[Immarsecice]

Hi everyone. I am new.

This is my third attempt with the Atkins diet. You would think I would give up! However, I really want this diet to work for me. I have a huge sweet tooth so once I sweat through the induction stage (caffeine withdrawal, fatigue, head aches), my sweet cravings stop. I can actually stick with the diet no problem, except for one reason, it doesn't work for me!

For the life of me, I don't know what I am doing wrong. The first time I tired, I followed the diet with my boyfriend. We were eating the same thing and the pounds were just flying off while the scale never budged for me. The same thing happened the 2nd time and this time (and stuck with it for over 4 months), I am finishing up on my induction stage now and the scale is the same as I started. My sticks always turn dark purple. I exercise regularily. Here are the types of food I eat:

Protein:
eggs
fish (fresh and canned)
chicken
steak/meat

Fats:
Mayo
Oil
Salad dressing

Carbs:
about 1 -2 cups of lettuce with a little bit of cucumber a day

Limited Foods:
cheese
pepperettes
no-carb protein shakes
pate

I don't cheat. Honestly! I try not to eat too much either.

If any of you have any suggestions on what I am doing wrong, I would greatly appreciate it! I truly want this to work.

Thanks!!
P.S.: I have about 35 pounds to lose so I am not skinny