Wow, what awesome replies! Thanks so much for your encouragement, and also sharing your stories.

Kristine - thanks so much for sharing about changing your diet. It's amazing what we can do.

Less Tara.. I am not able to exercise at all due to illhealth and disability, so I haven't really got that as an option. I do my best, however, not to lie still too long.

What I have found useful is using the Atkins book as a bible, and following Dr. Atkins' advice: earlier bedtimes, searching out delicious and enjoyable quality food, etc.. And at present I'm religiously adding up every bite I eat in My Plan, which is giving me a lot of shocks, and helping me to rediscover what foods are allowed on induction.

best of luck with your diet!

Merpig! Thank you so much for your encouragement. And well done you for such an incredible feat! A 40lb loss is absolutely amazing in such a short time. Isn't it super what a little focus can do.