Help...When do we count net carbs???

[britt997]

This might be an awfully stupid question especially since I am on Atkins for over a month now...but...
Am I supposed to be going by 20 carbs a day or 20 net carbs a day??? Or would the net carbs start when I move to OWL???

[*Emma*]

Re: Help...When do we count net carbs???

20 net carbs a day...



fitday.com will help you out if you need it

[Elizellen]

Re: Help...When do we count net carbs???

Emma is right - up to 20 net carbs on induction (mostly from vegetables off the allowed list) then add 5 net carbs per OWL rung to whatever number you averaged during induction.
Some people find that they can only get around 12-15 carbs on induction (maily because they use the lower carb salad veggies like lettuce) so when they move to OWL they add 5 net carbs to that 12-15 to make a carb count of 17-20 on the first rung of OWL.