I have been overweight my whole life, it seems. I have tried dieting over and over again with little or no results. I have no choice now. I have Type 2 Diabetes, Coronary Artery Disease, High Cholesterol, Thyroid problems and High Blood Pressure. I have to get healthy. I have been trying to eat low carb/low sugar. I've lost 9 lbs. since the beginning of June. My first short term goal is to lose another 11 pounds by the beginning of September, when I see my doctor again.