Low Carb Low Sugar Diets Improve Health ...FACT or FICTION?

[Doug Varrieur]

Here's a readers story, I'll leave it up to you to decide     http://www.fattoskinny.com/low-carb-diet-healthy.htm

[mouseissue]

Golly Gosh Doug... I feel like a celebrity now!

I pray that my testimonial on fattoskinny.com and my doctor's change of mind about low carb eating saves someone else's life!
I KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT FTS SAVED MINE!!!  

God Bless You and FTS!!!

[umpa]

 

[snobles]

Definatly a FACT!! I am truely a believer in Fat To Skinny! It has totally changed my view on everything that I eat! It took a little bit  to get on track with it, because I was so acustom to the old habbits, I kept on falling off the wagon, so to speak, because my mind was wanting the old stuff, but when I would cave, the old stuff wouldn't taste the same! All I drink now is water! and much to my surprise, I don't miss the tea at all! I just kept on imagining all the sugar we were putting in our system, with just tea! I would use a cup of sugar and make 2 gallons of tea a day! Seriously! Something had to change!
Plus, since we've been eating in moderation, I am eating way less than before. I am still amazed at how less I am eating! I cannot believe how we ate when we used to go to Golden Corale, and just literally binge eat! and that's all it really was, to be honest. We got full a long time ago, and were just eating because it was there! Like you've said in your article, you have to be careful, because even the "good stuff" is bad for you. So you really have to read the labels and know what it says. Because the corpoations don't care about your health, all they care about is the dollar! It's up to each of us to make our own decisions and decide how we want to live. One way will slowly kill us, the other way, will only lengthen our lives and we will live healthier! and like Umpa said, we will have more energy than what we know what to do with! I know since i've been drinking water, I can hardly stand still! I am very proud to be apart of Fat To Skinny!!

[mouseissue]

... I am still amazed at how less I am eating! I cannot believe how we ate when we used to go to Golden Corale, and just literally binge eat! and that's all it really was, to be honest. We got full a long time ago, and were just eating because it was there!

... I know since i've been drinking water, I can hardly stand still! I am very proud to be apart of Fat To Skinny!!

Hi snobles!

Everybody likes to get something for nothing. It's human nature.

Buffet restaurants are designed to be feeding troughs and are a BIG draw for people who overeat.
Many folks who pay their ten bucks (or whatever) to sit at the troughs believe that if they eat FAR more than the perceived ten dollars worth of food... They got something for nothing!
And like you pointed out, the problem with this is obvious!
It's like a bunch of alcoholics going to bars during "Happy Hour"... Cheap (or free) booze!

Following the FTS rules and drinking LOTS of plain water will release those energy stores we've been packing around for years known as FAT.

Ain't it great to FEEL that energy rather than WEARing it?

[Rena]

I agree about overeating at buffets. However ... they're perfect for people on low-carb programs because it gives them the option to pick and choose what they know is best for them. I went to several buffets on my trip. At one, I picked a no sugar added berry crisp for dessert over the other goodies, which included soft-serve ice cream, apple crisp, brownies, chocolate mousse, etc. Granted, I knew the no sugar added berry crisp had some carbs, but it was still a better choice for me over the others. It's just knowing how much to eat is the tricky part, but fortunately the FTS lifestyle teaches that well.

[Doug Varrieur]

The key to the buffets is self control and the 15 minute rule. Umpa and I ate at an excellent Indian buffet yesterday for lunch, one plat average size and ate very slow. Didn't go back for seconds both of us were very satisfied with the serving. The food was great and extremely flavorful. You know how many restaurants have after dinner mints at the check out? This place had a bowl of fennel seeds and a little spoon, terrific way to finish the meal. 

[mouseissue]

I now realize I sounded like I was slamming buffet restaurants for everyone.
Allow me to try a different tact to express my thoughts on them more accurately...

Buffets are OK for those who've been living the FTS lifestyle for a while and know how to restrain themselves in the presence of high temptation.
The food is right there for the "grabbing".
This makes it much easier for the our "carb/food addict" impulses to get the better of us.

At traditional restaurants, we take our time ordering and think about what we will be eating (and what we'll avoid).
This added time (and distance from the food) gives even the newbie, ample time to "think twice" LONG before the food is in front of them.

So, if you feel you've developed your "FTS Muscles" to the point you can do well comfortably at a buffet, then, by all means, go and enjoy!
But, if you have ANY doubts, it's wiser to error on the side of safety!

[umpa]

Mouseissue your advice is always great.The best advice comes from personal experience

[mouseissue]

Mouseissue your advice is always great.The best advice comes from personal experience

Thanks Umpa!

Sometimes the written word can be easily misunderstood.

[Rena]

Oh, no ... I didn't take it as you slamming them at all. I just commented for "me" because it gave me more options. Afterall, how many bunless cheeseburgers can one eat without losing it?

But I totally agree that it's way too easy to go overboard. You should see people in Vegas. OMG! The Mirage is hilarious to visit because they serve huge crab legs. People walk to their tables with TWO plates just filled with crab legs. That doesn't include anything else they go back for. It's just crazy.

[umpa]

I am going to Vegas in august to celebrate my parents 50 th wedding anniversary.They are gonna get remarried by Elvis!

[Rena]

I am going to Vegas in august to celebrate my parents 50 th wedding anniversary.They are gonna get remarried by Elvis!

FUN!!!

When I was younger, way way back in the 70s, my mom would take me to the International Hilton to see Elvis in concert. Those shows are the best memories I have as a kid.

[umpa]

What is it with a man with a curled lip thats so sexy?? I grew up with his music too

[Doug Varrieur]

I love this John Hopkins study http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=2856.0