just checking back in - I went to the doctor on Thursday for a check up and brought up the diet and asked if she thought it would be a good idea for me. I'm 24 and have been seeing the same doctor on a regular basis since I was 17, for an ongoing, non-weight related issue, so I feel like she would be able to gauge if this would be a healthy choice for me. She said she's very familiar with the diet and that she thinks it would work for well for me, and said I can start whenever I feel ready. I guess I'm joining the Atkins ranks