It is mostly processing carbs that gets messed up by this med. It means that the body deals with proteins and fats more normally. I know I personally couldn't do it, but basing meals around meat/fish plus salad type veggies, cutting out starches (and of course processed sugars!!!) sounds like it could work. Like I said I could not eat atkinsish for a long time, but some people actually like it.

Then there is the melt in your mouth wafer type of the med that is said to cause less weight gain. Or combo the med with a stronger type antacid. Because it seems like it is when the med hits stomach acid all the bad stuff starts.

Of course if trying any of this, ask the doctor first.