Regarding those "stalls" of even months' duration . . .

When I originally did Atkins Induction, I lost a whopping 6 pounds in the first two weeks.

Then I didn't lose another pound . . . not one single solitary pound . . . for a good 3 months.

BUT, I lost inches.

When I started Induction, I had a pair of jeans that I couldn't even tug up over my hips, let alone zip (and let alone breath). By the end of those 3 months, they slid right up over my hips and I could even zip them with the tiniest bit of sucking in. They were a wee bit snug, but infinitely wearable!

So, don't let me hear any more about being "stalled" at a certain weight. Your body is changing. A post-Induction stall is so common as to be the rule rather than the exception.

And listen to Anita. This is WAY too early in the game to start tweaking the plan. Stick with Atkins. It's a good plan. After a year or so, THEN you can begin tweaking.