[CajunConservative]

****Thanks -- that makes sense. I've gotten to where I won't buy anything that has high fructose corn syrup in it or partially hydrogenated oils/fats.****

High fructose corn syrup and partially hydrogenated oils are evil. I don't eat them. I finally started losing weight when I went to a whole foods balanced diet. I keep the refined stuff to a bare minimum. I have lost over 100 pounds since December too. It's just plain common sense and portion control. Of course, eliminating any food that triggers cravings or negative side effects helps too.

Atkins was too low in carbs and too high in saturated fats for me and I felt horrible on it but what I'm doing is similar to South Beach although I do use real butter and regular plain yogurt, and cheeses. It's really the KISS diet.

[CDHart]

Keep up the good work! I also tried Atkins, and lost 6 pounds in a week, but was so touchy and irritable I was afraid I'd end up divorced! This glycemic method combined with common sense will work better, I hope.

Carolyn