CRICKET - I think having a protein shake before bed should be A-OK, as long as it is not TOO much protein with no fat! In the book, Keifer notes: "Eating high levels of protein without enough fat or carbohydrates actually
accelerates the rate of muscle loss."

I wouldn't want THAT to happen!

JEAN - I, too, read that. In a couple places. He mentioned that men may be able to get away with eating a ton of junk, but that may not work well with most women. I agree. I am not a body builder, or even an exerciser. I don't want to pack on tons of sugar and fat in the form of donuts or pizza for the sake of pigging out on my carb night. I plan on eating something low fat initially to get the first insulin release, then eating a "normal" dinner with carbs included, then a carby snack before bed. That is my plan. I will ere on the side of caution - especially since I am diabetic. A donut splurge does not sit well on my mind...