Hang in there Beanie. I first tried the Atkins Low Carb plan several years ago when his first book came out. It was hard and there wasn't nearly the support and food choices we have today. I never had any success back then but today I am amazed at all the tools and support that we have out there. Back then I don't think they had the ECC but maybe they did and I just didn't read the entire book. I'm good at doing things my own way. I tried to do zero carbs for the first two weeks and almost went insane.

Take this all "one day at a time," to coin a phrase. Stay with it just for today and soon this will be a way of life and you will shudder at the thought of going back to the way you used to live (and eat).

BTW, this is my very first post in here. I saw your message, read it and just had to register and tell you I'm pulling for you!!!!!