Joan, you really do sound committed -- good for you. I can only echo what the others say, and that's to read the book. I'm glad you have a long plane ride ahead You can skip the success stories, but I think it will make more sense to you if you really study the plan -- the food lists, the different phases of the diet. If you're going to make this something you'll stick to for life, that will help.

You might want to start a journal so you can keep track of your food intake. (I'd also echo what the others have said -- it's not just meat/eggs/cheese, and those vegetables matter!)

Good luck to you! I hope you'll let us know how things are going, ask questions. Many people have trouble sticking to Atkins, or any plan, while traveling and eating out, yet you say this has been easy for you, so we can learn from you, too