Hi Dtermined
I can only tell you my own experience,I have been following Atkins for almost 11months and have lost 66lbs so far.
I lost 13lbs during 2 week induction and 37more lbs over the next 2 1/2 months(50lbs in 3 mnths).Of course that means the last 8 months I have only lost 16 lbs, but I still feel really great.I think your rate of weight loss relies alot on your attitude and plan of action,I began losing again when I started to exercise on a regular basis.The more physical activity I add to my schedule the better I seem to feel.Well, good luck, stick with it long enough to feel the euphoria of taking back control of your own body

Take care, AHD