I'm needing a little "keep at it girl". I started Atkins a month ago and in the first week lost 6 lbs (I assume mostly water weight). Aside from one cup of coffee in the morning, stuck with induction religiously and the scale hasn't budged more than a 1/2 pound in two weeks. No refined sugar, flour, starchy vegetable, or unallowed fruit has crossed my lips. I have, however, indulged (while staying within 30g of carbs a day after induction) in macadamia nuts... could this be the food that mocks my efforts?

I ride my bike six miles three days a week and do an hour water aerobic class twice a week. Telling me that I'm gaining muscle mass doesn't really help as I believe I should see *some* weight loss.

I read Protein Power this weekend and feel more comfortable with the plan... perhaps it's just that I appreciate the larger variety of foods allowed. It also gives me an idea of just how much protein I need daily (80g).

I noticed most people on this site are on Atkins... anybody out there who has been on Protein Power?

For the most part, I've notice increased energy and have been sleeping MUCH better. But, this morning, my bike ride was so HARD... I have never experienced such fatigue (even before starting LC). I'm taking my vitamins with additional magnesium.

Any tips or insight?

xo,

Nancy