When I was eating higher carbs, if I took away restriction I would gain 20 to 30 pounds quickly, and continue to gain after that. It wouldn't be binging, just eating an awful lot because I was always hungry. I don't think removing restriction is all that great for some. Paul > > A couple of thoughts... First, by eating so few calories, you are changing > your body's metabolism so that you will gain weight on very little food. > Your body is in starvation mode. You have trained your body to slow down so > it can live on this little food. > > Second... Your binge reaction is typical of anyone who experiences prolonged > restriction. This is a very well documented reaction. I don't know if you > read my other posts, but there is a school of thought that says the way to > avoid the binge is to do away with the restriction. This is the approach > I've been taking, and it has worked for me. > > - Sheryl > >