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  • #1

    Thinking about OWL

    I've been mulling over starting OWL...I've been on induction 5 weeks tommorow and I'm finding that I'm really missing my extra lettuce and spinach portions.

    I was thinking to add 5 carbs of green stuff and stay at 25g pr day for a month...My main concern is that I still have about 35 lbs to lose and dont want to slow my weight loss down yet...

    My cravings have all stopped now but my energy levels are not yet fully stable but still better than befoe I started Atkins plan...

    5 whole g of carbs...ooohweeeeeeee....

    I also want to add soy sauce back into my diet...I miss it when I cook stir fry.

    Any thoughts anyone?
    Big bad John, Leader amongst men and baker of cakes.
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    Re: Thinking about OWL

    John, DO IT! I'm on the dairy rung now, and I'm actually losing more weight on OWL than I did in induction. Plus, I'm much more satisfied with the variety of foods I'm eating. The extra vegetables is great. On the dairy rung I'm having sour cream, cottage cheese and yogurt. AND because I'm still in ketosis and the appetite suppressant is still kicking in--I'm still under 20 grams per day for the most part.

    Don't be afraid of OWL--induction really is only for two weeks. What has your weight loss been since you started?
    ~Joy

    Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
    268.5/196/185
    QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


    Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
    http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=ride2joy

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    • #3
      Re: Thinking about OWL

      I started OWL Monday, and I love it already. The extra veggies are great. I have been eating veggies at every meal now (I was too afraid to go over the limit on Induction), and its great. This morning I am having a cheddar and avacado omlette. Yummy!!!!
      What would we do without it?



      Mini-goal- 149 by June 1st. I can do it!!!

      Started this WOL on Feb. 13, 2006.

      SW 179
      CW 155
      GW 135
      5' 4"
      OWL Rung 3- Seeds and Nuts



      Frankenfoods- Low Carb Shakes, Bars, Candies.
      Sugar Alcohols= Weight loss stalls and cravings!!
      These are BAD for us!!!!

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      • #4
        Re: Thinking about OWL

        John, Don't be afraid that OWL will slow down your weight loss. I hadn't lost anything for 5 1/2 weeks and than started loosing again once I started OWL. The added variety of food is awesome! I recommend OWL to anyone!!
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        Start date 1/1/06
        SW-HW140/CW130/GW115-120
        5'3" 43/F

        6WEC #26--Exercise Challange
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        • #5
          Re: Thinking about OWL

          OWL is wonderful!!! I love adding 5 carbs worth of veggies back into my diet. Ive lost slower in OWL but I feel incredible and Im still loosing! I sleep less, feel great, have more energy etc. Dontbe afraid of it. You should be moving onto OWL because you need to be loosing those last few pounds SLOWLY in pre-maintenence so you can be prepared to do this for life.
          Female, 30 , 5'9
          234/182.0/not shopping in the fat girl store.
          start 1/9/06 (down 49.5inches as of 7/7/06)
          10/03/06- Im in a size 14 jean!!!!
          (Modified OWL-moving up rungs for convenience when travelling, keeping carbs moderate)
          Foods I cannot have-
          Black beans.- instant headache and upset belly.
          spaghetti squash mixed with tomatoes- ravenous


          I Made it!!!! TWICE!!!! (10/06 and 1/07!!!)

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          • #6
            Re: Thinking about OWL

            Go for it.

            if your soy sauce doen't have sugar added back to it for flavoring then it is fine just like certain vinegars arre allowed and others not.
            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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            • #7
              Re: Thinking about OWL

              I cant seem to find any soya sauce WITHOUT sugar added tho...boo hoo hoo
              Big bad John, Leader amongst men and baker of cakes.

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              • #8
                Re: Thinking about OWL

                I am just buying the most common brand of soy here in denmark, in a glass bottle with a red lid.....it is sugar free.....I suppose you could find that brand in the UK too.....but I'm not sure...
                Original Start Date 02/20/04, Restart date 04/22/08
                f/27/5'7-ish
                Restart W:100/CW:100/GW:70-ish!
                Mini-goals: (each Mini-goal reached will pay for new shoes or clothes!)
                95
                90
                85
                80
                75




                May challenges:
                Abs: 100/1000
                Push ups 30/300

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                • #9
                  Re: Thinking about OWL

                  its a personal decision of course... my husband did induction for at least 18months and he was fine with it. I was ready for owl after 2 weeks. I needed to move on or i'd get bored with the diet and quit.

                  restarted 7/23/09 HW 338/SW 280/ CW 261.2/ GW 185 37yrs/5'11

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                  • #10
                    Re: Thinking about OWL

                    Great responses from our OWLing members.

                    We all needed that reminder that OWL = Ongoing Weight Loss = the MAIN weightloss phase of Atkins.
                    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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                    • #11
                      Re: Thinking about OWL

                      Yes I know the one you mean...comes in a small bottle with a very round bottom..thanks I'll go and look for it.

                      And validrougue as to your question...

                      I was on a non Atkins diet for 4 months and lost about 20lbs....

                      then I couldnt take anymore and switched to atkins 5 weeks ago....

                      In the first 4 Atkins weeks I lost 20lbs... (Four time faster weight loss and mainly fat lost too!)

                      then I stalled for a week...

                      and tonight it looks like I'm on the move again...

                      I'll post tommororw but it looks like I might have had a whoosh today
                      Big bad John, Leader amongst men and baker of cakes.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Thinking about OWL

                        John,
                        That's a fantastic loss! You lost more than I did during my first 4 weeks. The reason I asked is that unless you are a really slow loser (which it appears you are not) there isn't a need to stay on an extended induction. I think if you move into OWL you'll be much happier with your food choices. I've been adding things in and I've got to be in deep ketosis because my appetite is practically nil. However I've been losing like a mad woman the last few weeks. I too, had the post induction pause--can't call it a stall because it would only last about a week. If you move into OWL it will probably cause your body a little shock and it will release some more weight.

                        Also, if you move into OWL and start moving up the rungs you can always go back down a rung or stay on each of the rungs a few weeks.
                        ~Joy

                        Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
                        268.5/196/185
                        QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


                        Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
                        http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=ride2joy

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                        • #13
                          Re: Thinking about OWL

                          I finally saw movement on the scales again...another 3lbs.

                          I aslo found out I have candida so I'll be staying on induction minus cheese mayo and mushrooms for a few more weeks...
                          Big bad John, Leader amongst men and baker of cakes.

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