I've been on CAD/CALP for 5 1/2 weeks and it is very important to read the book about the insulin and eating within the hour. yOu start to produce insulin the moment you start to taste food at your reward meal and can only produce insulin for that hour so whatever you eat balanced will be okay but if you take bite ahead or continue to eat past that time then you start another insulin round and this will make you put on weight not lose. I have lost 3 inches off my waist and 3 off my hips since 11/20/01.I started on Atkins and lost the first week but nothing much after so I went to the above. I really enjoy and have no hunger pangs anymore. I also take the suggested GTFchromium to help control insulin. If you would like , you can check out my journal t-z.The desserts I mention are small and balanced with the rest of the meal. Have a great day. Wawtigress