Hi Dawn, Michelle is right. it's calories in versus calories out. I consider all sugar bad. No nutritional value, and it will make you crave more. With that said, even the sugar free foods have fairly high calorie content, but they are a better substitute than the sugar versions. Consider the SF foods as treats, meaning, they should be used sparingly. I recommend reading the South Beach diet book. I feel this is how we should be eating, not only to lose, but for the rest of our lives. Good quality, lower fat protein, fresh veggies and fruit, only whole grains, and those in moderation. The way we eat now is NOT a diet, but a way of life. I am at maintainance, and weigh myself daily. I maintain a weight of 141 plus or minus two pounds. If I go above 143, I cut back on the grains. I still supplement my diet with a liquid protein drink one to two times a day. I love certain SF cookies, but I eat them only occaisonally, and only one serving at a time. I think the people who have a harder time with regain are those who eat a larger amount of processed carbs, so again, I recommend you stay away from them, period. As for exercise, I work out a minimum of four days a week, no excuses. I don't like doing it, but whether I like it or not doesn't factor into my decision to do it. I work out at home to DVD's and particularly use the Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds. They are easy for beginners to do, and come in increments of 1 to 5 miles. The distance I "walk" depends on how much time I have that day. By working out at home, I don't have any excuse about having to leave my home to go to the gym. The cost is reasonable, and there are no gym fees involved. I would recommend the 1,2,3 mile Express series of DVD's, so you can work your way up to the longer distance/time. It comes with a stretchie band, so there is some resistance training also. I've been doing this for over a year now, and keep track of my distance on my calendar. So far this year I've walked 133.5 miles. By keeping track, it keeps me going. Again I say, I don't have to like it, I just have to do it. Good Luck, Debra M. 351/141 below goal 5'5" 51 years old

Thanks Michelle, The Optima ones really cuve ur appetite too!! Rosie

The Low Carb ones are pretty good protein drinks, they taste alright, good amount of protein, and have very little sugar in them. Michelle

Not really, Atkins better, less sugar.

Is this a good protein drink? Rosie