[webstersII]

"Lucky you! I wish we were all so lucky. Atkins works for me a long with exercise. I am waiting for the moderation groupies to start preaching moderation to alcoholics."

Are you saying that people who overeat are actually ADDICTED to food? Addiction is a state comprised of a number of chemical and emotional factors. There is currently no objective evidence that overeating is an addiction, although it may be strongly influenced by emotional factors.

[CathyRyan]

Yes! I do believe that some people are addicted to carbs.

[libravoter]

Are you saying that people who overeat are actually ADDICTED to food?

But it is! Have you ever tried quitting food cold turkey? The withdrawal pain was so bad I always ended up needing to eat again. Every day! Sometimes three times a day!