Hi, Izzy. Sounds like you're doing great. Keep going! Keep doing what you're doing. It all sounds excellent. A big part of the weight loss, or should I say success with weight loss, is patience. Stick to what you're doing and be patient. Your experience is common. It happened to me, too. The first month, I netted a 7 lb. weight loss. Your body is getting used to the new routine, and your cells are holding onto water for dear life to maintain homeostasis (i.e., bodily function status quo).

Again, it's important to just stick to what you're doing, and eventually - not too long from now - your body will start to "whoosh" - let go of the excess water and get used to burning fat for energy.

Dr. Atkins used the term "fits and spurts" in his book(s) when describing the ongoing weight loss process. That was my mantra while losing. It helped me remember it takes time, patience and persistence, and weight loss is a downward trend rather than a straight shoot from up to down.

It's only been a little over a month. Hang in there!