KISS is very similar to Neanderthin. The differences are negligible. Thanks for the links, Sam. It seems to me that successful LC depends on developing your own plan. Then again, who am I to talk about successful LC? That's a good joke! Also, thanks for the coments about the exercise. I didn't know that rigorous cardio workouts could trigger your body to go into starvation mode. I've seen references to the concept that really intense workouts are not such a good idea, but no explanation as to why. I seriously doubt that my problem is not eating enough. If anything, it's the opposite.

Linda, your post is a testimonial to the fact that it's never too late to care for yourself the way you deserve. Stick with it! I'm just going to keep trying and experimenting until I find a LC WOE that works for me. Good luck to you doing the same, and keep posting. Get the support you need from people that understand, people that are right where you are.