I more or less follow Atkins. I've lost about 45 lbs (mostly in the first 6 months of last year, then I relaxed and have increased the carbs some and stopped losing) I have more weight to lose and need to get more rigorous about it and even add in exercise. I don't really crave sweets, but darn-it-all when someone brings in a box of warm Krispy Kremes to work I hear the donut siren song and cant resist:)