I have been doing Atkin's for just over 1-year now. I stayed on the induction plan for most of it. At least 9-10 months, staying below 20-g a day. Very rarely (2-3 time) went about 20-grams.

Did hit stalls along the way. (Some lasted 6-8 weeks...AUGH!) Tryed the increasing carb's route, only a day or two. Seemed to help break through a stall.

I have had no problems by staying on induction except for the fact I had to keep buying clothes and tighten my belt. (Had close to 100-lbs to loose)

Chrolesteral, HDL, LDL, and trygiserides have been tested 2-times during this and they were always in the good to perfect range. (Went for the blood test the second time because I started seeing veins in my arms showing while working out, thought possibly was high BP but was fine, just never saw the veins / muscles before )

If you have a lot to lose, I'd stay close to the induction levels. Decide and try it for yourself is all I can say on this subject.

Just my 2-cents worth, John