success62's Journal, 21 Jun 16

What I'm going to say is controversial to some, but I will say first I did lowcarb with some success for over a year - I started at 99kg - but eventually moved on to strictly counting and enjoying all foods in moderation for the past year. (I will also say that I understand everyone's health and needs are a bit different, and that I don't take carbs lightly (my father is diabetic, and eating too many of those, with not enough of anything ELSE did not help with his health one bit; he ignored all the warning signs for too long). So with that said - I'll still offer this alternative thought...if you need to lose, and you want to lose, then (at least at first) the best diet is the one you can embrace, and stick to, long enough to see results and stay motivated - THEN you can refine, retune, perfect, tweak. Because honestly, if you dread the idea of restricting an entire macronutrient (some do, some don't), that can lay a path for a lifetime of feeling denied something, or coveting it, or feeling guilty for eating it - and none of that is good, or healthy, in terms of a relationship with food. I can speak only from my own experience, of course, and while I read as much as I can, and consider opposing views, I also consider what actually WORKS - what feels comfortable enough that I can say "yes, I can keep this up for a lifetime". If insulin is a concern for you, of course it is another layer of complexity. But if it isn't an immediate worry, then the single most important change you can make is the one you can stay the course with. I do understand that sometimes it can be easier to cut those more tempting carbs out rather than "cut them down", I had genuine problems overeating pasta, once upon a time. All I'm saying is - perhaps this isn't the only way. I hope you'll stay strong and stick with it. I have been there, I honestly have. And I know you can do this.  

Thank you so much for taking the time to write what you have, and yes it completely makes sense. I have been a yo-yo dieter all my adult life - I have been slim and I have been fat, I have used calorie control to lose weight, I have joined clubs for support and enjoyed the feeling of success when reaching my goal weight. Unfortunately, my basic greedy nature takes over then and I slip back to my old overeating ways - I just enjoy food, cooking, socialising and don't have the proper 'off' button that slim people seem to have. Moderation in all things is a great way of living if you can always stick to it - I have a thousand excuses for my weight, but basically I'm just greedy and lazy! I keep trying to improve my self - it's never too late until they're screwing the lid of your box down! Thanks again for your interest and all the best. 

You're very welcome. It sounds like you have a good eye on some of the challenges. That "off" button - I used to not have one, and I still have to be careful with certain foods, (or moods, or as you say, socialising), even now. What lowcarb did do was help me realise how careful I needed to be with pizza and pasta (some people have a sweet tooth, I apparently have an "al dente" tooth!) However - on the other thing you listed - cooking can be an asset! I too love to cook, and in an internet age, there are so many good sites, tips, tools, and recipes that can help you come up with alternatives for old favourites! I wish you the best of luck and hope it all works out for you in any case. 

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