hi everyone.. i am dianna.. and wanted to introduce myself.. i am from so calif in the high desert.. (yes .. it's hot here!).. i started Atkins on June 11, 2004, and have lost 16 lbs so far.. only 101 more or so to go!!.. i have 2 daughters, 2 grandkids, I have enjoyed Atkins so far, and plan on staying in the Induction phase for a while.. although i believe i have hit the plateau wall for now.. i will be starting the suppliments soon, to overcome that problem. I am looking forward to learning this new chat forum, and getting to know ppl on here.. also hoping that we will be sharing ideas, receipes.. etc..
i wish all of you continued luck on reaching and keeping your goals.
see you lighter
dianna

Hi Dianna and Welcome - you'll meet lots of great people here.

Dianna, a post-Induction stall is so common it's not funny. The first several weeks are heady. You lose maybe 6 to 10 pounds in two weeks, and then you figure it out . . . geez, at this rate, I'll make goal in x number of weeks!

Well, the human body ain't a machine.

When I did Atkins Induction, I lost a whopping 6 pounds during the first two weeks, and not a blessed pound more for over 2 months. When I started, though, I had a pair of jeans that I couldn't even budge over my hips. Two months later, after no losing another pound, I was able to slip those jeans over my hips and even zip them comfortably.

Just because you're not losing pounds doesn't mean you're not losing inches. Do yourself a favor and lose the scale. Instead, rely on measurements or even a good pair of jeans or a belt. Who cares what the number on the scale reads? Isn't it better to actually BE smaller?

But, even better than being smaller is being healthier, which you surely will be by sticking to a low-carb lifestyle.

Welcome aboard, and I wish you all the luck in the world. YOU CAN DO THIS!