I only started on January 2nd, but I can tell you what will be the hardest part for me, and it won't be the actual carbs, per se. It will be my fear of fat intake.
Almost everything I am eating except for veggies is causing me fear.
With 4 days done, I just don't feel good mentally when I eat beef, pork, eggs, cheese......
but I have had a heart attack from clogged arteries, so maybe you can understand my fears.... BTW, I just stocked up on fish today... catfish, tilapia.... And I bought a 10 pound bag of boneless, skinless chicken breasts at Costco, as well.
But here is something that has REALLY got me concerned.... I have been faithful to the plan AND have not eaten over 2500 calories in any of those 4 days - and usually almost 2000 - and I have GAINED 4 pounds!!!!!
What the heck is that about? My clothes do feel looser, though.
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I'm a father of twin daughters, whose main goal in life is to set a positive example for them.
SW 315 1.02.08
CW
294 on 3.18.09
1st Goal.... 299...
Met on Feb. 3rd, 2009
2nd goal... hopefully 275 by May 15th, 2009
Ultimate goal 180 by sometime in 2010.
My Before Picture.... My
"During" picture will be posted when I get to 280 pounds:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...nt-pretty.html Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
Thomas Jefferson
BTW, if you prefer, my name is Chuck. 