Hi everyone,

I'm new to this message board and so releived that there are people to get advise from! I did Atkins for almost 2 months and lost 10 pounds of the 20 I need to lose. As soon as I added carbs back in I felt tortured and deprived all of the time. I found CAD by mistake but realized it was how I had eaten for most of my life until I quit smoking last year. Quitting seemed to trigger an obsession with sweets and non stop munching that had me completely out of control.

My lack of energy had disapeared while on Atkins induction and has come back full force since switching to CAD. I thought it would taper off but it hasn't gotten any better. I avoid all AS and try to adhere to the CAD rules as strictly as I can. I don't over indulge during RM (using the CALP 1/3 rule) and even forgot to have my dessert last night. I'm very happy with this WOE so far but really have a hard time dealing with the major afternoon slump. Any advice for a newbie? Thanks!

Joanne