Rick a big welcome to you , congrad's on starting atkins, i did the same 5mths ago, i have lost 20 kilos , Im pleased and feeling better , more energy and have started to feel alive again !Its such a new way of life for me , before it was all junk food and laying around the house lol now I enjoy my food , eat more and feel so much better , feel ALIVE !!!Im never hungry and eat many small snacks , meals during the day , so i wish you lots of success Rick, and welcome aboard ! bye bye