Was just reading. Didn't really intend to sign up. But, here I am. Hi. I started this way of life back in August 2015 and haven't looked back. I've lost 45 pounds and I'm still going for this last bit. It's slowed way down now. Maybe like a pound a month? Something like that.

As far as Atkins goes, that has been my guide to start. But now I've gotten off into the LCHF thing and that's sort of my rulebook now. I had diabetes. I say 'had' because I'm off my meds now and my blood glucose is fine.

In fact, I've had a bit of struggle with my doctor. She's been supportive of me. But she doesn't understand the diet well enough. For example, she's on me to go to a kidney specialist due to my lack of sodium. Sodium, it turns out, is naturally low on this diet due to water loss. I have a daily cup of broth and my dizziness is gone. Eat sodium. Right, got that.

I find lots of assistance on youtube. Bob Briggs has been a big help, others have not. Too much 'personality' on their videos for my taste. Another one is that guy at dietdoctor.com who sort of reminds me of Frankenstein or Schwarzenegger. Just does, can't help it. However, his advice and his interviews are helpful. Dr Stephen Phinney, another one.

There's no point to this. This is just me rambling and saying 'hello'. The one thing I do see here that is a difference in my outlook. I don't see this as a diet. This is the new way I eat, period. Essentially, this is my 10th month of induction. Thought I'd lose a bit faster, but basically I'm pleased with the results. (And the medical results. I'm going to see about her taking that diagnosis of Diabetes Type 2 OFF of my records. As far as I'm concerned, I'm cured.) And, I'm not going back.

Hi, funk mob (love your "name"), and welcome.

If you look at my timeline, you'll see that I've lost about 12 lbs in the past 10 months. It happens. But because I look at this WOE the same way you do: this is the way I eat. Period. I can deal with the pokey pace to the last 8.4 lbs. I feel good, I haven't weighed this little since the late 90's, and if I feel good, and I'm continuing to lose, what's to complain about?

Most newbies need a lot of encouragement to stick with it, but you are already doing that! Welcome, again, and we look forward to seeing you get to goal and be one of the 5% of "dieters" who actually can stay there, once they've achieved it.

Welcome
There is a lot of good reading here, many forums on different topics, including one on diabetes. http://forum.lowcarber.org/forumdisplay.php?f=45
That issue of removing a Dx of diabetes has been discussed before. Doctors followed here like Westman and Hallberg do it, your GP may not agree. At least it should be moved from Dx to History depending on structure of your medical records.

Welcome, Funkmob. Sounds like you've done a lot of solid research and made excellent progress. Getting your mindset to where you view low carb as a way of life rather than a diet is the most important transition. Lots of good information and knowledgeable posters here. Enjoy!