ive been going to follow a low carb diet for over four months and have been put off by all the write ups saying they were unhealthy... how refreshing to watch somebody telling me it works and ive finally made my mind up to start tomorrow!!!! to late today hade toast n jam!!!!!!!!!!! i go on holiday next friday and i will follow it whilst away, i do like my drink though and would find it impossible to give up!!! what would be better spirit n diet coke or dry wine???? if i gave up suger, bread, potatoes, pasta, cakes.etc n still had milk in my tea n coffee, would i still lose weight??? i only have 14lbs to lose and i want to do it slowly, could i eat low carb fruit n veg n salad as much as satisifies??? would love some guidlines!!!! many thanx good luck to all sarah England