I have a 16 yr old daughter who expressed a strong desire to be a vegetarian -- I told her if it was something she really wanted to do then I needed her to show me why and how she was going to get adequate amounts of protein, etc into her diet. I told her when she came up with a plan I would look it over and we could talk about it.

I've said that to say this, maybe if you could read the book or go over the site atkinscenter.com and be able to sit down and talk with your mom calmly, she would be more accepting that you are really trying to take some control in your own health. If you can talk to her about your concerns it may be really helpful to both of you.

Oh about my daughter, she loves that I low carb and always helps look at labels and things to help me find things good for me to eat and then she eats it. She loves those low carb tortillas! But as far as the vegetarian -- it was too much work for her so she eats what I eat with gusto!