Low Carb Fading

[Birddog]

I disagree but it was an interesting read.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6735133/

[Steve175]

Keeping this in mind:

"...Further, it said only one of four people surveyed was significantly cutting carbs and “virtually none” were reducing carbs as much as the diets recommended..."

it becomes obvious that it isn't the "low-carb" plan with the problem, but the "craze" led by the "easy-diet-bandwagon-crowd". They would have failed just as miserably on any "diet" they went on. So there was really no surprise to any of us who take this seriously. Most of the products they refer to are, at best, just occasional subtitutes for proper eating anyway.

Hopefully, the worthwhile products will survive the marketing melee...

[Ohio Kim]

I wouldn't be surprised if Low Carb has another "high" after the first of the year when everone is trying to find a diet that works to satisfy their New Years Resolution. As with anything else, I would guess that 50% are looking for a lifetime committment and the other half a quick-fix.

[EXLarge]

This is an interesting article. I recently worked with a small start up that was basing it's entire business plan on the Low Carb lifestyle. They were touting the fact that LC will be around for the next 3-5 years, and they were taking their time getting there. I would be interested to find out where they are now? I'm thankful I joined the team, even for a short time, because it introduced me to this WOE.

At the same time, this is the historical trend with any diet. Someone is going to come up with something new, or revive something from the past. People will jump on for a year or two and then give up. It's my suggestion to all of you that want to make a fortune. Keep up this WOL for about the next 10 years and become versed in the concept. Then publish a book about how you can loose weight by eating low carbs and lots of protein. It will be a best seller, because this stuff comes in waves. It's ironic. Seems like the nations top selling fast food restaraunts haven't had the cyclical effect that healthy eating does? I don't see anyone calling McDonalds a FAD. Could that possibly be an underlying cause of our nations obesity problem?

Sorry for the rambling, but this just brought a number of questions to mind. I can assure you this WOE is not a fad, nor is it a diet, it is simply a healthy way of eating. And as long as you have the will, it will work.

[runnr]

As with anything else, I would guess that 50% are looking for a lifetime committment and the other half a quick-fix

I hate to say this, but I think the percent looking for a lifetime commitment is much lower than that

[fitchic]

I don't see anyone calling McDonalds a FAD. Could that possibly be an underlying cause of our nations obesity problem?

I'm not too sure that i understand what you're saying here. McDonald's has been around for a long time, high fat/high calorie food has been around for longer and the obesity epidemic is a fairly new occurrance.

Can you explain your logic?

[Lisa N]

I wouldn't be surprised if Low Carb has another "high" after the first of the year when everone is trying to find a diet that works to satisfy their New Years Resolution. As with anything else, I would guess that 50% are looking for a lifetime committment and the other half a quick-fix.

I was thinking the same thing, Kim. It would be interesting to take a look at how many people begin a diet January 1 or 2 (any diet) as part of their New Year's resolution and how many are still with it in November of that year. I have a feeling that compared to other diet methods, the low carbers are sticking with it better than most. ;)
I remember reading something a while back about how the gyms are packed in January, but by March they are nearly empty again. Strange how I haven't seen any headlines proclaiming exercise to be a passing fad based on that.
"Quick Fix" mentality...you just gotta shake your head at it. ;)