The word “Diet” as a verb is defined as: “Restricting oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food in order to lose weight.” We understand this right? But what isn’t fully understood is what is the right “diet” to follow. Well, first of all, everyone is different and what works for one person might not work for someone else. Trying new diets can be overwhelming and then you might just end up giving up. The truly best diet out there is eating a healthy, well balanced diet of the following:
PLENTY of veggies – eat tons of green, red, orange, yellow, purple and white veggies. Variety is key!
Lean proteins/meats – if you’re a vegetarian you should eat plenty of beans, tofu, tempeh or other veg protein options.
Fruit – Try a variety of fruits for the best health. There are so many [...]
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, or Glass Mug 
or an Ice and Fruit Pitcher
if you want to make a large amount; press and twist with muddler or handle of wooden spoon to bruise leaves and release [...]
group. Last month we did the plank challenge - and I kept planks in this month because a few people loved them. I started out slightly simple for beginners – but if you’d like to up the time on some of these – go for it! Remember: It doesn’t matter if you start at the beginning of the month or not, just start! This calendar is used as a guide [...]
1. Walking: The number one used low-impact exercise. It requires basically no equipment except shoes, of course. You can walk in your neighborhood, [...]
These are absolutely one of my favorite foods to eat! So fresh and tasty! And so versatile. You can seriously add anything you want in them. Make them vegan/vegetarian or add some meat if you’d like. You could even go fruity with them if you wanted! I’ve made them a couple times for family functions and people flock to these. People of all ages love them, kiddo’s do too – probably because they are fun little rolled up treats! Might be a good way to get your kids to eat their veggies!
First you’re going to want to decide what you want to fill these beauties up with. Veggies are great! Any kind really: sprouts, spinach, shredded carrots, shredded cucumber, avocado, mushrooms, cilantro, bell pepper, lettuce, fresh basil, [...]
Have you ever used a fitness ball? A Fitness Ball 
is a large ball – about 14-32 inches in diameter (the size you should get depends on your height – the taller you are, the bigger the ball) filled with air and generally used for physical therapy, exercise and athletic training. It’s also known as: stability ball, exercise ball, body ball, Swiss ball, Balance Ball 
for added benefits. This recipe makes about 26 servings (1/4 cup). I like to eat it with soy yogurt and fruit or with almond milk. But I am sure it would be great with cow’s milk or any yogurt as well! It’s low calorie and low fat! Enjoy for breakfast or as a snack! Share with us how you like to eat your granola.
Looking for low carb & low calorie snacks? Well, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve gathered a nice list of ideas for you. Many people who are on the 17 Day Diet talk to me daily through our support chat (available when you buy the app for iPhone or Android phones), and a common question is: “In the evening I get the urge to snack and I need snack ideas, can you help me?” So, here it is! Healthy snack ideas. If you’re not on the 17 Day Diet, don’t worry, this list is for anyone looking to make healthy choices.
