You are going to get a million different answers to these questions. Everybody is different, and react differently to the Atkins or other LC products. I actually used the sugar alcohols in sf candy to help me "whoosh". No problem there, hahaha. The only thing you might be missing are more veggies and fats. Make yourself a big salad with lots of good full fat dressing. Cut back on the cheese, and the "salty" meats. Those are probably making you retain water. And speaking of water, drink it, LOTS of it. Oh, and you are doing REALLY great. You are probably just getting a little antsy. Totally normal. You have lost a lot of weight! Let your body catch up. Take care!