It seems that the majority of people on this forum move to a relatively slow weight loss (a pound a week or less) after a few months on Atkins (with exceptions, of course). In other words, the rate of loss becomes similar to WW or other low calorie diets. What's more, to sustain even this rate of loss, many people have to reduce portion size, eliminate additonal foods from their diet (i.e. nuts, cheese, dairy, splenda). So...it's fairly difficult, and deprivation is a reality!

Does the metabolic advantage disappear after an initial period? Is the body adapting to the new WOE and slowing the metabolism?