Faster the better, I say!!! On Atkins almost 2 months.. expect to weigh in on Sept. 7th. 50 pounds lighter than when I started. Lack just 4 more pounds today. I think I will make it. If we are determined not to put it back on then why not lose it just as fast as we can. I've seen this big bod long enough. I think we all know how to keep it off if we'll just be honest with ourselves. ---John---