New medications (i.e., that you weren't on the last time you did low carb) can play a big role in how quickly you lose. I've also noted that most of the pre-fabricated low carb meals, treats, and meal replacements have a slightly higher carb content then one would need in induction.

That being said, this diet has worked for me just as well each of the 4 (this is my 4th and last time because it's forever now) times I've done it. I guess that means I need to change the word diet to WOE.

But you are losing some and that's awesome!! Keep it up.