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[angelmarie]

I am on my first day of the induction. I plan to do an extended induction so I guess this is the forum I start in. I dont know how well I will get thru the induction so Im not sure how many days I will be on it... I at least want to try for a month since i have quite a bit to lose. everyone seems helpful here

[Georgiana]

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Welcome to ADBB!

I dont know how well I will get thru the induction

If you expect to fail, you likely will. Read the book. Inform yourself about Atkins. Plan. And follow the plan.

Im not sure how many days I will be on it... I at least want to try for a month since i have quite a bit to lose.

I would not plan a month of Induction. Many people think they'll lose faster by staying in Induction, but this is not always the case. In fact, some lose faster when they eat a few more veggies (in OWL). Plus, OWL and Pre-Maintenance are the phases that really teach you the tools you need to maintain your weight once you're at goal.

[Georgiana]

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Oh, and just to make this clear, if necessary... One continues to lose weight in OWL (Ongoing Weight Loss).

[liv]

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Welcome!!!!
Glad to have you here.
You have to believe in yourself. It is half the battle. And you have to fight it.

You've already lost that many pounds. Pretty marvelous.

[angelmarie]

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thanks. I have the book and i am reading it. I meant by the "getting thru the induction" is that i am not sure how well i will enjoy it so i might have to move on sooner to OWLs.... I wasnt second guessing myself, just thinking about the future. thanks for your input. Overall you guys/gals are supportive but sometimes in these posts (that I have been reading here and there) I think that some people get kind of judgemental, but everyone is very informative thus the reason I think this forum is a good place

[liv]

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It is an adjustment, induction. Some ends up loving the simplicity of it all. I like that part too
Thanks for giving us some feedback
So how are you doing?

[happynatsu]

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Yeah, I love the simplicity of induction too ~_~ it s a blessing!

[Shrew2u]

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thanks. I have the book and i am reading it. I meant by the "getting thru the induction" is that i am not sure how well i will enjoy it so i might have to move on sooner to OWLs.... I wasnt second guessing myself, just thinking about the future. thanks for your input. Overall you guys/gals are supportive but sometimes in these posts (that I have been reading here and there) I think that some people get kind of judgemental, but everyone is very informative thus the reason I think this forum is a good place

Oddly, your wariness of Induction may work in your favor. Time and time again, folks have stayed on Induction far too long, get bored and give up. If you appreciate variety and are eager to (intelligently!) enjoy nuts, fruits, legumes, starchy veggies and whole grains, OWL allows you to do that in the most productive manner possible. Do your two weeks of Induction - and do it clean - but start planning to switch to OWL.