Hi my name is Susan. I am 40 years old, 243 lbs and new to low carbing. I have been heavy all my life, at age 18 I was 200 lbs and I have had a gastric staple procedure in my 20's that didn't work well for me. I have kept a log for the past week and I can't believe the amount of carbs I consume!!!

I started the Carbohydrate Addicts Diet 3 days ago and have already lost 2 lbs but I have to say today I feel so rotten ...is this normal when you start low carbing? I am thinking that getting my body away from all the coke and sugar is causing it... can someone please reassure me? I guess I have a lot of reading and learning to do now to help me change my lifestlye. I am so glad I found this site, I have been reading the forums and you seem like a great bunch of people.