This week, I determined that I will be living low-carb for the rest of my life.

I had been off and on Atkins until the first week of July then we had travel and a series of weddings and events. After carbing out, feeling absolutely terrible (tummy trouble, headaches, sleep problems, no energy, etc) I came running back to Atkins. Everything is getting better and the weight is coming off again.... and I actually enjoy the food soo much more. There's nothing worse than looking forward to a carby treat, taking the first bite and being horrible disappointed.

Also, last week one of my sisters was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. She has a short window to get her blood sugar lowered or start taking drugs. Another sister already had diabetes. Since they are both older than me, this looks like a genetic predisposition ... and I want to avoid it.

My husband has also started having sugar crashes. Last week he started Atkins with me (he only has about 30 lbs to lose).

Best regards to all of you wonderful people here on our bb