Very good Lisa...

Just a couple more came to mind as I was reading yours:

1. The first three days of induction can be very, VERY difficult. You may go through "carb withdrawl" and experience flu-like symptoms. Stick it out. It's worth it. Once withdrawl is over, you will feel wonderful -- probably more full of energy than you've felt in years.

2. To repeat what Lisa wrote, I cannot stress enough the importance of staying away from packaged "low carb" bars and (even worse) candies. These WILL slow your progress substantially and your cravings for carbs will return.

3. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!! If you have a question, no matter HOW strange you think it is, come to this forum. There is a real brother-and-sisterhood here, no matter how "alone" you may feel in what you're experiencing, physically or emotionally, the folks on here have been through it.

FreyaAZ