[Wright is right!]

Hey, Dan! Great going! It's great to get a progress report from ya. I remember all the things you said when you went on Atkins - your determination has paid off. And the longer you go, the less of a desire you'll have for all those bad foods that led to your plight in the first place. You must feel fabulous.

Michael

[BibChr]

Thanks, Mike. Yes, I feel terrific, and thank God for it all the time.

Just went back to a lake up high in the Sierra with my boys; last time there had been pre-Atkins. I was so enjoying being able to hop up, run around, hike, climb, do everything, and just feel great doing it.

I won't lie: pizza smells wonderful, so does bread, and on and on. But in my mind, it's just all connected with being grossly fat, feeling miserable, hating the sight of myself, and not being able to play with my boys.

So I more or less shrug and have a chunk of ham with mayo!

Still a good ways to go; if I feel this much better when I'm nearer my goal, I'll just be unbearable.

(c8

Dan