question : Atkins Diet Forum : Active Low-Carber Forums

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Wed, Mar-24-04, 13:45

libra81

Senior Member

Posts: 494

Plan: atkins
Stats: 162/136/125 Female 64 inches

BF:
Progress: 70%

question

I have been stalled for about 8wks now. I cut out the low carb candy and alcohol (just vodka but still). Because those were the only things I had added to my diet, I've been on induction since October b/c I love it. But I was wondering if something you've been eating all along could suddenly start stalling you, such as diet soda or sugar free jell-o, I wouldnt think that it would since it never stalled me before but I wasnt sure.

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#2 ^

Wed, Mar-24-04, 13:48

Fridaylove Fridaylove is offline

Senior Member

Posts: 275

Plan: Atkins
Stats: 192/155/145 Female 5'6"

BF:31/26/20
Progress: 79%

Location: Virginia

You may want to look at the calories that you are taking in...induction isn't meant to last forever, especially if you have been losing.
You may also want to add in some exercise as you may have plateaued.
Walking, stretching, going up the stairs...parking further away from the door to work or anywhere. Going to the gym.

#3 ^

Wed, Mar-24-04, 13:51

DianaO

Senior Member

Posts: 1,589

Plan: Atkins 72 Version
Stats: 175.5/123.5/115 Female 5'3 I grew an Inch!

BF:??/21%/19-20%
Progress: 86%

Location: Anderson, Indiana

Post example menues.
Look at Calories
Cut Splenda out or any other type of SF sweetner
Do you exercise?
Water intake?
Upped your carbs?
Fat, protein, Carb ratio?

#4 ^

Wed, Mar-24-04, 14:11

Justjen72

Senior Member

Posts: 744

Plan: Atkins
Stats: 203/138/140 Female 65inches

BF:
Progress: 103%

Location: New Mexico

I found when I stalled and started adding in only 5-10 grams more of carbs that I was able to lose again.

Maybe you can try that?

#5 ^

Wed, Mar-24-04, 15:45

freckles

Senior Member

Posts: 8,730

Plan: Atkins Maintenance
Stats: 213/141/150 Female 5'4 1/2"

BF:
Progress: 114%

Location: Dallas, TX

I was going to suggest the same thing Jennifer suggested...especially since you're close to goal. Going through OWL helps heal your metabolism and many people have reported that adding carbs has gotten loss going again. There are very good reasons why Dr. Atkins' plan has four steps and all of them are important for weight loss...as well as long-term success in keeping the weight off. Exercise is more important the closer you get to goal also.