The bed news, according Atkins you can expect to loose around 10% of your excess weight during the induction, then 5% of it in every month. (Average - individuals can have very different experiences.) Yes, I know many other advertised "diet" promises much more, but always fail to deliver the "miracle"

Fortunately there are good news: you can look GREAT even without loosing the "mandatory" 100 lbs in 4 months. Many people would LOOK like 10-20 lbs less simply from an improved posture:-) Or from toned arms, etc.

My recommendation, PATIENCE and exercise... Any kind of exercise that you enjoy:-) The key is consistency. It can not only boost your metabolism, but improve your posture, your sleeping, your heart, etc. The most important: definetely can change your MOOD, self-esteem.

Check the exercise and countdown threads. You can find many excellent advices - how to start, support groups - keeping up your spirit.