I did ask her why she had such strong feelings. She said she hated to see people "scammed" into unhealthy eating. I explained to her that I am eating a much more balanced diet and I am loosing weight for the first time in forever!

I also told her I wasn't advocating for atkins diet for our patient--Just suggesting a product that might help her and this started her rampage again!

I really can't explain her behavior. I don't agree with a vegetarian diet. (My own opinion--I just don't see how it can be completly healthy, unless you monitor yourself VERY carefully and take supplements) But, I would never feel like it was ok to body slam a vegetarian about her/his woe. I have run into a few more "anti-atkins" people and I guess I just don't understand why they think it is so ok to bash my woe.

Just a strange little episode!

Oh, and I did watch that Larry King live show and found it VERY interesting! Especially the marathon runner that was interviewed.