Hello, hjsmom. . .

Looks like you and I have similar starting weights, similar heights, and similar past failures. Maybe we can "nudge" each other along!

My first suggestion would be to buy, or at least go to the library and borrow, a copy of The Carbohydrate Addicts Lifespan Program. When I read this book for the first time, I felt it had been written for me alone.

All the wonderful people here on the boards will be more than happy to give you "tips" for low-carb eating, but you really need to learn the basics by reading and re-reading the book.

The best tip I can give you to help you get started is: drink lots of water! I spent two weeks before my "official" start of the program preparing myself by easing off on the sweets and breads, and increasing my water intake. This helped me tremendously to give the program a good start.

Second tip -- do an intro and start a journal! Both are a nice way to let everyone know who you are and what your goals are.

This WOL can work -- not without some effort on your part, but it does work!

Best of luck!