My plan?.....NO sweets (borderline diabetic :) ) and NO white stuff-flour, sugar, pastas (too many carbs). I have protein supplements for cravings-ones that you mix with water or low carb milk (Hood brand). Mine have 16 gms protein and 5-ish carbs-need some carbs. BUT read the labels-some protein supplements have way too much sugars! Look out for prepackaged sauces-LOADED with sugars. I'm not counting anything. I have lost 20 lbs (5 mos.) before and not gained any back-even over the holidays-YIPEE! It's a slow go and look forward to sending out the FQ :), but slow is more permanent. AND a good vit supplement.