Day 4 of Atkins. Things are going well. I'm eating tons. Keeping my carbs at 20, lots of veggies. I've lost 1 lb so far, which is a little discouraging. Trying to keep telling myself not to look at this as a diet, but as a lifestyle.

I have noticed that I don't feel bloated and stuffed after eating. Even after eating a good sized meal. Although, last night I was feeling very uncomfortable in my skin. I just feel too big, all the time. I feel smaller on some days, when I feel as though I've been 'good'. but in general, i just feel too big. I had a cigarette, and was going to work on some desperately-need-to-finish-art-projects, and felt antsy and jittery. So I laced up my walking shoes, and walked 1.25 miles. I felt refreshed, and more calm after I was done. Took me about 30 minutes to walk it, but I wasn't in a hurry. I met up with some friends afterwards. It was good to talk to them. I appreciate their friendships more than they know.

Tonight is Tim's last night at the house. I'm both, excited, and sad to see him go. He's been an incredible support for me, through the transitioning of roomies, living arrangements, jobs, and so forth. He's helped out around the house, and always lent an ear when I needed to vent. Though I'm excited for him to get out there, and do something awesome and different. I think it'll be good for him.

In the mean time, I'm going to keep plugging away at these strange new eating habits, and hope that in the long run they pay off. Also, finishing up my last 2 weeks of 70-hour work weeks, and excited for the fall, and the break.

Considering dying my hair bright red. I need a change...