Hi Sunspine,
I think there are several reasons you might be experiencing a slower rate of weight loss.
First, you've lost quite a bit of weight; and, as we have less to lose, the less our basal calorie needs are, so naturally, given the same calorie intake, we burn less.
Secondly, I presume you've kept your calorie intake steady, correct? Which means now since your body mass is less and your corresponding calorie requirements are also less, it naturally must follow that you lose both less and at a slower rate, until eventually you hit equilibrium at your present calorie intake consumption where you neither gain or lose.
Finally, to continue weight loss once at equilibrium on your present calorie intake level, one of two things must happen. Either you lower your calorie intake (lowering carbs further from 25 grams/day, in my view, would not be effective), or you increase calorie burning through physical activity. Or, a combination of both if you covet "faster" weight loss.
In my view, it really is that simple. That's the good thing.
Also, I think you'll find that as you progress through OWL increasing your carb grams, you'll find that your fat % will naturally decrease to around 50 %, until eventually it settles to around 40 - 50 %. At least, that's what I've found for me.
Oh, and Ladybelle, you're right, those of us who started on Atkins have a really skewed view of what defines "low carb," which is probably explains why many attacher the "fanatical" or "cult" monicker to those of us who follows or have followed the plan. In the mainstream, anything around 100 carbs/day would be considered "low carb" and some even consider under 150 grams pretty low carb. Remember, what is it "they" recommend as a healthy carb intake level? something astronomical like 400 grams/day? LOL
Anyway, if you consume 100 carbs per day, even if one has an inactive lifestyle, you'll burn those very easily.
Regards,
Frederick
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