On 5/1/2016 13:03 Dave Smith wrote:

> On 2016-01-04 20:25, Cheryl wrote:
>
>> That's pretty amazing. I'm trying to take a lesson from my brother and
>> sister in law for their recent diet changes. My brother is making great
>> progress by eliminating carbs, and I know everyone says that, and some
>> make it seem so easy but he's a success story so far. I've seen what he
>> eats and both of them have told me what they do to keep on this pace.
>> Their main protein when they have meat is white meat chicken. My brother
>> will cook about 6 boneless, skinless breasts at a time and freeze in
>> portions. They each take chicken and veggies for lunches, breakfast is
>> typically "muffins" made with egg beaters and various veggies cooked in
>> muffin tins, probably more like muffin shaped omelets. Even when they
>> dine out they don't order starchy sides or eat any bread that might come
>> with the meal. I just don't have the willpower to avoid the starches but
>> I'm trying to learn from them.
>>
>
> My wife eats a low carb diet and she sure doesn't starve. She eats
> generous servings of meat, eats bacon, eggs, full fat yogurt and lots of
> fruit and vegetables. She rarely eats bread or cereals, drinks wine and
> liquor, usually straight. She avoids soft drinks, juices and pastries.
> She maintains her weight between 135 and 140.

You don't have to be overweight to eat unhealthy food.

--
Bruce