I plan on a more atkins/paleo/med diet after this first bump. I need to detach from food first and two shakes daily and a protein and salad supper will do that for me.
Much to my surprise my internist at the time didn't object when I told him that I was doing Atkins (I started it without his knowledge).He even explained how Atkins works.Basically,Atkins is high in protein and low in just about everything else (particularly carbs).He said that protein is more effective than any other type of food in turning off the little switch in your head that tells you that you're hungry.The result is fewer calories taken in--->thus,weight loss.
I love to cook and bake so I guess it’s different for everyone. Eating real food allows me to do the things I love plus eat! I’m concerned that the shakes and salad are not going to be satisfying for you and you will fall off of the wagon. I’ve been there with the calorie counting, point counting, carb counting, calories burned counting, rabit food eating regime where I would be constantly hungry and constantly tempted. Reprogram yourself by eating real food. After two days you’ll have lost your cravings for sugar and you’ll feel great. Plus you can eat all day long! How awesome is that?