You see...I am on this program called the 17 day diet. It's not actually a diet. It's more like a detox and an eating plan combined. But you can only eat certain foods...and chocolate definitely isn't one of them. There are three cycles. Each cycle consists of 17 days each.
During the first 17 days, or the first cycle, you must drink a hot cup of water with lemon juice every morning (AKA detox part). And the only foods you are allowed to eat are: fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry (including eggs and turkey bacon). I also must have two yogurts a day, as well as 3 glasses of green tea, and 2 nalgene size bottles of water.
This is really scientific if you think about it. I mean...it's flushing out your system. After this cycle you will no longer crave bad sugars and carbs. Lord knows this is what I need.
I am only on day two... so I am going through chocolate withdrawals at this point. But I am a Crowe so that means I have the willpower to make it through.
During the second cycle, you have another list of foods to add to what you are already eating. At this cycle you can eat whole grains and low fat dairy products. Such as: oatmeal, cheese, brown rice, etc. You can also start drinking alcohol in moderation during this cycle. And more good fats are also added. For example, avocado. Now your body is officially no longer craving bad carbs and completely enjoys these good carbs. Not only do you enjoy them, but the energy produced by these good carbs and fats are at their full potential. Meaning...you feel more energized than ever while still dropping pounds.
In the third cycle, your body is slowly introduced to most other foods (in moderation of course). By this point you should learn what foods make you feel energized and what foods do not. And by this pont you should have lost a bit of weight...meaning you won't want to go back to your old eating habits. I mean...why would you go back if you look hot and feel awesome?
You wouldn't. Duh.
So we've got the "fit, and ready" part down. But what about tall and tan?
Unfortunately, after almost two years of laying in the tanning bed I realized that being tan isn't worth risking my health...even if I do look supa sexy. Naturally, I have porcelain skin, and I don't keep a tan for long anyway. I was just wasting my money. Besides if I am trying so hard to be healthy on the inside...why would I risk my health on the outside?
I shouldn't. Duh.
The whole being tall thing...well I can't really fix that. That's what high heels are for I suppose.
So I'll just have to be Olivia Crowe--short, pale, fit, and ready. And I am more than Ok with that.
Oh...and my real prince charming will be too.
PS. I'll update you on my progress with this 17 day business. So far I am liking it...even if I do need a chocolate fix.
