lbangle - I can relate to some of what you mentioned in your post. I noticed not just feet pains, but back pains and a few other pains that I began to think would be relieved if I could get the weight off. I'd been exercising without changing my eating and that didn't help. Finally, I saw an ad for Atkins and began looking into it. So glad I did. Let's all keep going ... keep supporting each other! I know I need the support from this group.