KoKo,

I'd be interested in why you feel Atkins didn't work for you. How long have you been on Atkins. I have not done well on it either, but I think I'm a turtle.

I eat the right balance of fat, protein and carbs, no protein bars or shakes, the right veggies, no more cheese, no more processed foods like bacon or sausage, drink my water (which I hate - so I chug it down) and yet weight loss is not happening.

Don't give up, and in my opinion, switching around from one plan to another is detrimental.

Check out the Turtle thread, I haven't gone though all the postings yet, but that may be the answer for both of us. I'm staying with Atkins because finally I have no cravings and I love the food I can eat. I just bought a low-carb cookbook and the recipes look great.

Magic