Hi Jake,

I feel exactly as you do about starting with Atkins. I did Atkins for 3 years and learned how to low carb so well that it's instinctive now. It really helps tremendously with the CM because it's really no different than what I did before. I will say, however, that I scored an 8 in the quick test, so I'm borderline severe and it is not necessarily true for everyone that the carbs at the RM don't effect how you feel. They really do for me. If I go over that 1/3 plateful of high carb foods I get a nasty rush. But the cravings for more, more, more, more, don't seem to appear so it's pretty easy for me to control myself in the high carb portions.

Yep, it is liberating. A 'lil scoop of ice cream or a potato with my steak is just so peachy!

Joanie