Hi determind!

It is very helpful to your quest for weight loss if you stop thinking of Atkins as a "diet". If you lose 85 lbs & go back to the way you were eating before you will probably gain all that weight back (and then some). Been there, done that, & it won't happen again. This is a permanent life style change. Not something you stick with just until you lose the weight that you want. It took me a while for that to really sink in, but now I'm totally committed to taking responsibility for my own health and well-being.

You can always come here for unending support & help whenever you need it. This forum is the greatest! I hope you stick with it!