Married 29 years to my wonderful husband, mother of two grown boys, grandmother to two grandsons, live in eastern iowa on acreage. Retired from working due to disability. Degenerative disk, six back surguries and now fused. Insulin resistant, metobolic syndrome, PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome), high fasting insulin levels so to help counter act I take 2000mg of Metformin daily, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Chronic leg pain due to fusion now pressing on leg nerve. Highest weight was 250, started Atkins at 235 on 1/1/11. Down 50# so far and would like to get off 50# more! I'm on this journey to get healthy and enjoy all the buddies I can make for help and support!!