Hey there! I'm a newbie who has been LC'ing since April 1, 2003 and really could use some support!

My weight loss has been slow. I lost 4.5 pounds during Induction, but weeks 3-5-1/2, I have lost nothing. Believe it or not-the weight loss part doesn't bother me-but I don't seem to be losing inches either..anywhere! This concerns me more than the weight loss because i walk/run for an hour 3-4 times per week. My carb count is usually between 20-25 grams per day. A couple of days, I splurged to 35, but for the most part-I'm consistent and eat no sugar or white flour. I just started taking supplements and drink 6-8 glass of water per day.

I know I'm on the right track as my energy level is high and I have decreased apetite. Also, I had my blood work done after 4 weeks (I know-too early) but I am pleased some of numbers have gone down already.

Before After
Total 167 210
HDL (good) 32 47
LDL (bad) 91 140
VLDL 43 22
Trigly. 215 110

Has anyone out there had similiar results i.e. no or slow weight and inches loss, but everything else is track. Should I start limiting certain foods like cheese or the Atkins bars at this early stage? Thanks for your advice!!