...hi...i'm new here, too and have a similar quetion about ketosis...i've been on the adkins since May 12th and i've only lost 8 lbs....my sticks have never turned, and i can't understand it...does drinking a small amount of caffine a day make a huge difference? i switched to heavy cream and never any sugar in my coffee, which i really don't feel i have an addiction to, i just like it...is there any type of acceptable coffee drink? i've been told a "breve latte" at starbucks is known as an atkins latte. would this be enough to screw up my diet? thanks!