Beginning Atkins

After a day of indulging in multiple frozen food goodies, such as frozen burritos, hot dogs, and etc... I decided I needed more structure. Something easy to implement.  But not hard to follow.  I also can't get hungry.  Once I get hungry, I lose all will power.  Enter Atkins.

Day 1 of Atkins.

I keep looking up information regarding ketosis, lipolysis, and low carb. I even checked out a Paleo diet book... So far my conclusion is that it's all stupid.  And most likely, I'm going to lose SOME weight on atkins... but the real test is when I start reintroducing carbs.  Am I REALLY going to say goodbye to rice?  Fruit?  Dessert?! FOREVER?!?!?!?!  At least Atkins allows legumes... Paleo doesn't even allow beans?  How can such a restricted diet by healthy and well rounded?




I am drinking a lot of water... and am visiting the bathroom more than ever.  at least getting up to pee is giving me something to do.  It's a slow day at work... And boredom usually leads to snacking.  -_-

Day 2 of Atkins.
I think I've lost at least 2-3 pounds now.  I'm sure it's just the glycogen working its way out my body.  Therefore it's all just 'water weight' which will return with a vengeance as soon as I eat a bowl of rice.

Surprisingly, I'm not really craving carbs yet.  It was annoying when I had to stop myself when I reached for a piece of fruit, or a cup of juice. And I was sorely tempted to help the children finish their leftovers.  But I've had 5 low-carb meals, and so far I'm still alive and not too grouchy. I also am not hungry.  It's 12:15, and I haven't experienced any hunger pains yet.

Breakfast:
2 eggs, a generous sprinkle of cheese, and some Kielbasa.

Lunch:
Crockpot salsa chicken with peas and carrots and zucchini, and some roasted brussel sprouts.  Yes I know that carrots aren't very low carb... but it's better than rice right?  BTW, crockpot salsa chicken is nasty. Next time I will simply roast chicken and put salsa on top.

Dinner:
I have no idea what I'm going to eat.

Here's my ultimate plan.  If I can lose 25 pounds on Atkins... then I start reintroducing SOME carbs. I fully expect to gain 5 pounds back as my body replenishes it's glycogen.  But if I can maintain for 2 months... Then I can start working on having a baby.  But maybe I will have to be fully low carb from now on.  Meaning... like... 100g a day from now on?