I've now been following Atkins for a full month. I have stayed on the induction diet and have managed an end result of 14 pounds lost. I think I'm finally getting the hang of it and I plan to stick with the plan allowing up to 20 grams of carb because it does appear to be working.

One thing I have noticed recently is bad mood swings. I'm a very level headed happy person, but sometimes I'll be doing something and have to suddenly fight back tears for no reason. Or laughter. Very odd. I was wondering if this could be caused at all by the dieting? I know it sounds strange but its an odd sort of emotionalism that just doesn't feel normal at all. Has anyone else had any experience with anything like this?

(Oh and for the record, I'm not pregnant and its not that time of the month )

Thanks!