I did every diet: Atkins. Cabbage-soup diet. Dean Ornish. But I couldn't live the rest of my life like a rabbit

I did every diet: Atkins. Cabbage-soup diet. Dean Ornish. But I couldn't live the rest of my life like a rabbit

Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas and presidential candidate, has been open about his struggles with weight loss and dieting throughout his life. In his book, "Quit Digging Your Grave with a Knife and Fork," Huckabee discusses his journey through various diets, including Atkins, the cabbage-soup diet, and the Dean Ornish diet. Despite trying all of these popular weight loss methods, Huckabee found that he couldn't sustain them long-term because they made him feel like he was living like a rabbit.

The Atkins diet, which focuses on high-protein, low-carb foods, may have helped Huckabee initially lose weight, but he likely found it difficult to stick to such a restrictive eating plan for the rest of his life. Similarly, the cabbage-soup diet, which involves consuming large amounts of cabbage soup for a week, is not a sustainable way to eat in the long term. And the Dean Ornish diet, which emphasizes low-fat, plant-based foods, may have been too restrictive for Huckabee to maintain over time.

Huckabee's struggle with dieting is a common one, as many people find it challenging to stick to strict eating plans for the rest of their lives. The key to successful weight loss and maintenance is finding a balanced, sustainable approach to eating that works for each individual. This may involve making small, gradual changes to one's diet and lifestyle, rather than following extreme diets that are difficult to maintain.