Hi Clodagh,

Thank you very much for posting your daily menu - it's really helpful to see what other people are eating.

I started on Schwarzbein but I got a bit disillusioned with it as I lost a few pounds but then things started to stall. So as of last Monday I've been giving Atkins induction a go. I've lost 5 lbs but I'm a bit concerned as the same thing appears to be happening - I lose a few pounds quite easily early in the week but then everything just grinds to a halt.

I'm not particularly thrilled about Atkins as I'm having a problem accepting that eating as much fat as possible and as few carbs as possible can be healthy! If I see another fried egg I swear I'll cry! (I'm having difficulty coming up with allowed alternatives to the fried breakfast as you might note!)

Much as I want to shift the weight, I want to be healthier even more! Just feeling a little disillusioned today, particular as I've just been to the Swedish Food Company and had a high carb lunch!

Any advice?

Clare Anne