It's been six full weeks on this diet, and there have been fantastic results. I've lost 45lbs, I feel healthier and more energetic, clothes fit better, and I sleep better. I'm glad I started this diet, and I plan to stay on it for the duration.
That all said, some times I really despise the restrictions. I haven't had a drop of alcohol in six weeks, or a cookie, or a slice of pizza. I haven't had a potato or noodles or even a piece of fruit. Most diets have a release valve built in, some way to take some pressure off. On atkins you can at least eat fatty foods in quantity. A lot of people have an "off day" every week or two. On my diet, I can't stray even for a meal. I had 11oz of cheese and garlic crusted steak today (very good, btw), and I felt bad for eating so much at a meal. This, despite still being at the day's meat limit.
I haven't spent much time focusing on the negative, partly because it's self evident, and partly because I want to stay positive. Today, driving around on errands, I really wished I could eat normally. On a side note, if you get a chance one day, note how many ads for junk food you encounter. Billboards, commercials, signs: everywhere you go or look you're bombarded with offers for delicious food at low prices. I'm constantly reminded of what I can't have.
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