Hello to all!

[alamogal]

Hi everyone. I'm new to this board and am looking forward to getting to know you and get and give support as well. I've been (re) doing Atkins for the past three weeks and all tolled have lost about 30lbs. This isn't just in three weeks, but I"m counting Atkins before I fell of the wagon. Anyway, I'm starting OWL and am a little scared of blowing it, but figure I"ll get lots of greast ideas here and encouragement to keep on.

[imagood1]

HI and welcome!!! Here is the link to the OWL area so you can read all about it. Ongoing Weight Loss (OWL) - Atkins Diet.

Try to vary your food and add 1 new food 3 times a week. It's really easy, people overthink it way too much! Continued good luck to you!

Crystal Lite, sugar free teas, sodas, latte’s, smoothies – don’t count – PURE water is the only thing that counts toward your daily water intake. Now is the time to make changes – stop using these products. If you need a “flavor” in your water float a lemon or lime slice on top of your water.

Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day, including:
Filtered water
Mineral water
Spring water
Tap water

After your 64 ounces you can have the following:
Clear broth/bouillon (not all brands; read the label)
Club soda
Cream, heavy or light (limit to two to three Tablespoons a day; note carb content)
Decaffeinated coffee or tea*
Diet soda made with sucralose (Splenda); be sure to count the carbs (causes weight stall in many people)
Essence-flavored seltzer (must say "no calories" and should not contain aspartame)
Herb tea (without barley or any fruit sugar added)
Lemon juice or lime juice (note that each contains 2.8 grams carbohydrate per ounce); limit to two to three Tablespoons
*Excessive caffeine may cause unstable blood sugar and should be avoided by those who suspect they are caffeine dependent. Everyone should try to avoid caffeine.
Grain beverages (coffee substitutes) are not allowed. Alcoholic beverages are also not permitted during Induction; those low in carbohydrates are an option, in moderation, in later phases

Exercise is mandatory ….. no excuses - start today! Many of us weren’t active before Atkins – once you get going you’ll find it’s so easy to carve out time each day to walk, run, swim or whatever you choose to do! Take a walk one day, do some light weight training the next day…shake up your routine so your body doesn’t get use to the same thing.


Look at all the delicious foods you can make while you’re eating this way – vary your meals so you don’t get bored with the same thing over and over.

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html
http://www.sugarfreesheila.com/RecipesPage.html

[alamogal]

Dear Carole,
Thank you for your kind wishes and all of the great ideas! I DO drink lots of water and then other liquids--it is really hot and dry here in Texas this time of year. Also, I swim and use my exercise bike. So, I want to increase the amounts of exercise, but have to be careful with some back troubles.
Anyway, I look forward to learning tons on these sites. I'm glad to have found you all. I think I've exhausted the official Atkins site! MMM

[JulieB]

Hi & welcome! OWL isn't anything to be afraid of - I've lost most of my weight on OWL

[alamogal]

Thank you! It is good to know that weight loss on OWL is not something to be afraid of. MMM