I don't know if I am doing this correct or not. I purchased the Atkins book and began the diet on June 16th. After 6 days I had lost 10 pounds. I have not weighed since. I know that sounds silly but...I haven't finished reading the book yet but have really been impressed with the diet. I have yet to be hungry and am eating things I haven't eaten in ages (like bacon and fried eggs) on the other side I am not eating things I used to crave but without "withdrawal." I am still doing the induction phase since I haven't reached the next phase in reading the book. I am glad to see that there are others out there doing the same.