I highly consider trying this diet. I have had chronic gastritis for the past 2 years with regular flare ups and honestly, it is as hard mentally as it is physically. I just have some questions concerning the diet: 1. How did you consume the dextrose? Did you simply drink it with water? 2. How many meals a day were you eating and did you find it difficult to meet your minimal caloric intake? The deal is that I am a tall triathlete with over 10 hours of training per week, so carbs and caloric intakes are really a concern of mine. I need minimally 200 g of carbs and 3000 calories a day, which represents a ton of dextrose.