Liz: Just want to tell you my experience. 2 yrs ago I was diagnosed insulin resistant. Doc sent me to a dietician, who told me to eat 150 g of carbs a day. I was eating whole wheat, brown rice, quinoa, barley...and thinking I was doing myself a favor. Very low fat. And I gained 20 pounds in those 2 years. I started low carb this Oct. and have dropped 15 lbs. But it's my energy level that has me amazed! I am no longer dead tired! In fact, I used to love my afternoon nap, but now I can't fall asleep during the day. Try eliminationg all grains and starchy vegs for a couple weeks. And enjoy your steak, bacon, avocados! Do read Why We Get FAt and What we can do about it by Gary Taubes. And refer to this web site often! Good Luck!