Well, I don't know quite exactly to say about it. The basics are you "diet" in 3 phases. Phase 1 is a strict phase which basically reduces carb intake by removing starches and re-adjusts glycemic (sugar) levels of the body...that lasts about 2 weeks. You are also supposed to drop about 3-6 kgs during this time as well. Phase 2 lasts as long as you want it to...it's goal is to re-introduce most (not all) of the things you had in exclude in Phase 1, except eating less of them or making better choices (e.g. wheat bread or brown rice instead of white bread and white rice). You are supposed to follow that until you get to your target weight. And then Phase 3 is basically everything in moderation, and you move amongst the phases based on what you think your needs are.

Of course, I have increased the exercise because i think both work well together.

I guess it appealed to be because I am not a dieter by nature, but I do recognise that I need to improve my eating habits.

What was the old addage: suffer for beauty? ;-)

Well, I will say I have limits. If I feel dizzy and light-headed all of the time, or find that I can't exercise without getting exhausted, I will just approach it differently. :)

Definately....although I put on about 1/2 a pound since being on the diet...so it better start to go in the opposite direction soon! :)

Keep you posted. :)