Can weight loss stall from eating too little carbs?

[pinkfeathers]

I'm pretty new to this Atkins thing. I haven't been losing very fast, pretty darn slow actually. It's been a month and 5 days on Atkins and I'm still wearing the same size clothing. Up until now I've tried to keep my carbs under 20 but I'm wondering if upping the carbs might help me to get out of my slow loss or stalls. Thanks.

[FwL]

That works for some. I'd suggest moving into the OWL rungs.

[Georgiana]

Not providing your body with proper nutrition, either calories or carbs, will slow down weight loss. You need a good supply of macro- and micronutrients for your body to produce the chemicals required to keep the metabolism running at full speed.

Your profile info says "14-day Induction", but I know you've been on Atkins for more than 14 days. Did you do extended Induction? Since you have 40 lbs (lbs or kg? Your signature is a little confusing...) to lose, I think you should definitely move to OWL and start adding back foods in the order they are on the Carbohydrate Ladder.

What is your degree of metabolic resistance?

[pinkfeathers]

Hello! Thank you both for your replies. Georgiana, I need to update my profile. Thank you for reminding me. As for my metabolic resistance, I lost 7 pounds in my first week on Atkins. I lost my book at the moment so I'm not sure what that means my resistance is. I started at 185.

I have been doing extended induction. Just two days ago I started eating almonds. Other than that, I'm pretty much following induction with under 20 carbs.

[Georgiana]

Originally Posted by pinkfeathers

As for my metabolic resistance, I lost 7 pounds in my first week on Atkins. I lost my book at the moment so I'm not sure what that means my resistance is. I started at 185.

You need your weight loss for the first two weeks to determine your degree of metabolic resistance...

Either find your book or get a new one as soon as possible. You will need it, especially now that you are about to change phases. Re-read the OWL chapter (Ch. 14) and the stickies in the OWL forum, to make sure you are doing things correctly.

I have been doing extended induction. Just two days ago I started eating almonds. Other than that, I'm pretty much following induction with under 20 carbs.

Move to OWL Rung 1 and add 5 net carbs of vegetables. Reserve the nuts for OWL Rung 3.