It always seems to happen to me though. I think the last time I had started Atkins I got the same reaction. It was really weird. But that time since I waited to take care of it I got full blown bronchitis. I always get sick like this when I start. You mentioned you all needed a hard freeze. What's that? LOL It hasn't snowed in San Antonio since 1985. We're lucky if it ever hits below 40. And that is really pushing it. So far I haven't lost anymore weight I've been stuck at 184.5 for a couple days now, hopefully once I get over this bug I'll start losing again. Aiming for 10 more pounds by Halloween.