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**changing** · October 15, 2006, 06:22 PM

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I LOVE OWL!!! I wish more people would transition into OWL sooner rather than later because you actually LEARN how your body handles different foods and what exactly you should be eating!

When I was on induction, I felt a lot of fear with foods and found myself in a lot of situations where the food was simply not acceptable. Now that I've been in OWL for what seems like an eternity, I feel comfortable with all the real, nutritious foods....

Anyhow, I'm so glad you're enjoying OWL!!! I hope some others see this and follow your example of taking the leap! Honestly, I can't recall anyone ever regretting the move to OWL.

**adreliluc** · October 15, 2006, 07:00 PM

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It's going great for me too!
I'm really learning what foods I can't handle, though it is hard to not eat them sometimes...

I was VERY hesitant about moving on from induction for a long time but I'm so glad I finally did!!!

**kacey1** · October 16, 2006, 12:59 AM

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I've lost more and ate more on OWL than during induction. OWL is fantastic - and has taught me things about myself (and the way I handle food - what foods I can eat/ can't eat / should eat / shouldn't eat) that I wouldn't have learned on a 'typical' diet or on induction.

I wish I'd moved to OWL sooner... As it is - I"M LOVING IT!

Kacey

**soappedaler** · October 16, 2006, 09:48 PM

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I'm on the nut rung, will move to berry rung next week. Only nut I added was almond butter cause I can't control snacking on whole nuts. I love the dairy rung. Found some greek yogurt and limit myself to 1/2 cup per day. I lost 1/2 pound this week which I'm happy with since only have 10 pounds to loose. The most amazing thing is I have not wanted any sweets, only thing I have is a chocolate protein shake made with whey protien, 2 carbs. First time I did atkins I ate an atkins energy bar almost every day. Never could loose the last few pounds. I looked at them and some low carb chocolates at the grocery the other day and was going to buy some but realized I didn't want them.

**ladyinred** · October 17, 2006, 05:33 AM

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Weeeelll......for the 4th time this year I'm going to give the dairy rung another try and if it still doesn't work then I'm going to skip it. I'm back on the veggies rung again while I regroup. I seem to fall of the wagon when I do dairy. sigh How sad to have to admit that. I've tried cottage cheese, other cheeses, ricotta and yogurt. I'm fine with cheese and I think the ricotta was okay. Cottage cheese and yogurt killed me. I don't care about milk so I probably won't even try it.

**ValidRouge** · October 17, 2006, 06:25 AM

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Originally posted by soappedaler

I'm on the nut rung, will move to berry rung next week. Only nut I added was almond butter cause I can't control snacking on whole nuts. I love the dairy rung. Found some greek yogurt and limit myself to 1/2 cup per day. I lost 1/2 pound this week which I'm happy with since only have 10 pounds to loose. The most amazing thing is I have not wanted any sweets, only thing I have is a chocolate protein shake made with whey protien, 2 carbs. First time I did atkins I ate an atkins energy bar almost every day. Never could loose the last few pounds. I looked at them and some low carb chocolates at the grocery the other day and was going to buy some but realized I didn't want them.

I've found if I get raw almonds, unsalted and plain walnuts for snacking...I'm okay. If I get roasted/salted nuts of any kind...I'm in TROUBLE!!! I love grinding the almonds in a coffee grinder and making almond flour to use as a breading for fried chicken, chicken parmesean, fried vegetables, etc. Also as a flour for making muffins...YUMMY. You might want to give that a try for your nuts rung.

Those bars are just not necessary to this WOL and I'm glad you've found that this time around.

**ValidRouge** · October 17, 2006, 06:26 AM

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Originally posted by ladyinred

Weeeelll......for the 4th time this year I'm going to give the dairy rung another try and if it still doesn't work then I'm going to skip it. I'm back on the veggies rung again while I regroup. I seem to fall of the wagon when I do dairy. sigh How sad to have to admit that. I've tried cottage cheese, other cheeses, ricotta and yogurt. I'm fine with cheese and I think the ricotta was okay. Cottage cheese and yogurt killed me. I don't care about milk so I probably won't even try it.

If it gives you that much trouble, I'd skip it. Cottage cheese and milk wouldn't be worth ruining all my hard work.

**ladyinred** · October 17, 2006, 06:55 AM

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That's what I'm thinking, Joy. But I like ricotta so I'll give in another go in a week or so. If it still doesn't work then I'll skip the whole thing and maybe try again in maintenance.

BTW, you look awesome. Very inspiring. I can't remember if I told you that before.

**soappedaler** · October 17, 2006, 07:42 AM

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One of my favorite foods is chicken tenders coated with egg then with grated parmasean cheese then fried in olive oil. I think they are better than chicken coated in bread crumbs. I'm going to try some shrimp like this soon.

**sadie147** · October 17, 2006, 08:23 AM

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Originally posted by ladyinred

Weeeelll......for the 4th time this year I'm going to give the dairy rung another try and if it still doesn't work then I'm going to skip it. I'm back on the veggies rung again while I regroup. I seem to fall of the wagon when I do dairy. sigh How sad to have to admit that. I've tried cottage cheese, other cheeses, ricotta and yogurt. I'm fine with cheese and I think the ricotta was okay. Cottage cheese and yogurt killed me. I don't care about milk so I probably won't even try it.

LIR what problem do you seem to have with dairy? You can't control your portions or it makes you crave?

I like ricotta cheese too....My problem with it is i like it with splenda and cocoa and i can't stop myself so i stay away from it usually.

**ladyinred** · October 17, 2006, 09:09 AM

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My problem seems to be cravings. I'm okay with portion control. I like ricotta cheese with cocoa too. I've been okay with limiting it though. Yogurt and cottage cheese seem to make me a bit crazy though.

**ValidRouge** · October 17, 2006, 09:19 AM

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I use the ricotta to make the Stella's NY Ricotta cheesecake...and I use it to make chicken parmesan...and occasionally I'll mix it up with some DaVinci syrup. I mostly use half and half in my coffee and every once in a blue moon I'll have some cottage cheese. I'm not that big of a dairy fan to begin with. Also, I think I'd rather use my carbs in other foods like fruits.

**sadie147** · October 17, 2006, 12:54 PM

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Originally posted by ladyinred

My problem seems to be cravings. I'm okay with portion control. I like ricotta cheese with cocoa too. I've been okay with limiting it though. Yogurt and cottage cheese seem to make me a bit crazy though.

That's interesting how things effect people differently. I actually had yogurt for lunch today and it filled me up. I do know that ricotta is higher in protein which might help too.

Have you tried 'dry pressed' cottage cheese? It's very low carb and higher in protein than regular. Western creamery makes it. Comes in soft plastic rather than a tub. The only brand I can find is Western Creamery (loblaws and no frilss sell it).

**Elizellen** · October 17, 2006, 02:52 PM

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You might find that a different brand of cottage cheese or yogurt acts differently on you. Worth a try.

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