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Help me explain to my family...
Okay, for the most part my family has been really great in supporting this way of life. The only thing they are on my case about is the amount of fat I eat. Now, I know I need to eat the fat, but they (especially my mom) keep telling me to eat "healthy" and cut out the fat too! I already watch calorie intake and stay around 1000 calories per day. Then, the only carbs I have are my 3 cup veggies on extended induction. I don't know what I could eat, aside from 3 cups of veggies, in a day when I would cut the fat too!
And I thought, correct me if I'm wrong, that eating the fat on Atkins did serve a purpose. I don't over eat on the fatty stuff, but I do have bacon or sausage w/ eggs and I do eat all the cheese I am allowed. (I love it and have been known to occasionally eat mor than the 4oz allowed
But not too much more, I promise!
) I do have the book but if someone can help me get these people to understand, I would greatly appreciate it.
And I thought, correct me if I'm wrong, that eating the fat on Atkins did serve a purpose. I don't over eat on the fatty stuff, but I do have bacon or sausage w/ eggs and I do eat all the cheese I am allowed. (I love it and have been known to occasionally eat mor than the 4oz allowed But not too much more, I promise! ) I do have the book but if someone can help me get these people to understand, I would greatly appreciate it.
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Amuse yourself with this - get them to try and explain exactly WHY they think you shout eat less fat. Ask them whether they think you are gaining weight, or if your blood test results are worse now than before you started this WOE. Ask them if they think you look less heathy or your waistline growing. Direct them to websites that explain about the fact that your body makes cholesterol, and if you like, get into a heavy discussion about HDL, LDL, trans fats, the various types of lipids and their saturations. Chances are, they eat a fair amount of high-cholesterol foods, some margarines, and many store-bought baked goods like cookies, crackers, and snack cakes which are much worse for you than your fat-burning dietary allowances, and they will shut up! 
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