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    I don't get it...but I like it!

    Has this happened to anyone?

    I was dissapointed about my induction weight loss. (Only four pounds).

    I started upping my carbs (and was ready to quit) when I noticed that the pounds are suddenly falling off!

    I am not doing anything differently (besides eating between 30-50 carbs per day vs. 20) and I've lost 3 lbs in two days.

    Any ideas? It is odd to say the least!
    Traci

    33/Female
     SW 160/CW 151 / Goal 135
    Former hyper-active sugar addict.

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    Re: I don't get it...but I like it!

    Hi, Traci! I'm no expert, for sure, but maybe you weren't eating enough during induction? I know when my food intake is way down--maybe I skip breakfast, have only a teensy zero-carb snack for lunch, and then an "induction dinner"--the scale doesn't budge. I'm on induction now, but maintained Atkins for about 3 years before getting preg last year, and this is/was the case with me.

    Good luck!
    ~* BluegrassMama *~

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    139
    135
    129
    125
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      Re: I don't get it...but I like it!

      Great job, Traci

      This is why so many of us urge those doing Induction and Extended Induction to not fear moving on to OWL. OWL stands for Ongoing Weight Loss, and that is exactly what happens. As long as you advance through the rungs as per DANDR and methodically up your carbs, your variety of foods expands and you continue to lose weight.

      I broke a weight loss slow down after my Induction by moving onto Rung 1 and adding more veggies. I stayed on that rung for almost 2 months so I could try tons of new veggies and upping carbs on the weeks I didn't try new foods.

      OWL is wonderful.


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        Re: I don't get it...but I like it!

        I can honestly say that since moving to owl after doing induction for SO long I really enjoy my foods. I am on rung 3 and loving every minute of it. I have lost like 18 inches just since starting owl, thats a foot and a half!! YAY FOR OWL!
        30/F/5'6"
        Start Weight 245+lbs. in January 2004
        rerererererestart 6/08/2007 @ 185
        6.2 FEET of FAT GONE
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        • #5
          Re: I don't get it...but I like it!

          I'm starting OWL Monday, so I'm hoping for good results too. Thanks for your post, it encourages me to start up the rungs and not back out at the last minute.
          Caryl
          Start 2/21/2007 212
          CW 6/22/2008 167
          Goal 124
          F 49 yo

          Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers

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          • #6
            Re: I don't get it...but I like it!

            Yep, OWL rules! It's pretty cool when you realize what works and how far you can go. Enjoy playing with your food!

            April 2007: 212
            Today: 190:D :walking
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              Re: I don't get it...but I like it!

              Somehow, "playing with your food" brings up all kinds of ideas NOT related to OWL. Sorry, I must be warped!
              Caryl
              Start 2/21/2007 212
              CW 6/22/2008 167
              Goal 124
              F 49 yo

              Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers

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                Re: I don't get it...but I like it!

                teehee
                30/F/5'6"
                Start Weight 245+lbs. in January 2004
                rerererererestart 6/08/2007 @ 185
                6.2 FEET of FAT GONE
                In MY JOURNAL, you can say BOOBIES!





                MySpace

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