Trisha - I'm really sorry about your mom...must have been very difficult for you.

All the weight training and exercise are a great way to keep health complications at bay. Weight gain around the middle is such a typical insulin resistant thing so low-carbing is a good choice for you too. That being said, you may be surprised to find your bf is really as low as it says...fat around the middle isn't the only measurement as you know. Also, its the fat that sits around your organs and can't be seen that's really dangerous and you probably don't have a lot of that.

Take care,

Lisa