Welcome, "Meanie"

Are you really THAT mean? Bet not!

I am a nurse too. That doesn't help that much, with this stuff, does it? Knowing how ain't the same as doing how!

My story is similar- I have been on Atkins, off an on, since the 70's! This is the first time that I really "got it", and I think that support is what has made all the difference. Not just the "hand-holding type, but good solid informational support about diet and the (gulp) e-word...exercise!

You may want to think about starting your own journal- that really helped me, to post my food and fears, and to have others come visitme. A lot of the action in this forum goes on in the journals.

Another good resource is fitday.com, where you can figure out and record your food, with carbs, cals, exercise etc.- very helpful.

Lots of good folks here!
Hugs,
Kat