Like Carole, I can't compare this time to the last time or the time before that. I WISH!! I started my original Atkins journey in October 2004 at 210+. In February 2005, I weighed 170. Ahh Life was good.
I kept between 170 and 175 for about four years. I got married and put on a couple more pounds then I quit smoking.
In 2004 when I did the original journey, I was a heavy drinker and a heavy smoker. I haven't drank in three years and I haven't smoked in a year SOOOOOOOO my point is that my body/metabolism is NOTHING like it was in 04.
I do, however, believe in journaling. I've been neglecting that lately but I'll get started back. (I don't like to keep my journal on this site because...well, nevermind). I'll keep a real paper journal.
So, if you journal, you can look back at the times that you were losing well and see what you were doing.
I also think it's important to document moods/ events. What's going on in your life? Don't you think that this can make a difference in weight loss?
So, good luck to you!!!