Hi everybody!

I'm switching over too.

I tried the zone for about a week last year but didn't take it seriously. Now, after reading/doing Atkins and Calp and then going back to the Zone I feel I really understand everything (insulin/carbohydates etc) so much more.

Atkins was a good kickstart but I felt deprived, didn't like eating so much fat, and missed fruit and loads of veg terribly.

I did a few days of CALP but found myself getting terrible heartburn and the idea of eating within an hour a bit strange as I like to graze.

Then, getting my period mid cycle really capped things for me - I feel this definitely was because of Atkins and to be honest, I'm a bit pissed off!!

I think the Zone is so much more flexible and I'm really looking forward to eating more fruit.

Made a protein shake this morning and being able to put in a load of berries and a bit of yogurt was like dying and going to heaven.