Hi Ed, My bosses are on the Atkins diet and I have seen some major weight loss. They are very strict on what they can an can not have. It wants to make me start on it but I just don not know if I have the will power. I love tortillas, bread, rice, beans too much. I also recently saw a friend who is also on the Atkins and she has lost over 30 pounds in 6 months. I was so happy for her and she has a higher self esteem. I think it's worth a shot. I will start Monday. I will post my pic too..