The OWL Carbohydrate Ladder

[boodizzle]

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My god....this is getting so complicated...it is like a science project.

[ima_loser]

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(also known as soy cheese).

Soy cheeses (one sample) are actually a cheese substitute made from soybeans that can be used in place of cheese for people with dairy intolerances or vegans. Tofu is also called soybean curd. Tofu is not known as soy cheese in the USA or Australia as far as I know. Soy cheeses are *probably* going to be higher carb than regular cheese, but I'd say check the label as I'm sure they vary.

Tofu, plain from the package, is very low carb. It is bland tasting and can be seasoned using anything low carb you have about the place. I make satays, spicy vindaloos, fried tofu to snack on with low carb dips, etc. Good stuff.

[not2late]

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Way back in the 1960s through the late 1980s, tofu was called "soy cheese" by many vegetarians and was called that in many vegetarian cookbooks/books. I remember watching a vegan cooking show called "Kathy's Kitchen" during the 1980s. Kathy called the product soy cheese or tofu. When I looked through the older Atkins books, Dr. Atkins did the same thing. The 1992 book says something to the effect of "soy cheese (tofu)". It was only in the 1990s, when vegan companies began manufacturing imitation diary cheeses from soy and calling them "soy cheese" did tofu stop being called that. Believe me on this I was a vegetarian during the late '80s up to the mid-90s, when there was an explosion of faux meat products in grocery stores like vegetarian hamburgers, hotdogs, meatballs, etc. Before that vegetarian processed food revolution, the vegetarian homecook relied on creative vegan cooks, like Kathy Hoshijo, and a lot of specialized food products to make anything look and taste like barbecue spare ribs.

As for tofu being in the Legumes Rung: it is. In the OWL and Pre-Maintenance Carbohydrate Ladders, the foods in the Rungs are allowed in specific net carb amounts. For OWL, it's 5 net carbs. For Pre-Maintenance, it's 10 net carbs. Broccoli, spinach, lettuce are all Rung 1 vegetables, eventhough they are also legal during Induction. However, they are allowed into the diet in higher net carb amounts than they were during Induction. For example, during Induction you are limited to the volume-measurements of 3 cups of the salad list or 2 cups salad list & 1 cup other list. During OWL, you eat the Induction 3 cups plus 5 net carbs of those Induction vegetables. Depending on what you choose as your OWL vegetable, it can be a 1/2 cup tomato sauce or 15 cups of shredded lettuce. In other words, during OWL and Pre-Maintenance, we follow the net carb amounts of the ladder foods, not their volume measurements.

[Sherhic4]

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Good Morning All....Thanks Elleth for taking the time to make this journey simpler for me cause trust me...I can complicate the A B C's....This has given me the courage to move on to OWL after 1 month on the induction......will keep all posted thanks to all for being here on this site...as said before.."you guys are awesome"!!!!!

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[TIME2SHINE4-08]

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bookmarking!

[Mirya]

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[gdezi]

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ok,can u please tell me exactly what vto do after induction?i have 35 pounds to loose.and i really want to do this.please help

[Debie]

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ok,can u please tell me exactly what vto do after induction?i have 35 pounds to loose.and i really want to do this.please help

Hi gdezi, have you read the book yet? It really does help understand and good for reference.

[gdezi]

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no.i should buy it i suppose.i just need a summary and ill understand.isnt it 5 grams carbs more per week?

[Debie]

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no.i should buy it i suppose.i just need a summary and ill understand.isnt it 5 grams carbs more per week?

Yes. Btw I purchased my book for 2 dollars at a used book store. I know others on here that purchased on Amazon for not much more (as used). It is a very good read.

[chilandrina]

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-OR- you can get it at the library FOR FREE!!. I went to the library to borrow it, and luckily they had one copy for sale for $1.00!! I am so glad that I got it..i've read through different sections 3 or 4 times when I had questions. Get the book!

[jamistar77]

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Hi everyone. I am wanting to move on to owl, after 6 weeks of induction, but I think I have goofed up. My weightloss stalled because I have been having some overindulgences on sugarfree candy, splenda, a handful of nuts sometimes, and cream. I also have had a couple alcohol beverages during the week. (a couple glasses of wine a couple days a week). I know, its terrible. Do you think that I should start induction over again before moving to owl? I have been doing great with induction foods and rules, until this last week. Also, one more thing. I am an avid weight lifter and I really rely on my whey protein for my post workout recovery drink. Is this something I should stop. The protein powder has zero carb count, and no artificial sweetners.
Thanks
Jami

[jake1970]

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how long should you stay on each rung for ? im on extended induction of about 40 days ,im not sure whether to move on to owl now ive ben at 102kg for just over a week now ,still really new to this so not sure what i should start adding and how much really im taking in plenty of advice :










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[Georgiana]

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how long should you stay on each rung for ?

It depends, but at least a week. I spent only a week on the alcohol rung. But I also had rungs on which I spent a few months.

not sure what i should start adding

You start by adding foods from OWL Rung 1.

and how much really

5 net carbs. An exception is OWL Rung 3; nuts and seeds are added in 1-ounce amounts (1/2 oz for cashews).

[atkinsgal08]

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>>how long should you stay on each rung for>>

There isn't a specific time frame.

>>ive ben at 102kg for just over a week now>>

This has been addressed in your other topic.

>>o not sure what i should start adding and how much really im taking in>>

The carb ladder is in your book ... you said you've read the book ... did you not find the chapter on how to do OWL? (Chapter 14)

And ... you said in your other topic you were taking in 20 carbs. Either you know how much you're eating or you don't know!