I ended up going to the event in Tampa this weekend. I wasn't as excited as I'd hoped - I was fighting the flu. But it was interesting. Very motivational. I enjoyed Dr. Westman's philosophy, honesty, and understated humor. He acknowledges that we are human and those of us here in the US grew up with a sweet tooth so he does not shoot down the use of AS. He also clarified for me, without intending to I'm sure, why I keep thinking Atkins '72 was ketogenic. The first phase was - and that was the only phase I stuck with because I had so much to lose back then.

Other speakers were informative and motivational. Suzanne Ryan (lost 120 pounds and is keeping it off), Dr. Lowry, Dr. Koche, Josh Perry (4x brain tumor survivor), and Danny Vega (fat fueled family).

Most importantly, the event allowed us to find other like-minded keto folks in the area.

I do which more MD's had attended. I don't think there were any in the audience.