[imagood1]

you've been given some great advice .... all I can say is listen and do what you've been advised.

With the Atkins plan we are suppose to be changing our old bad habits and start eating whole fresh foods - the shakes and bars may be convenient but they aren't induction friendly (check the ingredients). They are marketed by a company who only wants to make money, not help us loose weight.

The pickles you are eating -- are they sugar free? Is the coffee decaf or regular?

Many people believe by staying on extended induction they will loose weight, but honestly moving to Rung 1 and adding an additional 5 net carbs of veggies helps many of us (me included) loose additional weight. When I stayed on extended induction I lose nothing....after 2 weeks on extended induction I added 5 additional net carbs of veggies I started loosing again.

Good luck to you -- like I said before, listen to the advise you've been given.