17 pounds in 6 weeks a turtle? ye gods, no!

I lose 1-2 pounds a month. That's a turtle! And these days I'm profoundly grateful for that loss, considering how much I've dieted in the past.

You'll lose a lot quickly, then nothing for awhile, then a lot again. This is the "whoosh" phenomenon.

Also look at the link "tips" in the orange bar at the top and check out the advice on stalls. Most common stalling foods--Atkins bars and other frankenfoods, dairy, and processed meats.