typical questions

[Jasper6721]

Hello everyone,

I started the atkins diet Jan 2nd 2003 and have dropped about 11 lbs since. The first 9 lbs were pretty fast but the last 2 have been much slower. I have maitained the induction goal of 20 grams per day with an occasional glass(es) of wine. Is this a pretty comon?

Also how have you all dealt with bad breath while being carb conscious.

thanks

[RCFletcher]

Hi Jasper,

Yup, that's the way it goes. Some of your first weight loss was water - carbs make the body hold onto water.

Go easy on the wine. Try to keep it dry rather than sweet. Many people would say a glass of wine from time to time is good for you and even can sensitise your body to insulin. Personally I find too much wine or any type of booze makes me stop losing weight.

Good luck. Don't be disappointed. What you are losing now is probably 100 percent fat. Have a look at a 2lb pack of butter. It's a lot and that's what your last two pounds of weight loss were.

All the best,
Robert

[freydis]

Eclipse breath strips are made with Splenda and pack a powerful breath punch.

[Pokey]

I started on Jan 2nd also,
I lost like 6 lb my first like week then i stopped. I am not sure why but i had my hubby hide the scale from me because i am OBSESSED!!! LOL
So i am not sure how much i have lost really. But if i weigh in on 2/24 and have not lost at least 10 lbs i am going to scream!! :eek:
Keep up the good work it will pay off.
Toodles,
:wave: