I am doing atkins for the second time. The first time was about 3 years ago (old atkins). This time the weight is coming off very slowly (newer atkins, adding allowable vegetables for phase 1). I have averaged 1.5 to 2 pounds lost per week. That's not necessarily bad, but the first time I did atkins, the weight dropped off pretty quickly. I wondered if it was because I have added acceptable vegetables (newer atkins) or because I have done this once before. I am interested in others' experiences too.

A lot of people lose more slowly the second time round, although I'm not sure that the reason is well-understood.

As for stalling during induction, well let's start with the major but more unlikely reasons! There's a theory that some people are more "metabolically damaged" than others- more insulin resistant. This is more likely to be the case if you're very obese, or you've been obese for a long time, and/or obesity/type 2 diabetes runs in your family. People in that situation will just always lose more slowly.

Hypothyroid can cause slow loss too, as can Polycystic Ovaries. Always worth a check with your doc.

HOWEVER it's probably more likely to be a sensitivity to a food like dairy, or maybe artificial sweeteners (found in Atkins bars, sugar free jelly etc). It could be that you're undereating (low calorie) and so fighting your metabolism.

Or, it could be that your body is saving up for a great big WHOOSH of a loss next week!