Good for you, doing Atkins!! It can't be easy with 4 children, but it does make me feel so much better-not only thinner, but much more energy and way fewer aches and pains. For the first time in my life, I wake up on time without grogginess...

Now, about that caffeine-I was forced to cut it out several years ago, there is an easy way. Just start mixing regular coffee with decaf in half-and-half proportions, then GRADUALLY cut down the caffeinated until ther is none. You might also consider these alternatives: decaf hot tea, decaf herbal tea-this is my personal choice, and they come in LOTS of flavors. Since i started Atkins, I've abandoned the sweet, fruity flavors, and now I use Ginger-Orange-Honey, Lemon-Ginger, etc. Anything with ginger helps to move your metabolism along.

Good Luck-you're worth it-