I'm still stalled on the induction phase of the Atkin's diet. It is now 5 1/2 weeks. I lost about 5 1/2 pounds the first week and only an additional pound in the last 4 1/2 weeks. Could I be stalled because of non-nutritive sweeteners? I am so confused about them. I know Atkin's doesn't like Nutrasweet, but according to the soda bottles, it has NO carbohydrates. So is it OK if it's not causing increased cravings??? Also, with regards to sucralose, if I'm drinking the equivalent of 6-9 packets of that a day, how many carbohydrates do I really need to count for that? I know he says to limit it to 3 packets, but I don't understand why? Is it OK to have an Atkins bar now and then when I'm out, or could that be the problem? My ketostix have shown that I'm staying in moderate ketosis, so why aren't I losing weight? Should I strive for a greater level of ketosis??? Any help is appreciated.