Great Job with the swimming. It's a great no impact exercise. I agree with the folks that have responded so far. Veggies are a good thing for lots of reasons. I follow the Insulin Resistance Diet which is actually a semi-low carb plan. It allows you to eat a limited amount of carbs as long as it balanced with protein. The weight loss is a little slower than on Atkins but it is a plan than I can follow for life. Find healthy low-carb recipes that you enjoy and think of all the benefits of your exercise plan.

I'll keeping my fingers crossed, hoping that you have a great loss this week!
Christy