Doug, Umpa and others. 

She has read the book, she is maybe a little shy on the water.  Weekends are worse for her in regards to portion control.  She is going to pay more attention to portion size, as far as detox I believe so.  She had a couple real bad days late in her first week.  Feeling sick, shaky etc...  She is determined to give it her best shot.  I will suggest the journal (you don't tell a woman to do anything!!).  We are using Adkins bars, 1 daily, and sometimes an Adkins shake.  Mostly bits of pepperoni, cheese, cottage cheese, romaine salads with little or no dressing, almonds and water to curb the hunger.  It's working for me well.  I'm just afraid she'll lose faith and revert to Doritos and salads as staples.

I'm looking for input, as to which stores, online or whatever, that have the best prices, selection etc...of products for the lifestyle.  We are loving it but can't find some things locally that we would like to add to our pantry.  I'm just curious what you all have found when shopping for low or no carb foods.

Rich

I know I'm new to this, but.....

First I'd stress more the importance of realizing this is a "Life Style Change".  Not a diet, not difficult and not impossible to do. 

Second thing I would do, is spend a moment on the beginning.  The one thing I looked for in the book, was an answer solidly stated to the question, "where does it say what to do on day one?"  When I didn't find it I went to Adkins induction phase as my first step.  Show on the disc what to do the first day, how you'll feel, what may go through your head.  What could happen on day four or five of sugar detox, you know the day you may feel like crap that only lasts a day.

Third, I would put an emphasis on the portion of the book that relates to the signs of actual hunger.  That has done as much or more for me personally than any other part of the book.  Know when you are REALLY hungry, then eat only what you need for fuel and choose the correct fuel.   

This is a great program, I have never been so excited to make a change in my lifelike this has done or me.  I look forward to every day to seeing how much improvement in my life choices have evolved from the day before! I find my self questioning my hunger pangs, eating far less than I have in years and not being hungry. 

There are my two cents Doug.  Thanks so much for opening my eyes, my wife is even trying this with me now!  If you only knew how amazing that is, you'd be beside yourself!   She's a tough sell!

Rich

Sounds good! I sort of make a tuna melt in mine and heat it up in the microwave. Fortunately, they can be used in a lot of different ways.

Tuna melt!!!  Great idea, I have used one for a hot dog bun as well!

I was wondering the same thing.  I had 2 soft tacos last night using the small shells, saved carbs up all day and boy was it worth it!  Best six grams I've ever had!  La Tortilla's are the bomb for taste too.  I used one today for a hotdog bun!

Thanks Doug and Umpa, I have as of Last Sunday, started no Carbs all protein to get things jump started and it is working well.  I just got the book so I will be reading it and learning what this diet is all about. 

Rich