I had been trying out slimfast for 2 weeks and it was going so slow it would take years to reach my goal and I was starving all the time. Starving for years was not an option. Since hearing about Atkins, I did expect it is the plan for me. USed to eat so many carbs, hundreds each day.

I did not expect myself to be able to stay on it though and my DH said I was crazy. AFter a few days and I was no longer hungry and wanting to eat constantly I was shocked. I knew I could continue on it. This week, since reaching my 50 pound goal, I now expect to be able to go under 200. I am still edgy about actually reaching my goal, as I have never been at an ideal weight in my life. I think if I can get under 200 that will be my realization that reaching the goal is possible.