How long do you think you'll be on the diet? I did it for two weeks and then switched to the South Beach diet. It isn't too bad if you like salad and vegetables. Believe it or not meat and cheese get boring.

hmm. i think i'll stay on it for at least 2 months and then slowly integrate some things back into my diet but in a moderate way(plus add exercise). i know a lot of people who have been really successful on this diet so it's something i want to stick with and give a fair shake. i'm going to stay on it but not for too long b/c i know it can cause some health issues. in reference tot he food choices, i wouldn't mind a few more but i'm the kind of person who could eat chicken for dinner every night(and for lunch too) so it's not that much different than the way i eat now. =]

Jim, take it from me, I did it. Stick with it. I was 6' 0" 215lbs. The first two weeks, no loss. third, 5lbs. Forth 10lbs. And I cheated. No way I was giving up my beer. Even had some fries about once a week. By the time I got off it I was down to 190. People were asking my wife if I was sick. I'm back up to 195 now. eating what I want but definately not in excess, and its staying off. Good luck man, easiest diet I ever did.

c'mon jim, i want to hear more about your progress to date. today is my first day on the A-diet and i'm curious to read about how youre faring with the "ordeal". im glad i found your blog because it sounds like you and i are in the same boat; both of us arent massively overweight, but definatley would feel better about dropping a couple. ill check back and hopefully youll be back online, with an update. g'luck!

cheers