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  • #1

    Induction v OWL

    Now I am at the end of week 2, is it better to move onto OWL or stay a bit longer on the induction phase?
    I have no cravings and I am happy with my weight loss so far which is 14lb, though only 2lb on the 2nd week, which is not an issue as I am looking at monthly targets as markers for my journey!
    In the long term is there any advantage in moving on sooner?
    Yours thoughts appreciated.......
    Tags: induction
  • #2
    Re: Induction v OWL

    Do you have the book? Dr. Atkins has a little quiz in there to take to help you decide if it's time to move on or if you should stick around in induction a while. He gives his approval for extended induction so it's up to you. Take the quiz and see what the results are.

    Looks like you are off to a good start.
    Atkins Start date: 01/18/2010--Now off plan for med reasons, still an Atkins lover!
    Female-37 yrs-4'11"
    HW-240/SW-169/CW-143.0/GW-125

    Mini Goals

    159---Hit 02/08/2010 Woohoo
    149---Hit 03/08/2010 YES!
    139
    129





    Highest weight till now



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    • #3
      Re: Induction v OWL

      I was roughly where you are when I started 8 months ago. I was on the fence about moving on as well.

      I came to the realization though that I don't have issues losing weight, and because of my size, it would probably be best to add in that first extra 5 carbs of vegetables because I didn't want my body to think it was starving itself and in turn stall me.

      Yes - many people choose to stay on induction when they have plenty of weight to lose, but an extra 5 carbs of veggies is how I justified moving into OWL. I could stay at each rung as long as I wanted to. I could back up and move forward when I felt I was ready.

      So - my recommendation seeing as you haven't got issues losing weight is to move on and let yourself go through the journey of OWL and learn about yourself and what your body likes, doesn't like, what makes it stall, what makes it drop.

      Congrats on your loss so far You've already lost over 10% of your goal!

      Mini Goals:
      Goal 1 - 10% (September 13th, 2009)
      Goal 2 - Pre-Pregnancy Weight with 2nd Child (September 27th, 2009)
      Goal 3 - 50 lbs down (December 1st, 2009)
      Goal 4 - Highest Pregnancy Weight with 1st right before c-section (February 20, 2010)
      Goal 5 - Lowest weight reached on WW after having 1st child
      Goal 6 - 100 lbs down
      Goal 7 - Pre-pregnancy weight with 1st
      Goal 8 - Weight I met my husband
      Goal 9 - 150 lbs down
      Goal 10 - Weight in Grade 8
      Goal 11 - Weight in Grade 6

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      • #4
        Re: Induction v OWL

        It wasn't until I read a post by atkinsgal08 that I realised that I was on a different book, I am reading the new 2010 book. I have just ordered from Amazon the DANDR

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        • #5
          Re: Induction v OWL

          Even reading NANY (the new book), I would vote for moving to OWL.

          You can stay on OWL Rung 1 for a while, and the extra 5 net carbs of Induction/Foundation vegetables aren't likely to hurt you.

          Also, having monthly targets may not be the best plan. Having expectations often leads to unnecessary disappointment.
          J.

          "Your life will never change until you change your choices."

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          • #6
            Re: Induction v OWL

            I hear you atkinsgal08, I realise saying targets was the wrong word, what I meant was monthly figures will be how I base my success! I'm hoping this will level out any minor ups and downs on a weekly basis!
            I have read a lot of your messages and I value your opinions and suggestions....you talk a lot of sense!

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            • #7
              Re: Induction v OWL

              >>what I meant was monthly figures will be how I base my success!>>

              Keep in mind that some months you might not have any loss.

              That's still a successful month!

              I had about 5-6 months where I lost 0.2 pounds per month.

              This isn't a race ... not even with yourself!
              J.

              "Your life will never change until you change your choices."

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              • #8
                Re: Induction v OWL

                And thanks for the kind words, Tregosy!

                It means a lot.
                J.

                "Your life will never change until you change your choices."

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                • #9
                  Re: Induction v OWL

                  Originally posted by atkinsgal08 View Post

                  Keep in mind that some months you might not have any loss.

                  That's still a successful month!

                  I had about 5-6 months where I lost 0.2 pounds per month.

                  This isn't a race ... not even with yourself!
                  These are excellent words to live by.

                  My thoughts: The reality is that we ALL need to have a more healthy WOE, and giving up just because there is no loss should be out of the question. The thing that makes our month successful is that we continued to eat a healthy diet for the full month. Putting healthy fats and veggies into our bodies is so much better than saying, "Well this ain't working for me, I think I'll have some pizza."--Not that I am saying anyone in this thread has said or felt this, I just know that in the past I have. I totally get wanting to drop the pounds, and it's easy to get discouraged, but letting the focus be on getting healthy is such a better goal than losing weight. Let's let losing the weight be the awesome by-product of a healthy WOE!
                  ~Kristi
                  Age: 42, Height: 5'5.5"
                  Induction Start Date: April 7, 2010

                  1st Goal: 160 lb. - BAM! 4/20/10
                  2nd Goal: 155
                  3rd Goal: 150
                  4th Goal: 145
                  5th Goal: 140
                  6th Goal: 135

                  My Journal - Second Time Around and Serious

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                  • #10
                    Re: Induction v OWL

                    Thank you, your posts have been read and I am moving onto OWL, I just needed that little prompt and you all gave it! Cheers

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