"[QUOTE=TheBetty]JP you might not gain weight, just eat til you are satisfied and only whole foods and you will do well. God has created a very adaptive, resilient and self-healing body. You eat whole foods, your body will heal. Have confidence in your body's ability to regulate your appetite, and stay away from fake foods most of the time. Initially, the cleaner the eat, the faster you heal and will be able to metabolize."

Hay All, I just got done reading the first book and my version of "atkins on going weight loss" is very close to SP, my carb intake of non starchy veggies and little fruit and some whole grains is about 15 to 20 grams per meal and I am still losing weight, not a fast as when I was at 20 grams a day, but a pound or 2 a week, and I am eating untill I am full and happy . so do it to feel better, you will, and take the weight loss as a bonus.

I am going to look for "the program" ( the third book, right?) I find reading about LC WOE helps keep me motivated! Best of luck.