I started Induction on 4/6 and lost only 4 lbs (today is Day 10). I am hoping to lose 46 more lbs to get myself down to 148 lb which is a good weight for me. Basically, I have had no cravings for carbs (which surprised me since I am a carboholic)and the only cheating I did was that I had a vodka/diet soda drink on Sunday but never fell out of ketosis (stick is consistently purple - large/very large reading). I do feel a little "slimmer" despite only losing 4 lbs.

My biggest fear right now is my health. I am scheduled to get blood-work done at the end of the month and last cholestral check 6/01 was 201 and unfortunatley, my BP has been running high 148/86. I know Atkins Plan is suppose to lower both but will this show up when I am only on the plan 3 weeks? My doctor opposes Atkins WOE so convincing him that any "rise" in cholestral is temporary may be hard to do.

Welcome! I believe your bloodwork may look worse the first few weeks.

Most doctors don't approve of this WOE. It's a shame, because it could be used to help many people with insulin-related disorders as well. Perhaps someday the numbers will speak for themselves and the docs will recognize how much better off everyone is without carbs.