Hi, I'm new to the Atkins diet but before I started I lost 40 lbs on a regular diet. I hit the wall and gained 15 back! I was very desparete. I started atkins 3 days ago. and lost 6 lbs. I was just so mad at myself that I keep trying and I feel atkins will give me the ammo I need for permanent weight loss and the ability to maintain. My tip too you is to weigh your self everyday. Thats what motivated me.