I've been on Atkins for 17 months and have lost 67 pounds. During my SAD season, loss is imperceptible, but by now, weight loss picks up again, with a little kickstart from strict Induction. I always fail the fresh fruit test, here in the heart of fruit country, but I am retraining my appetite. Someday I hope to even crack the 200 lb barrier, which will be the first time since my marriage over 41 years ago. It'll happen, maybe this year, maybe next. I'll just keep plugging away.