I have been so frustrated with Atkins because I lost 8lbs first week and then NOTHING for 3 weeks. I decided to take a break and try low fat low sugar for the week. The thing is I feel hungry all the time after 2 days! On Atkins I never feel hungry. So anyway the reason I am so miffed is I did Atkins before and lost weight pretty easily. I dropped 25 pounds in about 5 months maybe not a ton but it kept coming off without stalling. But one thing different I remember is I drank Diet Right or Hansens for a soda. I did not drink other diet sodas and it must be because Atkins says to avoid it. I have forgotten this in my current Atkins plan. I have been drinking a ton of water but also drinking lots of Diet Pepsi and coke! I think I will drop them immediately and switch to Diet Rite again when I need a pop. I will try this for a few weeks and see if there is a change. Wish me luck!!