Have I learned anything yet?

[ladyhairg]

When I started Atkins the first time (oh-so-long-ago), it just seemd so wrong and wicked to be eating things I hadn't had in years: butter, black olives, cream cheese, whole eggs . . . I just giggled as I ate all of the things that a lifetime of dieting had told me I couldn't have.

When I failed, it wasn't because Atkins didn't work. But over the last couple of years, I have tried Atkins again multiple times, and I've read the Dr. Phil diet book, the Syndrome X diet book, etc. I tried Weight Watchers again . . . and I learned that I now feel horrifically guilty at the thought of eating bread or a baked potato. Those other diets just seem so WRONG from a nutritional standpoint.

So even though I'm not doing very well on Atkins right now, I guess I should take comfort in the fact that I've actually learned something. I now know what's the best way to eat. It's just a matter of following through with it.

So does that mean I've won half the battle?

[cleochatra]

Re: Have I learned anything yet?

Read Dr Phil for his wisdom and not his diet. His diet is the same thing John and Jane Rootbeergut eat on any other diet. And it helps to perpetuate a fat and hungry nation. Still, hiw wisdom regarding eating properly and not caving to emotions is a boon! I highly recommend the read for the wisdom and not the diet. Hang in there! You're making progress!

[2big4mysize]

Re: Have I learned anything yet?

applying your knowledge is always the hardest part about learning a lesson.