Thanks everyone! I know to be patient, but it's hard. Why can't this fat just go away? Anyway, I've checked for hidden carbs, I even write down my daily afternoon piece of sugarless gum! Other than water, I also drink some decaf tea, like I stated, and over the weekend I bought some Crystal Lite lemonade. Says it has no carbs. I'm trying to be careful about aspartame.
Also, I take the Adkins Basic 3 vitamins. Not any other supplements. I read about them today on my lunch hour and I may go to the health food store and get some. I DO know that I could use more calcium. I miss my non-fat milk!
So, thanks for the suggestions. I will trudge on and see what happens. Maybe I'll be the next one to post with a whoosh!