I think that you should try the Atkins Diet. It doesnt involve calorie counting, just making sure you dont go above the recommended amount of carbs each day. You can still eat alot of good stuff, just no bread or anything containing alot of carbs. My whole family just started it today and I think its actually going to work, I will let you know though. E-mail me at shimmiez85@yahoo.com if you wanna chat.