I felt like I was finally in control. I had gained 40 pounds in grad school due to stress and a low thyroid. I thought I was doomed to be fat-no matter what I did-eat low fat, work out 5-6 days a week-nothing happened. I finally went to the doctor and he suggested low carb. He had been on Atkins himself and was a big believer.

This woe/wol made me realize that I did have control, I did have hope and I was NOT doomed to be fat. In fact, I could choose my own weight. How cool is that?