I can identify with everybody here. But I have good news to share. Went for a doctor's appt. yesterday-colesteral was way down. Good colesteral was up. Havw not told doctor that I have been doing Atkins -she would have a fit. But it does work. Took pills all last year to lower it. Ate no fat!!! I mean none-couldn/t get it down. has come down since I started Atkins in 2nd week of January'03.