I think it is a really good idea to keep a chart of your body measurements. I'm really glad I took the advice in the Atkins book and did that. I have only lost 9 pounds in 9 weeks (I lost some before I started Atkins) but I have lost 8 inches off my waist!!!! (and lots more off other bits)

I would NEVER have known the full extent of this loss if I hadn't been measuring. It's been a huge encouragement to have evidence that I AM losing even though the scale has been slow. AND it gives me something to tell the sceptics.

Someone (one of the moderators - can't remember who - sorry) suggested using the 'pantometer' - that is: buying three pairs of pants in decending sizes from a secondhand shop and trying them on every two to four weeks. This really is a good gauge of how you are going.

Remember that on low fat/low calorie diets you can be losing lean body mass, too which can make the scales seem more impressive. With LC all your loss should be FAT which is a GOOD thing.

Try not to be tooooo obsessed with the scales. They don't always give the full story.