Jan use the thread posted earlier. It's all the hints n tips u need to start Atkins. I'm not currently following any diet, let alone low carb or atkins due to things going on in my life at the mo. This is my personal diary thread about my life n such. I'm sure if u actually read the main Atkins board you'll find the info u need or u can even start a thread there if there's something specific you're stuck on. If u start you're own diary thread n list there what you're eating etc people will I'm sure drop by n give advice.