Lisa, I've read a couple of your posts, and you seem to get frustrated with people who don't look at this plan as a WOL, and now with those who experiment with Atkins as a way to find their comfort zone. When I first started I didn't look at this as being my WOL, just as a diet plan that may or may not take. It took.. and I decided on my own to make this my WOL. It's a personal choice.. and although we feel very strongly about, it may not be for everyone. On the same note... what's wrong with experimenting? Journals are posted for advice... if you feel they are straying, say so. Be someone's mentor. But at the same time, respect that others will try different things as they strive to find what works for them as an individual. Atkins advice isn't written in stone... he himself has added and taken away allowable foods in the pursuit of perfecting this WOL.