[cammie]

So, in a nutshell, working out hard and eating less calories (esp in the form of processed foods) works. No matter what the plan is called...

[jla]

To 13 - Yes, but types of food and when they are consumed is important.

Aside: Irrelevant, but how does Giada De Laurentiis eat all that Italian food and maintain a perfect figure? She is also one very pretty lady.