First time post. Here's my quandary/problem/Issue. Two years ago i got to my top weight of 226. My blood work was jacked up and I felt like crap. I began running even though I detested the idea. I began watching what I ate, limiting my carbs, somewhat. I went from running a half mile to running two half marathons this year. My weight went down to 210 and but my goal was 205. It was frustrating because I found the only way I could get to it was starving myself and then I would bounce up to 210.

Anyway, i ran a half this fall and really hurt my back. I weighed 213 and my chiro suggested i lose some weight if I wanted to continue running (I want to run a marathon this summer) as it was hard on my back, knees, etc. He suggested Atkins, which brings me today.

Began Atkins on Monday with a beginning weight of 216. I have been following it to the best of my ability/limited knowledge and am seeing great results. I am already down to 209 and I have not been hungry at all. But my concern is that the accepted view of slow weight loss being best. Am I going too fast? Am I eating enough? Or is my metabolism pretty high already because of running and Atkins is exactly what I needed? Any guidance is appreciated.