[Lance]

I've been watching this thread for a while and it's time to do something.

I did the atkins thing a many years ago and dropped 30 fairly easily. I felt great.

Since then, I've allowed myself to fall off the wagon....mostly sweets and pasta. The clothes are now tight, there's unsightly chubs where there shouldn't be...and I've been feeling like crap. Even emotionally, I've been down. I know it's all related.

So....initial weigh-in is 184 as of last Friday (and I'm only 5'8"). I know I won't get below 165...that seems to be my limit...a brick wall. So, I'm shooting for getting back to 170-172. I've started the atkins thing once again and some moderate walking. I'm not ready to run quite yet.

I completely forgot how good I felt to be "off" sugar. After the second day on the diet, I felt my energy increase and the bloat go away. I'm certain I have some allergy to wheat...and according to a nutritionalist friend - you often crave what you're allergic to. I always crave pasta and then feel completely ill after eating it. It's like I'm drugged/poisoned.

Anyway...here's to the start of getting back where I belong. I'm not rushing...just no sugar/low carbs...lots of water and some walking. The formula worked before - it'll work again.

Thanks for the inspiration.