Hi CindySue and welcome to this forum. You certainly have come to the right place for advice and support.

Well done on the 18 pounds you have already lost. I hope that the change to Atkins will lead to even better results. It certainly will help improve your cholesterol levels, I am sure. How is induction going? Have you lost more weight so far.

It sounds as if you are doing great on the exercise front. That is good.

I suggest you drop in and read a number of peoples journals, It will give you an insight as to how they cope. Why not leave a message for them?

You might also like to start a journal of your own. See sticky at the top of the page. Not only will it keep you motivated it will be a record of your progress and be a place for others to meet and greet you.

Every success for the future.