[Revolting cat!]

Dude, I just got back after a month overseas where they fed me fat, fat and more fat. For breakfast, dinner and supper (I had to add lunch to that on my own.) Other than doing lots of walking I didn't exercises as much as do here in the States every day. I wasn't trying to lose weight and I didn't need to, but I came back 5 pounds lighter.

[SamAdams76]

Did you happen to be in a country near the Mediterranean? Reason I ask is because the Mediterranean Diet is one of the healthiest in the world. Lots of oils (especially olive oil), meats, fish, nuts, cheese, garlic, etc. Of course, they have lots of pasta and rice too which is supposedly bad for you. But they eat so much of the good stuff (and very little junk) that it is probably more than offset.

Once I get to my target rate, my diet will probably more closely resemble the Mediterranean diet than a low-carb one.