[QUOTE=Kristine]

That was the emotional side. There's a physical side, too. You have to be willing the give up the buzz effect of sugar, starch and gluten. I didn't feel withdrawals because I weaned myself down, plus I felt so awful, it was worth the effort to stick it out.

Kristine,
you are so right... I've just gotten my head wrapped around the fact that food does give me a buzz. It will be a work in progress