I take the mini-pill because I am still BFing my son and also on Atkins. I've been taking this particular pill since 6 weeks after my son's birth. While I certainly was not losing weight prior to starting Atkins, the good news is I am on the pill and still dropping weight. I have to lose slowly though because I can't do induction/OWL while BFing.

With the exception of being pregnant and nursing, I have been on the pill for the last 15 years and had no weight problems until after my 2nd son was born.