Our eGroup is open to anyone who is following a low glycemic way of eating, where healthy food choices are made, based on the Glycemic Index or Glycemic Load. Some of us are following the more popular eating plans such as Atkins, Sugar Busters, Protein Power, Schwarzbein, Bernstein, Montignac, Pescatore, Perrone, Perricone, Cabot, Brand-Miller, Ratcliffe, Somersize, Fat Flush, GO-Diet, Glycemic Index Diet, G Index Diet, G.I. Diet, South Beach Diet, Ultrametabolism, etc. Our eGroup provides an interactive "community" where ideas and information can be shared, and needed support and encouragement can be received.

This eGroup does NOT replace the recommendations and support that are available through a specific program's book(s), resources, and websites, or from medical practitioners. Our eGroup *does* offer supplemental help and friendship from others who are similarly committed to eating in this healthier way. We can share recipes, articles, fitness ideas, helpful tools, personal experiences, etc., while we provide motivation, mutual support and encouragement in a positive eGroup setting.

Our eGroup has no specific rules or regulations, other than remembering to be kind and respectful to each other in our interactions, and to follow YahooGroups' Terms of Service. Because we are an extremely diverse group, we want to keep postings to supportive topics, and not get mired in debates or tangents that could create dissension and could be better shared in other forums. We also expect that members will not use this eGroup for religious, political, or commercial purposes. This is a place where we can learn and share with each other in a supportive and nurturing way.

We treat ourselves and each other with mutual respect, kindness, and non-judgmental listening and sharing, remembering to be positive and supportive on this shared journey.

Together, we can each successfully achieve our weight loss goals and gain improved health!