I started a strict atkins diet on weds last week. (6/10) I was size 18, 44 inches round at biggest point and weighed 14 1/2 stone. 5 days later (11/10) and only one treat of a creme brulee yesterday I weighed myself this morning and am now 43 inches and 14 stone. My 18 jeans are looser than they were. Am very happy. Need to keep this up and by the time I start to try conceiving in a few months I should be back to my reqd weight...:)