Atkins Ongoing Weight
Loss / OWL Phase
After doing the Induction
Phase of Atkins, you are ready for the slower phase of the diet.
It is not unusual for a
person not to lose any weight during the 3rd or 4th
week.
The body adjusts itself
to the loss from induction and although you may feel
you are not losing you are. Remember you probably lost
around 8 to 10 lbs on induction. It is better to average
out your weight loss over a month instead of weekly.
Many people get discouraged
by weighing themselves everyday and give up when they
don't see the scale move on a downhill slope. Weight
loss is an up and down thing. If you prepare yourself
for the mini-stalls you will be more likely to stay
with the diet and see the success it will bring. When
you feel discouraged remember that it took time to gain
weight and it takes time to lose weight.
A healthy weight loss
is anywhere from 1/2 to 2 lbs a week. During Ongoing
Weight Loss, your goal is to determine your CCLL (carb
level for losing). Start by increasing your carbs. by
5 gram increments until you determine your CCLL. This
could be anywhere from 20 up to 60 gms. a day. This
is unique for everyone. You will stay on OWL until you
have reached anywhere from 5 to 10 lbs within your goal
weight.
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