I completely understand- I am doing the 17 day diet right now and when I stick to it I'm fine but if I have even one small bite of something carb/sugar laden I can't stop. I actually feel like a madman! I think it's an addiction and the only way to stay good is stay away from that stuff - I can't just have one!

Your are all so right about the carb/sugar addiction! I am following a low carb diet and I totally get it....if I have too many carbs in the day, then I crave some more. It does become a challenge. I have found that sugar free jello cups and sugarless gum help fill the void........but sometimes I just can't resist. However, as one poster mentioned, it is good to have a high carb day mixed in, as it fools your body into dropping weight.

Since I quit smoking in March along with being 9 years post menopausal, it has been a challenge to find a diet that would allow me to drop weight. Finally, when I tried low carb, I started it moving and it is slow at about 1 lb per week but at least it is coming off and that's good.

I had the hot flashes and night sweats during transition and I still have the odd flash and sweat although the intensity is much less. I understand that this will happen forever..............thanks!!!! I try and take the requisite vitamins and I have also been taking vitrex (which is a hormone balancing supplement). Don't know if anything works but at least I feel good and active for my age.