Welcome Camille,
:welcome:
Firstly, Well done on taking the first steps. A few words of advice:
1. Drink loads of water, then drink more water and when you are finished, drink some more water! It really helps and waters down the effects of withdrawal from sugar and carbs etc, if you'll pardon the pun.
2. Keep yourself regular poo wise (sorry for being gross!) but constipation is a real side effect and causes so much pain and discomfort. Take actioin before it takes hold. I take Fibresure capsules and find them very effective but there are other methods also.
3. Don't be tempted to weigh yourself every 5 minutes to see how well you are doing, not even once a day! Although it is a great motivation, it can also be disheartening and distracting. Wait until your official weigh in and wait for the surprise, motivation much greater.
4. Don't compare your weight loss to anyone else. I know some people lose 12, 14, 16 lbs in 1st week but everyone is different and the body will lose weight in it's own time.
5. Keep youself busy especially in the 1st few days when your body is getting used to the idea of the diet and you feel bored.
6. Don't be afraid to come on here and ask us anything. There are enough people on here who have experienced it, felt it, knew someone who went through it etc. Everyone is very nice and supporitve on here and have seen most scenarios (just look at all the questions about poo!).
The first few days are the worse so take it one day at a time and once you reach the magic ketosis stage it gets easier.