I was on atkins for 6 weeks and I went through induction like i was supposed to. I only lost about 3 pounds in all and then I would gain it back and off again. I really lost confidence in this. So I went off of it for 2 weeks now and im thinking about going back on again. Last night I was reading a Redbook magazine and there was an article in there about hypothyroidism. It sounds like something I might have if that makes any difference. I also have high blood pressure and I take avopril. I was wondering if that had anything to do with it. My dh went on it at the same time and he doesnt stick to it like I did and he lost 30 pounds. I understand men lose faster but I expected to lose something at least. I'm happy for him because he weighed over 350 pounds. Almost every weekend he goes off of it. Can someone please help me?