Hi Everyone,

I am from sunny Ft. Lauderdale, FL. I have been on the Atkins diet since Feb. 16, 2004. I am really trying to stay positive and tell myself that the weight will come off. I lost a total of 9 lbs. the first two weeks and then nothing and then I weighed myself today and it said that I had gained 2.5 lbs. back . I have the ketostix and when I test them they say that I am in Ketosis. I just really dont understand what is going on. I really want to do it this time. I will try to stick with it at least for another two weeks. Can anyone tell me if this has happened to them.

Thanks in advance

Hello and welcome to the forum!

It is normal for day to day weight fluctuations.. did you drink enough water yesterday? Eat too much salt? Stick with it and stay strong! You CAN do it!

Best of luck!

Welcome! Try and stick with it! I know I have been off of the wagon more than I have been on. This time I am staying for good. My brother has lost a lot of weight by low carbing so I know it works. Congrats on your weightloss!

Hi and welcome to the forum

Hi and Welcome,

Start checking around the site and you'll find many people who can help you out. Since you're doing Atkins that's a good place to start.

When you read some of the success stories, many had slow starts. There's so much encouragement here. Stick with it! You can do it!!

Rocky

Hi. Losing 9 lbs in 2 weeks is awesome.It is normal to slow down the 3rd week to let every thing catch up with the quick loss. You are doing fantastic. I started about a week after you. Just drink your water and keep optimistic. It'll happen.