Liza,
I started back on the Atkins WOE last May and have lost only 15 lbs. I get discouraged, but at least the weight is coming off. If I wasn't following this WOE, I'd probably have gained 30 MORE lbs. by now! I do cheat occasionally, and I know that's why it's coming off slowly and I'm ok with that. My dr. is very happy. She's got me coming in every 3 mos. to monitor my weight loss and blood pressure. Last visit my blood pressure was normal and I had lost 9 lbs. since my visit before. She told me as long as I'm losing, she doesn't care how fast or slow. She was ready to put me on blood pressure medication but I begged her to give me a chance to lower it on my own.
I figure as long as I'm losing weight, I'm going in the right direction. How fast you lose depends on how much yo-yo dieting you've done in the past, also. I'm the Queen of that!!!
Good luck and keep up the good work.