2 weeks - decision time

[Eno]

When I first started Atkins, I had planned on being on (extended) Induction for 3 to 4 weeks. I thought I'd be metabolic resistant due to all the medical factors I have (syndrome X: hypertension, bad cholesterol numbers, blood sugar levels creeping upward) as well as Dunlop disorder .

But after 2 weeks in Induction, I've lost 11 pounds as well as 1 inch of beer gut. That's 20% off towards my goal (and halfway towards mini-goal 1).

Since that weight loss is considered average metabolic resistance for men, I've decided that I can go ahead and move to the OWL phase. Besides, I'd like to reach the wine rung before the end of summer.

Thanks to all of you on this board for your encouragement, advice, and downright positive attitudes. Reading everyone's questions and stories have helped me through a clean induction.

[Tack Candy]

Congratulations Eno! Some people even say they lose more on the Veggie rung. Keep up the good work.

[julirama723]

11 pounds is fabulous, congratulations! Hooray for OWL! I too, suffered from Dunlops. But as a female, I preferred to call it The Muffin Top.

[Alexa]

Haha! I totally didn't get the dunlop thing, I was thinking 'oh, I wonder what that is, how terrible...' haha!

Anyway, it sounds like you've made a good decision to move to OWl based on what the book says, which is great.

Congrats on a clean induction too

[dreamof145]

Congrats on the 11 pound loss. Good luck and enjoy OWL!! Keep us updated on your continued progress!