[GlarlraTpople]

"I rarely show in ketosis. Actually, I never go above trace unless I cut the spinach out entirely."

I don't either. I get "trace" on a good day. I figure I use up the ketones I'm producing so there aren't enough left over to show up in my urine. There are other ways to know if you're burning fat... reduced hunger, funny taste in your mouth, etc.

I have no idea why you're not losing weight, unless you're not eating enough for your current weight. You eat about what I eat (except I eat a lot more veggies). I don't add much fat to my meals... a little to keep things from sticking, a little to add some flavor. But I'm not generous with it by any means. The difference between you and me, though, is that I weigh 128.5. So it could be that your body simply needs more fuel. I know it's counter-intuitive, but you have to eat to lose. If you cut back too much, your metabolism will slow down in order to conserve the energy it is getting. Exercise will only make the deficit bigger... it won't increase your metabolism if you're not eating enough.

You said you can't eat dairy... can you eat berries or nuts? You might try upping your calories to 1800. That's the top of the range that Atkins said women should be eating. Other than that, I don't know what to suggest.

Tril