Has anyone tried the DASH diet?

I just heard of the dash diet a few months ago. I've purchased a few books on it and really liked the two by Marla Heller. I tried it for one month and had great results, all my numbers were 30-60 pts. lower. Actually it isn't alot of work, its more of an adjustment. The serving sizes are well defined, how many servings of each food group for each calorie group is defined. You will find your calorie group by your weight and height again this is very simple. What I liked least and found the most difficult is the measuring. I did get an inexpensive but reliable kitchen scale. One of the biggest parts of the Dash is portion control. Once you get used to the serving sizes in time you will be able to pretty accuratley eyeball the correct size. What I like the most was that you used everyday food, everything can be found in any regular grocery store. What worked for me and I don't know if it would work for you is I would make several meals on the weekend, then measure it out and put the meals in the divided (tupperware, plastic containers) and put some in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. So it was like homemade TV dinners but without all the chemicals and proccessed stuff we don't want. I would also make soup in my crockpot and divy that up and freeze. That way you can set out what you want to eat that day, microwave it, and while it's cooking make yourself a simple salad lettuce, tomatoe, shredded carrots, maybe a pinch of shredded cheese and a tad of dressing. Baked potatoes are also a good quick meal, top with a dollop of sour cream, cheese, steamed broccoli, and your good to go. Breakfast can be toast, egg, and some fruit or juice. It can be very easy with some planning and it is worth the time. For exercise try an after meal walk, start with just going around the block or to the corner and every week or so add a little more distance. Walking is good exercise and good for digetion.