I tried the 17 day diet. After 17 days I threw the book in the garbage. I have since lost 35 lbs on weight watchers. Eat protein at every meal and load up up on fruits and veggies. For protein just take the skin off the jerk chicken. Fish is great just don't fry it. Bake it instead. Protein keeps you full. And like kaycee says Water Water Water. I also do soda water with just a splash of cranberry juice. Don't deny yourself the things you love or you with binge on them. Just eat a small portion when the craving hits and make sure there is no more in your house. I do still eat the "white" stuff just in smaller portions and not every day. Walk any chance you get. 15 minutes is better than not at all. Good luck with your weight loss. It is definitely a life style change.