Strating OWL next week, how long do i stay on it for

[Danni28]

Hi there!

Hope someone can help!
I am currently on the Extended Induction;1 week left to go.

Then i am moving onto OWL:How long do i stay in OWL for?
I now have 15lbs left to lose

Any help very much appreicated.
Thanks
Danielle

[not2late]

Re: Strating OWL next week, how long do i stay on it for

Dr. Atkins wrote that you lose your last 5-10 pounds on Pre-Maintenance. Since your weight loss goal was 21 pounds, it might have been better if you had gone to OWL right after the 2 week Induction.

Many people make the mistake of losing the majority of their weight on Induction and think they can breeze through OWL. OWL is the most important phase of the Atkins Diet, because that is where we learn what foods do to our bodies in addition to continued weight loss. Learning about our reactions to foods help us when we are finally at goal.

So move to OWL now, imo. Otherwise, you'll get to Maintenance and be at a loss on how to maintain your weight forever.

[Danni28]

Re: Strating OWL next week, how long do i stay on it for

Thank you fro that not2late!
I have taken your advice, and moving onto OWL the day after tommorow.
I gues i just add another 5gcarbs of vegetables for rung 1.
I am finding it hard to eat all my carbs at the moment, but i love veg so thats a head strat,will sit and write a plan out.
Thanks so so much.
Danielle

[TheDogAteMyName]

Re: Strating OWL next week, how long do i stay on it for

Danielle,

I just finished the veggie challenge so I understand what you mean by finding it hard to eat all those veggie carbs. It was eye-opening! It's a good thing I enjoy veggies. Welcome to OWL!