I started the low carb lifestyle wednesday and I'm having some trouble. First of all, I cant go to the bathroom (and I think you know what I mean). Secondly, I stepped on the scale expecting at least 3-4 lbs to be my loss but I've only lost one lb. My diet consists of eggs and bacon or sausage in the morning, Rolled cream cheese in ham for lunch, or 2 hot dogs with slices of cheese, sliced cucumbers- dinner is a mixture of all of the above or whatever I'm hungry for (steak, 1/2 cup of salad, cheese all low carb stuffs). I've been drinking diet sunkist, sugar free iced tea (about 2 glasses a day) and have virtually cut out ALL sugar related products. I went from 6-8 cups of coffee in the morning with loads of sugar and creamer to 2 cups in the morning with artificial sweetener and half-n-half. I have been snacking on pork rinds and slim jims when I feel like snacking, or cucumbers dipped in french onion dip. I can't figure out if I'm doing something wrong or if this is typical weight loss for the first week? If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. How can I really jump start this thing? Also, is it possible I'm losing inches? I didn't measure myself- I guess my brain can't grasp how you can lose inches without losing pounds. On a positive note, I do have a bit more energy and I've been sleeping better.
Thanks--