I enjoyed your story. My reason for low-carbing actually wasnt weight loss altho I did need to take some off. I have aging parents with diabetes, heart problems, high blood pressure..ect. I thought if I dont change something soon I will be headed down the same path. Well after 25 yrs of dieting I finally found the answer. to STOP DIETING and to just enjoy the low-carbing WOL!! Yahooooooo!