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  • #1

    2 weeks completed

    And i feel great!

    In two weeks I am down 8 pounds...I know about 5 was water weight, but I'll take any kind of weight loss. Even better, I lost an inch and a half off my waist and my tummy looks flat!

    This is the first time I truly did "Atkins"- eating veggies, referencing the book, and NO NUTS or other little treats (protein powder, sf chocolates, etc)...

    And it works!!

    I am going to stay on induction for another 1-2 weeks. I want to get into a groove, especially because I was travelling last week to Caracas (the land where vegetables fear to tread) and although I did not go off plan at all, I want 1-2 solid weeks at home.

    After that (more pumpkin) I'll start adding (pumpkin) the 5g of veggies (pumpkin). Maybe more pumpkin.

    Ideally I'd like to drop 7-12 more pounds (i'm guessing my ideal weight is between 115-110), but as I am also doing heavy weight lifting (am insanely weak) I will be relying more on clothes size and measurements.

    Thanks to everyone for all your help and support!!! I plan on this really being a WOL.
    5'4, Medium framed female.

    Weight: 135/125/115

    Exercise: Stroll leisurely around Miami Beach 1-3 times a week, between 4-8 miles every time.
    Heavy weights (for me) slow burn method (Body by Science).

    http://twitter.com/Dream_Puppy
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  • #2
    Re: 2 weeks completed

    That is a great result for you. Way to go. Do not be afraid of OWL. With little to lose it is good to still take time to slowly familiarize yourself with those carby foods and make a good sustainable eating plan.
    I am very impressed.
    Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

    May Challenges 2010
    Push-ups: 450/800
    Abs: 850/1900
    Squats: 650/1200
    Lunges: 500/1000
    Strength: 490/1200
    Running: 50/100 km


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    • #3
      Re: 2 weeks completed

      What a great start, Carne!!!

      I am sure you will enjoy OWL once you are established in your induction eating groove
      Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
      Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



      Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





      F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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      • #4
        Re: 2 weeks completed

        Congrats!!!! Way to go!!!
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        4th mini goal 310
        5th mini goal 290
        6th mini goal 270
        7th mini goal 250
        8th mini goal 230
        9th mini goal 210
        10th mini goal 190
        11th mini goal 170
        12th mini goal 150
        And the final goal 130

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        • #5
          Re: 2 weeks completed

          Good for You, Carne!
          259/206/149
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          ***Total -53!***


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          • #6
            Re: 2 weeks completed

            Thanks guys

            I must admit, this is where it always goes downhill for me....I start to think I can have foods I shouldn't and it all spirals out of control!! But I think I can do it proper this time.

            I am frankly a little scared of OWL, as I have never done it before....I think slowly but surely is the answer for me.
            5'4, Medium framed female.

            Weight: 135/125/115

            Exercise: Stroll leisurely around Miami Beach 1-3 times a week, between 4-8 miles every time.
            Heavy weights (for me) slow burn method (Body by Science).

            http://twitter.com/Dream_Puppy

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            • #7
              Re: 2 weeks completed

              congrats on the great beginings you have made.

              what is there to fear about having just 5 more net grams of carbs of those yummy induction veggies? that is what OWL rung one is all about. You can do it. read chapter 14 of your DANDR and be bold in your eating now with all those veggies.
              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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              • #8
                Re: 2 weeks completed

                2big you're right....

                I suppose I am afraid of OWL because I have never been able to get off induction properly (or frankly DO induction properly).

                Because I have a relatively low metabolic resistance I think I can get away with little cheats, or going up rungs I shouldn't, while not even measuring my carbs. Of course this always leads to cravings and failure.

                I'm committed to doing OWL, I think I just need one more week on induction and then i'll move on. Excited for more cauliflower mash and pumpkin....and it's asparagus season in Miami! YUM!
                5'4, Medium framed female.

                Weight: 135/125/115

                Exercise: Stroll leisurely around Miami Beach 1-3 times a week, between 4-8 miles every time.
                Heavy weights (for me) slow burn method (Body by Science).

                http://twitter.com/Dream_Puppy

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                • #9
                  Re: 2 weeks completed

                  >> I suppose I am afraid of OWL because I have never been able to get off induction properly>>

                  You "simply" add another 5 net carbs of Induction vegetables to start.
                  J.

                  "Your life will never change until you change your choices."

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                  • #10
                    Re: 2 weeks completed

                    Woohoo! Great job. And trust me, you can make the leap (or actually baby-step) to OWL! It feels impossible, but it really works out!

                    Start date: 03/14/09
                    Goal #1 - 260 - Met 04/12/09! Goal #4 - 230 - Met 08/03/09!
                    Goal #2 - 250 - Met 05/22/09! Goal #5 - 220 - Met 01/29/10 FINALLY!
                    Goal #3 - 240 - Met 06/20/09! Goal #6 - 210

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                    • #11
                      Re: 2 weeks completed

                      Congrats on your success so far, and on identifying the behaviours that have caused you to fail in the past...that is SO important! I'm glad that you have had a positive experience doing Atkins "by the book" May I suggest that you try OWL rung 1 sooner rather than later? It is VERY similar to induction...but will maybe help alleviate the fear/anxiety you have about OWL You have been successful doing induction in a way that you have never done it before...perhaps doing OWL as you have never done before will lead to ever better success? Change is GOOD
                      Best Wishes!

                      PS - I have lost 85lbs on OWL
                      Last edited by JulieB; March 26, 2010, 08:46 AM. Reason: added PS
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                      • #12
                        Re: 2 weeks completed

                        Thanks for the convincing guys! OK OK! I'll start OWL next Thursday!!

                        Julie. WOW. I mean, WOW!!!!! What a change! You're lovely!
                        5'4, Medium framed female.

                        Weight: 135/125/115

                        Exercise: Stroll leisurely around Miami Beach 1-3 times a week, between 4-8 miles every time.
                        Heavy weights (for me) slow burn method (Body by Science).

                        http://twitter.com/Dream_Puppy

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                        • #13
                          Re: 2 weeks completed

                          Congratulations!
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                          Mini Goal #2: 225
                          Mini Goal #3: 210
                          Mini Goal #4: 199
                          Mini Goal #5: Remove wedding ring for repair (Happily Married!)



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                          • #14
                            Re: 2 weeks completed

                            glad you are adding those veggies from OWL. afterall 20-40 cals of veggies ( depending on the fiber and fat content of the veggie) will not make you fat any time soon.
                            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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