
Get Support for Your Healthy Lifestyle
Did you know that it’s easier to stick with a weight loss plan when you have support and accountability? It’s true and research backs it up. Studies have shown that people who started on diet programs that have a social component were far more likely to keep their weight off than going it alone. There
Turn Errands Into Exercise
Yes, you really can turn errands into exercise! Everyone has a reason to avoid exercising. Maybe the weather puts a “rain delay” on our daily walk or run. That delay eventually becomes a “rain cancellation.” Perhaps the gym is closed. Or…you’re just too tired… Our subconscious mind is constantly at work, making excuses to talk
Boost Your Focus & Memory in One Night
There is one thing you probably do every night that shuts down your ability to focus and wreaks havoc on your memory. You ever read a fact that you already “know”, presented in a new light, and have your mind just completely blown? For instance, we all know Bill Gates is rich… something like 80 Billion
Journal Your Way to Healthy Habits
Journaling can make a BIG difference in helping you develop healthy habits. I share this advice all the time, because it works! If you’re wondering why the scale stopped moving or if you’ve found yourself struggling to develop and actually maintain healthier habits… Start Journaling. Journaling helps you identify patterns about your habits, your health, and
Summer Roasted Shrimp & Broccoli
WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE: This delicious Summer Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe is low carb and great for both lunch and dinner. It’s a super quick one-pot meal that takes just 12 minutes prep time! NOTES: You can enjoy this shrimp dish on Cycles 1-4 of the 17 Day Diet: Accelerate, Activate, Achieve and Arrive
Mood Hacking: Increase Your Focus and Get More Done
Ever play that old video game snake? It’s the one where you control a snake around your screen and make it eat dots or “eggs” without running into a wall. The game gets harder the longer you play because each time the snake eats an “egg” it gets a little longer. Eventually, the snake is
17 Ways to Maximize the Health Benefits of Fruits and Veggies
One of the biggest challenges in sticking with a diet and achieving the best results possible is that things can get redundant. The easiest and most effective “secret” to overcoming this is to load your diet with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. When you’re meal prepping, even if you’re doing a great job it
She inspired others & lost over 12 inches too!
The quarterly 17 Day Diet Challenges are the best and most fun way to reach your weight loss goals! It’s not just a diet, it’s a lifestyle. The challenge provides that extra layer of motivation and accountability you need in order to fully commit and stay inspired. Our 17 Day Diet Cycle Two Challenge helped over