I have found that with the past ten years, Atkins doesnt work the same for me. As I have gotten older, I have to watch calories as well as carbs and I have to choose whole unprocessed foods over any processed stuff or I will not lose. I also have to strictly adhere to my dairy limits (which are lower than the book advises). You may have to pay attention to more parts of the equation than you used to if you want to succeed. I used to eat between 1800 and 2300 cals a day on Atkins and lose fine. Now I have to keep it below 1600. Getting old stinks! LOL