just a thought, but have you purchased the strips to test whether or not you are in ketosis? Maybe the atkins bar and shake are not allowing the weight loss, I think I read that we should steer clear of those until after induction?

I'm not sure...and quite new...just a couple of things that came to mind when reading through.

Hang in there - sounds like you are doing this as a twosome with your mom, which always makes things easier! Goodluck!