Low Carb Diva

May 4, 2011


Atkins Didn't Intend for People to Keep Carbs So Low

Yesterday I read an interesting comment on another low carb blog that got me thinking. The comment was "Atkins didn't intend for people to keep carbs low forever." While I am sure some would disagree with this statement. I wonder how many low carbers out there are so afraid of carbs in any shape and form that they keep their intake at 20 or under.

I have noticed that these same people who measure even the amount of lettuce they consume will occasionally binge and pig out on junk food and non low carb treats. I have a confession to make. I never weigh my lettuce. As a matter of fact my husband and I consume an entire head of romaine between the two of us for dinner and I do not even bat an eye.

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