1. Tried it out of desparation in 1998 and it worked. The reason now: loss of appetite.

2. About a month. I am having a harder time getting started this time.

3. Just a few pounds so far this time so far. Not being very disciplined.

4. I am married this time and it is most difficult. My husband can eat anything and he does and having this in the house is the primary problem. Last time I totally cleared my cupboards and fridge and they stayed that way over a year.

5. Definitely. If someone could guarantee that my carbs would all be good carbs and I wouldn't sink back into eating all the bad stuff again.