MAC...

Good for you on the new commitment to LC! It's the best decision I've ever made after years of battling the body and trying every diet out there. I was a low-fat guru for a long time, and the FAT PHOBIA is very real. And was scary for me...

But I can't begin to tell you what I eat in a day now...between the olive oil on salads, fish, in the pan, flavoring the meat, etc. (and taking care of the bathroom business as well!) I bet I get in my share. But it's the FAT that is the essential part of your daily intake.

Your food balance should be around 65% fat, 25% protein, 5% carbs... you can plug your foods into fitday.com to check out your numbers.

Don't worry about it at this stage...when you're hungry, eat! And keep the water UP there. The fat won't hurt you, so make sure you get enough!

Good luck,