Rebecca you are absolutely right to stick to just one group/persons analysis. Thanks for the link to the web site. I will check it out. I have a copy of Alan's calorie counter from a couple of years ago when I was on weight watchers. The two carb counting books I have at the moment are the Family Circle fat, fibre and carb counter which is actually pretty comprehensive and the list of items in the back of my Slim Forever guide.

I jumped on the scales this morning and found I am down another kg. Yippee!! Talk about incentive. I know my initial loss will slow down but that's okay, I like the feeling that I am succeeding and am in control at last.

Thanks for your help Rebecca.