You're right Bex. I'm referring to the context of the blood type diet, more, though and at least adjusting more gradually to allow cravings to at least subside. I'm only eating whole complex carbs if any, no wheat (except there was some breading on the chicken I just had), and a much better diet than just a few weeks ago. Sometimes we need babysteps to get there is all. This forum's info (yours for sure!) have helped me a lot and I appreciate it. Most I already know but have needed reminded like Diane, but I may never completely give up brown rice....or artichokes in moderation. I'll see how it goes. But in principal you are completely right. Just sometimes when you go straight from a poor or less than ideal diet based on processed foods or whatever its better and puts less of a shock on the body initially to lead more gradually into it and allow for the stricter long haul.....