Hello,

I just started today on the Dr. Atkins plan. I am afraid to hope since nothing else has worked. I am hypothyroid, so weight is very stubborn on me. Other thyroid patients report good results with low-carb plans, so I am giving it a go. Heck, I can do anything for 6 weeks, right? If at the end of 6 weeks things still look bleak, then I reassess my situation.

I would really love someone to keep in contact with, to help me stay on the straight and narrow. I have a long way to go, and it's an uphill battle. Anyone with advice as to how to get through the first couple days, e-mail me quick, 'cause, I am sure I'll need it.

ive been on the atkins diet for 10 days. ive lost 9 lbs. i need to lose over a hundred pounds. your not alone. the LC diet works wonders. i would be glad to talk about our progress in the future. just dont give up!!

Welcome here and I do understand that U have a hard time believing low-carbing will work. I to was sceptical. For the 1st time in my life I feel healthy and slim and in control of my eating. Are U on meds for your thyroid? Im sure U will have much success low-carbing, just be patient, drink lots of water and do lots of research...here on the forum and by reading LC books.

Yes, I am on meds, but my doctor doesn't take me very seriously I am afraid. I believe she is of the opinion that I am fat, lazy, and depressed. <sigh>

I had a Doc like that once.....made me feel like crap. I told him I was over weight because I was tired not the other way around. A few years later I found out I had fibromyalgia...from another Doc and if I had started low-carbing then I know I wouldve avoided a lot of headaches..but at least I have found it now. Dont let any Doc make U feel inferior, they dont know all the answers.