i am more serious about my exercise regimens. The exercise is as important to me as diet. Before atkins it was about the same- in a bad way. I always wanted to get more exercise in the same way i wanted to stop eating junk. But i didn't have the willpower to actually do more in the gym. Now, with the huge focus that atkins requires it's not hard, and is in fact, ENJOYABLE to have a focused exercise routine.
Beyond that, i was feeling real ugly and huge (i gained the weight in a year of eating badly; i was thin and suddenly my lovely clothes didn't fit!) I stopped having the urge to get dressed up and go out and do things i enjoy (like dancing, etc.) I didn't realize at the time how much my weight gain had interfered with my lifestyle and mindframe...But, thank god, i'm feeling a lot better and more like my old self. Thanks to this great diet!!!!
The mental change and not feeling like a hideous creature is the most important change that has come about.
Thanks for asking, it helped me realize some of this!!!