Since I'm new to the low carb life style I really haven't gotten started yet but I do have some improvements. Physically, I have felt a lot better. I used to wake up feeling slugish, but since I started detoxing by drinking water I've felt a little more energized. My stomach feels a little more squishy too (lol) so that means I'm starting lose weight. It may be just water but hey it still counts!

I find that I have less heart-burn eating low-carb than when I ate refined carbs. I no longer have to keep antacids in my bag!

I'm just back on week 2 of under 40 carbs per day so can't wait to have more rewards of this way of eating.

I eat more vegetables now, on Low Carb eating that I ever did eating "normally". Because for me, "normal" eating was eating junk all the time. Pizza and Chinese and McDonalds--oh my!

OMG...they're sooo many!!! For one, like Azure...I too eat way more veggies than ever (I was a regular at Mickey Dees!), I'm more in control over food, I choose what I eat...it doesn't choose me anymore!!, I've actually started working out (former couch potato)...when I lost so much weight after first 2 weeks...I felt more energy, and it inspired me to "get movin!". I'm not "hungry all the time", actually I frequently "forget to eat", sex is waaayyyy better (smile!), I can now go out socially and pick and choose healthy foods to eat while passing up the desert trays, double battered shrimp/chicken, etc....and not feel like I'm missing something or that sense of "denying oneself" that I used to feel on like "low-fat" diets of the past! The list could go on...and on.... Joyce

Sitting here in my 3x t shirt JG . . .

I'd say that this is the ONLY "diet" that has ever improved my cholesterol #'s . . . Doc remains totally freaked out about that (and secretly suspects, I think, that I'm lying and on a low fat/calorie counting Gov't Pyramid that I'm not telling her about - LOL!)

Menopause symptoms have totally whacked me for awhile now tho' - - have moments of clarity b4 I lose my vision - but would HATE to know what shape I'd be in were it not for hanging on & getting support here @ 3fc - I KNOW I'd be over 300lbs - buried under empty ice cream containers & chip bags in the couch cushions would be a very real possibility.

I think the biggest improvement for me is my energy level is so much better, I used to be so drowsy all the time and sleep so much. I get a lot more done now. And I've gone from a size 18 to 12/14 in pants.

I recently got through month # 1. I definitely have no heartburn which i often had before. I also was running to the bathroom everytime I ate, now, my stomach is like a brand new one. I am also so much more energetic, it's easier to get up in the morning, I can almost keep up with my kindergarteners all day, and over all I just feel happier, prettier, and more alive than ever! I LOVE my new WOL!

My blood pressure has come down to the normal range. Looks like I'll be able to avoid meds for that at least.

Everyone is such an inspiration. I've lost about 15 inches, have no more heartburn, don't drink 2-3 glasses of wine at night anymore. I never had problems with eating too much food or sweets. Never liked chips and that kind of thing. I am convinced I was eating way too many processed foods...probably since college. I would have been massive if I liked sweets and junk food as well. God smiled on me with that one. As with Aud the Meno caused a big, big weight gain in the last couple of years. Probably about 60 pounds. I have to say I am eating more veggies since going on low carb than I have eaten in the last 10 year. I'm eating them regularly which is proving to be the biggest challenge.

SC