A friend took a few moments to point out The Leptin Diet. I'm not entirely persuaded, but the guidelines in the diet are much the same as what I've been doing. Of particular interest was the way in which they included scientific research into their recommendations. I have to admit, that my weight regulation phase next January might be better if I took advantage of what is known about the thermogenic effect, which is the tendency of your body to increase metabolic rate when certain foods are consumed. Its not clear to me that the increased metabolic rates are always beneficial beyond their ability to help reduce weight. It does, however, seem obvious that its a great asset in your arsenal of tricks and tips. I'm providing the links to the things I'm learning as I go along. Special thanks to my friend Kenward Chin.