I have been doing Atkins for 5 days now. I couldn't resist the scale this morning and was happy to see it moving downward. So far, I'm having a easy time with this. I am not hungry, I have no problem with my water (I've always been a water drinker). I'm averaging about 1500 calories per day. Is that okay?

I haven't given up the caffeine yet, but I have cut down and I'm going to try to switch to de-caf. And I have yet to start exercising. I have severe back pain right now, but I have some stretches to do, and I should be able to get out and walk.

The only strange thing is my blood sugar is higher then I thought it would be. I'm still in the 140-150 2 hours after meals, even though I split my carbs with lunch and dinner and I've been under 20 every day. I am still on my diabetes medication, 1600 mg of glucaphage and 30 mg of Actos daily. I have an appointment with my doctor in 2 weeks, and I am going to ask her to take me of the Actos. I know she won't if my numbers are still high.