Hi everybody!

[blakeich]

Hello Everybody I am new here and i am also new to the atkins diet. I started the diet being 24 stone. (I know im a big lad). anyhow. I have been on induction and i lost 9 pounds in 7 days. so i am now (23.1) anyhow. I am in holland on holiday at the moment. (i am still on my diet) and i just completed my 2 week induction yesterday. I haven't weighed myself because there is no scales here. But as soon as i get back home i will.

Is it ok for me to do induction for a little longer? how long can i do induction for?

[kimbat06]

Welcome! Wow you've done great so far! Keep up the great work! If you have a significant amount of weight to lose, then yes, you can do Extended Induction (what I am currently doing). Atkins said it is ok (and safe) to extend it for a few months. Many swear that moving onto the first stage of OWL (Ongoing Weight Loss) has helped them to lose weight faster. So it is all personal preference.