Hello everyone, it is nice to find a support group like this one. I am so excited just by the comments thatare posted. I need to lose weight.I have never been this overweight before and it is affecting my health. I have 3 children a 15, 9 and 6 year olds. My husband supports me in everything i tried to do and especially now that I want and have to lose weight. He is very lean and healthy so I am going to stick to it with my family's support and all of yours..You all seem so nice and open to one another, I hope that we can keep in touch and help me in this long road of losing weight..I started the Atkins today...HURRAYYYY!!!!! I am ready to lose all the fat!!!! Many blessings to all of you....