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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, the only thing that really works long-term are programs like Weight Watchers that don't restrict what type of food you can eat, but rather teach you about portion control and nutrition and permanently change your eating habits.  I doubt you'll have the same long-term success with a short-term diet fix like Atkins.  [/quote]

It has been my observation that a low carb/healthy fat diet improves my lab work like nobody's business.  I have never done Weight Watchers but I have done low calorie/portion controlled diets and those don't seem to have the same positive impact on my lab work.  Most of the folks that I see on WW have a fair amount of processed carbs in their diet.  They are more likely to be the ones eating lean pockets and snackwells and I am slowly but surely getting away from those types of food choices.  [/quote]

Let me tell you, having helped my DH successfully through WW that Snackwells and other diet foods are shit and are high in points.  People doing that on WW are never going to succeed.  It's all about whole grains, fresh produce, proteins, low-fat dairy and saving points for treats in moderation so you don't feel like you are deprived.  So basically, common sense.  If you take it to heart this way of eating becomes routine and improves weight control and overall health for the long term.  [/quote]

Yeah, but people don't flock to WW so that they can eat a South Beach diet.  People flock to WW because they can still eat pizza and pasta and snack cakes.

I'm not bashing WW - the point system helps people learn to control what they are eating.  And if they stick with it they will come to find out that protein & veggies will fill you up longer than fettucini and bread.[/quote]

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