On Monday, April 4, 2005, at 03:40  AM, Ilana King wrote:

>  I need to start tthe day with a cup of stong coffe (I know this is
> not Paleo- but it is life!) and although I can get used to having it
> without cream, I don't think I can have it unsweetened.  I also am a
> diet coke adict and plan to cut this down to one a day - but this
> obviously has sweetener in it.  Anyone else still use them?
>
>
Go hard core paleo, at least for a few weeks. You will find that your
craving for sweets diminishes. And when you do eat sweets after that, a
lot less is needed to do the job. I started with Atkins before paleo
and found it an easy transition. Paleo is actually easier because fruit
and veggies are not so restricted.

If you are in a big hurry to lose weight, stick to the very low carb
Atkins approach, using only paleo foods. Adding more fruits and veggies
will slow it down but it may be more healthy and easier to maintain the
diet in the long run.