Stacey:
   I have been 5 days strict on the paleo - no dairy, no grains, no
non-dairy creamer and no artificial sweetener.  I have been Atkins on
and off for a long time.  Heavy cream in the coffee, lots of artifical
sweetener, jello - you know how it goes.  I know that 5 days isn't very
long, but within 24 hours I could tell a difference.  I started this to
lose weight, but from the way I have been feeling I will stay with it
forever. (I know, I know..."never say never")  I truly have lots of
energy  - no highs or lows - plus I have been losing for 5 days.  Do it
for yourself.  You will be happier and better for it.  I love Dr. Atkins
for helping me learn about my carbohydrate problem, but I have now
graduated to Paleo. P.S. the carbohydrate problem - for me - seems to be
mostly with refined sugar, flours , grains and artificial sweeteners..
I have been very happy eating oranges for dessert and fruit salad with
my dinner.
Beverle