Hi,

Sounds like you are on the right track but watch those Atkins bars.

I would like to comment on the cholesterol issue. I have been on Atkins since Christmas. So far I have lost 44 pounds.
I am a bacon junkie. I can eat 1-2 pounds in a sitting, three or four times a week. I also like my prime rib, ribs, lots of eggs and plenty of cheese.
When I started the diet, I heard the same things about eating sooooo much fat and having a heart attack from the cholesterol.

Here are my stats:

I had my blood tested before going on the diet.

Total cholesterol : 250+
Bad cholesterol : 197

I again tested last week.

Total cholesterol : 187 (The normal is 200)
Bad cholesterol : 133 (The normal is 130)

My doctor is ecstatic about the results and is very supportive about the diet.

Keep in mind that no matter what diet you are on, you will find people that feel negative and positive towards the plan. You need to research it on your own and decide for yourself.

Keep up the good work . Just watch those bars!