The right diet?

I've often wondered if my choice of "diet" is the right one. Simply based on the way I feel and the way I lose when I'm doing well, I think I've made the right choice. For me, low carb is the way to go - despite the fact I've struggled, I'm still a hundred pounds lighter than when I've started the journey.

There are all sorts of "easy diets" out there - all cabbage diets, all carrot diets, all meat diets, all Jesus diets etc.

Jesus diets? Well, at least diets based on the bible. Check this out...I think this stuff is perfect for a low carber when they have lost the weight and are ready to maintain. Although, since this guy jokes they have a version made with people poop I have my concerns. Maybe another brand of sprouted grain is in order... whatever - he misses the point, and I'll ignore his satire. Who gives a crap that "Food for Life" may be using the biblical reference to sell to Christians? Fact remains, the Ezekiel bread is packed with fiber and live grains and that's GOOD for ya! And no, Ezekiel 4:12 bread doesn't exist - buy the Ezekiel 4:9 bread.

"Hackers on Atkins"

I read a clever article discussing the Atkins approach and its draw to those who enjoy thinking out of the box. It's called Hackers on Atkins. I get a kick out of blowing peoples minds who aren't too informed about Atkins by telling them I lost over 100 lbs eating 2500 calories a day. They usually think I exercised a ton (I didn't) or ate low fat (I eat about 100 grams of fat a day). I did exercise, but not until I lost about 75 lbs. I was just too self conscious to go to a gym.

Reading the Hackers article reminded me of why I did Atkins in the first place - I was fat and pissed off at diet gurus like Susan Powter that encouraged eating a high volume of carbs. I got even fatter doing that!

Check out the article, its a good geek read.