05-30-2004, 08:15 PM
Quote:I certainly have no expertise in the dietary field. Personally, I can't fathom the low carb diet. To me it just seems plain wrong. To me it seems to be saying "We know you are too lazy to get off your butt and exercise, ever again, so there is really no point in filling your tummy with carbs."
Well, here is my take. I am 51 years old, and still exercise, but the amount is greatly cut down due to two knee surgeries. The days of running marathons, and playing basketball all day are unfortunately way behind me. I tried cutting down on what I ate, to the point where it was ridiculous. However, most of what I ate was carbs, and I still gained weight.
I am now on the South Beach diet, which tries to keep your insulin levels low by restricting your "bad" carb intake. I now eat way more than I did before, and I still lose weight. I am sold on the concept.
LOL on " too lazy to get off your butt" wait until you put on 30 years and come back and say that. :P