Hello everyone! I'm a new LC'er and new to this forum. I just started this *lifestyle* the middle of last month, and have lost 12 pounds so far. I didn't have much luck sticking with it over Thanksgiving, mainly because I spent the holiday in Alabama, which by definition is a high-carb state! LOL!

I gained back 3 pounds in 6 days, but I have lost those 3, plus 1 more, since returning home and getting back with my program.

I consider myself very reactive to carbs, and so I find myself living on slightly more than what's allowed during the Atkin's Induction Phase. The only pure carb I allow myself is a spoonful of sugar with my coffee. I'd rather lose slower than give that up. Plus, I do not believe in the consumption of artificial sweeteners of any kind, because I just don't trust them.

The main reason I started LC'ing is because I need to lose a total of 56 pounds, plus my triglycerides were on the borderline of being too high. My cholesterol is great, as are all my other health indicators. But I feel like with the high triglycerides, extra weight, plus the fact that I had gestational diabetes with my 2nd pregnancy, that I am insulin resistant and on the way to full-blown diabetes if I don't fix this now. Better to do it before I am really sick.

Dee