You probably won't believe this but I havn't even weighed myself since starting Jan 5, and I havn't cheated once. I'm really trying to focus on doing Atkins correctly and I don't want to get hungup on the numbers. I can tell you that I started in (bearly) size 18 jeans and now have to go buy some more since the 14's I have a waaay to big.
I have incorperated one thing from Dr. Phil and removed all the clothes from my closet yesterday that are too large and brought them to salvation armory---wow, someone will be thrilled, a couple Jones New York suits and a few Nicole Miller dresses will make someones day!
I do use the ketone strips (alright, I'm addicted to them) and I use them as a guide that everything is working.....and I'm usually always light to moderate pink.
I'm excited to weigh in on April 1 when I go to the Doc's for a pre-surgical exam, them I can compare to the amount I was at my last time there. (12-15-04)
It may not work for everyone, but it works for me