Manymoons- thank you, your responses are very helpful. It's clear you have long experience with this diet. Your diagnosis makes complete sense. As I experiment, I'm finding myself far more comfortable with food and I'm completely remaking my relationship with it.

Much success to you too!

Waco, I think it would be quite incredible if everyone switched to whole grains.

I'm starting to understand that the Macro diet is a gentle push toward a new kind of understanding of food. Highly restrictive plans like the #7 diet are tools.. eventually one has to return to trusting their own judgement in feeding their body. Eventually one should just *know* what they need rather tan following others formulas.

I hope more people experiment in this important area of their lives.

Best luck to all.