Hello to all. I am James, I weigh 325 pounds, and am the owner of an extra 75 pounds that I would love to unload. Any takers? It's free! I didn't think so. I am starting Atkins on the morning of January 1, 2005, and am doing research to give me all the tools I need (carb counter, hidden carb counter, sugar index, etc.), since I am doing this alone, with nobody to support me but my fiancee, and she is in Indonesia at this time. I am also taking Hapkido (a Korean self-defense discipline) as I am 6'8'' and want to use my size to my advantage in defense, even if I am losing 75 pounds. I look forward to this forum and to reading more success stories!