Soooo frustrated!

[Ragtime Gal]

I just talked to a dietician who kept insisting that Atkins is dangerous for diabetics because "you need fiber to bind with the sugar to get it out of your body".

What is wrong with these people? Atkins is the only WOE where my son has finally lost weight! When I told her that, she said I was "too focused on the cosmetic aspects"...DUH...like weight loss?

Thanks for letting me vent!

Sharon

[kylie]

Re: Soooo frustrated!

OMG! Did you tell her he's getting MORE fiber and LESS sugar this way than kids on the "Typical American DIET" Unbelievable. I think I'd be tempted to hand her a printout of his daily intake of fiber! LOL! Sorry you had to listen to that.

[Scooterjam]

Re: Soooo frustrated!

Sometimes people can be so.................unpeople like!! Haha....sorry you had to go through that, stick to what you know, my neighbor accross the street is a nutrionist....she saw that I lost weight and said, how are you doing it? I told her 'Atkins'. Oh my god, was I ever sorry I opened that can of worms, she proceeded to tell me blah, blah, blah bad, blah blah no variety, blah blah blah hard on your body, I sat there and listened to the 10 minute ramblings...then said, well, you can't tell me it would be healthier with those 65 pounds back on....I taken it off, I've kept it off. End of story.

Oh yes. I love your avatar. Go Bugs Bunny!! Woo Hoo hahah

You do what you already know is good in your heart for you son. These kids these days are eating so terribly it's not funny. I wouldn't want to be a kid in this day and age for sure!

[jade7600]

Re: Soooo frustrated!

I guess my question is if this diet is so unhealthy and bad for you, how did the indians survive.. Most of their diet was meat, plant and few berries for sweetener??? And the berries were seasonal or dried..

We weren't built to eat the things that are so easy to get..

[theredhead]

Re: Soooo frustrated!

Stick to your guns and don't let the ignorance of people who don't know what they're talking about get to you. Arm yourself with factual information gleaned from the many great books out there, such as Dr. Atkins' Diabetes Revolution, Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution, Dr. Eades' Protein Power Lifespan, etc. When you understand WHY this WOE is so good, you'll have no trouble fending off criticism. Good luck!

[Angel_Eyes18]

Re: Soooo frustrated!

I am a first hand believer on gut instincts. If you believe that your son and yourself are doing the 'RIGHT' thing for your health. Then you are. I agree with Kylie. Less sugar, more fiber.

I think that they forgot the fast rate of American teenage obesity. For the love of pete!

Anyways yes yes stick to what you believe!

[Coop2004]

Re: Soooo frustrated!

I just talked to a dietician who kept insisting that Atkins is dangerous for diabetics because "you need fiber to bind with the sugar to get it out of your body".

What is wrong with these people? Atkins is the only WOE where my son has finally lost weight! When I told her that, she said I was "too focused on the cosmetic aspects"...DUH...like weight loss?

Thanks for letting me vent!

Sharon

Hi Sharon,

Yes, it is incredible that people (especially those in the health profession) just don't get it!! Here, people are losing weight and they question it??

And being focused on the cosmetic aspect??

Vent away!!

[Coop2004]

Re: Soooo frustrated!

Hi Sharon,

How is everything going?

[JClark]

Re: Soooo frustrated!

Silly doctor.

He needs to really begin learning...and saving lives!