I am a recently diagnosed diabetic who lost 10 lbs to that disease before I went on Atkins. I have since lost 12 more lbs in the past 3 wks with absolutely no exercise. I am awaiting spinal surgery to fuse my cervical vertebrae so am not allowed to exercise and I am losing weight without it! Also on diabetic meds and doctor cautioned me that I would gain back the initial 10 lbs I lost with the diabetes but I proved him wrong. So do not despair. If you just take this one day at a time, you will lose the weight. I also had taken prednisone several times in my life and I do know how you feel. Keep up the good work and it will be worth it!