I think you just answered your own question!
For me too, going low carb was a little too extreme for me. I would be really good for a while, but then suddenly, I would binge, I mean really binge and totally blow it.
For me, the IR diet has worked well. I don't feel deprived at all, and it's a plan I can live with for the rest of my life. Kicking the carbs habit is like kicking any other habit...our bodies just naturally crave carbs because of what's going on in our bodies, so that is against us already. Putting more protein foods in our bodies helps to slow down the insulin response, and manages the blood sugar levels so that they don't hit bottom...so you don't get the "hungries" for more carbs. One of the basic rules of the IR diet is that you never eat carbs alone...you always have some protein with it, to control your sugar levels.
Choosing a plan you can live with is a very personal choice...some can do Atkins, and have great success on it. But everyone's body is different...you just have to read about some other plans, and see what works best for you....go over to the diet forum, and there you will find tons of ideas! And BTW, congrats on your weight loss!!!!
