Good insight about avocado. That's one of my favorite lunches--a whole one, with balsamic vinegar in the hollow. Olives, I believe, come in at a similar ratio.

Having counted calories for more than a year now without too much regard for macronutrients, I already had an idea that when I kept the carbs down I had better luck keeping the calories down. I was edging towards this high-fat approach, based on reading and some past experience. When my doctor said he'd like me to think about getting rid of all grains, I was mentally ready to consider it.

It is restrictive, though. I've done Atkins before, and in the absence of artificial sweeteners, which I just can't use anymore, it's not a practical long-term plan. Life forever dessert-less is asking too much. I'm still testing the waters and looking for a sane balance.

Also--no doubt about it--this approach calls for supplementing at least vitamin C.