Mother is on a diet!

[Anonymous]

So, my Mum is on a diet. Good for her! But she is such a pain in the ass about it. First off she's doing a no carb diet. (Which in my opinion is bad for you.) So I'd be making a bagel and she says things like, "Oh I wish I could eat that...". I know I should be supporting her but still it's annoying. The thing I don't like about her dieting is, is that I don't think she'll take the time to research her foods. I made a chili and she wouldn't eat it because apparently beans are too high in carbs...but she doesn't seem to understand that they are a complex carb which are way better for you than simple carbs. They are also high in iron, protein, and fiber. But all she sees is how high in carbs they are.

Any suggestions I could give to her? I think all these fad diets are just stupid.

[DonMichelle]

The Atkins diet (the one your mum's on) is very effective for losing weight initially but it'll make her feel ill soon enough.

She'll be moody,

Tired,

Her breath will smell like a thousand arseholes because of her hunger,

Possible constipation,

Headaches and more

She needs to exercise and REDUCE the carbs. Tell her to buy some protien shakes, start having them with small meals, they'll help ALOT!

[Anonymous]

get her in to see a doctor.

carbs are what fuel your body- no carbs=no fuel, so the body burns up fat- sure. but it is unhealthy as hell. try to explain that to your mom.

and yes. fad diets are ridiculous.

[kheserthorpe]

I've had great success with no carb diets.

When she reintroduces carbs, she should start with legumes.