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Georgina - you're right: it does sound quite harsh. I am just posting to get feedback, not a list of my eating faults.

I have realised that I was overeating fat, which is what I said (my calories were through the roof, too - 2500 or so, but as far as I recall we weren't supposed to be counting everything). So if the only thing I get from the Alli experience, is the knowledge that I will not get by hungry eating less, and I do not need to eat fats every time I get hungry, then I will of course lose weight, and be healthier in the process. Perhaps other posters may have fallen into this trap like me?

I do not have the page number but when I get home to my book , I will endeavour to find the information: it was an experiment regarding the usual 'recommended' high-carb, low-fat diet, a low carb, high fat diet and a low fat, low carb diet.

I doubt very much that I would have lost water weight as I don't really retain it and drink over 10 glasses at least per day, and with regards to the vitamins concern, as with some of the other supplements recommended in Atkins, I take a multi-vit before bed, so that it can be absorbed. I was well-advised on these aspects from the pharmacist when I bought the 2-week pack, and so feel like I am making a somewhat well-informed choice. It's a medically tested drug, FDA approved, not Phen-Fen/Hydroxycut or anything!!

It's true that the side-effects have been well-documented and definitely stick in the mind more than the positive results. I can see why one of the listed side-effects may be 'anxiety'!
Also, there's plenty of bad press about Atkins, too so I try to read both sides. I'm not by any means recommending everyone go out and buy it and change their WOE, I was honestly curious. We're all here to lose weight and be healthier after all.

I have previously been having good results with Atkins, but was disappointed to be stuck at a certain weight for over a month which has not happened before and I thought I was making a concerted effort to stick to plan (have moved on to OWL - Berries, fruits, just not updated profile). This could be down to several things: too much diet coke, building muscle with my exercise class, too much fat (though the amount I eat hasn't changed in recent months) etc etc.

Slapshot: my menu has been similar to below for the past 5 days (obviously not the same everyday)
Breakfast - 2 scrambled eggs with 1/2 tbsp cream, grated mushrooms, 20g grated cheddar cheese, sliced pork loin, and a cup of peppermint tea - 15g fat, 3 net carbs, 239kcal
Lunch: Tuna with teaspoon full-fat mayo, red peppers, red onions, cucumber, cherry toms - 373kcal, 14g fat, 12 net carbs
Snack: olives/silverkin mini pickled onions/celery sticks (sometimes with a little peanut butter - 4g fat)
Dinner: 150g lean sirloin steak rubbed with garlic and rosemary and pan griddled, 5 lg asparagus spears and a cup and a half of mixed salad leaves with a little olive oil and lemon juice - 16g fat, 7 carbs, 640kcals
Plus, tea and coffee with 2% milk, and around 10-12 glasses water, dependent on exercise, heat etc.

I also walk to and from the train station to work every weekday (3.6 miles), and go to 5 hours of pole-fitness each week.

I do appreciate the honest feedback, and please keep an open mind.