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    Hooray for OWL!

    OK, tomorrow's the big day. I'm actually going to start OWL. The first time I did Atkins I did an extended version of Induction for about 2 years (!) Actually, thinking back, I guess I did my own version OWL b/c I did add nuts and some fruits, etc., but not in the right order and not by the book, which is why I wasn't able to make the switch to this WOE for a lifetime. Plus, I didn't investigate all of the food choices we have and got bored with my hard boiled eggs and cheese...

    So this time I'm going for it! I hope it doesn't slow my loss too much b/c that will be discouraging for sure. It will be the start of week 4 for me with 9 lbs. down.

    Any advice as I move to rung one is welcome
    FINISH IT!
    "SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE"



    F/37/5'7"
    Start 8/07 173.5
    Restart 4/08 172
    SW 172/CW 156/ GW 145[url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wYhhRXQ/]

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  • #2
    Re: Hooray for OWL!

    Just wanted to say congrats on moving to OWL. Like you, in the past I have stayed in induction way too long and think that may have been part of my downfall. I plan to join you in induction as soon as I hit the 10 pound loss mark. Good luck, and keep us posted on how it goes so I know any pitfalls to look out for.


    Restart 8/10/07
    Third time is a charm
    F/42/5'4"
    Sept Abs Challenge 150 down of 500 committed

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    • #3
      Re: Hooray for OWL!

      I started OWL a couple of days ago. Like you, I always had done a VERY extended induction followed by a long, slow fall off the wagon, resulting in, well, let's just say I now weigh more than ever.

      When I started, I'd finished 2 weeks of induction where I'd lost 13 lbs in the first week and nothing in the second. Since I started 4 days ago, I've lost another 2 lbs.

      So go for it!
      Start date: 7/29/2007

      Scale: SW:235 CW:193
      GW:150

      Tape Measure: I've lost 42.5 inches as of 3/15/2008

      Mini goals:
      215 - met 9/10/07
      205 - met 10/17/07
      195 - met 2/20/08
      180

      I survived a two-month stall!

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      • #4
        Re: Hooray for OWL!

        Thanks, Gals,

        I do know I'm going to do better this time around because I'm not as petrified of not losing as fast. The first time I was so scared if I left induction I wouldn't keep losing and I just read a post that said not finding your CGLL (is that the right acronym?) may create a plateau which is what happened to me.

        Glad to hear you lost 2 more Evermind! I hope it goes as well for me.
        FINISH IT!
        "SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE"



        F/37/5'7"
        Start 8/07 173.5
        Restart 4/08 172
        SW 172/CW 156/ GW 145[url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wYhhRXQ/]

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        • #5
          Re: Hooray for OWL!

          The first time I did Atkins, which was May of last year, I stayed on extended enduction for 2 weeks and then moved up the ladder.

          I only went off Atkins because I got pregnant and ate something which caused a giant, couldn't resist bingefest. And by then I said, why bother, and decided to recommit after deliever and establishment of my milk supply.

          Which I've done successfully--phooey to all the naysayers.

          Anywho, I would suggest that you take things VERY slow. When I went up to rung one I mistakenly added carrots and noticed a huge craving issue shortly after. I came in here looking for answers and sweet elizellen (sp) you know who I mean--lol, set me straight and I averted a major setback.

          Make sure you add foods in one at a time and give yourself enough time between new foods to monitor your reactions--oh, and take it easy on the Splenda. That might cause a stall.

          I'm so happy you're making this huge step! Go for it and never look back. It's the only way to maintain this WOE for a lifetime.
          Status: Rockin' OWL

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          • #6
            Re: Hooray for OWL!

            Hey Baby, glad you are making decisions so that you are in it for the long haul. It's all very good!
            74 8/1/06
            SW225/CW142/GW135 83lbs GONE!
            2 YEARS and 9MONTHS!!! I've been here
            Jess Female/51/5'3

            www.jdudley.blog.com blog site

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            • #7
              Re: Hooray for OWL!

              I did the same thing the first time around and think that's why I had a hard time switching to maintenance.

              This time, I'm trying to climb the rungs and see how many carbs as I can while losing or maintening. I think it'll be easier to make it a WOL that way.
              Jamie

              31 years old
              Started June 2003 - 202
              April 2004 - 167!!!
              Re-start May 2006 - 212
              BACK AGAIN Jan 7 2007 - 222
              Mar 15 2007 - 202.5

              April/May - surgery setback

              Start again - Aug 6 2007 SW214/CW208.5/GW160
              OWL - Rung 3

              Couch to 5K challenge Rung 0

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              • #8
                Re: Hooray for OWL!

                Yes, thank you! My first day of OWL is really sucking though b/c it's 3:00 and I'm realizing I haven't even had any veggies today! That dang South Beach bar threw me all off.

                Thanks for the advice, Meena. I will heed said warning! I don't think I'll try any higher carb veggies for awhile. I don't need anything sending me off to bingeland. Because the binge starts with carrots....then moves to nuts....then onto [fill in the blank]. And chances are at the end of the binge is Hershey's bar hidden somewhere in the back of the freezer (oh, yah, and I'll find it).
                FINISH IT!
                "SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE"



                F/37/5'7"
                Start 8/07 173.5
                Restart 4/08 172
                SW 172/CW 156/ GW 145[url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wYhhRXQ/]

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                • #9
                  Re: Hooray for OWL!

                  Ohhhhhh......Hershey......in the freezer........


                  yum.....


                  lol
                  Status: Rockin' OWL

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