Perspectives

Initially the title of this article may seem as if it runs contrary to your common sense. After all, we all hate to struggle. Dealing with difficulties in life can be scary, frustrating and exhausting. No one looks forward to going through one of life's rough patches, but we should. I haven't mastered this yet, but I'm certainly trying. I'm trying to embrace the challenges I face in my life rather than curse them. The reason for this is simple.

"No steam or gas ever drives anything until it is confined. No Niagara is ever turned into light and power until it is tunneled. No life ever grows until it is focused, dedicated and disciplined."- Harry Emerson Fosdick (1878-1969, American minister)

One of the first questions I'm always asked is if I ever cheat on my low carb lifestyle maintenance diet, when, and how often. People are curious about what kind of dedicated discipline it takes to maintain my weight loss for so long - and because lately I've even shaved off a few more pounds.

How you think about it does make a difference. In this video, Goddess speaks out on why "Diet" is indeed a 4-letter word!

There is a story about two cows who decided to try the delicious new grass at the edge of the field. They nibbled here and they nibbled there. They reached their big beautiful cow necks under the fence until they had nibbled all the new grass away. 

It's not a desitination, but a process. All about the journey, as I'm fond of saying. Keep your attitude in check, and the rest falls into place, Sparky. Here's my "Top 10" to keep you grounded.

1. There is NO failure. To “fail” is to quit. As long as you’re moving, you are a success. Former attempts at weight loss? That was just practice! You’re a masterpiece in progress.

Suspect you may be a hardcore low-carber? Worried because your friends have started calling you, "Dr. Atkins, Jr."? Compare your story to these symptoms to see if it's hopeless or not!

That’s right, you too might be a hardcore low-carber if…