Budget

Many people new to low carbing worry about increased grocery expenses. While some food costs go down (brown-bagging it is cheaper than fast food, for example, and you won't need to stock up on junk food any more), quality meats and fresh veggies can add to your food costs. And with the economy being a big ugly mess at the moment, people are understandably cautious about spending.

There is no question that eating high protein, low carb can be costly. Think about it...what were all the cheapo filler things you used to buy? Pasta, macaroni and cheese, rice, english muffins, noodles... you get the idea. The fact is, you will just have to buckle down and re-budget. Being overweight and the complications that can bring is surely more costly than spending a bit more at the supermarket. And, think of it this way: you'll be paying for food that will be nourishing your body!