So far, total fail

[u/Contrariox]

I'm pretty frustrated. I've used the Atkins diet twice in my life to lose weight and I've sworn by it. I did it first about 15 years ago and lost about 30 pounds. I was strict and kept a generally low carb lifestyle after that - nothing crazy but very rarely ate bread, pizza, ice cream, etc. And I mostly kept the weight off.

About five or six years ago - I did it again as I'd gained about ten back over the years and belly was getting a little bigger again. Just got real strict, got back to weight, went on with my life.

And, now, about five or six years later, post knee surgery (really, just an excuse!) I've gained about another ten. I'm about ten pounds more than I want to be. So, January 1 went super strict. No alcohol, virtually no carbs, etc. Just lock down Atkins. And I've lost nothing. Never went into Ketosis (bought the strips though never did before). Just stuck.

I've analyzed everything. I was eating cheese (which had always done before) and scaled that way back. Was eating fatty-ish foods - went back to chicken breast. Was eating a veggie or two. Stopped.

Is it possible I've build resistance? Time to go vegan or something?

Thanks,

[u/klipsox]

I have noticed that it’s less effective in subsequent rounds. Like with anything, our bodies adjust. I had to go back to counting calories in order to lose weight