[SkeniaInhilla]

Good afternoon everyone.

Well this sunny weather is great but I now find myself with a wardrobe of summer clothes that do not fit.

I (like most of you) have ignored the gradual weight increase until I can ignore it no more.

It has become a big problem recently as I had to leave the gym a year ago as my husband and I both lost our jobs.

To cut a long story short - I eat plenty of fruit, veg and lean protein, I eat plenty of snacks - crisps, chocolate cake - Basically I eat PLENTY.

I did try Atkins in 2003 (along with every other person in the UK) - since then I lost weight and got in shape for my wedding (2007) - I have tried the Cambridge Diet, counting calories, slimming world, cereal diet. You name it - I now find myself being drawn back to Atkins - if memory serves correctly I lost weight, didn't feel hungry and enjoyed what I ate. I did miss fruit but I certainly used my carbs sensibly on veg.

So thats me - I love forums and I am happy to share.

My questions were related to some of the older posts I have just read re calculating 'net carbs' - my understanding (UK resident) was that you deducted the fibre content from the total carbs - but your posts suggest other wise.

Please could I have confirmation on this as it would make a huge difference when I am calculating strawberries and lettuce to my diet.

I was also wondering if there were any good online sources of menu ideas/receipes? Sorry if they are on here - I have spent ages reading posts but haven't come across them yet.

I hope to post some success - will start this time next week as this was a decision made today and I must plan, shop and remove (eat) carb laiden food first.