Well everyone, I'm back. I was on the Atkins diet for 6 weeks and was doing great. This support group was really helping me to keep on track. Then my computer crashed (no computer for 5 weeks!) and several birthdays and holidays were celebrated and I lost all control. I totally lost focus. I don't have a good support system at home (my friends were thrilled when I went off the diet. They said it was too hard to hang out with me when I was on it because I was always saying I couldn't eat what they were making). Well, now I have my computer back and am looking forward to hearing from you. I really think I can stick with the Atkins way of life now. I've looked back at the last 11 weeks and I know I was happier and full of more energy during the 6 weeks when I was low carbing. I wish you all a happy and healthy New Year!

I started low carbing at 198lbs. I weighed 179 when I quit. I am now starting induction at 185.