I've started the Atkins diet and, so far, it's working just fine. I have yet to feel any hunger. I eat as much as I want, in fact, I still eat a bit too much. But what I eat is changed. A minimum intake of carbohydrates, i.e. no sugars, deserts, or bread! However, after one month, including a trip to New Orleans, I've lost 18 pounds. I'm now looking forward to another month of shrinking. Of course, I'd have to keep this up for 10 months before there is nothing to poke a finger at!