 [ Symptoms ] i am on a low carb 1600 calrie diet i am 224 pounds 45 year old male my weight is not coming off  supplements protein thermobol glutamine creatine [ Disease ] it is tough to say without more information here are some possible reasons you are not at the right calorie level how did you decide on 1600 calories a dietitian can help you figure out a meal plan    and calorie level    that is individualized to meet your needs you may be over consuming calories without knowing it look for hidden sources of calories in liquids eating out and alcohol a low carb diet may not be right for you everyone is different in how they respond to diets maybe a change is needed medications and activity can make a difference always check with a doctor your do not have much to lose if you are very tall or always been bigger than average you may not need to lose much weight if your health is good focus on incorporating and maintaining healthy habits instead getting help from a registered dietitian can help you get to the root of the issue for more potential reasons you are not losing weight see this article