today my doctor scolded me

[Avery]

As a lot of people have already said, there are so many misconceptions about this way of eating. Doctors, co-workers, family, etc have at one time or another been very upset with my decision to eat this way. However, once they understand the plan instead of assuming "eat two pounds of bacon per meal" they usually back down a little. I don't know your exact situation, but you know what is right for you. This is a healthy way to eat if you follow the plan. Honestly, you're doing an awesome job. You have a lot of support here.

Best of luck and hugs,
Avery

[love4scotland]

I have had people freak out and tell me how this is the most dangerous diet ever and I'm killing myself blah blah blah. I just look at them and smile and say thanks for letting me know but this is the first diet I have ever found that works, I feel satisfied AND I am healthier than I have ever been. The sterotype of a dozen eggs, a pound of bacon and a steak is what people who are uniformed and haven't read the book believe. Tell her that if she is truly interested she can read the book and then if she still has objections, you will take it into consideration. Those who are doing this the right way know that all we are doing is picking more healthy choices. Instead of starchy veggies, we have leafy ones or green beans or something healthy. Grilled chicken instead of breaded and fried etc. I am lucky that my parents are doing research and my step mother looks up recipes that I can have and the rest of the family enjoys them too. They see the changes and are proud.

Be proud of yourself. I am proud that you haven't quit. She doesn't know the details. Keep in mind that although she is a doctor; her specialty is not diet. If you feel good and healthy and you are seeing results then smile, nod and keep doing what you are doing. If you can, educate her. If your fiancee wants to quit; let him. You keep doing it and prove everyone wrong.


MJ

[shari_dawn]

next time someone asks you what diet your doing tell her your following a strict diabetes diet. Most of the time that shuts them up. The same doctor who told me to quit almost two years ago just told me to do it because he is on it himself. People who have diabetes eat this way and its considered healthy. Something about the Atkins Diet makes uneducated people very vocal.

[pinkbatel]

I read that ovarian cysts feed of sugar well more like, cancer cells feed of sugar, studies are starting to find the relationship between or health and our nutrition... So, I think that is something a lot of people can't say the last word about it... What I can asure you is that Atkins is a better way of eating if you are losing weight and feeling better... better than the way you were eating that make you gain weight... use the logic, that helps most of the times.

Im my personal case, I was suposed to have a ovary cyst and a uterin myoma, after 4 months in Atkins, I went to see the way this were reacting to my new way of eating and the doctor try to find them for about half an hour, and there was no cyst or myoma, they were gone. So, I guess things are diferent for everyone? you were told it was a bad diet for you... for me has been the best. See the facts, your personal facts, you decide.

Rosa

[quilprincess]

thank you all for the continuing overwhelming support! i have continued to do atkins (fiance has too!!!) and actually when i saw the same doctor for a followup ultrasound she asked me if i still was doing the low carb diet and i told her yes, and that i am consuming more water and protein and vegetables than ever before, and i enjoy getting the proper dairy requirements from cheese, and how much healthier i have felt and the energy i have from no longer consuming sugar! and when i stepped on the scale and shown her the weight i lost since i was last in the office it felt so great to rub it in her face! (well, i didnt rub it in her face, but she did take notice). Then she offered to have me consult with a nutristionist since diets arent her area of expertise (LOL i think she had a foot-in-mouth moment) and i politely declined.

i guess at the time when i originally posted i felt so defeated, thinking i was doing everything right and it was scary to have a doctor from such a respected hospital and brand to try to talk me out of it. lucky for me, i have some strong willpower! and just being able to go back and see her reaction that time just gave me such a confidence boost. now that i am off all the medication i was on to treat my cysts i am back to loosing my 1 lb a day and feeling great!

and again i wanted to thank all of you that have posted replies, you all are so wonderful and words cant describe how great it is to see that email in your inbox and another person with something positive and uplifting to say! i appreciate all of your support!