I have read the book and I am faithful to the diet. I have only lost 10 pounds in the first month but I do notice that I am shrinking inches although I'm not measuring, I can tell my clothes fit differently.

My questions are as follows:

Will giving up diet coke improve weight loss? I drink about 8 a day.

Will antidepressants impede weight loss? I'm on 20 mg of Lexapro daily.

If my ketosis sticks don't turn purple but only the slightest shade of pink, should I be worried?

I have not cheated ONCE in a month. It's possible my carb count was off here or there but I'm being very faithful and of course, I'm learning more every day.

I do expect this to be a way of eating for my lifetime so I'm not horribly worried but I DO want to lose weight!

Starting weight was 205, my weight now is around 195. I'm 5'5" tall and don't exercise.

Thanks for being here and going before me to show me the way!!

XOellen