I know how you feel. If you are starting induction from ground zero (hooked on cafinated sodas, no meal control whatsoever, etc.), induction is very hard - its like a drug addict going cold turkey!

Its a bit easier if you were on a diet or some kind of controlled eating plan before Atkins.

You will start to get your energy back in about three or four days - it seems like forever but KEEP IT UP! You will be so glad you did - and dont step on the scales for a week - you will be AMAZED at what will happen!

If you are tired and listless, its a sign that your body is trying to conserve energy because the fuel its used to getting (sugar) is very low - thats exactly what you want to happen - ITS WORKING!

Stick with the plan, pee on your keostrips (and watch it turn purple!), and keep your carbs below 20 - just remember, these two weeks of pain will give you a (longer) lifetime of happiness!

JGE