No, it's not alright.

Pick up a copy of Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution and read it. Then, re-read the induction chapter. You need it to follow the program properly. The forum is a great resource, but it is not a good substitute for the getting right information if you want to be successful with changing your eating habits.

Low-carbing not a quick weight loss scheme. You will have to eat this way for the rest of your life and learning how to read labels, figure out carb counts and what your daily maximum carb intake can be is crucial.

Many people become frustrated and fail because they haven't done any reading or research into low-carb and how it works. Don't do that to yourself.

Karen