Hi Rachel and welcome.
I agree...beautiful gal...and beautiful name.
Congratulations on your 7 lb. weight loss already! I am also a low-carber and am doing Atkins. I love, love, love low-carbing.
This site is absolutely a huge source of motivation....and for support. And if you read around, you will see that it seems to have been integral in the success stories of so many. It's a fantastic tool to help you reach your goals. There's a term in the legal world...res ipsa loquitur...which means, "the facts speak for themselves". The sheer number of those experiencing success here show just how motivating and helpful this site can be.
deena