Hi!

I've just started the induction phase three days ago, after reading the Atkins Plan book. A friend of mine told about the Atkins Plan and said to read the book before starting. It is one of the few diet plans I have studied that makes sense.

Just a few questions. What is the average weight loss during the induction plan and what is considered a safe weight loss? Since I've started I've lost 3 pounds, is this a normal occurance?

I am a type 2 Diabetic and hope the Atkins Plan will help eliminate some of the medication I am currently taking. Up until three days ago, it seemed no matter how hard I adherred to the ADA meal plans, my blood sugar was always above 120, except when I didn't eat. My weight went from 205# to 232# in a matter of a few weeks after my doctor prescribed an additional diabetic pill. I take three different diabetic pills at this time. But since 3/6/03, my blood sugar has been 110 to 80. This has made me a believer in the Atkins Plan.

Any suggestions or advice will be welcomed.

Thanks