Interesting. We just talked about the Adkins diet yesterday at WW. D, our instructor, made a very valid point,and one that I have always thought to be true. She said that it doesn't matter if you eat too many carbs or too much protein, or too much anything, you will gain weight. It matters about the number of calories you take in. People who deprive themselves on diets are doomed to fail. I am a fan of the "pyramid" diet. You need to have a balanced diet with variety to prevent boredom. I'm very happy with the WW diet because you eat as you choose and keep track of your points and make sure you get 5 fruits or vegetables and 3 milks and drink your water. I eat a bowl of oatmeal and a banana for breakfast every morning now and I feel loads better. I have a yogurt and whatever else I choose for lunch and then a variety of different things for dinner. I don't feel deprived or hungry.