[JennyM]

My name is Jenny.

My purpose in being here is to get support and ask questions while I try the atkins diet for the 2 week "induction" period.

I'm going to be turning 30 shortly. 10 years ago I was an avid runner (40-50 miles weekly), I occasionally biked, and of course I went dancing with college roommates on weekends. My stress levels appear to have been quite a bit lower then as well. But, even despite trying to implement running again and trying hard to diet now, I am not losing weight. And quite frankly, I'm not sure running is really the best workout for me now. I think it may be too hard on my joints and I'd love to be able to walk later in life without hip problems.

But I am more than 20 lbs heavier than I was just 10 years ago. It may not seem a lot but for a petite girl these extra 20+ lbs are very distressing. I feel very fat. I have low energy and anxiety. My face is very round. My stomach regularly cramps. I took the sugar test in the book and I exhibit a lot of the reactions. When I spoke to my physician she's not concerned as I work in a high stress job and I still qualify in the under 25 BMI range and my A1C level is normal.

I came across the New Diet Revolution book at work after a coworker found it to be useless. I've read a lot of books on diet and nutrition this year (in an attempt to figure out what my problem might be)and the low carb approach makes sense. I do think the white sugars must be the root of a lot of our society's health problems for kids and adults. So I'm willing to give it a try for 2 weeks and see how I feel and look at that time.

I hope this is a sufficient introduction. Thanks in advance to all of you that moderate and support the boards here.

Jenny