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I love low carb eating. Last night's meal was a large chicken breast topped with mushrooms sauteed in butter and wine. We also had a delicious spinach salad (with real bacon bits and bleu cheese) and steamed broccoli. Dessert was a homemade cheesecake topped with blueberries and real whipped cream. Quite frankly, there are so many wonderful and satisfying things I can eat, I don't miss the 'bun and the fries'.

My husband and I are permanent converts to low carb eating. I lost 100 pounds and have kept it off for going on five years now. This was after nearly 20 years of failure on low fat diets. I have literally been given my health and my life back. And yes, my bloodwork and blood pressure have returned and STAYED at better than normal values. My migraines and acid reflux are gone, I have great energy and my moodiness is gone. Life is good.

I hope those of you reading this thread will keep an open mind concerning the benefits of reducing carbohydrates in the diet. You will continue to hear more about this. If you are interested in the science behind it, I recommend reading "Protein Power" or "The Protein Power Life Plan" by Dr. Michael and Dr. Mary Eades - a husband and wife physician team.

I notice that both camps support their arguments with convincing studies. I've tried both disciplines, though, so my opinion is based on personal experience more than anything else.

I followed a low fat diet for many years, perhaps 15 or so. This fall I switched to a low carb diet (Eades, more or less) that does not limit fat and the difference was shocking. Not only did I maintain my desired weight much more easily on low carb, I began to feel years younger. And after a year on low carb, my lab results were the best ever.

The main reason I'm motivated by the low carb diet is not the weight loss, it's the joy of feeling so good. Because of the stunning difference in the way I feel, I'm totally convinced that fat restriction is unhealthy. I didn't know how bad it was making me feel until I got off of it.

BTW, I believe many athletes do recognize the necessity of eating plenty of protein.

My migraines and acid reflux are gone

1/2 of my initial weight loss came back after 2 years, but even if it all came back I wouldn't switch back to the Food Pyramid diet, because of the constant heartburn!