Welcome Burt, Glad you found this place. I think you will get lot's of support and information here.

You can always look at it like many of us...as not looking for a diet but rather discovering a new way of eating that is better for our bodies.

I actually started by just giving up breads, chips, pasta and pop/soda because I knew from previous experiences that I lost weight giving them up and my body does need any of them as nutrients.

Later I found out that giving these type of foods was Aitkin's and after getting a name for it I found this place.

I do not follow a rigid plan but rather glean from others what works for them and try it myself.

Most recently here I learned that it could be my beloved cheese that is stalling me...so I am giving it a go without that now.

Spend as much time as you can reading here. I think you will find what works for you.