Never Let Go: A Philosophy of Lifting, Living and Learning

by Dan John

If you want to try the diet, let me give you a little advice: Be proactive. Day minus one: Organize all the baggies. Take every pill, every fiber cap, every whatever and put them into plastic supplement baggies. One grocery bag will hang in your bedroom for morning supplements; one is divided into a work supplements and weekend supplements; and a third is nighty-night supplements. Don’t think at all once you start the diet. Bring a blender and protein shake containers to work. Buy two bags of milled flax seeds, one for home, one for work, or school or whereever. You’re going to go through a jar of natural peanut butter that month, one spoonful at a time. Buy a good one. Invest in some special bottles of water, too. Tap water is fine, but at night a glass of water with some lime or mint will give you a moment of formal relaxation. I know it sounds goofy, but it’ll make sense on day two. Finally, continue to join your family for meals. Cook the meals! Yes, the world needs martyrs, but not on this diet. Converse, enjoy, relax, entertain, and try to see the world through a new lens: You are in charge of your eating.