Welcome! I tried for almost 20 years to stick to a lowfat diet and was unable to do so -- I just kept gaining weight. Since starting Atkins in July, I've lost over 50 pounds. This way of eating does work! Most of the people I associate with are also lowfat fanatics, so I find this board a wonderful place for support and information.

I deal with the lowfat fanatics politely. Most of them do think they have my best interests at heart when they are giving me advice and I try to remember that when responding to them. I've noticed that as the weight has been melting off (pretty obvious at this point -- I'm down about three clothing sizes), I'm getting a lot fewer comments about the dangers of Atkins and the harm I am doing to my health.