You have to do what works for you. I got sick of our "stuff" and threw most of it out a couple years ago. Best thing Ive ever done. Im right there with you on the low-carb issues. I remained on the Atkins induction for four months straight & lost 70lbs. I felt great. But as soon as I reintroduced carbs, I went nuts, gained 90 back, and became insulin resistant. Lesson learned, as it sounds like you have too. Its taken me three years to knock out 50lbs (60 before cancer), but its been well worth the wait because Ive established real lifestyle changes. At least youre working at it. Thats half the battle, no matter what GI Joe says. Keep it up & keep us posted!