i am not new to low carb but i have been uninspired and hardheaded. i am an former athlete way out of shape. i have worked up to abiut 50 minutes of aerobic exercise daily. i look forward to journaling and would to like hear anyones experience with meridia in conjunction with atkins, i know that the atkins program states that diet pills hinder weight loss...i thought since meridia was a little different that it may be used effectively to help appetite contro along with ketosis....any advice is welcome ...i start officially tommorrow thanks robh