I'm new to Zone... This WEEK!

I have been working on taking the weight off since 2002...

Started at top weight (191), lost 38lbs over 3 years using food pyramid -- really decreased the carbs and portions, obviously. Took a while, because I didn't watch what I ate during 2 pregnancies or nursings.

Took a hiaitus in 2006... Drifted back up in weight. Then started low carbing (Atkins, basically) in 11/2006. Went from 172 down to 145.

Kept the maintenance low carb philosphy throughout, but have drifted back up to 150, and now training pretty seriously.

I have done 2 triathlons, and looking to keep this as my sport. My coach has put me on the Zone.

I'm on day 4, and honestly - - feels a lot like Atkins. Only I'm back to logging everything, so we can see the math.

So far, my flaws are carbs too low, protein too high. I also haven't been anchoring the 2 snacks. After doing some reading, I'll focus on that this week. Have started losing weight, though, which is nice for imperfect dieting.