Hi there Chad.......

One of the reasons that you MUST eat your veggies, is the constipation problem. You need to make a real effort to get those good veggie carbs in!! Atkins recommends 2-3 cups of salad veggies a day or 2 cups salad and 1 cup from the second list of allowable veggies. Spend those 20 carbs.....and spend them wisely on the veggies!

As for the cheese, he does recommend that you not eat more than 4 oz a day. Cheese will also serve to 'bind' you, so consider reducing it in your diet.

Two to three gallons is plenty! No need for you to be drinking any more than that. Good for you, for getting all of that in!

The best way to get questions answered is to start a journal and post your menus. It will make it a lot easier to give you sound advice if we can see exactly what you are eating.

Congratulations on your success so far! Wishing you continued LC success.

Marlaine