There are all kinds of diets and, to some extent, they are all just dandy. I tried the Atkins (I love meat and cheese and butter and such. In fact, they made me what I am, today), but I actually gained weight on it. I am an overeater. I eat until I'm full and then, I have a little dessert. How, then, have I managed to keep to the Weight Watchers program, you may well ask. I recognize my obsession and include it in my regimen. I still have my bagel and cream cheese in the morning but I scoop the bagel and go light on the cream cheese and I never know the difference. I would go nuts trying to eat "sensible" portions, so I make enormous salads and stir-frys (Vegetables have zero Weight Watchers points and just a little chicken or tuna goes a long way) and I EAT IT ALL. (Maniacal laughter in the background). I dont feel empty or resentful but, if I do, I just EAT MORE. OK, my methods are not condusive to proper diet technique and merely reinforce bad habits, but, when you weigh what I have weighed for as long as I have (And you know who you are, kids)
what works is more important than what they print in those motivational books. I have come up with some great recipes for easy to prepare, 0-5 point feasts. I will be glad to share them with anyone who can use them. Remember, there is always a way and practice beats theory every day of the week.

                      Mike Miller