Hey Barb,

Don't give up just yet... but DO modify things a bit. Some of us are too sensitive for certain things.... The bars being among them. You will find that many people can only eat them as a rare treat. When I have even half of one, the scales go up. Nuts and cheese bother me some, too, so I have to get most of my carbs through veggies.

I know that probably isn't news you want to hear, but it could very well be your problem. Try cutting them out and go back to the basics. When you add in more carbs, do it with veggies and see what happens.

I had some ice cream over the weekend... It wasn't very much, but I've found myself with 3 extra lbs back on that I am having to fight back off!

You will learn as you go what bothers you and makes your weight go up. It does take some experimenting and patience, so keep at it.

cindi