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Thats just about how much weight I need to lose. I have no problem giving up the pasta, the rice, potatoes ... and I'm not a beer drinker. What about the bread though? I need those eggs and toast in the morning to get going.

you would be surprised how quickly you will "get over" that desire for toast in the morning...

It really will only take a week or so to get used to a new breakfast, and within a month the toast thing will be a funny memory.

Eggs are fine, have a few pork rinds if you need a "crunch" thing with the eggs...

Once you are well under way with Atkins, you might try a bread found in some markets called "Ezekial 4:9". It is usually in the freezer case, and is made without wheat flour. It is made with ground up legumes, soaked wheat berries, etc. It has 12 grams of carbs per slice, and is reasonable in taste.

Of any mfg. bread, I think it is the healthiest on the market. Making your own bread is also a possibility, but it is better to grind the wheat into flour yourself, just before baking... all that work, and you will treat each quarter slice with the distinction of the finest imported pate!

Like you, I was a big bread eater before I went on this thing. Especially bagels. I would buy bagels by the dozen and eat three or four at at time (and think they were good for me).

I have only had bread two or three times since April and then, only a small piece rubbed in olive oil at dinner. My bread cravings are gone and it was almost instantaneous. I used to have eggs and bacon in the morning but now I have eggs and yogurt. I still make bacon occasionally for salad toppings or to wrap around scallops (delicious).

If you absolutely must have toast, try whole wheat or that brand of bread recommended earlier in this thread. Beware of supermarket "wheat" breads however. Many of them are little different than white bread.