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**Susanleech** · 01-16-2010, 07:22 PM

ChaCha,

Comments like your Mom makes are probably a "defense" mechanism ("She tells me that I'll never get the weight off--"Just look at me") By saying this she is blaming it on genetics or metabolism, not on the choices she makes. Pulling YOU into this validates this denial.

I think when you eat with her, you can say, "Mom, just fix enough for you...I'll bring my low-carb over so you don't have to fuss. It's your company I want."

Atkins is not everyone's cup of tea. My daughter was miserable when she tried it as the food choices were not to her liking. She, instead, went the heavy exercise route (personal trainer at the gym) with more a WW diet. It works for her. Maybe your success will encourage her to take her WW more seriously.

Hope for the best...

Toni

01-16-2010, 07:22 PM	#5
Susanleech Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 451 Senior Member	ChaCha, Comments like your Mom makes are probably a "defense" mechanism ("She tells me that I'll never get the weight off--"Just look at me") By saying this she is blaming it on genetics or metabolism, not on the choices she makes. Pulling YOU into this validates this denial. I think when you eat with her, you can say, "Mom, just fix enough for you...I'll bring my low-carb over so you don't have to fuss. It's your company I want." Atkins is not everyone's cup of tea. My daughter was miserable when she tried it as the food choices were not to her liking. She, instead, went the heavy exercise route (personal trainer at the gym) with more a WW diet. It works for her. Maybe your success will encourage her to take her WW more seriously. Hope for the best... Toni
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