I lose weight really well on VLC, but I gave it six months and had the worst hormonal problems you could imagine--horrible acne, horrible periods, and hair loss. I know other women do VLC with a lot of success, but I just don't think it's good for me. Every day I would wake up with 3 or 4 new cysts under the skin that would need some major self-surgery to get them out. My face was starting to look like a teenager-I still have scars. I'm trying to eat clean now, and I haven't had but a few tiny little zits since I started.

I do think that carbs IN EXCESS or out of proportion are the cause of all kinds of medical issues. But, for me, VLC was the cause of my medical issues. I'm trying to find a healthy balance. If it doesn't add nutritive value, I won't eat it. But I won't eat more than 100g. carbs/day because I don't want the triglycerides.