I've a friend who says he's heard of people doing it; but that's all I know:
I don't even know what it would be *called*...
Thanks!
Mr M.

This is a pretty long article about Dr. Mary Vernon in Kansas using low
carb diets to eliminate the symptoms of Type II Diabetes. It also
includes a lot of historical information.
Just snippets of the article are given here.

There is a virus going around, as I learned last night in the E.R. It starts
with a painful stomach after eating a meal.  About 8 hours later, I
practically couldn't stand upright. That was following with vomiting every
hour on the hour.  I stuck it out until 4:30 am and finally ...

Pharmaceutical Industry (highly profitable) funding biases published
research (making the selected drugs look better)
The Beverage Industry funding bias was found to be even stronger.
The American Beverage Association rejects the study.

Just wanted to say "hi" -- it's that time of year when all the "new
folks" pop in.  
I lost quite a bit last summer on Atkins -- was actually pretty
pleased with my progress.  Quit smoking on 01 September and decided I

Just wondering if anyone can tell me about Stage 1 of the South Beach
diet.  Must one stay on it for a full 2 weeks?  What happens if you
stay on it for a shorter period of time (aside from less of an initial
weight loss)?

All:
I am in Phase I of South Beach and am wondering if it's OK to take a
daily multi-vitamin while in this phase?
Thanks,

US approves obesity drug for portly pups
    * 22:48 05 January 2007
    * NewScientist.com news service
    “A lot of people will take their dog to the fast food joint or

174/174/160 monthly-goal: 5 since: 1/4/2007

Was watching the telly the other day. A British program came on. Showed
a grossly overweight woman in her skivvies. Not a pretty sight. Then as
they explained how desperate she was to lose weight along with her two
chubby young daughters and her husband, they showed little scenes of

I lost quite a bit of weight (and was in significantly better health) a
number of years ago using the Atkins plan.  Unfortunately I did not see
the lifestyle through and over time I regained all of my weight plus a
bit more.  I have since had many false starts with low-carb plans ...

Researching the pro's and con's of using protein powder shakes in place
of meals....any thoughts?

I have decided that any posts that are cross-posted will get their poster
killfiled. If they don't have the integrity to post on each group
separately, they don't have anything I want to waste my time reading.
Pat in TX

Can I sub cream or half-n-half for the milk?  I don't keep milk, though
I do sometimes have the chocolate hoods stuff.
Low Carb Coconut Shrimp
Ingredients: