Diario de pbelley, 25 may. 10

Pbelley, your fat and protein were right on yesterday. The higher your fat - the more satiated you will be.  

Thanks, BUT what about the calories & carbs? I was not hungry that I can say.  

Everybody loses differently at different calorie ranges. Some people lose better at 1400 calories and others as high as 2000. I would try to keep it between 1500-1800 as best you can til you find where you lose the best. As you start becoming more familiar with certain food numbers youll find what does and doesn't work and it will get much easier. 

pbelley, do you have the book? It is really important to remember that you need on Atkins you need to eat fat. About 65-70% of your daily caloric intake, no matter how much you eat, should come from fat, 20-25% from protein, and 5-10% from acceptable carbs. All carbs are not created equal. Try to avoid anything with any sugar, even if it is low in carbs, as that can mess up your bodies fat burning. And nothing lite or low fat. As Keli said once you have been eating this way for a while, what you eat and the portions will become second nature. I often have a hard time getting to 1500 calories a day, and have to add in some high fat proteins, such as the beef snack sticks. Last night it was prok rinds with melted butter and salt, in lieu of popcorn. Hope this helps some, and please feel free to look at my food diary. This week hasn't been the best, due to my frantic preparations for my sons wedding, but still not bad. Have a great day, and don't give up, it will get easier. 

Yes I do have the book. I have been trying to do 60% fat, 30% protein, 10% carbs. Your food diary looks like your carbs stay around 3-5%. thanks for all the encourgement! 

I follow the older version Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution. I simply don't lose if I eat more than 20 total carbs a day, I am too intolerant. I like the older version of Atkins for myself. Remember, this isn't a one size fits all diet. You must personalize it and make it your own, because it really isn't a diet, but a lifestyle change and you have to be able to live it everyday.  

Like Stef said Paula you have to figure out what works for you. Some use total carbs and some net carbs. What ever you try give it two weeks and then make your adjustments, your body needs time to make those adjustments too. Hang in. :)