I'm completely new here, having been on Atkins for less than 2 weeks BUT I too have noticed some benefits already. All of my pants are very loose. I got into a smaller size today too, but they gaped as if filled with a white bellied balloon and they're at least 2 inches away from closing. Who cares--I strutted around happy as a lark since I could get them over my hips. I credit all that aerobic walking I've been doing...