I was a carb-a-holic myself. Carbs are not the enemy...simple carbs are. (White bread, white rice and other processed carbs are the unhealthy culprits.)

Eating whole-grain carbs are OK and a necessary part of a balanced diet. So, I enjoy a baked potato and brown rice or whatever whole-grain carb I like...just in moderation. One word of caution...a lot of stuff will advertise that they are a good source of whole-grain but if you read the label you need to look to verify that it specifically lists only whole-grains and not "enriched" or other modified carbs as well.

I hope that helps. I've lost a good amount of weight and still enjoyed whole-grain carbs along the way!

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Starting Weight February 2006: 392
Current Weight: 217
Total Lost Since February 2006: -175
Banded April 2006