I basically ate nothing but meat fish and veggies eggs and cheese in order to lose the weight. I have now added back in fruit and only complex carbs. I still do not eat the bad white stuff like white rice, white bread, regular pasta, and all sugar! I did not count carbs or calories, but tried to eat low carb and low calorie in order to lose the weight. I evaluated everything I put into my mouth and made sure that above all else that it was healthy for me. I also was very determined and did not cheat until I ate wedding cake at my daughter's wedding recently. Over my recent business trip and the holidays I have gained back 3 pounds but now am back on track and will definately suceed in losing the last 4 pounds very soon. My New Years resolution is to make it to the gym at least 2 times a week in order to tone up and gain muscle!