What a great post, Steelslady! Full of lots of good info regarding how to make the plan work for you. I think most folk have to tweak the plan according to their personal food preferences, and how they feel throughout the day. Thanks for your input. It's very encouraging to someone like me who has been a chronic 'dieter' for nearly 50 years (yikes! That makes me sound as if I'm ancient! But I began the diet/binge thing before I was even a teen). I'm very sensitive to carbs, as well as wheat, so it's a constant struggle.