C'mon Shannon, don't be shy, tell how you feel!

No, really. Your mothers reaction is quite the norm. All I can say is better get used to it, from her an others as well.

There's no use arguing with the closed minded. But if you sense they are willing to listen, rather than be brain-washed like the masses, site some of the research proving low-carb is safe, and low-fat , low-cal isn't.

Wa'il