I think when you start a diet you need to forget about other diets. Atkins isnt calorie based so you should really try and forget about them and just follow it Ive seen people on WW do this too, convert what theyve eaten to cals and then they either over do their points or eat way under it.
Clear your mind of other diets and just have faith in the one youre doing.
I usually diet by calorie counting but switched to Atkins precisely because I was a bit fed up of it (weighing everything and putting it in my little notebook!). Though it's only been a week I'm finding it much easier to just follow the induction rules and count carbs in the foods where there are any!
I'm still worried that if the whole ketosis thing doesn't work for me, I won't lose weight, but the first week has proved me happily wrong
Wow! What an inspiring thread this is! You all have asked & answered a lot of my queries.
I wondered about calories too & I'm afraid I tend to snack but it seems I can - as long as it is protein. The only thing that worries me is not knowing when to stop, I have a large appetite. I can't wait for the book to get here. I have read the stickies & they are helping.
I've been starving today due to a mass alcohol do last night. So thought I'd put down what I've eaten today. Can someone tell me if it's right or wrong?
1 Atkins breakfast bar
1 Atkins Advantage bar
2 Boiled eggs