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Originally posted by Fizzgig
Atkins isn't a fad diet.
It's a lifestyle change and it does work and it's not an easy change either to those of you who think it's an "easy fast weight loss solution" It's not, I've tried it and I know many many people who are successful with it, I wasn't because I can't afford it right now with a family of 6 - I'd go on it again if/when I could.
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I lost 40 pounds doing Atkins...the problem was I wasn't getting any real support from my family here.
And by that I mean I would tell them that they needed to get rid of the birthday cake after a birthday party...but they would leave it around for days on end.
Or they would buy a bunch of ice cream, come home from the grocery store with tons of cookies and candy the list goes on.
I don't have many addictions but I will be more than willing to admit sweets is one I do have....it's a real big issue with me.
I know I will probably get flamed and called weak etc...say what you will but it's a deep issue that I struggle with all the time.
I tried not to impose my new lifestyle on them, but they didn't respect me...I liken it to living with an alcoholic or drug addict and leaving booze and drugs around.
I went for 3 months without any processed sugars that I know of...and then I had a moment of weakness.and then that led to a 2nd and so on.
In the end it's my fault, but if I were to demand that that kind of stuff not be brought into my house I'm sure those posting here would tell me I'm trying to force my lifestyle on them.