I have been on the Atkins diet for 4 weeks now - started on April 30, 2001. I have only lost 6 pounds!! I have followed it to a "T". I have a low thyroid condition and maybe seem to think that this may be one of the problems. I walk everyday - 2-3 miles a day - I feel thinner in certain clothes but am discouraged with the amount of weight I have lost.

I have also had constipation and have had to take laxatives 3 times and they have not helped right away and I feel so bloated alot of the time.

I have been eating alot of red meat which the diet suggests but I seem to think I am at a stand still. Also, the only carbs I have had are green vegetable ones. I have had no bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, etc.... in a month and I can't understand why I have not lost more weight.

My ketosis levels remain to stay between small and moderate - it has never reached the large stage.

What am I doing wrong??

Any suggestions?