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Originally Posted by pkend4593
got to make big changes, starting atkins in am, any advice is appreciated
My advice is, read the book before attempting to do the plan. This will give you a clear understanding of how & why Atkins works.
Follow the plan to the letter...no shakes or bars (yeah, I know the "new" book says they're ok...but...Dr. Atkins didn't write the "new" book ). Drink plenty of water & get minimal exercise.
You CAN do this!!!
All the best to you!
Hold your resolve for the first 4 days. It is truly the hardest part. Then I get a huge boost of energy and lose the wicked cravings and hunger. I also like to use ketostix to confirm I'm doing it right and for positive feedback.
Yup...this will be the rough spot where you'll feel horrible...at least I did. Remember, that horrible feeling means it's working...lol. Once past this point, it gets easy...
My best tip: Keep some things on hand with a few plans for quick recipes. It has to be easy to go home and cook after a long, hard day or you are setting yourself up for a drive thru.
I don't intentionally tell people I'm eating low carb. I don't want the criticism chipping at my self confidence.
Don't expect perfect. That powerful resolve when you start a diet will ebb eventually, that's the failure point. That's the time to forgive imperfection and be as good as you can otherwise.