Hey Lori! I started on the Atkins Diet on Aug 1st due to some serious "going back to school" motivation, too! Although in my case, it was more fear of sitting in classes filled with nubile, lissome 18 year olds Induction was a bit rough but rewarding! I lost 7 lbs and have tons of energy. And I can imagine you'd need the energy trying to wrangle 3rd graders all day. I'd stay on Atkins even if I didn't lose another pound. (Although I devoutly hope I do <crossing fingers>) You'll do great and this site is a goldmine of info! Good luck! Danielle