This article in WebMD by Jennifer Warner is of NO value to the obese. The people who were successful in this study could have lost weight simply by cutting their intake of simple sugars. People who are obese and suffering from insulin resistance, low-thyroid, metabolism problems and a history of yo-yo dieting will find themselves packing on addional pounds on the program suggested in this article. Remember, 40% of the people eat lots of simple sugars with little excercise and yet stay thin.

The Atkins' style low-carbohydrate diet is the only way to provide highly nutritional value and lose weight at the same time. Adding carbohydrates give the body additional fuel which prevents weight loss and provides no other nutritional benefit. The ZONE diet at 40% carbohydrates is ineffective unless the intake of calories are cut to 900 or starvation status. One can lose weight at 900 calories but only in a very unhealth manner. This rate of cut causes severe deficiencies in protein and essential healthy natural fats.