Excited about starting OWL.. but have a few ?'s

[jsj0305]

So today is day 2 back on Induction and I am going to really make this work. Of the trillion times I have done Atkins, I NEVER moved onto OWL.. which is where I went wrong. Atkins is NOT about Induction... it's about making this a life change, and I can't do that if I don't move on.

Okay, so I have a few questions....

I am 169.2 this am and I want to be 120-130. At about what weight should I move onto OWL?

How long should I stay on each rung?

And how much should I expect my weight loss to slow as compaired to Induction? I have heard that many lose MORE on OWL, which I am praying will be the case for me. LOL

I know everyone is different so asking when my weight will slow down isn't a question you all can ask, that will come with time and experience

Thanks so much..I can't WAIT to join you all!!!!

[Elsie150]

If you read the stickies above I think will answer all the questions you asked. I just went through them as I am on day 3 of rung 1.

I would say definately move on to the rungs!

Stay on each rung for as long as there is new food there that you want to try. Some stay a week...some stay a month.

Yes...your weight will slow down in the rungs. There is no way you could continue to lose like the first week. However...that being said...yes it is still possible to lose 2 or 3 pounds in a week...and some weeks nothing. Mind you it will do the same in induction.

You hit the nail on the head. Atkins is NOT about induction. You MAY lose a little slower (or not) but you will have a greater chance of success...as you already figured out. The easy part is losing the weight...the hard part is learning to keep it off.

[liv]

Welcome to OWL!!! Yes the stickies are very helpful as Elsie said. I have been OWLing since mid December and just made it to Rung 6. So I have on average spent a month on each rung. The first rung is more veggies and it is a good time to up the carb count.

[ValidRouge]

Your weight should never be a determining factor in whether or not to move onto OWL. I, personally, think that the reason you have never been truly successful (which is getting to a goal weight) is that you stay on induction.

I think you should IMMEDIATELY move into OWL after two weeks, and then stay on the veggie rung for quite a while. Eat lots of veggies. Keep the cravings at bay for a long time. There are very few veggies on OWL rung 1 that cause cravings, but you'll be able to spot them very quickly. Then slowly move through the other rungs, testing your body and losing weight and having variety.

[TheDogAteMyName]

I did induction and then an extended induction for another week. I wanted to move up the rungs properly so here I am I am now on Rung 7 with 30ish pounds left until goal. I looooooooooooove OWL. I never feel deprived. I've only been spending a week or two on each rung and have been steadily losing 2.5 pounds a week. I think it's definitely a combination of high intensity exercise and Atkins. I was just able to enjoy a juicy pear with my lunch today. OWL ROCKS! It really does teach you how to eat properly.

[elizabethbuttercup]

i also love owl because it allows me to LIVE- go to dinner parties, etc. without stressing so much. during induction, it is hard because you are quite limited. also, this is a way of life, so begin incorporating it into your life!!
good luck!
elizabeth