Hello all. As I sit here writing this I am enjoying a very low carb breakfest of eggs and sausage. I started watching carbs about two weeks ago, not really following a plan, but just watching carbs. I try to limit the carbs to 20 grams, give or take a few. I realize that is what the Atkins diet suggests, but I allow myself to eat foods that are forbidden on that diet. I've tried Atkins before but after about 2 or 3 days I was craving carbs so badly that I'd give in and make a sandwhich. (Sandwhiches are my weakness....) I haven't had a piece of bread for two weeks though. This time it seems so much easier- I am eating low carb without even trying, and that is why i was SHOCKED when at my doctor appointment two days ago the scale read 245 pounds. I seriously had the nurse weigh me again, because I didn't believe it! The main reason I was shocked is because I don't feel like I am dieting. I eat 3 or 4 meals a day which is more than I ever used to eat- I generally ate twice a day, but carb loaded meals. Also so many grocery stores and restaraunts provide Atkins Friendly items that finding good food is no longer a problem. I solved my sandwhich problem by buying low carb tortillas. If i get a craving for bread, I throw some cheese and tuna on a tortilla and I'm good to go. I must thank all of you for helping with this. Shortly after the New Year I stumbled upon this site and read what many of you had written. It was so inspiring. I also picked up some good tips for following the low carb plan. One of my biggest concerns before starting this was money. I am a college student, therefore I have very little money! Having to buy meat can be expensive- there is no way I'd pay $5 for one serving of meat. I'm very cheap! But I've gotten around that. I buy thin cuts and usually get 2 portions for at most $2. And tuna is a godsend! haha. Well I've probably rambled on enough- I'm just so excited this is working. I look forward to making this journey with all of you. Good luck to everyone!
-Kaia

Welcome Kaia! Happy to hear of your progress. Keep up the good work!

Welcome to the Forum, Kaia!! Sounds like you're well on your way to success!!!

Hello from another Nodak! In fact, I have "people" in your city....