It is pretty freeing not to count every calorie ... I used to have a big problem with it and it ruled my life ... it didn't happen overnight... I have been fighting the eating disorder for years.. but it gets easier and is so nice that I don't even know the calorie counts of everything automatically anymore...

I had to switch up some of the foods I used to eat and am still more conscious about it than I want to eventually and with some foods I can still only buy certain brands because I can't un-memorize all the contents.. there is also a challenge because NYC has a law that most restaurants have to post the calories for everything which causes a lot of anxiety... but I try to go to places that the laws don't apply to and don't let myself read food labels when shopping and often times close my eyes with a black sharpie to black them out when I bring things that have them on them home from a store...

I have not ever tried to follow the glycemic index and have always worked with my dietitians on an exchange system or specific goals but I think it is great that you are giving the advice a try because the switch doesn't happen overnight... but it does end up making a big difference in the long run....