I'm on day 16, and still doing induction. I've only lost 5 pounds. I did get up to 7.5 pounds, but I gained 2 1/2 back. I did have one bad day, this past Sunday (had one cookie and a sliver of brownie). My journal has all the gory details. And, I know most people will yell at me for this, but I've been weighing myself every day. I've told myself today that I will NOT do that any more.

So...I need some honesty here. Could the cookie and sliver of brownie have done me in? Am I eating the wrong foods? I just started exercising today, since Dr. Atkins' book says you might want to avoid it for the first 2 weeks. Am I being a whiner and I should be thankful for my 5 pounds and be quiet?

I know everyone is different, but I must admit, I was hoping for more weight loss at this point. Am I being unrealistic?

Please - constructive criticism and a boot in the a$$ are welcome