[blondegypsy]

Hi there Riverj, I know some about sugar swings having Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) I have kept the Dr. Atkins diet in my life for 22 years.

I tried to look your issue up in my book (Dr. Atkins Diet Revolution, hard cover) and the best I can find is pg. 142: " This can be corrected (rapid weight loss symptoms) by increasing your salt intake; also by increasing your intake of potassium, either with potassium pills or liquid or by eating lots of parsley and watercress...potassium rich foods. (Also spinache, chicory, chard, and when allowed: bamboo shoots, mushrooms and avocado.) Another corrective action ...is to move on to the second level immediately. The addition of cottage cheese and the increase of the portion of salad will slow the effectiveness of the diet alittle..."

pg. 148:
"...word of caution-nothing in the diet up to this point is as likely to stop your progress dead as is fruit." Also, page 276 & 277:

"Cheating - Q. Why can't I cheat on this diet?
A. Because on this diet, cheating means adding carbohydrates, and carbohydrates stimulate the appetite and makes you eat conciderably more than you would have otherwise. In other words, a higher cabohydrate intake almost always leeds to higher caloric intake."

So Riverj, eat some of what you missed (bananas have potasium and at this point I don't think it will hurt you to splurge alittle... LUCKY DUCK!), watch how you feel and maintain your weight when it gets to a comfy level. You of anyone knows this diet works!

Keep in touch!