I have been on the Atkin's WOE for 6 days and have gained 3 pounds and 1% body fat.

Obviously, I have been trying to find out why since I AM NOT cheating and haven't gone over 15 carbs.

I used Ketostix for the first time yesterday and they didn't change color at all. I guess I am not even near ketosis for some reason. My BF and I are eating the same foods and his test strip turned dark purple.

I noticed that several of my vitamin supplements have malodextrin in them as the second or third ingredient. Isn't that what is in Sugar Twin? Will that cause me not to lose weight?

Unfortunately, these are supplements (horse chestnut, grape seed extract) that I have to take to improve my circulation. So, I am hoping that they aren't going to derail my weight loss. All in all, I take 11 pills day that containe malodextrin and one of them has dextrose also.

I might be gaining weight because I am eating so many more calories than usual because I can't seem to get full. My stomach is sonstantly growling. Dr. Atkins say to eat when you are hungry, so I am eating. That might be a mistake, in my case.

Anyway, I am just wondering if my vitamins are causing me additional problems.

Thanks in advance!!!!

P.S. For more info about my situation see "How much do calories matter"