Another moment that I'm sure happens to everyone... I hope...

[wolfcaroling]

You know how sometimes, when you're feeling particularly greedy and ordering far more McDonalds than could possibly be categorized under the words "normal" or "appropriate", you pretend to be remembering an order made by a larger group of people so the spotty teenager behind the counter doesn't think you're a fat, greedy pig who represents all the

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Hannah

[anonymous]

Yeah, this is why I have kids. Because I can pretend I'm ordering that extra meat cookie for them and just be a horrible mother instead of a greedy bastard.

Or I do drive-thru in my minivan. As far as the specky teenager knows, I have hockey-playing quintuplets who need to be fed.

*warning: assvice ahead*

As for Atkins, your kidneys will thank you if you stick to a balanced diet that includes all the food groups. Any diet that is predicated on eliminating whole parts of the food pyramid is doomed to fail sooner or later. And complex carbohydrates - like those found in whole grain bread, for example - are key to preventing a whole range of illnesses, not the least of which is Type 2 diabetes.

Just ask my formerly white bread-addicted hubby.

*assvice ended*

Go easy on yourself, okay?

Re: Hannah

[wolfcaroling]

Atkins worked for me before. Normal "balanced" diets don't work for me, because I am pre-diabetic and whole grain breads etc are STILL too high carb for me. I've tried the low glycemic index thing. I still gain weight. If it is any kind of grain or sugar, I gain. People refuse to believe that my metabolism is that screwed up but believe me, it is, or I wouldn't still be overweight

Re: Hannah

[wolfcaroling]

...Er, that's carbs, not crabs. I am NOT addicted to shellfish/genital lice.

Re: Hannah

[ithinkitisayit]

Oh wow. I was about to comment on that, too. Tease you about which crabs you prefer ;)

[ithinkitisayit]

As the not!spotty kid behind the counter? I could care less what you order and how much, and wish you would just hurry the fuck up! I have to expedite food for all these other people & I'm in a hurry/I want to get back to washing the lobby's tables/I want to get back to stocking the lobby/I have nothing better to do, but I'm an impatient bitch.

And trust me ;) A lot of our customers order more food than is appropriate for one person. I've seen some parents that get a medium whopper jr. meal for their 8 year old (male) kid. I saw one parent that let their 10 yr. old have a BK Mocha Joe (Iced Coffee).

Trust, me we're not looking at what you're ordering. Unless you get a LARGE/Super-size everything and then a Diet Coke. Then we're going to make fun of you afterwards.

[wolfcaroling]

XD I do that, too. A lot of people just don't like the taste of the regular stuff.

[ithinkitisayit]

I understand. My coworkers don't, but I do. I have an aunt who doesn't have the regular soft drinks because they're too sugary.

[ithinkitisayit]

And if like my husband you are diabetic, you may be able to handle the burger as a treat once in a while, but full-sugar pop is like a freight train of sugar hitting your system. So while I used to laugh at the people who ordered a big pile of meat and then a diet pop, I don't anymore - because I do it too.

~ Hannah

[grinning_dagger]

I know everybody jumps on you for using Atkins, but I recall reading some sort of study asking which diet is the best(keep in mind I probably read this on MSN today so I don't know how far reaching or professional this "study" was) and basically the result was whichever works for the individual over the long term. So if it works, then it works. But I would argue that it may not be working for you in the long term because, as past experience shows, it restricts your carb intake SO much that your natural reaction is to rebel and binge on them. And while it is arguable about whether or not no carbs is healthy for you, the up and down yo-yoing is definitely not good for you. If you really do gain weight while on a moderate diet including whole grains, perhaps it is time to see a doctor to see if there is a medical problem that could be causing this to happen and maybe a better long term solution

[wolfcaroling]

Here I was hoping to amuse everyone with my saucy observances on human behaviour, and Atkins gets all the attention :-p

Thanks, Corinne. It's totally a body image thing. Benn has made me promise not to lose too much weight, because he actually prefers some booty. But on the other hand, I'm 165 pounds, which is almost 20 pounds heavier than I was on my wedding day. My shirts and pants don't fit any more. It's either lose weight, or get a whole new wardrobe.

And the sooner I lose weight, the sooner I can let myself have a baby!

[suminycricket]

I have an idea. Have the baby NOW, and then breastfeed the brat until you are skinny. It can become the new fad way of losing weight. What do you think?

Obviously (I hope!, but in case not I'll state it now) I'm being facetious. I'm getting pretty disgusted by how having babies seem to be the new hot accessory in Hollywood right now. Wait, I just realized it's going to sound like that is why I think you want a baby, and I definitely don't think that about you.

Anyway, as you know I don't agree with Atkins (I like FRUIT, and would have a hard time supporting a diet that restricts my intake of them, regardless of the number of carbs the fruit contains), but I've always supported reducing refined carbs and sugars from our diets. I know you're smart enough to make a choice that works for you, even if I wouldn't choose that option for myself. However you decide to lose your weight, good luck, and I look forward to seeing a happier, healthier you in a couple of months!

[wolfcaroling]

XD General consensus seems to be that breastfeeding will help you get back to pre-baby weight, but getting down to pre-pre baby weight is a pipe dream! :D

[bromache]

I have to agree with those who said that Atkins may be great for the short-term but is likely not a good (or healthy) long-term weight loss (or maintenance) solution. I also agree that consulting a nutritionist/dietitian could be very helpful in finding the RIGHT solution for your unique metabolism and blood sugar issues. Not even a doctor, but a diet expert.

Oh, and I agree that it's not easy, and gets a lot harder as you get older. I wish you lots of luck in finding what works for you and achieving your goal weight! (I have big plans for after this pregnancy, but we'll see... Two kids could complicate that.)

[wolfcaroling]

I'm not sure why people don't think Atkins is a good long term solution. Last time I lost weight from Atkins, I kept it off for a solid year. I only gained it back when I graduated, moved to Dartmouth with Jonathan and got depressed. Carbs are very much comfort food for me, plus his mother would bring over big boxes of Kraft Dinner for us to subsist on. I gained ten pounds in a matter of a couple of months

[bromache]

Well, quite frankly, if it works for the long-term: how come you gained weight again? Because you're constantly tempted to cheat? Do you think you can NOT cheat for the rest of your life? 'Cause that's what I meant by long-term, not a year or two.

"They" say the ONLY way to successfully maintain a healthy weight is to make lifestyle changes you can stick with. Can you stick with this? If so, then by all means, go for it! I just can't see how it's possible. But I, admittedly, have no willpower at all myself and need to find a solution, too.

Sincerely, if you can make this healthy in the maintenance stage (it seems pretty UNhealthy to me in the beginning stage, but perhaps I was only seeing all the bacon-gorging and not the good stuff), then I really hope you can make it work for you. Truly. You deserve more happiness, and we wanna see some baby pictures soon. :)

[wolfcaroling]

I gained weight because I started living off of the Kraft Dinner that Jonathan's mother supplied our apartment with in large quantities. Can you name me a diet that would have prevented that? I don't think any reliable diet involves eating nothing but KD, perogies, and McDonalds for months on end. My regaining my weight was my own fault, because I stopped eating healthy. Yes, I was depressed and I didn't do it purposefully, but if I had been eating according to weight watchers, I STILL would have gained the weight back once I tossed it out the window and went back to overeating. Like I said, before that I kept the weight off for a year no problem