I have been using the Atkins plan for the last 6 days. I have lost no weight at all. However, my morning glucose level has dropped 100 points (Type II diabetes). Don't get me wrong, that's really great! The drop means I don't have to switch to insulin shots as planned. But why no weight loss?

I am extremely strict with the carbos, the stuff I eat is very basic and boring. Nothing processed, no cheating. Am I just too impatient or am I doing something wrong?

Thanks!

Hi Tom....
Are you drinking enough WATER??
I think its 64 oz a day and then another 16 oz (??) for each 25 lbs you want to lose. I'm sure someone will jump in here if I have the nubers wrong!!
WATER WATER WATER!!!! Drink til you float!! And then drink more!!!
Ellie

I hate to tell you, Tom, but you're impatient

Give it the full two weeks and see what's up (or down as the case may be) and of course be sure that you're following the plan as written - enough food and enough water. Eating sufficient calories and drinking enough water to flush the toxins out of your body is very important. You should be eating 10 - 12 times your body weight a day in calories to sustain basal metabolic funtions. And you need a minimum 64 oz (8 glasses) of water a day and an extra 8 oz for every 25 lbs you want to lose. The more water you can drink the better.

If you'd like, starting a Journal would also be a good idea. You can record your food and thoughts and we could offer suggestions or advice where needed.

WTG on the blood sugar; LCing really does make a huge difference in your health. It gets better as the time goes by.

Welcome to the Forum and Happy LCing,
Nat