Hi keltra,
Firstly, you can get the ketostix at any drug store. Normally, they are behind the counter and you have to ask the pharmacist for them, even though they are not prescription. I think my container of 50 was about $15.
Secondly, the BEAUTY (in my mind) with Atkins is that you don't have to worry about portion control. You can eat as much as you want as long as it contains no carbs. It might sound as if you'd go out of control, but you will find it very hard to overeat once you've given up carbs for a couple of days. The portions of protein that will satisfy you will be between 4-6 oz. and if you pair them with a veggie, you'll feel full and satisfied for a while.
I wouldn't recommend you monitor the quantity of food you eat AT ALL for the first couple of days. The first couple of days should be devoted to getting off carbs, IMHO. Eat as many pork rinds, hard boiled eggs, etc. as you want. I know Atkins says that you should not go above 4 oz. of cheese, but that is because cheese contains carbs (a small amount). Still - 4 oz of cheese is a lot, when you add it to the eggs, meat, chicken, fish and veggies you can eat in a day.
Check out our food logs, they are really informative. Keep us posted on your progress, and welcome!!
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The food logs are usually on the first page of postings. Today they say "January Challenge Food Logs, Week of January 6". Most recently they have either been started by RobinH or me. It really helps to post on them!!
Hi Keltra
