Why do they keep saying it is not sustainable? Based on what-- their own experience? And if so, why did they fail? Did they go back to eating processed, prepackaged junk foods?
I myself will be the first to jump up and admit that is what happened to me. But I NEVER said this way of eating and living was not sustainable. I just started eating badly again, and why I cannot remember--maybe it was because the holidays rolled up and I thought what the heck--I'd just eat some Thanksgiving food and enjoy myself. That must have been it. Because I ate a little of this, a little of that, and then started binging on Little Debbies and whatnot. I'm pretty sure that is what happened, LOL. My own lack of discipline and willpower. But I did okay for about 5 years, only gained a little bit.
Then I had foot surgery, and had months of non-weight bearing recovery. Disabled (legally blind since birth and unable to ever drive), I don't have a career, so I sat around at mom's, so she could help take care of me, got bored, and ate and ate and ate. The pounds came on strong, and a lot-- well over 50! Dare I admit, that mean almost 85lbs I put on in the past 6 years or so.
But I would never say eating LC or Keto is not sustainable. IT IS! The ONLY thing it might be is more expensive. And that is a shame, that it costs MORE to eat healthy foods, than junk foods.
Which really sucks, right? Because the government, they want us to eat healthier. The finally revamped the stupid SAD food pyramid for a healthier plate edition. Still needs work, but it's better.
And the insurance companies.... don't they too want us to be eating healthier, to improve our lives, to cut back on THEIR costs?
This WOE IS sustainable. How many times have I read that our ancestors ate mostly meats and fats? And some veggies, little fruit... makes sense, right? Ok, so it was a long time ago, but still. It's not like they were sitting around eating Goldfish and Oreos and pasta!! They were eating what they killed, and what roots they could dig up.
This WOE costs more. But it's worth it. And Gray had the best quote up there! So true!!
I just don't get why people say it's not sustainable. It baffles me. Especially with all of the science behind it.
We need to keep on doing what we are doing. And if we fall off the wagon, like I did, it's not because this WOE isn't sustainable. It's due to other factors, like a lapse in discipline, or something else. WE know the truth. We have seen it in each other's before/after photos and stories. Don't let them get to you! Let's prove them wrong, AGAIN!
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