Wecome to the forum Shannon!

I've been a professional chef for 24 years, an overweight human for a cumulative total of about 18, and a low-carber for 2. One of the greatest things about this way of life is that I am still able eat all sorts of fabulous foods. I can be fancy or simple and there are no flavours that I miss. I can still go to restaurants and really enjoy myself.

You're right. There are times when it's not easy, but if you keep coming back, you get better at sticking through the tough times. It will soon become second nature to you!

You may want to start a journal in our Journal section and have a look at everyone else's while you're at it.

Keep posting. It works!

Karen