[drdemars]

My whole family doing Atkins and it is the first diet that works for us. Each of us have lost over 25 pounds of fat in four months. I am 73 years old 6' 2" and weighed before starting at 243 and now weigh 210. My goal is 205 which will put me at about 15% fat to lean. I never go hungry and the side effects are many. Remember the three legged stool of exercise,supplements and low carbs. Go to www.atkinscenter.com for help and support.

[TruthNtegrity]

Yup, I agree, drdemars. I've used the Atkins site, have a recipe for cheesecake that I use for a meal anytime I think I just have to have something sweet. Made with Splenda, it is wonderful.

Chicagolady, I'm up for a thread. We can certainly cheer each other on, give tips, share recipes. We'll probably get moved to the "chat" room - which after the Admin Moderators do that, I can never find the thread again!

Mmmm, time for some turkey. Be back.

Oh, and check out the other thread that was linked on this one. I commented to someone who said they had to quit because of gout. Colchicine is a tiny, cheap pill (for me without insurance!) that takes care of gout. Anyone should be able to use the diet of choice and get this assist from their Dr., if they have gout.