[little jeremiah]

I agree. It was not a diet that could be sustained, and if people did sustain, it was so unbalanced it would lead to all manner of health problems.

The solution, which I am working on, is eating less, less fats and refined sugars, no artifical or pre-prepared foods, never any sodas and few if any desserts, and exercise more.

It also helps greatly to never eat at night (like after dark), and there are certain herbs which help with fat metabolism. And I DON'T mean Herbalife.

[mtbopfuyn]

The solution, which I am working on, is eating less, less fats and refined sugars, no artifical or pre-prepared foods, never any sodas and few if any desserts, and exercise more.

Hmm, sounds a lot like Atkins....

[muawiyah]

Now, that word "balanced" is loaded. Folks who live in the Arctic, for instance, find few carbs available unless they're shipped in. This has gone on for thousands of years up there. They survive on diets almost devoid of carbs.

SOme of us aren't made to eat bread, rice and potatoes.

[muawiyah]

BTW, the best way to avoid a large early morning sugar and insulin spike (while you are asleep) is to eat something like a chunk of cheese just before bed.