[Mickkey]

I'm a newbie myself Teresa (actually second timer) but, first off, you've lost 135 lbs in the past, and no one would know better than you it can be done. That's amazing. So now you have enough determination to keep it off when it starts creeping up again, and you seem totally dedicated to get it off. Again, amazing.

Your scale weight went up a few pounds and that could be nothing but water retention. You've only been dieting for a few days... don't be so hard on yourself, it will work, give your body some time to adjust.

Have you done the Atkins diet before? I've tried other diets in the past, mainly low-fat and actually Gained weight. I know this diet works if you follow the rules, and do it exactly as it's layed down. I've seen people on here who have lost tremendous amounts of weight on this diet. Go look at the before and after picture forum, it helps.

If you're in full ketosis, then you're doing Something right. I truly believe that if you follow this correctly and stay with it, it Has to work even if it takes longer for some than others.

You Know all this I'm sure. Just try to be patient, it's very hard sometimes when dieting. You can do this, just don't give up.