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This is also where I'm in agreement with the majority of cardiologists and the nutri- tional establishment: I want people to choose healthier protein options, and I don't want them to disregard the fat content of their meals. I also allow fiber-rich fruits in the weight loss stages as long as they're on the low-glycemic "Macronutrient Units" list in the "Eating Your Way to Total Health" section of this book. Fruits are healthier carbo- hydrate choices that contain essential nutrients and fiber, and won't inhibit weight loss as long as they're not consumed in excessive amounts. The other point that separates the Total Health plan from the Atkins plan is portion control. We need to base the amount of protein we eat at each meal on the size of our body frames. This is called your daily protein requirement. This is also outlined in the "Eating Your Way to Total Health" section. Arthur Agatston, a Florida cardiologist, did a better job of addressing the importance of fat content in his book The South Beach Diet, but, like the Atkins plan, his diet eliminates fruit from the initial phase. The South Beach plan also suggests "normal-size" portions, but it doesn't address the definition of what is "normal size" for a given individ- ual's body frame size. Therefore, anyone trying to follow the plan is left wondering how much he or she should eat at each meal. This, once again, can potentially lead to portion control issues. Another very important component that seems to be left out of most plans such as Atkins and South Beach is a definitive exercise program. Many of these plans make reference to the importance of exercise but fail to give their readers or followers an actual step-by-step plan to incorporate into their busy lives. That's why I dedicate a whole section to how to get started on an exer- cise program as well as providing a comprehensive, easy-to-implement cir- cuit training exercise regime that can be performed at home, in the office, or while traveling. The new, balanced approach to a higher-protein, lower-carbohydrate lifestyle that separates the Total Health Plan from other plans like the Zone, the South Beach Diet, and Atkins is that it's a more comprehensive and simpler way to gain control over your weight loss, wellness, and fitness goals. The Total Health plan achieves this through promoting a positive men- tal attitude, exercise, and a healthy balance of quality protein choices and carbohydrates in the form of fiber-rich fruits and vegetables. It also offers an effective follow-up program for its readers by offering a free one-month subscription of customized weight loss and wellness menu options online at . THE LOW-FAT DIET MYTH The fact is, the classic low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet that we've been rec- ommended to follow over the past twenty years simply does not work! The American public is 32 percent fatter than twenty years ago. About The Low-Fat Diet Myth TOTAL HEALTH SUCCESS STORY My Husband Says I Saved His Life JACKIE P.