Forsythia, thanks for the encouragement! I definitely resemble your remarks - went waaaaay off, feeding my face, general "don't care attitude, watched my clothes get tighter & my blood sugar rise! But hubby & I are both back - he's hard core Atkins and I favor the newer version. We're both aware of how much better we feel on low carb, but it's been so much easier to fall off than to stay on plan. I'm reading here as much as possible, because I really want to get my blood sugar under control and learn what it takes to get it right this time. I've spent a lot of time "lurking", but was glad to see your post. I've been off & on a few times before and was so discouraged about starting over.
I need to start a new forum titled: I'm really bad at this, but I'm trying again!

I'm going to check out the "Butter" on YouTube - sounds interesting! Thanks for the encouragement! I