Copper,

That's great that you have realized that carbs are not the enemy! I know the carbs really help me...and help my moods and my feeling of steadiness. I went to an alternative Dr. just a bit after I was on step 7. He suggested I decrease the amount of browns I was eating. I did it for 2 weeks, and my dh made the comment...how long were you going to try this experiment? My whole family had noticed that cutting back on browns was not helpful for me. I upped my browns again, and felt much better, calm, more steady.

Enjoy exploring!

Colette

: Hi everyone,

: Thank you all for such lovely and
: helpful advice. I have been on so
: many eating plans in the past and
: am really hoping that this will be
: the last one.
: I was in OA for years, rebelled and
: tried an intuitive approach that
: sent me on many sugar binges. I
: kept feeling that my body wanted
: sugar. It never really got sick of
: it like it was supposed to.
: I then read all about the primal,
: paleo diets and made that my diet.
: It was easy because I could eat
: pretty much as much quantity as I
: wanted. Somehow it felt unbalanced
: and I was still craving sugar.

: I have started adding in the complex
: carbs (brown things) that I had
: been avoiding and I do not crave
: sugar as much and feel more like a
: human being.

: I have a lot to learn but my mood is
: better and I do feel hopeful.
: Carbs are not the enemy I thought.
: There is so much information out
: there, one can get really
: confused. I never thought I had a
: chemical imbalance and am still
: not completely convinced but more
: will be revealed. Anyway, thanks
: for the warm welcome to those of
: you who have replied to my
: questions and everyone else!
: Copper