I started Atkins on June 8th b/c a friend had told me her doctor suggested it. The first three days totally sucked! I felt like I was dying. My body ached, I was starving and I had a huge headached that wouldn't go away. Then the fourth and fifth day the symptoms were starting to go away. I made sure I ate something every three hours, I also had water all day. I really felt tired the first week. Then after a week I lost five pounds and that totally gave me motivation to stick this out. It is a life change in your eating habits. I still struggle sometimes daily though. I'm not 20 and I can't eat the way I used to. Now, I've lost a total of seven pounds and two inches in my waist and thighs. There are days I will "cheat" with a glass of wine or something, but get right back into it. I crave carbs too so I started exercising and it really helps. Just don't give up--and most importantly, listen to your body
