(Hi All, this was posted under Atkins but there was a request to also post it here. Hope it is helpful)

Ah, the end is here. It has been a tough two weeks but so worth it. 10 pounds, which is about 50% of my goal. I'm ready to graduate to OWL.

A few comments (just my advice) based on my experiences for anyone who is starting or in the middle of induction:

-Do not attempt to satisfy your cravings with Atkins products - it is a STALL waiting to sabotage you.

-Don't wait until you have leg cramps, get the potassium and /or magnesium supplements early on if you experience these symptoms.

-Get a crock pot and make your LC meals early in the day. They'll reward you later with smelling great and being ready to eat when you are hungry

-You will have days that you have stalls or gains

-Don't go overboard on the water - I think I drank way too much in the beginning and found myself heavy with water weight

-Satisfy sweet carvings with n/c jello with a touch of whipped cream

-lose your fear of fat foods and salt

-use MY P.L.A.N - plan your eats and eat and your PLAN

-Discover the two best things to ever happen to someone in induction, non sweetened almond milk and the 1 minute muffin.

-PATIENCE PATIENCE PATIENCE

- if any or all of the above fails, ask for help. This forum is amazing!
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Minky
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