i did the first two weeks and followed it like it was my life. I lost about ten pounds in those two weeks, but let me tell you, it's a long two weeks. It can be done though. Since I have been off of it, I have just been eating healthier and keeping in mind that carbs, even though yummy, aren't good for me. I eat low carbs and have been more active lately. I have lost a total of twenty three pounds. good luck

lettydawn- thanks for your reply. Ok, what did you do for snacks while on it? Did you buy the advantage bars or do olives and string cheese, that sort of thing? The problem I'm having is understanding how I could lose weight doing this beings that it seems the only thing left to eat is fats. Although I know with pcos that low carbs are best. Any input you have is appreciated!

it's a very good system for ppl with problems like ours! this is my 2nd time on it & I'm learning from my mistakes from last time. even tho i lost 60 lbs in 5 months i gave up... this is def something you have to stick with! i started again on jan 2nd and have lost 6 lbs so far!
I also had a problem understanding how i was supposed to lose weight when im eating things that ive been programed to think is bad for me! but thats the thing, weve been programed. we have to unlearn all we have to make this work!

I wish there was just a pill that would make all of our problems disappear!

haha... dont we all!

where many people fail with atkins is that they only eat lean meats. our bodies need fat oddly enough to properly lose weight and keep it off. but by that i mean healthy fats.

sugars and starches actually cause our bodies to store fat. so it isnt neciseraly the fat in the md c burger its the ketchup and the insane amount of sugar in the bun and the white bun thats (more of) the issue.

but healthy fats have been studied and have been found to help people lose weight. like the fat in *grass fed* beef. or the fat in fish. fat even helps us utalise many nutrients like calcium.

Thanks for your replies! I feel pretty confident about being able to stick with eating this way. I'm going to give it at least a month and see if I'm headed in the right direction!

I just started it today... it hasnt been easy, but I am hoping I can stick to it. I keep reminding myself that I am doing this so that I can get healthy, and hopefully help with the PCOS and infertility. Also, I want to be an active mom for the child we eventually have. I have done it before and lost 30 pounds.. so heres hping!! Good luck!

Sorry never tried it but saw that blackheaven4love mentioned a little miracle pill to make all the problems go away. I know some may think it's not good for your health but I talked to a diet Dr and he said his daughter-in-law took Adipex and she had PCOS and it helped her lose weight and within 6 months she was preg...I tried it for several months but since I got off the depo shot almost 7 yrs ago losing weight even with healthy eating, dieting, and exercise has been impossible. The most I could ever lose was 6-10 lbs. But for some the Adipex may be something to think about. Hope this helps =]