thank you TeriDoodle.
sorry I left it out - have just had my thyroid checked - ok.
sticks purple in original August induction and trace since, tho havent bothered for about 6/12. Just felt the trace may be ingested fats.
was interested also to read Munchy P s thread where there was a reference to vegetables. Ive only been having 4 oz broccoli or cauli and 1 small salad a day, generally. Over Xmas time I did inexplicably drop to 196 from 204...and I wasnt measuring veg. then, just taking what I wanted.
do you think that could be a factor? I never have tried increasing as per CCL as I just always stopped dead after induction.

I have had an experience this week, eating 40% protein instead of my usual 20% has made a big difference to my energy level. So will continue with extra protein this week. and maybe review the veg. ???????

it is puzzling. If it was calories *alone* I would be 112 by now !
my previous attempt at Atkins was at 1,200 for about 4 months.
(thats just my needle at the calories thread )