I started Atkins with my DH 5 weeks ago - I think some of the changes we all experience with this WOL creep up on us and we don't really appreciate them - Here are the amazing things that have happened to us:

1. DH has lost 15 lbs, the wretch! I'm tortoising along at 8 lbs, but happy about every one of them.

2. I can bend over and tie my shoes without feeling like circulation is cut off at my middle!

3. DH, who has struggled with asthma for about 15 years has had NONE since after Week 1. This is a first for him - no wheezing, shortness of breath, etc. He is so excited!

4. I have gone down one full dress size and am fitting in pants that I was ready to throw out.

5. We are walking a few times a week together - instead of munching on chips and watching TV - and enjoying it.

6. I quit smoking at the same time, and am thrilled to no longer be a slave to those nasty things.

7. My blood pressure has gone down from 134/79 to 111/65. (I hope this isnt' too low) Amazing!

8. Those mysterious aches and pains have mysteriously disappeared.

9. We have both had weeks when NOTHING happens - weight stays the same - but we're committed to this WOL - nothing has felt so right before.

We have lots of energy and high spirits, which were in short supply when we were feeling blobby and out-of-control.

LC rules!