Thank you so much for your reply! Yes, I am still around. I reached my goal weight a couple of months ago and have kept the weight off, so I'm very pleased. Now I'm working on exercising regularly, as well as maintaining a healthy diet. For me, it's harder to eat in a healthy way when I'm at a decent weight, so that's a challenge.

I think we all have to do what works best for us individually. If the plan your dietitian prescribed for you is working, more power to you! Since this is a low-carb, sugar-free forum, people you meet here are going to recommend a low-carb, sugar-free approach. Even if your approach is a little different, you can still learn a lot from everyone and receive lots of support.

Best wishes!