Not going to talk you out of it, since sometimes a radical jump start makes sense. My husband attempted a supplement regime and failed, because he's really not good at managing his schedule in that way. But that is not you.
We did do the "Whole 30" for a month, which I thought was reasonably successful, it's very paleo but not vegan, so maybe something to look at after this jump start? It's basically eating only meats, veggies and fruits - basically everything else is on the NO list.
I'm not a nutritionist or a dietician, as well as your body, your choice.
That being said, tbh, I'm not sure how "really focusing on food" will help with you being accountable. Is the planned diet focusing on what you are eating the timing there of and how much? Or are you just competitive and can't back down from a challenge (ala calling Marty McFly yellow)?
As it sounds like it will be limited to certain foods and timing of eating, without counting calories. But, I as a reader, have no real idea where you go off the rails, such as: do you not like counting calories and using myfitnesspal? Do you need "cheat" days or foods? Do you use "being social" as an excuse to eat non-diet friendly foods? Do you have inflammation issues (which in turn, can be food, hormone, med, sleep, and stress related)? Etc.
Basically, what makes you think that this time/diet will be different? Other than making a change and hoping that it works?
I approve of jumping onto structured trains of motivation that look like crazy fad insanity to the outside world! Whole30 kicked my alcohol habit, and I needed the whole train of rah-rah crazy to get it done. Just saying to myself, "I am now going to drink less wine" put my entire mental focus on AUGH THE WINE. Jumping into a vibrant, rainbow-colored stream of Instagram photos that filled that space with To Do items and healthy distraction totally did the trick.
(And obviously, going off sugar with the wolf pregnancy changed my life.)
Also, after your 21 days, I think this freezer-and-crockpot meal plan is absolutely made for you!
Thank you! And thanks for the message to go check my spam. Not sure why it didn't just go to the anonymous filter, which I see and post easily. Maybe because of the words "fad diet". :-)
I'd be glad to try to talk you out of this, but I don't argue with anybody's Real DoctorTM. Anyway, you already know very well why it's stupid; you don't need anyone to tell you.
FWIW, I don't think he's a Real Doctor. I think he's a PA who minored in nutrition or something. He's possibly still in his twenties, so full of Dunning Kruger, it's sort of cute.
I like the idea of a massive disruption, though. I'm about to empty nest, and at the same time my husband is leaving for a long training, so I'm on my own for a bit with time to spare.
LOL, okay then; I will go ahead and argue with him. First of all, that whole 'detox' notion was debunked by science a long time ago, and spending money on a bunch of extra supplements is not going to do you any good. Second, rapid weight loss will inevitably lead to rebound weight gain, and the weight will be harder to take off next time. Our species is quite well-adapted to cope with periodic famine; lose more than about a pound a week, and your metabolism will respond by storing every calorie it can as fat. This means that at the end of your three-week mini-famine, when you're sick of the tedious rigamarole and ready to eat normally again, your body will both crave more food, and burn less fat. Ergo: by the holidays you'll probably weigh more than you do now, and next year's diet will be both harder and less efficacious
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I think a 21-day anything won't kill you and could help the motivation to continue beyond the 3 weeks, so you should do whatever you feel like doing.
But I always have to point out when people go no carbs is that carbs are literally the fuel to your brain, your energy and life. We in America overemphasize the role of protein in our diets and avoiding carbs will not create a happy body. Okay, /soapbox.
Oh and I tried to google "inflammatory carbs" because I don't know wtf that means, and mostly I got the same general bs about the lack of necessity of carbs in our diets and low-glycemic vs high-glycemic foods *massive roll eyes*
Good news is that fruits and fiber-rich foods have plenty of carbs. Wheat and potatoes (other than sweet) are often inflammatory, not because they're carbs, but because they're just foods people can frequently have sensitivities to.
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We did do the "Whole 30" for a month, which I thought was reasonably successful, it's very paleo but not vegan, so maybe something to look at after this jump start? It's basically eating only meats, veggies and fruits - basically everything else is on the NO list.
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That being said, tbh, I'm not sure how "really focusing on food" will help with you being accountable. Is the planned diet focusing on what you are eating the timing there of and how much? Or are you just competitive and can't back down from a challenge (ala calling Marty McFly yellow)?
As it sounds like it will be limited to certain foods and timing of eating, without counting calories. But, I as a reader, have no real idea where you go off the rails, such as: do you not like counting calories and using myfitnesspal? Do you need "cheat" days or foods? Do you use "being social" as an excuse to eat non-diet friendly foods? Do you have inflammation issues (which in turn, can be food, hormone, med, sleep, and stress related)? Etc.
Basically, what makes you think that this time/diet will be different? Other than making a change and hoping that it works?
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How do you know you're lactose intolerant?
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Let's just say that my gut never recovered from the colonoscopy I got when I turned 50. I think I killed my biome.
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(And obviously, going off sugar with the wolf pregnancy changed my life.)
Also, after your 21 days, I think this freezer-and-crockpot meal plan is absolutely made for you!
http://newleafwellness.biz/2017/03/21/the-ultimate-whole30-slow-cooker-freezer-meal-plan/
-Katie
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I like the idea of a massive disruption, though. I'm about to empty nest, and at the same time my husband is leaving for a long training, so I'm on my own for a bit with time to spare.
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But I always have to point out when people go no carbs is that carbs are literally the fuel to your brain, your energy and life. We in America overemphasize the role of protein in our diets and avoiding carbs will not create a happy body. Okay, /soapbox.
Good luck with whatever you choose!
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Good news is that fruits and fiber-rich foods have plenty of carbs. Wheat and potatoes (other than sweet) are often inflammatory, not because they're carbs, but because they're just foods people can frequently have sensitivities to.
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