lulu -
another thing about the hidden carbs... if the ingredients say MALTITOL, SORBITOL, ISOMALT then there are hidden carbs. in the us, if the serving size has less than 1 carb, they can list it as zero. very deceiving, since the serving sizes are sometimes very small.
i have learned that the more natural the food (ie. fresh bacon compared to packaged) the less likely hidden carbs.
atkin products have hidden carbs. it's a bit enlightening since he recommends so many high-moral foods, yet he produces items with hidden carbs. everyone out for themselves.
remember that this may be a slow process. think about your health before your weight.
starving yourself is short-lived. you will gain the weight back.
hth
brenda