Hi!

I've been on Atkins since October 13 and I've lost a total of 35 pounds from
my heaviest weight.  I started out at 296 and now weigh in at 261.  I
religiously followed induction for the first month, mainly because I wanted
to lose a total of about 136 pounds and eating this way makes me feel SOOO
much better.  I haven't really missed the pasta, bread, potatoes, regular
soda, etc.  Lately, I've not been counting my carbs (at least on paper, that
is) or been keeping them in a journal.  I've been losing pretty steadily,
averaging about 1 to 3 pounds per week.

So my question is: should I keep doing what I'm doing until I'm closer to my
goal weight (say within fifty pounds), or should I make the jump and move on
into the Ongoing Weight Loss phase?  I'm not doing strict Induction now, as
I occasionally eat nuts and have been eating a little more vegetables.  I
guess I'm just nervous about adding more foods to my diet, in case I start
to gain again.  If I'm just *mental*, you can tell me that, too ;-).

Thanks!  You all are my *lifelines*.

Linda