I too have been on Atkins for a month and have only lost 2 lbs. I'm 3 days into my 5th week and have only deviated twice. (White wine at 2 parties.) I exercise by walking a half hr/day and eat in accordance with the book. I don't measure quantities, but I know that I eat virtually no carbs. Meat, chicken, turkey burgers, bacon, susage, eggs, salami, jerky, d-caf, crystal light ice tea, and water. I have not tried the K-sticks either, but I assume that because I consume very few carbs, I must be in ketosis. It has been suggested to me several times that because my blood type is "A" I shouldn't be on Atkins. I don't know the answer...