Using that scenario might explain why I've gained 8 pounds this winter even though I have not eaten any of his "forbidden fruits" for over a year. I eat salad, fruit, red, white meat and fish, nuts, etc. But, I have managed to put on 8 pounds! I originally lost all of the weight, then stopped losing last September. Nothing I did would cause my body to give up another ounce. I even went on Atkins' first two weeks plan...nothing...didn't even turn the sticks a darker shade of neutral! then, about two months ago, I started putting on weight! What?!!! Yep! I think it may be because it's Winter and my body naturally is conserving. What do you think? Otherwise, I'm flummaxed.