mel ,i just viewed your web site...what a good job you have done~! I grew up on vancouver island....the pictures of the red cedars reminded me of home...been a while since ive been back...question for you...were you drinking decafe?i have only been on dr atkins for 19 days now and have lost 12..any advise you can give me would be great....im a chef...so im around food most of my day ..considered giving up my trade...because of my weight...but reading karens story..and a few others i decided what would it hurt to try a new diet,????well its the best 1 ive been on....and with spring here...well..i feel very incuraged...mel you are so close to your goal!!!!stay focused....be a pal and we `ll both do well!!!