It's about that time

[chadci]

For me to move from extended induction into owl. I started Atkins nearly 6.5 months ago and lost roughly 110 pounds in that time but I still have another 50 pounds or so to loose.

I think I'll finish out this week on extended and then starting Sunday I'll begin climbing up the ladder.

[liv]

Wow you've done well. 110 pounds - that is quite and achievement.
So on Sunday it will be a bit more veggies on your menu?

[chadci]

Yep, however, I'm wondering if I should skip directly to rung 2. I've already been eating a lot of veggies and quite a bit of salad etc.

The dairy rung scares me a little but then I'm not worried after than until I get a little further down the list into high startch and grains... those were my weaknesses. I've got a while to worry about it though.

[liv]

On OWL you need to get used to think in 5 carb amounts. So I would recommend thinking through how much veggies are eating in carbs right now and add 5 additional to it anyways.
Adding 5 carbs can be easy if you work in thins like tomato, onion, spaghetti squash, pumpkin.
Veggie carbs are very safe carbs to start out with.
There are some good items to eat on dairy - like yogurt - the thing to learn again is quantities. 5 carb worth of yogurt is not a lot. But it is an important lesson. We can have carbs but we have to watch the serving sizes.

[chadci]

Well... that sounds complicated

[chadci]

Kicked off OWL with an extra dose of veggies... Though not a whole lot, I really need to get to the store and stock up.

[sham]

Oh wow you have done so well in so less time.It took me a year to lose 100lbs and I must say your achievement is brilliant.

[chadci]

Thanks!

[Whatsername]

Good luck! I loved moving onto OWL. I have to admit, reaching rung 4 (berries) was the best one. Its been great to see how to introduce more carbs into my menu and get a glimpse of what I can do as I progress up the rungs.

The big thing for me at the Dairy rung was cottage cheese. I eat yogurt sometimes and sometimes add a tablespoon or two of milk to my coffee. Its funny because I used to be a big milk drinker and now, it is almost too sweet for me...I can take it or leave it.

Keep us updated on how OWL is going for you.

Jane

[chadci]

Thanks!

I've never been much of a milk drinker, though, I do use it in my coffee. That was really my biggest "fault" through induction, but, it never seemed to cause me any trouble. Cottage cheese will be welcomed warmly as will sugar free ice cream