Hang in there

Also, are you guys exercising? You will see a tremendous difference in your ketostix with just 20 minutes of workout per day! I used to just walk in the driveway for about an hour (1 mile,) and I was losing about 2 lbs. per day doing that!!! (Of course this time around I haven't been exercising so it's been slow-going.) I also noticed that if I took an Atkins Dieter's Advantage pill 1 hour before meals or exercise that it greatly helped! It may sound silly, but when I stopped taking that, I still lost, but much slower!

Does anyone ever notice how much I use exclamation points? Wow!

Mary - I'm glad you figured out where the problem was with the bacon, etc. It's so easy to get carbs snuck in that we don't realize.

And remember everyone, that some of us are more resistant to weight loss and have to stay at a much lower carb level than others. I'm a perfect example...I am a permanent inductioner. <---is that a word?
I actually start gaining weight if I go above 18-20g per day!

Ok...this was a long post, I'm signing off now.

Covert Baily, author of the "Fir or Fat" books said the first 12 mins. burn sugar and after that it's fat, so, you're right, it's around there. Tiffany's right about 20 mins. being good enough as I've also read that more than 30 mins. of aerobics will can actually SLOW DOWN metabolism by reducing production of thyroid hormone .

Also, ladies, PLEASE! Stop obsessing about the ketostix! Dr. Atkins recommends to only check in the evening when reading is usually HIGHER. In any case shade depends on several factors, for a "refresher course" (Ketosis FAQ's), please click here: http://www.lowcarb.ca/tips/tips011.html
I once lost very fast on only trace to low. Twice I've been stalled on "moderate"...

Reducing carbs further is not always what's needed to lose, sometimes the opposite is true, too low for some people will also hinder thyroid hormone optimal use. Other times is eliminating certain foods like nuts, dairy or processed foods. Lots of salads and fresh meat, fish or chicken is better than bacon, sausages, etc. Preservatives and foods that lack enzymes tax and pollute the body and a toxic body cannot shed the weight.

Stress is another factor, impossible to lose while under serious or constant stress as cortisol levels rise which suppress fat burning hormones.

And last but not least, WINTER is a very bad time to lose weight, our bodies are "programmed" to slow-down and conserve ("hybernate" ) so if we only manage to maintain we are doing WELL. Those lucky enough to lose anything at all are not too many. I visit other boards and lots of people are stalled or slow, it's not US, IT'S THE SEASON.