Zule and everyone else - thanks so much for all the good info. I lost all my weight doing Atkins and managed to maintain for over a year without any problems. All of a sudden around the holidays, I've gotten a little bored with it and gained about ten lbs. I started reading CAD and decided maybe I should try it to get rid of some of the cravings I have developed. I am a Carb Addict, for sure. The hardest part is going to be giving up the sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners. I chew an awful lot of sugar free gum and eat a good bit of sf chocolate and ice cream. Actually, my weight is still in the very acceptable range but I'm afraid I'll continue to gain.

I guess this has been discussed but wanted to ask. The new lowcarb yogurts are not acceptable for CM are they because of the artificial sweetener? Also, where does such things as Natural Peanut butter fit in (no sugar) only peanuts and salt. I have read CAD and the CAD 7-Day Plan. I guess I need to read the CALP as well.

Thanks for all your help.