All I can say is "WOW"! I've been reading all these posts, and when things seem tough, you all stuck together and helped each other out. I am new at low carbing, I am a Diabetic, and have wicked high cholesterol. Actually, I "had" high cholesterol. My cholesterol was 307 the beginning of June, and when I had it tested the latter part of July it went down to 197. All my adult life my cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL was never right. But, I can honestly say that low carbing (along with Zetia & Niaspan) may have saved my life. Hopefully, I will be able to get off the cholesterol lowering medication. However, I just wanted you folks to know that I am grateful for all of you and for this forum. Quilt it is your Journal, and reading what you have been through has definitely inspired me. You all inspire me. Thanks..