Hi! Well, you probablyl did answer your own question you know sometimes we just need the input to reinforce ourselves and if we hear of someone who is going through the same problem it makes a difference.

I am only in the beginning stages of low carb eating and I already think "well, Lena, you know it's going to slow down"

I'm trying to prepare myself for that because right now the water is pouring out of me, I held a lot of water and I FEEL skinny, I'm not but I feel wonderful.

I would suggest that exercise is key
along with the program. You just can't fail, unless you have a thyroid problem, which few do, YOU can do it, oh you just can and you willl.

Try not to lilmit yourself to a date,
i.e. I need to lose this by such and such date........

above all, be gentle with yourself
and praise yourself for taking control,
you are brave to undertake this,
we all are in a way.

Good luck to you