Well I am on week 2 of Atkins induction and I really don't feel all that wonderful. I'm not noticing a huge weight loss either (read: ANY), which seems to be typical for Atkins "inductees." Perhaps I should re-read CALP and reconsider. I think I can live with a 1-2 pound loss a week as long as it is somewhat constant. But so far I am seeing nothing and feeling horrible. For some odd reason I have convinced myself that you really need to be beating yourself up BIG TIME in order to get some kind of weight loss reaction.

CALP seems like the 'kinder, gentler' way to get the same results (albeit slower). I think it would be a better diet (ooops, perhaps I should be thinking "way of life") for me to go on once I conceived as well (we'll start trying next year for a kid).

Thanks for the input.