17 ndaays journey inside my own metabolism

 After 17 days, that sense of having more control makes a lot of sense. Research shows it typically takes a few weeks for new eating patterns to start feeling more automatic and for cravings to diminish. You've essentially been training yourself to pause between the impulse and the action, which is a powerful skill.

What's been most surprising to you about this process? Have you noticed any patterns in when those demands from your "inner brain" are strongest, or what alternative choices have felt most satisfying when you override those initial impulses?

The fact that you're framing this as an adventure and maintaining that observational perspective probably helps a lot - it keeps you curious rather than fighting against yourself, which tends to be more sustainable long-term.