3 questions from a newbie...

[MrsDRock]

Hi! I started AD on 10/15/08.. and still going strong.
1. I know Induction is for 2 weeks. At what point should I start going to the OWL phase?
2. When possible, I like to work out first thing in the morning. The last few times I've worked out like this, I started noticing I'm getting light-headed during my aerobics class. What can I eat before class (but something that won't "slosh" around in my stomach while I do leg lifts and high kicks?)
3. During my AD, am I allowed to cheat 1x/month? Will this slow me down significantly? IS this allowed?

[Elizellen]

Re: 3 questions from a newbie...

Hi! I started AD on 10/15/08.. and still going strong.

Well done so far

1. I know Induction is for 2 weeks. At what point should I start going to the OWL phase?

You can move to OWL as soon as you have finished the 2 weeks on induction.

2. When possible, I like to work out first thing in the morning. The last few times I've worked out like this, I started noticing I'm getting light-headed during my aerobics class. What can I eat before class (but something that won't "slosh" around in my stomach while I do leg lifts and high kicks?)

maybe a small snack like a couple of boiled eggs, slice of crustless quiche or meat/cheese rollups with a few cherry tomatoes?

3. During my AD, am I allowed to cheat 1x/month? Will this slow me down significantly? IS this allowed?

The Atkins way of eating does not include a special 'cheat day/meal' in the regime. Of course, as adults we can 'allow' ourselves to eat anything we want, but we are also able to choose not to allow any off-plan choices

It would be entirely up to your body as to how eating off-plan would affect your weightlosses. It could slow losses or even mean you found you could not get back onto the plan in the worst-case scenario!

[MrsDRock]

Re: 3 questions from a newbie...

Thank you Elizellen!
Regarding the OWL phase... I've heard of ADers to do an extended Induction before going to OWL.
AS a successful ADer, looking at my current and goal weight, when do you think would be the best time to start OWL?

[momtomany1]

Re: 3 questions from a newbie...

You are not that heavy, it is usually the folks with a good few more pounds to lose than you have that need to extend induction. OWL is cool, reach the nut rung and you can have a few almonds before your workout, to me that is the perfect pre workout food, no sloshing! A stick of string cheese works too.

PS... I have a stuffy nose too. I hope you feel better soon! We turned on our heater for the first time the other day.. I think that is the culprit!