Xena, don't you usually gain weight during TOM ? Atkins or not, that is a prime time for water weight gain. Maybe you are just more aware of it now because you are weighing yourself more often. I have always gained 2-3 pounds in the days leading up to my TOM and always look forward to their disappearing right afterwards! Never sweat 2 or three pounds.

LilaCotton, how old are your daughters? My 15 yr old is on Atkins (or just low carbing as she prefers we say) and is loosing soooooo slowly it is discouraging to her. Any advise from you or your daughters on this?