I am 54 years old, been trying for two months now to lose weight and I've only lost 10 lbs but not giving up yet. I don't mind the atkins diet because I'm not that big on carbs anyway. there are a few friends at work doing the atkins and ding very well. I don't know if menopause has anything to do with my issues but I am still giving it my best shot. Live around austin, tx area so the heat has been hindering my outside activities some but, thank goodness we are almost to cooler weather, woo hoo!