Welcome to the forum Budo. Check out the plans and decide what's right for you. BUT, I found that thinking about giving up foods I always thought I couldn't live without was much worse than actually doing it. There are a lot of lc substitutes for many of my old favorites, but I seldom even try them. I'm not bored with my food choices (after 8 1/2 months) and very seldom crave anything off program. Give it a chance--the adjustment takes awhile but then it really does become a way of life.