I just re-read this thread as I can't believe how many of us are addicted to chips. But I think I missed this the first time---is "IP" the Ideal Protein diet?

Yes. It is a PSMF diet. Very low calorie and very low carb.

We had an almost empty giant bag of chips from Costco that I started in on the other day. About half way through the crumbs, I noticed that my entire arm was covered in oil just from reaching in to the bottom of the bag. All that visible grease made me stop and think, and I threw the rest of it out.

I am extremely grateful that I really am not a chip addict. I am just a food addict.

Wow was that article from the New York times ever interesting. Thanks for posting it.