question re dieting

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Hi,

I've been faithfully lurking and appreciating all the information on this

list,

as well as tons of support and understanding.

I am 66 years old which is beyond the age that mostsurgeons prefer. I am

NOT resigned to living the rest of my life as MO,(BMI is now up to 46)

but have a question. (I think I may have one more diet attempt in me,

before I start the surgery quest.) I have been dieting since I was 12 years

old, but have had NO success with diet efforts for the past 25 years when

I have really been obese. Many refer to dieting and gaining back, but

I have never lost.

I have a new physician who thinks I have screwed up my metabolism, etc

through the WRONG approaches to dieting - mainly low fat, low calorie,

fasting,

meal replacement formulas, etc. Now I am insulin resistant (Syndrome X) and

she wants me to try - yeah,you guessed it - high protein, moderate fat, and

restricted carbs.

I have begun an exercise program - 3 times a week at the gym with a

trainer -

and learning to eat healthy instead of " dieting " . Any comments?

Maggilu