[imagood1]

All I can say is W O W!!!! I may not have as much to loose as you but I understand each of your words and feel the same way about the Atkins way. I don't have cheats - I plan so if I have a bad day I can combat it by have a clean eating day. I made the mistake once and have found things to put in my purse to keep from falling or eating things I shouldn't.

Your words are so powerful - I am hoping to get off the meds I'm on also (diabetes, high triglycerides, cholesterol, blood pressure, etc) - each day I get closer. You are so right - this isn't a "bathing suit" kind of diet -- it's a lifelong way to live. When we get to a healthy weight that's exactly what we do -- we "live".

I wish you continued success.