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    Induction is where I will stay

    I will stay on induction for a very long time. At least until I am within 10 lbs of goal weight. I have gone down to 201 from a start weight of 223 and now I will maintian the induction level of carbs until I get to about 170. I may decide at that time that my goal is lower but until then I am happy with my weight loss as it is.

    All the en couragement which is provided on this board is wonderful and I want to thank everyone for their support.

    Lana aka Ladyjean
    velcrocat aka Ladyjean aka Lana has returned to the fold. Female/55
    I will succeed, I will succeed, I will succeed.
    Philippians 4:13
    July 1, 2008 return date, weighty problem=210/171.9/160,
    I'm going to call it goal at least temporarily while doing chemo.
    chemo starts again May 5 and that sukx, http://fitday.com/fitness/PublicJour...Owner=Mistydog

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    Re: Induction is where I will stay

    Just remember, Dr. Atkins said that the last 5-10 pounds lost must be spent in the Pre-Maintenance phase.

    I do realize that some folks might reply to you saying that they stayed on Induction to the very end and moved directly into Maintenance without any problems. To these people, I say each phase of Atkins has a specific purpose in your aiding you to maintain your goal weight. OWL is where you learn to eat in the "real world" because you learn how different foods affect your body. Pre-Maintenance gets you ready for Maintenence by teaching you how much of a certain food affects your body. The folks who did transition through all the Phases and learned their body's quirks aren't the folks who post those thread in the Maintenance Forum that they've fallen off and regained all of their weight or they can't control their appetite, etc.

    ~Megs~
    242/141/160 (130)
    dress size 26/10/8
    5'4", Female, May 2, 2003
    My blog:
    http://mformiscellaneous.blogspot.com/

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    • #3
      Re: Induction is where I will stay

      the one thing I have learned a bout my body at this time is even when progresseing through the other levels I have to maintain induction levels of carbs or I gain weight so to stay at induction levels is not to say that I won't work through the levels as I move through this journey

      Lana
      velcrocat aka Ladyjean aka Lana has returned to the fold. Female/55
      I will succeed, I will succeed, I will succeed.
      Philippians 4:13
      July 1, 2008 return date, weighty problem=210/171.9/160,
      I'm going to call it goal at least temporarily while doing chemo.
      chemo starts again May 5 and that sukx, http://fitday.com/fitness/PublicJour...Owner=Mistydog

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      • #4
        Re: Induction is where I will stay

        And if you look at the rungs of OWL, it's not that intimidating at all. You can stay on a rung for a while too, you don't have to plow through them.
        The first rung of OWL is 5 carbs more veggies...I found it really expanded things for me just to have more veggies and I stayed on that rung for quite a long time. You might want to park it there for a while, but don't get into the mindset that Induction is all there is.
        F 42 5' 194/142.5/125 My Progress


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        • #5
          Re: Induction is where I will stay

          What they said.

          A lot of people stay on induction a very long time. And when you're having amazing success it's hard not to keep doing it exactly the same thing (afraid you'll jinx it, or something).
          I'm doing extended induction myself since I've crashed and gained before. But I did get a little bored on induction last time. This time when I start feeling deprived and/or bored-I'm going to dig into the next rung. I love experimenting with the recipes and a new level gives a lot more options.

          good luck. I'll meet you at the bottom (goal, that is)
          didy
          208.8 restart Jan 1, 2006/
          185.4 this week/
          150 Realistic goal?

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          • #6
            Re: Induction is where I will stay

            Hi Ladyjean/velcrocat,
            I have missed seeing you around ADBB. Welcome back.

            Happy Low carbing!



            Size 24/ ? / size 14

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            • #7
              Re: Induction is where I will stay

              I remember you as Ladyjean. Welcome back! I'm back too after many many months of being MIA and gaining.
              ~Brandi
              35/F/5'8", Type 2 Diabetic
              July 27, 2003: 145/ Aug 31: 135/ Goal: 125
              Fell off the wagon in Nov 2003
              Restarted several times since then
              June 2009 168.. Lost 15 lbs after starting work
              Feb 24, 2010:153/139/130-135ish
              size 14/10-12/8









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              • #8
                Re: Induction is where I will stay

                Yes... you can stay a long time in induction, but don't be afraid of the move to OWL. You really do still lose weight while moving up the rungs, and the extra food choices are very welcome after a lengthy induction. I spend several months in induction and after I moved (hesitently) to OWL, I really regretted not having done so sooner.

                Just my two cents worth...

                Happy low carbing!
                Sal
                Before and after:






                PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                F/56yrs/5'.4"
                SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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                • #9
                  Re: Induction is where I will stay

                  Originally posted by Velcrocat
                  the one thing I have learned a bout my body at this time is even when progresseing through the other levels I have to maintain induction levels of carbs or I gain weight so to stay at induction levels is not to say that I won't work through the levels as I move through this journey

                  Lana
                  Ahhh, I gotcha! Your first post gave me the impression that you were one of those people determined to stick to Induction because you didn't believe you still lose weight on the OWL and Pre-Maintenence.

                  If you have a high metabolic resistance to weight loss, you'll have to limit yourself to the Induction level carbs in order to lose weight (says so in the book). But that doesn't mean you can't go up the OWL and Pre-Maintenance Ladders.

                  Out of curiosity, the first time around if you can remember, how many pounds did you lose during the first 14 days of Induction and what did that number correspond to on the Metabolic Resistance chart in the book?

                  Also, on occasion you might want to test your body by increasing the carbs by 5 every so often. When I began OWL I found my CCLL was around 30. Anyhow, after about 6 months eating at my CCLL, I noticed I stopped losing weight (pounds and inches), felt tired and lost the appetite suppression effect. After re-reading the book, I realized that I was a smaller person and a more physically active person then I was when I began OWL, so I went up on my carbs by 5 nets and found that my weight loss picked up and I wasn't as tired. I figured out that my CCLL changed and I found my new CCLL to be about 45. The regular exercise allowed me to have a higher CCLL (which meant I was able to eat 'more' healthy carby foods and still lose weight).

                  ~Megs~
                  242/141/160 (130)
                  dress size 26/10/8
                  5'4", Female, May 2, 2003
                  My blog:
                  http://mformiscellaneous.blogspot.com/

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                  • #10
                    Re: Induction is where I will stay

                    It is great that Ladyjean/Velcrocat(knew you are ladyjean too) and Brandi have come back to ADBB. You both are ones I missed very much.

                    Welcome back!
                    Happy Low carbing!



                    Size 24/ ? / size 14

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                    • #11
                      Re: Induction is where I will stay

                      Awwwww thank you! It's very nice to be back. I couldn't do it without the support.. been there, done that! lol
                      ~Brandi
                      35/F/5'8", Type 2 Diabetic
                      July 27, 2003: 145/ Aug 31: 135/ Goal: 125
                      Fell off the wagon in Nov 2003
                      Restarted several times since then
                      June 2009 168.. Lost 15 lbs after starting work
                      Feb 24, 2010:153/139/130-135ish
                      size 14/10-12/8









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                      • #12
                        Re: Induction is where I will stay

                        I just read DANDR and Dr. A says whenever you gain 5 pounds to go on induction for a week to get the cravings out of your system and back on track.

                        I'm not sure what I'm going to do, I love this feeling of not being hungry ...(induction)...but I know I need to teach myself to go the next step OWL by adding more veggies .

                        Good luck to you

                        OWL Rungs:
                        1: Vegetables
                        2: Dairy
                        3: Nuts and Seeds
                        4: Berries & Melons
                        5: Wine and other spirits low in carbs
                        6: Legumes
                        7: Fruits other than berries
                        8: Starchy Veges
                        9: Whole Grains


                        FLORIDA LOW CARBER - re-start induction (w/book) - Boot Camp 1/16/06
                        147/135/115
                        Age 47, class of 76' Islip, New York
                        5'1.1/2" motto: "Believe it, and it can be done"
                        12" lost in Boot CAMP

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                        • #13
                          Re: Induction is where I will stay

                          I have discovered whenever I go up to the next level of carbs I stall in my weight loss. So for the time being I will try to go to 25 g of carbs and see how I manage with that. I may work up the rungs but maintain the 25 g for a while, as we all it it is wait and see how your body responds to what you are doing. As long as I continue to lose I will be happy. So now you can say I have moved to ongoing weight loss. This will the last posting in this thread unless I start to gain and need to return to induction to beat the beast back into submission. If that becomes the case I will start a new thread no point in making it longer than it needs to be love you all and thanks for the encouragement to move forward.
                          velcrocat aka Ladyjean aka Lana has returned to the fold. Female/55
                          I will succeed, I will succeed, I will succeed.
                          Philippians 4:13
                          July 1, 2008 return date, weighty problem=210/171.9/160,
                          I'm going to call it goal at least temporarily while doing chemo.
                          chemo starts again May 5 and that sukx, http://fitday.com/fitness/PublicJour...Owner=Mistydog

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                          • #14
                            Re: Induction is where I will stay

                            dont go up just add the more veggies to your 3 cups already and eliminate some none veggie carby things. you can easily get in 20 net carbs with 5 net carbs of veggies and your 3 cups even with eggs and cheese. do a modified OWL kiddo good to see you back.

                            WHat has your doctor said about your carb levels as far as your health goes?
                            by the book atkinseer

                            started 6/1/02 at 313
                            goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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