The 14 Day Plan - 14 Day Whole Food Diet Plan: Whole Food Recipes To Increase Metabolism, Energy & Lose Weight (2016)

14 Day Whole Food Diet Plan: Whole Food Recipes To Increase Metabolism, Energy & Lose Weight (2016)

Chapter 3. The 14 Day Plan

Overview

Even though the original program is designed to be followed for a period of 30 days, you can start on this new path with a shorter version of the program. The 14 day plan is meant to help you change your eating habits, reacquainting your body with healthy eating habits. As you will see in the guide below, each day will bring something different and you might be tempted to quit. However, you have to constantly remind yourself why you have started down this road in the first place and don’t give up. In the end, you will see that it was all worth it.

The 14-day plan (guide)

Day 1Say hello to change

On the first day, you will probably be juggling with different types of emotions. On one hand, you will feel full of energy, knowing that a big change is on the way. On the other hand, you will fear that it will also be overwhelming. And, yes, you will spend a lot of hours wondering how you should live without your favorite foods. Start your adventure by embracing change and all the good things that come with it.

Day 2-3First aftereffects show up

These are the days in which you stand a high chance of experiencing headaches, all sorts of pains and aches, not to mention you will feel quite foggy. How can this happen, when you expected to feel great? Well, just think about the foods you have grown accustomed to eating. They were rich in sugar, carbs and offered virtually no nutrients. Basically, the intensity of your hangover is directly influenced by the quantity of“bad” food you consumed before starting the program. So, instead of concentrating on the ugly, relax and have a great day. Make sure that you stay hydrated and try to compensate through physical exercise. Just don’t give up.

Day 4-5Crankiness takes hold

Morning. Sun up on the sky. You no longer feel foggy and you have the sense that it is going to be a great day. Until you get out of bed. You suddenly feel cranky and understand that this feeling is going to become even more intense. Everyone seems annoying and even the slightest mistake can make you quite nasty. Don’t stress. It’s just your brain seeking demand for the rewards it has grown accustomed to. Without sugar and carbs, the brain doesn’t know how to function… yet. So, it makes you feel cranky, stressed and even anxious. Once again take things slow and make sure that you ask your loved ones to forgive you.

Day 6-7Time for a nap

During these two days, you will find yourself requiring more sleep than usual. No matter how hard you might try, you will see that you cannot function as well as you wanted. This is because your brain, as well as the rest of the body, has learned to rely on sugar to function. Without even knowing, you have trained your brain to receive a constant supply of sugar every few hours. Now, as you are about to change that, your brain (along with the rest of the body) goes through a period of readjustment. No worries, just make sure you provide your brain with the necessary rest. It will make the adaptation process easier to go through. And, good news, you are halfway through the program!

Day 8-9How can I have gained weight?

When someone tells you about a new diet program, the first thing that you think about is the actual weight loss. So, when you go up on the scale, you’d expect to show less, not more. Well, keep in mind that it is normal to gain a couple of pounds, as the body adjusts to the new diet. You no longer rely on poor nutrients and it is possible that, apart from the small weight gain, to suffer from other“adjustment” symptoms, such as bloating, diarrhea or constipation. No worries, as these will soon go away, as the inflammation at the level of the intestines disappears and the healing process begins. As soon as your body will start processing the new foods in an efficient manner, you will also start to lose weight.

Day 10-11Temptation & quitting

During these two days, the time will seem to pass slower. You might feel tempted to quit and return to your bad eating habits, now that the novelty of the diet program has disappeared. Even though you have managed to fit into the new routine, temptations seem to surround you more and more, making you feel both cranky and impatient. Well, grasshopper, patience is the key. Don’t give up and always think about the long-term benefits. If you want to be healthy and lose all that extra weight, say no to temptations and continue on this path.

Day 12-13Almost there

These are the days in which you will feel like you have reached the top of Mount Everest. You would have conquered your temptations and the majority of the negative symptoms are now gone. So, like most people, you might feel tempted to give yourself a present (especially since by now you are practically tormented by all the food dreams you’ve been having). Well, if you are a strong person, don’t celebrate just yet. Wait one or two more days and celebrate properly.

Day 14Finally here

The day you never thought would come is here. And now you have every reason to celebrate. You have managed to say goodbye to foods that are rich in sugar and carbs, providing you with no nutritional value. Instead, you have welcome healthy food choices in your life, managing to stay away from temptations. You did not quit and now all you have to do is continue on this path. Stay strong and remember that your health is the most important possession in your life.