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Well, I have never had a serious weight problem, at 5'9", I weigh about 155-158, though I could probably lose 5.

I did the lo fat thing for a while, maybe I was overdoing it, because when I put fat back in my diet, I felt 7 years younger. Cutting out sugar and starch has made me calmer. Also, while on the low fat regime, I ran 3 miles every morning before breakfast. I think that was necessary to counteract the excessive starch I was likely eating.

I notice that cutting back on sweets has given me a tremendous enjoyment of fruit.

However, I suppose some starch is good, likely avoiding the refined varieties and the obvious things, like sodas and sweets that contain the refined starch, would help, along with exercise, as you say.

I do feel sometimes, however, that starches are appetite stimulators.

Pure sugar is an appetite stimulator....There was a study showing those who drank sweetened beverages consumed MORE calories in a day than those who drank sugar free drinks(beyond the additional calories of the drinks) ....

I think the 'stimulation' of the starch may be the lack of fiber and fat present. So satiety doesn't kick in.

IOW, saltine crackers,
vs
Triscuts and Cheese.

More fiber, with some fat and protein.