I’m into NO RICE diet since January 2010!   This veered away from the typical Filipino meal where rice is the staple food. Initially, starting out was a struggle but I got used to eating viands without rice.  I am quite satisfied with the outcome.  I lost 3 kilos by not eating rice.  I wonder if I only have taken it seriously like combining it with exercise or any sports , I guess, I would have been slimmer by this time.  However, for now, since this diet works for me,  I will stick to it !  I will start my exercise program very soon and promise, once I have achieved my desired weight, I will post my BEFORE and AFTER pictures.  Hmmm.. I wonder when???