Nope, that's not a lot, and yep, it's perfectly normal. Our hormones get a little whacky and start hanging onto water. Just keep at it, and by the time you finish you'll be right back down and maybe more.

My oldest daughter was completely discouraged her first week of Atkins because all week long she didn't lose an ounce. Finally, it dawned on her it was TOM. When it ended, *poof* overnight, she was down 5 pounds.