I have been stalled for 8 months. I was losing at a very steady rate until the last. I increased my carbs to about 50-60 a day, mostly peanuts. I maintained over the summer. Come fall I tried to lose again. I began induction all over again. Nothing happened. I went very deep into ketosis but no weight loss. At this time, I was also running 8 miles per week which I have gradually increased to 19 now and plan to get up to 40-45 by the end of the summer. Also, I was and still am lifting heavy weights 5 days per week. I called 800-2atkins several times for help and tried all of their suggestions. Just 2 weeks ago I tried a fruit fast, yuck, I gained 6 pounds in 3 days and hated the food. I was always hungry. I started induction again after the fruit fast and lost the 6 pounds and maybe 1 more, 1 week ago.

I eat eggs, bacon, decaf cofee(16oz), heavy cream 2 tbs, splenda 1 tsp, rib eye steak and chicken. I eat salad and brocolli. I weigh everything and count calories which equal 2400-2500 per day.
I drink in excess of 10 16 oze glasses of water a day. I take atkins vitamins 3 per day.

I dont know what else to do...I could cut calories to 2000 or less butr I really want to do this forever and dont want to start a habit I will have a hard time maintaining over teh long term.

I read in atkins new book about hypothyroidism; he suggested taking your temperature 3 times per day is less than 97.7 you may have a problem. Mine was never more than 97.7 and ranges from 96.6-97.7. After my fruit fast and during I actually measured at 98.6?

Could I be doing to much exercise? I do not think so. My resting heart rate is 44 and has not gone up. I had my body fat tested it was 10% +/- 3%, it was done with calipers. I realize the fat % is great but the problem it is all in my stomach and sides. My chest measures 47.5, arms 16.2, thighs 26, calfs 16, my waist is 39.2, my hips are 41.

Also, with all the exercise I do I do not reap the typical benefits. I am usually tired, I wake up 4/5 times a night. My thoughts are cloudy, I am sluggish at times. However, my work outs are okay. I have no problem completing my runs which I do 5 days per week, 3 miles for 4 days and 6 for 1. I am on a 3 on 2 off routine, that allows my body to recover and either increase my strenghth from workout to workout or increase.

Should I take some kind of a supplement? which one?

I am really frustrated and desperately want to lose my final 20-30 lbs.

Where do I go from here? More carbs? less? more food? less? thyrodi medicine? Less exercise?

I am open to anything. I appreciate your support


General info: I am 32, I started atkins in October of 2000. I lost 55 pounds, I currently weigh 224 and have been at that weight for 8/9 months. I am 5'11".

thank you