I read this when it came out in March and I do believe that carbs are addicting BUT I am with TOm, I need some carbs or my body gets cranky and so do I !!

I do choose to limit my carbs to only things that are low glycemic, high fiber, fruit based or whole grain. Some examples would be oats (steel cut are my fav) quonioa, apples and berries but I tend to stay away from things like potatoes, pasta, rice, carrots and watermelon. I will also say that I am a dumper so if I ate potatoes in any type of quantity (I can taste something while cooking or have one bite) I will be ill in short order.. so I stay far and fast away but it is also a good way for me to stay closer to my goal weight.

I so wish I could shed the last 7 or 8 lbs but I am having issue with them... I can't complain cause I have come so far but I will keep trying.

Thanks for sharing..

Stella

I feel there is a big difference between "natural" carbohydrates (fruits & Vegetables) vs. "refined" carbs (sweets; breads/pasta, etc). Same as there is a difference between "natural" sugar (found in dairy; fruits, etc) and "refined" sugar (cakes, cookies, well you name it ).

My Nutritionists states we need a "little" carb, sugars, fats in our system, just make sure they are the "best choice".

If anyone wants to meet up in a central location, I'd be happy to drive us to the next dinner. The car ride is always fun, since we get to have a little more intimate conversation and it makes the trip go faster.

Anyone want to coordinate?! Answer here or PM me.

Linda

Any suggestion would be too late because TODAY IS THE DAY!! Congrats!! And Welcome to the Losers Bench in our Winners' Circle