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    Day 14, deciding what to do...

    Well day 14 it is, has been an interesting two weeks, 11lbs down and 5" off so far...

    I had a dream last night that I cheated, (with a cream bun of all things ) man was I upset with myself....then I woke up and felt brilliant because I had not

    I am trying to decide if I should stay on the induction phase for a while longer as I still have so much to loose, any thoughts?
    Heaviest weight - 350 lbs

    Atkins Start weight – 333 lbs

    Current weight 282 lbs

    1st major goal 310 lbs (25 December 2009 at 43 days)
    2nd major goal 290 lbs (08 February 2010 at 88 days)
    3rd major goal 270 lbs
    4th major goal 250 lbs


    Goal weight - 240

    My reason for doing Atkins, mah boyz

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  • #2
    Re: Day 14, deciding what to do...

    Yaaaay on your loss. In the book, it dates if you are over 100lbs overweight, doesn't hurt to stay on induction. I'm over 100lbs overweight and on extended induction.




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    • #3
      Re: Day 14, deciding what to do...

      Thanks for the info, will read the next section of the book tonight, naughty me...should have done it already, just been so bloomin busy
      Heaviest weight - 350 lbs

      Atkins Start weight – 333 lbs

      Current weight 282 lbs

      1st major goal 310 lbs (25 December 2009 at 43 days)
      2nd major goal 290 lbs (08 February 2010 at 88 days)
      3rd major goal 270 lbs
      4th major goal 250 lbs


      Goal weight - 240

      My reason for doing Atkins, mah boyz

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      • #4
        Re: Day 14, deciding what to do...

        There is no reason to stay on induction. You lost 11 pounds on induction and you will continue to lose on OWL. Weight lose is by fits and starts and this diet is less frustrating if you go ahead and go up the OWL ladder.
        MelTin
        Started Atkins 8-24-2003
        286/ 203.5 / 195

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        I have lost 82.5 lbs.

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        • #5
          Re: Day 14, deciding what to do...

          Originally posted by MelTin View Post
          There is no reason to stay on induction. You lost 11 pounds on induction and you will continue to lose on OWL. Weight lose is by fits and starts and this diet is less frustrating if you go ahead and go up the OWL ladder.
          Amen!! Well said. While extending induction won't hurt your body...neither will OWL and by not OWLing you're missing out on a whole new world. This isn't my first time around with Atkins. I have seen it a million times. Many people lose and lose more with a little more carbs and lots more variety. The further up the ladder you climb, the better it gets, my friend!! DO NOT FEAR THE CARBS!!!!! Okay, I'm biased. I now view Induction as punishment for slipping. Truly, the options in the OWL rungs are endless. Your body needs a shake up now and then for what you fuel it with. Most people do hit a wall where there's little weightloss for a short period of time. It's easier to hang onto the ladder with more options. It just is. Don't count OWL out. Think about it!!





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          • #6
            Re: Day 14, deciding what to do...

            Good for you, Gnimpish!

            It can't hurt to move up to OWL 1 - adding 5 net carb of Induction veggies has absolutely NO downside. You'll add another source of needed vitamins and minerals to your diet, and you'll have that much more variety in your diet to avoid boredom.

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            • #7
              Re: Day 14, deciding what to do...

              Hey there,

              Thanks for all the replies, I came down with flu yesterday so I'm not feeling too good.
              Have stuck to my eating though and insisted on meds with no sugar.
              I just hope the antibiotics don't mess up the ketosis, any ideas?

              I will move on to OWL as soon as I feel a bit better, didn't drink enough water today and I can't go for my walk so I'm feeling a bit frustrated.
              But he who perseveres wins!!

              S
              Last edited by Gnimpish; November 28, 2009, 03:06 AM.
              Heaviest weight - 350 lbs

              Atkins Start weight – 333 lbs

              Current weight 282 lbs

              1st major goal 310 lbs (25 December 2009 at 43 days)
              2nd major goal 290 lbs (08 February 2010 at 88 days)
              3rd major goal 270 lbs
              4th major goal 250 lbs


              Goal weight - 240

              My reason for doing Atkins, mah boyz

              sigpic

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              • #8
                Re: Day 14, deciding what to do...

                Originally posted by Gnimpish View Post
                I just hope the antibiotics don't mess up the ketosis, any ideas?
                You have to take your antibiotics anyway, so it doesn't really matter. Focus on getting well.
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