STAC Roll Call Monday 10/26/09

[Barb1965]

Here and on plan, nothing else to report. Wishing everyone a great low carb day

[bellajgw]

I am totally here! Been struggling through a 4 week stall (not helped by a couple of oops days and a lack of exercise and water). Just realized this weekend how little time I have to lose the weight to meet my goals, also realized how bad it is that I've set time-related goals for myself after promising I wouldn't.

So, now most important goal is to be in a 14 or a 12 misses for my wedding on May 1. Sunday I fit into a 16 Womens so I'm looking at 2-3 sizes in 6+ months. I've revamped my eating, started exercising more frequently, drinking lots more water, and recommiting myself to taking care of me.

[barrnone]

I'm here and on plan - sitting at 232 [still] - but have faith it's going down. Feeling great! It's going to be a good week.

[Barb1965]

Looks like that makes at least 3 of us that are sitting still and/or waffling. Keep working it ladies, something has to break for one of us soon.

[kmrsail]

Bella- Congratulation on your upcoming wedding. I also have a May deadline for my own wedding We can do it!

I'm here and OP. I'm proud that I stayed cheat free all weekend even with a cook-out and a day watching football with my mom. Tonight we are headed to the Skins/Eagles game, but we've already packed the cooler OP for that too! Well, aside from the beer, which sadly I won't be drinking. I volunteered to be DD so I am sure to stay OP 100%. I do miss beer....

I started OWL yesterday, but I have to say I'm already confused. I've read the book and all the stickys but I wish there was an OWL menu like there is an Induction menu. I'm still not sure I get the OWL process. I guess I need to go back and re-read again. Any pointers anyone?

[Jenileigh]

I'm here and on plan too!

[barrnone]

kmrsail - for OWL rung 1 - just add 5g veggie carbs to your day [from the acceptable food list] - couple times a week at first, to see how your body reacts to the new level. Try different veggies to see how you react to the various kinds.

If you are still losing, then you go to rung 2 - fresh cheeses [according to the book - I believe I've seen milk in this rung also, and cottage cheese]. You will add 5g of these types of food a couple of times a week, once again, being aware of how you react - cravings/gain/etc.

You slowly move up the rungs to see what you can/can not eat. You are also finding out how may total carbs you can have per/day where you are still losing.

Hope this helps...good luck.

[kmrsail]

Thanks, this seems to be a much easier way to understand. So I want to keep basically the same menu, just adding 5g veggie carbs a few days a week. And I can use different veggies to see if I stall or trigger from them. On the other days I keep to my induction menu?

One more thing, when I do move up, do I add 5g dairy carbs on top of 5g veggie carbs, or instead of?

Originally Posted by barrnone

kmrsail - for OWL rung 1 - just add 5g veggie carbs to your day [from the acceptable food list] - couple times a week at first, to see how your body reacts to the new level. Try different veggies to see how you react to the various kinds.

If you are still losing, then you go to rung 2 - fresh cheeses [according to the book - I believe I've seen milk in this rung also, and cottage cheese]. You will add 5g of these types of food a couple of times a week, once again, being aware of how you react - cravings/gain/etc.

You slowly move up the rungs to see what you can/can not eat. You are also finding out how may total carbs you can have per/day where you are still losing.

Hope this helps...good luck.

[Kntrylady]

OK folks.... 14 days completed, cheat-free, 7 lbs lost, and I think I'm onto extended induction for awhile.

[plsmachic]

On top of or in place of... either or. But the idea is to go from 20g of carbs per week to 25g per week, to 30g etc. Keeping a close eye on what triggers cravings or what causes stalls or gains. but, give each new group a couple weeks before going up in the rungs too. There is a spot somewhere on adbb that lists the rungs in order too.

Originally Posted by kmrsail

Thanks, this seems to be a much easier way to understand. So I want to keep basically the same menu, just adding 5g veggie carbs a few days a week. And I can use different veggies to see if I stall or trigger from them. On the other days I keep to my induction menu?

One more thing, when I do move up, do I add 5g dairy carbs on top of 5g veggie carbs, or instead of?