To those of you new to the ''ATKIN'S DIET''and have had some succes with weight loss and burning lipids or fats as indicated by your ketone sticks,suddenly hit a wall.Weight loss stops, you may even gain a few pounds,it becomes almost impossible to get results on your ketone sticks. This is what Atkins calls ''metabolic resistance''. The causes can be many things but some of the more common reasons for ''m.r.'' are thyroid, pancreas or adrenal insufficiencies, certain drugs or medications.Which should be dealt with first.Also and of course if you think about it,liver and gallbladder stones or sluggishness,which slows or stops the secretion of bile,which is essential in the assimilation of proteins and fats. This is of course a perfect place for''CUREZONE''to step in and fill in the blanks and to help you uncover your particular resistance and a great place to gain knowledge in your persuit of good health.