I am a Registered Nurse, wife, and mother of 3 children. We live in southern California but I grew up on the east coast(Connecticut). I have struggled with my weight my entire life including eating disorders but was able to resolve those with help over a decade ago. I have noticed a slowing in my metabolism especially since turning 40 almost 3 years ago. I love to exercise but usually it gets on the back burner between work and the kids. I would love to share strategies, recipes, etc. with anyone else doing Atkins or a high protein diet. My goal is to lose 30 lbs by my birthday on May 14th.