Health

About two months ago, I decided to eat a low carb diet, after talking with a friend who did the same and has had some really beneficial health results. Sugar is a carb, so the low carb-low sugar thing go hand in hand.

It's not been easy, because I love sweets and have always had a sweet tooth.

Like you, I monitor how many grams I take in per day, but don't get too fanatical about it. I can pretty much ditch the carbs like bread, pasta, cereal, potatoes, and rice without much trouble, but it's the sweets that are the hardest for me.

I've lost only 6 lbs. but that's better than nothing. My digestion has improved so far. I take a low dose med for high blood pressure and that is remaining at a good number.

Everyone here is so right that there's sugar in virtually everything we eat. It's actually hard to get away from it. No wonder obesity and diabetes are so prevalent in our society. My mom had adult onset diabetes and she had several major health issues that came from it, although she refused to watch her diet.

One thing I notice is that many people drink a lot of soda pop and that's one of the worst things. My son who works in a grocery store said he sees many people with carts loaded up with soda pop and nothing else all the time.

OK I don't mean to be the food police, here. Everybody is welcome to do what they want .... but I wanted to say thank you for posting and I hope we both can keep it up!