Hi Photog,

I am a newbie as well and this is day 8 of Induction for me.

The prescribed eating in this diet seemingly goes against everything I thought was good eating. I read Dr. Atkins book (a must read) and he made a really good case and the book was very interesting. Then I stumbled onto this site and read about the results people were having. But, I have to say that that thing the sold me on LC was the way I feel only after 8 days!

I feel great! Less moody. Appetite has shrunk. Never feel bloated. Excited to continue LCing.

WRT running - I was concerned that I would not have any energy for running myself. To be honest, over the first 4-5 days I did not have the energy to run. I guess it was an adjustment period. I feel fine now though. Also, I have received advice from people on the forum that energy levels will improve after we leave Induction.

Give yourself a week on Induction and judge for yourself.

Good Luck!