I started Atkins in July of 2001 and followed the plan religiously. The first 45 days I lost 5 pounds. Quite disappointing! I then started metformin and the next 30 pounds melted off in record time. The benefits of the metformin on weight seem to stop there at the 30 pounds. I've stalled at the 35 and am working through that now. Good luck with both the eating plan and the metformin!