This is good - because I'm *finally* noticing the same thing. I cut out dairy altogether a few weeks back, and have noticed that I'm intolerant to dairy products (haven't yet figured out if it's casein or lactose). I also read somewhere that sometimes when you're intolerant to a particular food - you crave it. That's what was happening with me - I couldn't control my portions very well when it came to things like cream, sour cream, creamy dressings and cheese.

That said, since dropping the dairy - I've been able to eat loads more vegetables and the weight loss finally started happening again. It took me awhile to wrap my brain around the idea that although there are carbs in vegetables - they really don't hinder weight loss at all. In fact, I've found the opposite.

And yet, if I weren't so 'crave-y' about dairy foods, I'm sure I would have found the same thing - that these foods might have helped me stick to plan because of how satisfying they are.

I do think you're right about the fact that my list is not just 'carb creep' but perhaps 'calorie creep' as well.

One of these days, I'll force myself to start utilizing the My P.L.A.N. feature here and see just what it is that is finally working. Where my carbs and calories are.

Thank you Kristine for explaining this 'mixing up of philosophies' - it makes a whole lot of sense.