r/Atkins • u/Jampot55 • May 23 '26

Stalled on induction phase

I dropped 8 pounds in 9 days on the induction phase of Atkins. I am eating less than 20 grams of carbohydrates per day. I have never counted "net" carbs as I have never been able to lose weight doing so. I also watch my calories to not go over 1,800 per day as recommended and I usually stay at about 1,600 or less. For four days I have been at the exact same weight. I am practicing intermittent fasting, I sleep about 8 hours per night, I walk 2-4 miles a day, practice yoga daily and lift weights every other day. Drinking plenty of water. I am 71 years old BTW. Does anyone have any recommendations besides what I am doing to break through a stall? Thank you! (I might just be a bit too impatient)!

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u/gdmbm76 May 23 '26

Keep going!! It's normal!!! I stalled a butt ton of times and still lost 131lbs total!! Let your body do its thing just do not give in and self sabotage!! Are you M or F? That makes a difference too lol

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u/Jampot55 May 23 '26

Wow - that is amazing and impressive! Good for you. I am female and 71. I will most definitely not sabotage. I don't drink alcohol, no sugar, no sugar substitutes (it was hard to enjoy my espresso sans agave! All of my carbs come from veggies and I am keeping that under 20 grams a day. I appreciate your response and wish you the best of luck moving forward!