I am 46 years old, 5'0" and as of October 19th weighed 204. I have regular blood tests due to a cancer diagnosis last year. I had my latest blood tests on October 11th and received a letter from my doctor with words like "heart attack" and "stroke" due to my high sugar levels and cholesterol. On October 19th I had an appointment with my doctor and we discussed my lab results. At that time she told me she wanted me on a diet consisting of 1200 calories per day, low carb, high fat. She did not tiptoe around the fact that I needed to make a serious change in my lifestyle if I wanted to avoid those words above in quotes. I was concerned with how I would adjust to such changes. I am happy to say I am loving this! I have had stomach issues for the past 20+ years, complain daily of stomach issues, am on ulcer medication, am so tired, crabby, and lazy every single day, UNTIL NOW. I feel amazing! I have had no issues at all with my stomach issues, no headaches, tons of energy, and no feelings of missing out on anything I used to eat (well, except for the Halloween candy ). I haven't felt so positive about life in many, many years. I am still struggling a bit with food ideas, but have stayed within my daily limits every day. I am just so pumped!