My name is Kathy and I'm a 47yr old mom of 2 wonderful boys. After completing cancer treatment earlier this year, I had gained over 25 lbs! This was in addition to the 25-30 lbs I already wanted to lose. I'd had some success dieting in the past but the weight would always return (and then some) because I couldn't keep up the lifestyle. After doing a lot of research, I decided to try Atkins and have not looked back. The weight is slowly coming off but more importantly, this is a plan that is healthy and satisfying. It's a way of life, not a diet.