Freydis, I take heart, literally, from your story.

I'm a four-year survivor of two m.i.'s. The first one went diagnosed ... the m.d. told me my chest pressure and difficulty breathing were because I was fat. (I'd give my left LEG to be at that weight again!) I KNEW differently, but hey, I didn't argue. I WAS heavy and was ashamed. The second m.i., six months later, was a real BIG deal. =D

Afterward, determining to eat a "good" diet, my weight literally ballooned, as I stopped eating bad meat, and turned to pasta, rice and potatoes to extend my life. Such good intentions SO nearly finished me altogether.

Now I'm two weeks into Adkins, feel like a million bucks in new bills, and take great hope from your story. Everything you wrote just rings so true to me. I'm just ... so glad I stopped in here today!