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Mister Coaster · 10-01-2005, 06:25 AM

10-1-2005, This is now 5 months of dieting and I'm at 234, down from my starting weight of about 310.

Now people who normally don't even talk to me are noticing how much weight I've lost. Here is a typical conversation...

Them: Wow, you've lost a lot of weight. So what are you doing, that 'low carb' thing?"
Me: No, I'm doing a low fat thing.
Them: But you still count carbs, right?
Me: No, I don't. In fact I eat a lot more carbs now, because they are low in fat.
Then: Well, you should still limit your carb intake, they're so bad for you.
Me: I've lost 76 lbs in 5 months, I think my diet is working for me.
Them: Wait, what are you doing, exactly?
Me: I attempt to explain it. At that point they tend to lose interest.

What is it with people thinking that this low carb trend (and it is a trend) is the best or only way to lose weight? I don't know how a diet that puts bacon and cheese on the 'good' list and puts fresh fruit and pasta on the 'bad' list can possibly work for anyone. I guess it does for some people, but I just can't get my head around it.

10-01-2005, 06:25 AM	#149 (permalink)
Mister Coaster Big & Brassy Location: The "Canyon"	10-1-2005, This is now 5 months of dieting and I'm at 234, down from my starting weight of about 310. Now people who normally don't even talk to me are noticing how much weight I've lost. Here is a typical conversation... Them: Wow, you've lost a lot of weight. So what are you doing, that 'low carb' thing?" Me: No, I'm doing a low fat thing. Them: But you still count carbs, right? Me: No, I don't. In fact I eat a lot more carbs now, because they are low in fat. Then: Well, you should still limit your carb intake, they're so bad for you. Me: I've lost 76 lbs in 5 months, I think my diet is working for me. Them: Wait, what are you doing, exactly? Me: I attempt to explain it. At that point they tend to lose interest. What is it with people thinking that this low carb trend (and it is a trend) is the best or only way to lose weight? I don't know how a diet that puts bacon and cheese on the 'good' list and puts fresh fruit and pasta on the 'bad' list can possibly work for anyone. I guess it does for some people, but I just can't get my head around it. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!